Gaggia Espresso/Cappuccino Maker manual

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  • Page 1

    Instructions Mode d’emploi lnstrucciones de us0 courtesy of www.espressotec.com[...]

  • Page 2

    IO 9 - “On” position - Position “allum6” I 6 I 1 1 - Posicidn “On” --I r- - “Off’ position - Position “kteint” - Posicihn “Off courtesy of www.espressotec.com[...]

  • Page 3

    READ THIS FIRST! For GAGGlA~~spresso/Cappuccino Makers BEFORE making espresso the first time, you MUST prime the pump! Here’s how to do it: 1. Plug the electrical cord into a live outlet. 2. Fill the water reservoir. (Filtered water is better.) 3. Place an empty filter into the black handled filter holder. 4. Attach the filter holder to the machi[...]

  • Page 4

    8. The pump sound will change in a few seconds and espresso will start to flow into the cups. 9. When the streams of espresso turn light in color, TURN OFF the “coffee” switch. 10. You may now remove the cups of espresso and serve them. 11. Before making more espresso, remove the filter holder and knock out the used grounds. DO NOT rinse the fi[...]

  • Page 5

    !b esc 1 . On-Off switch 10. Filter basket 1 or 2 cups 2 l Steam switch 11. Tamper 3. Hot water/brew switch (pump) 12. Shower head 3 t Temperature ready-light 1% Showerholder 4. 5 . 6 7: 8 . 6 . 7- Power-on light 14. Filterholder seal Reservoir cover 15. Brew head Removable water knob 16. ~r;p tray Steam/hot water knob Turbo &other steam nozzle[...]

  • Page 6

    As the roud owner or the Gaggia Coffee, you can now experience the taste o F a delicious cup of espresso or cappuccino in the comfort of your own home. Congratulations on making a wise decision!Espresso coffee, originally created in Italy, is made by rapidly forcing water that has been heated to the correct brewing temperature, through a special fi[...]

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    it ,f It d n %t h Le lr Se ‘g ie 50 st 3r le al t.5 th - 7. ea. 9. 1. I . 4. , Espresso is served in 2 to 2 112 oz. demitasse cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or glass is used for cappuccino. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground immediately before using. Remember, it must be an “espresso grind” for pump-driven machines. It’s best to store ground co[...]

  • 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[...]

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    y e. tll t-t W :e t0 It. of ill to ht 5. ‘g le d. :e “Perfect crema” device e A unique disc fitted into the filterholder will produce coffee giving the perfect “Crema” essential for the authentic EZ9 - espresso, whatever type of grind ou use. Furthermore, you need only use the two-cup filter < asket even when brewing for one person (on[...]

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    8. NOTE: If you want to make more espresso immediately after steaming milk, the machine’s boiler must be refilled with water and temperature brought down to a brewing temperature. Otherwise, espresso may taste ‘burned”. To do this: place an empty cup on drip plate. Do not insert filter holder. Turn hot water/brew switch (3) to “On” lettin[...]

  • Page 11

    be seen in the Description of Parts. The outer jacket of nozzle can be removed by pulling downward. The steam jet is cleaned by running a shot of steam&rot&it. A cleaning needle has been supplied to clear any obstruction. Outside of steam pipe can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Hole in steam nozzle must be kept open. A needle may be used. P [...]

  • Page 12

    Read all instructions and information in this instruction book and any other literature included in this carton referring to this product before operating or using this appliance. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other li[...]

  • Page 13

    Prablem:Coffee does not flow Ll Gasket in brew head dirty or worn Cbe& 0 Coffee grinds not cleaned off the O For water in reservoir rim of filter holder Cl Filter basket clogged because coffee is too fine or compressed too firmly Prublem: Espresso has little crema froth 0 Shower head requires cleaning Cbec#z: 0 Coffee is ground too coarsely Pro[...]