ENGLISH GAGGIA BABILA SUP046DG User manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
CAUTION This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service center. Do not immerse machine in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. There are no parts inside the machine serviceable by the user. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only. 1. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds with your voltage. 2.
2 ENGLISH Congratulations on your purchase of a fully automatic coffee machine! This user manual applies to SUP046DG. The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffee using whole coffee beans, and it is supplied with a milk carafe to prepare a perfect Cappuccino or Latte Macchiato in a quick and easy way. In this user manual you will find all the information you need to install, use, clean and descale your machine. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION................................................
ENGLISH Adjusting the Aroma (Coffee Strength) ..............................................................................................28 Adjusting the Dispensing Spout.........................................................................................................28 Adjusting the Coffee Length .............................................................................................................30 BREWING ESPRESSO, COFFEE AND LONG COFFEE ...............................................
4 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This machine is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless, read and follow the safety instructions carefully and only use the machine as described in these instructions, to avoid accidental injury or damage due to improper use of the machine. Keep this safety booklet for future reference. Warning General - Check if the voltage indicated on the machine corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
ENGLISH 5 - This machine can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. - Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
6 ENGLISH - Never fill the water tank with warm, hot or sparkling water, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine. - Never use souring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the machine. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water. - Descale your machine regularly. The machine indicates when descaling is needed. Not doing this will make your appliance stop working properly. In this case repair is not covered by your warranty.
ENGLISH substances and objects may cause severe damage to the machine. In this case, repair is not covered by your warranty. - The machine shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use. Machines with milk carafe Warning - To avoid the danger of burns, be aware that dispensing may be preceded by jets of milk and steam. Wait until the end of the cycle before you remove the milk carafe.
8 ENGLISH Machines with automatic milk frother Warning - To avoid the danger of burns, be aware that dispensing steam or hot water may be preceded by small jets of hot water. Never touch the hot water/steam dispensing spout with bare hands, as it may become very hot. Use the appropriate protective handle only. - Never drink the solution dispensed during the monthly cleaning procedure of the automatic milk frother.
ENGLISH 9 Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This machine complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. Recycling - This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU). Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.
10 INSTALLATION Product Overview 12 1 2 7 8 9 3 10 13 14 4 5 15 16 11 6 18 26 17 25 19 23 22 27 28 24 33 32 34 35 29 38 36 37 20 21 30 31
ENGLISH 11 General Description 1. Water tank 2. Pre-ground coffee compartment 3. Service door 4. Coffee dispensing spout 5. Steam/hot water wand 6. Full drip tray indicator 7. Coffee bean hopper with lid 8. Coffee grinder adjustment 9. Control panel 10. Carafe coupling cap 11. Drip tray (external) 12. Brew group 13. Coffee grounds drawer 14. Drip tray (internal) 15. Service door button 16. Power cord socket 17. Power button 18. Milk carafe 19. Coffee Oil Remover (to be purchased separately) 20.
12 ENGLISH PREPARING FOR USE Machine Packaging The original packaging has been designed and constructed to protect the machine during transport. We recommend keeping the packaging material for possible future transport. Machine Installation 1 Remove the drip tray with grill from the packaging. 2 Remove the machine from the packaging. 3 For best use, it is recommended to: • • • Choose a safe, level surface, where there will be no danger of overturning the machine or being injured.
ENGLISH 13 5 Lift the lid and remove the water tank using the handle. 6 Rinse the water tank with fresh water. 7 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and put it back into the machine. Make sure it is fully inserted. Caution: Never fill the water tank with warm, hot, sparkling water or any other liquid, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine. 8 Lift the coffee bean hopper lid and remove the inner lid. 9 Slowly pour the coffee beans into the hopper.
14 ENGLISH 10 Insert the plug into the socket located on the back of the machine. 11 Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord into a wall socket with suitable power voltage. 12 Switch the power button to “I” to turn on the machine. LANGUAGE ITALIANO ENGLISH DEUTSCH LANGUAGE ITALIANO ENGLISH DEUTSCH 13 This screen is displayed. Select the desired language by pressing the “ or “ ” scrolling button. 14 Press the “ ” button to confirm.
