Gaggia Espresso/Cappuccino Maker - Manual (Page 8)

Another feature of the machine is the “no-drip system”, eliminating most of
dripping from brewing head (that is normal and due to the pump pressure in the system).
The feature “no-drip system” causes a light gurgle, for the return of hot water into the
tank. After coffee brewing, however, a little dripping may occur due to wet coffee grinds
in the filter-holder.
Caution: Never operate pump without water in machine as damage to the pump may
occur. Damage of pump run without water is not covered by warranty.
Follow the procedure described under Preparation.
Allow about 6 minutes for the machine to reach its proper operating temperature.
(Use this time to set table, prepare cups, coffee, milk, etc.).
Select the correct filter basket (10) and insert it in the filter holder (9). Use the small
filter basket for 1 cup and the large filter basket for 2 cups of espresso. Then insert
the filter holder (9) into the brew head (15) to warm-up.
After the warm-up period, remove the warm filter-holder (9) from the brew-head
(15) and fill with correctly ground espresso coffee using the measuring spoon (18)
provided. Place one level measure of coffee in basket for each cup of espresso. Do
not overfill. Gently tamp down coffee with the tamper (11) provided. Do not
compress too firmly.
Clean any excess coffee from the rim of filter holder (9). Insert filter holder into brew
head (15) by handle approximately 45 degrees to the left as you face
machine. When properly aligned, move handle firmly to the right to lock into
position. The handle should point to the front of the machine or slightly to the right.
Place one or two espresso cups on the drip plate (17) to line up with the spouts of
the filter holder. Depress hot water/brew switch (3) to “On” position. Espresso will
start to flow into cups.
When cups are full, release brew switch to The more water you allow to
flow, the weaker the coffee. When properly made, the espresso will have a light
brown foam “crema” floating the top. If not, refer to Troubleshooting Hints.
Remove cups and serve.
To make more espresso, carefully and slowly remove the filter holder by moving
handle to the left. Use care as hot water will be on top of the coffee grinds in the
holder. Some water will continue to drip from brew head as filter holder is removed.
That is normal and due to the pump pressure in the system. Knock out used coffee
grinds from filter basket and rinse. For more espresso repeat steps 4 to 8 above.
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