ENGLISH 15 USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME Automatic Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle When warm-up has been completed, the machine automatically performs a rinse/self-cleaning cycle of the internal circuits with fresh water. This takes less than a minute. 16 Place a container under the dispensing spout to catch the small amount of water which will be dispensed. 17 This screen is displayed. Wait for the cycle to finish automatically. RINSING Note: You can stop dispensing by pressing the “ STOP ” button.
16 ENGLISH Manual Rinse Cycle You need to perform a rinse cycle when using the machine for the first time. During this process, the coffee brewing cycle is activated and fresh water flows through the dispensing spout. This takes a few minutes. 1 Place a container under the dispensing spout. 2 Select the pre-ground coffee brewing function by pressing the “ button until the “ 3 Press the “ OK ” ” icon is displayed. ” button. 4 Press the “ ” button. The machine starts dispensing water.
ENGLISH 17 6 Press the “ SPECIAL BEVERAGES MILK FROTH HOT WATER STEAM ” button. 7 Press the “ ” button to scroll down the options. Press the “ to select HOT WATER. ” button 8 After dispensing water, remove and empty the container. 9 Repeat the steps from 5 to 8 until the water tank is empty, then continue with step 10. 10 At the end of this operation, fill the water tank again up to the MAX level. Now the machine is ready to brew coffee.
18 ENGLISH MEASURING AND PROGRAMMING WATER HARDNESS Measuring water hardness is essential for preserving coffee flavour. To measure water hardness, follow the steps below. 1 Immerse the water hardness test strip supplied with the machine in water for 1 second. Note: The test strip can only be used for one single measurement. 2 Wait for one minute. 2 3 4 Machine Water Hardness Setting Note: The numbers on the water hardness test strip correspond to the water hardness adjustment settings.
ENGLISH 19 2 5 Press the “ ” button to scroll down the options. Press the “ to select MACHINE MENU. MENU BEVERAGE MENU MACHINE MENU ” button 1 2MACHINE MENU 6 Press the “ ” button to select SETTINGS. Press “ 7 Press the “ ” button to select the WATER HARDNESS option. Press “ ” to confirm. AQUACLEAN FILTER SETTINGS MAINTENANCE 1 2 SETTINGS STAND-BY TIME WATER HARDNESS RESTORE TO DEFAULT ” to confirm.
20 ENGLISH AQUACLEAN WATER FILTER The AquaClean filter is designed to reduce limescale build-up inside the machine and to provide filtered water in order to preserve the coffee aroma and flavour in each cup. By using the series of 8 AquaClean filters as indicated in this user manual, you will not need to descale the machine for 2 years or for the next 5000 cups (with 100-ml capacity). Note: Replace the AquaClean filter when the filter icon on the display starts flashing.
ENGLISH 21 Activating the AquaClean Filter You can install the AquaClean filter when first installing the machine as part of the overall installation procedure. If you did not install the AquaClean filter upon first use, you can install it later by accessing the menu as described here below. 1 Press the “ 2 2 Press the “ MENU ” button to access the machine main menu. ” button and the “ ” button to select MACHINE MENU. BEVERAGE MENU MACHINE MENU 1 3 Press the “ ” button to select AQUACLEAN FILTER.
22 ENGLISH eighth filter (when the display shows 8/8), the machine will require a descaling cycle to be performed when installing the next filter. 5 The display is prompting you to insert the filter and to fill the water tank. Prepare the AquaClean filter and place it inside the water tank (refer to "Preparing and Installing the AquaClean Filter"). Fill the water tank up to the MAX level. OK INSERT FILTER.
ENGLISH 23 9 When the operations described above have been completed, the 100% machine shows this display. The icon shows the capacity of the AQUACLEAN filter that you have just installed. The 100% AquaClean icon appears on the machine-ready screen to indicate that the filter has been activated. Replacing the AquaClean Filter Replace the AquaClean filter when the filter icon on the display starts flashing.
24 ENGLISH 4 If you do not replace the filter, the filter icon flashes on and off for 1 second when filter capacity drops to 0%. If you ignore this warning, the display will not show the filter icon anymore. 10% 5 If the filter icon is not displayed anymore, you will need to descale the machine before installing a new filter. Caution: If the filter is not replaced promptly, the machine will require a descaling cycle to be performed.
ENGLISH 25 4 Press the “ ” button to confirm that you have placed a container OK 1/8 PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE WATER SPOUT ESC under the water dispensing spout. 5 A bar showing the filter activation progress status is displayed on the filter activation screen. 6 When the operations described above have been completed, the machine shows this display. The 100% AquaClean icon appears on the machine-ready screen to indicate that the filter has been activated.
26 ENGLISH ADJUSTMENTS The machine allows for certain adjustments so that you can brew the best tasting coffee possible. Gaggia Adapting System Coffee is a natural product whose characteristics may change according to its origin, blend and roast. The machine is equipped with a self-adjusting system allowing you to use all types of coffee beans available on the market (except for caramelized beans).
ENGLISH 27 2 Press and turn the grinder adjustment knob one notch at a time. You will taste the difference after brewing 2-3 cups of espresso. 3 The reference marks on the coffee bean hopper lid indicate the grind setting. There are 15 different grind settings to choose from, from: - very coarse grind (15): lighter taste, for dark roasted coffee blends; V0 to: 9 - very fine grind (1): stronger taste, for light roasted coffee blends.
28 ENGLISH Adjusting the Aroma (Coffee Strength) Choose your favourite coffee blend and adjust the amount of coffee to be ground according to your own taste. You can also select the pre-ground coffee function. Note: Selection must be made prior to selecting coffee. CAPPUCCINO STRENGTH COFFEE AMOUNT TEMPERATURE The machine allows you to set the right quantity of ground coffee for each product.
ENGLISH 29 The recommended positions are: For small cups; For large cups; For Latte Macchiato cups. Note: The dispensing spout can also be removed to allow the use of large containers. Two cups can be placed under the dispensing spout to brew two coffees at the same time.
30 ENGLISH Adjusting the Coffee Length The machine allows you to adjust the amount of brewed coffee or milk according to your taste and the size of your cups. ”, “ ” and “ ” buttons are pressed, the machine Each time the “ brews a pre-set amount of product. Each button may be individually programmed for a specific brew setting. The following procedure describes how to program the “ ” button. 1 Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout. 2 Press and hold the“ ESPRESSO MEMO PLEASE WAIT ...
ENGLISH 31 BREWING ESPRESSO, COFFEE AND LONG COFFEE Before brewing coffee, make sure that there are no warnings shown on the display and that the water tank and coffee bean hopper are filled. Brewing Espresso, Coffee and Long Coffee Using Coffee Beans 1 Place 1 or 2 cups under the dispensing spout. 2 Press the “ the “ ” button for an espresso, the “ ” button for a long coffee. ” button for a coffee or 3 To brew 1 ESPRESSO, 1 LONG ESPRESSO or 1 CLASSIC COFFEE, press ESPRESSO the desired button once.
32 ENGLISH Brewing Espresso, Coffee and Long Coffee Using Pre-Ground Coffee This function allows you to use pre-ground and decaffeinated coffee. With the pre-ground coffee function you can only brew one coffee at a time. 1 To select the pre-ground coffee function, keep the “ until the “ ” button pressed ” icon is displayed as a display function. 2 Place a cup under the dispensing spout. 3 Press the “ ” button for an ESPRESSO, the “ ” button for a LONG ESPRESSO or the “ ” button for a CLASSIC COFFEE.
ENGLISH 33 5 Lift the pre-ground coffee compartment lid and add one measuring scoop of pre-ground coffee to the compartment. Use only the measuring scoop supplied with the machine. Then close the pre-ground coffee compartment lid. Warning: Add only pre-ground coffee to the pre-ground coffee compartment. Other substances and objects may cause severe damage to the machine. Such damage will not be covered by warranty. OK 6 Press “ ” to confirm and start brewing.
34 ENGLISH MILK CARAFE This chapter explains how to use the milk carafe to prepare a cappuccino, a Latte Macchiato or hot milk. Note: Before using the milk carafe, clean it thoroughly as described in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” chapter. We recommend filling it with cold milk (approx. 5°C). After use, put the carafe back in the refrigerator. DO NOT leave milk out of the refrigerator for more than 15 minutes. Warning: Only put milk or water for cleaning in the carafe.
ENGLISH 35 4 Refit the lid and close the milk carafe dispensing spout by turning it counter-clockwise. The milk carafe is now ready for use. Inserting the Milk Carafe 1 Slightly tilt the milk carafe and insert it in the front part of the machine. 2 At this stage, the carafe holes (A) are lower than the couplings (C). The C pins (B) are located at the same height as the guides (D).
ENGLISH 36 3 Push the carafe towards the bottom while rotating it at the same time until it is locked onto the (external) drip tray (E). Caution: Do not force the carafe while inserting it. E Removing the Milk Carafe 1 Close the milk carafe dispensing spout by turning it counter-clockwise. 2 Turn the milk carafe upwards until it is released from the (external) drip tray (E).
ENGLISH 37 3 Pull it away from the machine until it is completely removed. Emptying the Milk Carafe 1 Open the milk carafe dispensing spout by turning it clockwise. 2 Press the release buttons to remove the lid. 3 Lift the lid. Empty the milk carafe and clean it properly. Note: After each use, clean the milk carafe as described in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” chapter.
38 ENGLISH BREWING A CAPPUCCINO Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by jets of milk and steam. Never seize the carafe handle during the cleaning cycle: danger of burning! Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe. 1 Fill the carafe with milk. The milk level must be between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) level indicators shown on the milk carafe.
ENGLISH 39 4 Open the milk carafe dispensing spout by turning it clockwise. 5 Press the “ ” button to start dispensing. 6 The machine is warming up. CAPPUCCINO PLEASE WAIT … STOP Note: If the ECOMODE function is active, the machine requires a longer waiting time for warm-up. For further details, please refer to the “Machine Programming” chapter. 7 When this screen is displayed, the machine starts dispensing frothed CAPPUCCINO milk. Dispensing can be stopped earlier by pressing the “ ” button.
40 ENGLISH Adjusting the Cappuccino Length Each time the “ ” button is pressed, the machine dispenses a pre-set quantity of cappuccino into the cup. The machine allows you to adjust the amount of cappuccino according to your taste and the size of your cups. 1 Fill the carafe with milk and place it into the machine. 2 Place a cup under the dispensing spout and open the carafe dispensing spout by rotating it clockwise. 3 Press and hold the “ ” button until the “MEMO” icon is displayed.
ENGLISH 41 BREWING LATTE MACCHIATO Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by jets of milk and steam. Never seize the carafe handle during the cleaning cycle: danger of burning! Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe. 1 Fill the carafe with milk. The milk level must be between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) level indicators shown on the milk carafe.
42 ENGLISH 4 Open the milk carafe dispensing spout by turning it clockwise. 5 Press the “ ” button to start dispensing. 6 The machine is warming up. LATTE MACCHIATO PLEASE WAIT … STOP Note: If the ECOMODE function is active, the machine requires a longer waiting time for warm-up. For further details, please refer to the “Machine Programming” chapter. 7 When this screen is displayed, the machine starts dispensing frothed LATTE MACCHIATO milk.
ENGLISH 43 Adjusting the Latte Macchiato Length Each time the “ ” button is pressed, the machine dispenses a pre-set quantity of Latte Macchiato into the cup. The machine allows you to adjust the amount of Latte Macchiato according to your taste and the size of your cups. 1 Fill the milk carafe with milk and insert it into the machine. 2 Place a cup under the dispensing spout and open the carafe dispensing spout by rotating it clockwise.
44 ENGLISH SPECIAL BEVERAGES The machine is designed to brew more products than those described above. For this, follow the steps below: 1 Press the “ SPECIAL BEVERAGES MILK FROTH HOT WATER STEAM SPECIAL BEVERAGES MILK FROTH HOT WATER STEAM ” button to access the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu. 2 Select the desired beverage by pressing the “ ” or “ ” scrolling button. 3 When the desired beverage has been selected, press the “ ” button to start brewing.
ENGLISH 45 Hot Milk Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by jets of milk and steam. Never seize the carafe handle during the cleaning cycle: danger of burning! Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe. 1 Insert the milk carafe and place a cup under the dispensing spout. Open the milk dispensing spout by turning it clockwise. 2 Press the “ SPECIAL BEVERAGES MILK FROTH HOT WATER STEAM ” button to access the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu.
46 ENGLISH Hot Water Dispensing Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water and steam. Do not touch the steam/hot water wand with bare hands. 1 Place a container under the steam/hot water wand. 2 Press the “ SPECIAL BEVERAGES MILK FROTH HOT WATER STEAM ” button to access the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu. 3 After selecting HOT WATER by pressing the “ ton, confirm by pressing “ ” or “ ” scrolling but- ”. 4 Hot water is dispensed.
ENGLISH 47 Brewing a Strong Coffee 1 Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout. 2 Press the “ SPECIAL BEVERAGES STEAM RISTRETTO ESPRESSO MACCHIATO ” button to access the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu. 3 After selecting RISTRETTO by pressing the “ ton, confirm by pressing “ ” or “ ” scrolling but- ”. 4 Coffee brewing starts. 5 Wait until brewing has been completed, then remove the cup.
48 ENGLISH Espresso Macchiato Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by jets of milk and steam. Never seize the carafe handle during the cleaning cycle: danger of burning! Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe. 1 Insert the milk carafe and place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout. Open the milk dispensing spout by turning it clockwise. 2 Press the “ SPECIAL BEVERAGES RISTRETTO ESPRESSO MACCHIATO FLAT WHITE ” button to access the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu.
ENGLISH 49 Flat White Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by jets of milk and steam. Never seize the carafe handle during the cleaning cycle: danger of burning! Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe. 1 Insert the milk carafe and place a cup under the dispensing spout. Open the milk dispensing spout by turning it clockwise. 2 Press the “ SPECIAL BEVERAGES ESPRESSO MACCHIATO FLAT WHITE ” button to access the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu.
50 ENGLISH BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING The machine can be programmed to tailor the coffee taste to your personal preferences. Each beverage has its own adjustable settings. 1 Press the “ MENU ” button to access the machine main menu. 2 Press the “ ” button to access the BEVERAGE MENU. BEVERAGE MENU MACHINE MENU Note: ” or “ ” scrolling button and confirming with “ By pressing the “ you can choose the desired option.
ENGLISH 51 Cappuccino Programming The following procedure describes how to program a cappuccino. The settings of each submenu are explained below. You can select these by pressing the “ ” or “ ” scrolling button. Confirm the settings with “ ”. BEVERAGE MENU COFFEE CAPPUCCINO LATTE MACCHIATO Press “ ” to select CAPPUCCINO from the beverage menu.
52 ENGLISH TEMPERATURE TASTE MILK AMOUNT MILK AMOUNT RESTORE TO DEFAULT This setting allows you to adjust the coffee temperature. HIGH: high temperature. NORMAL: medium temperature. LOW: low temperature. During prebrewing, the coffee is slightly dampened to bring out the aroma in full. DELICATE:the prebrewing function is not performed. BALANCED: the prebrewing function is enabled. FULL BODY: the prebrewing function takes more time to enhance the coffee taste.
ENGLISH 53 Hot Water Programming The following procedure describes how to program hot water. 1 Select SPECIAL BEVERAGES from the beverage menu by pressing the BEVERAGE MENU LATTE MACCHIATO SPECIAL BEVERAGES “ ” or “ ” scrolling button. Press “ ” to confirm. SPECIAL BEVERAGES MILK FROTH HOT WATER STEAM 2 Select HOT WATER by pressing the “ “ ” or “ ” scrolling button. Press ” to confirm the change.
54 ENGLISH MACHINE PROGRAMMING 1 Press the “ ” button to access the machine main menu. 2 Select MACHINE MENU by pressing the “ MENU BEVERAGE MENU MACHINE MENU Press “ ” or “ ” scrolling button. ” button to confirm. AquaClean Filter AQUACLEAN FILTER The general menu allows you to adjust the water parameters in order to brew the best possible coffee.
ENGLISH 55 Settings Menu SETTINGS LANGUAGE The general menu allows you to change the operation settings. This setting is important to automatically adjust the machine parameters according to the user's country. This setting allows you to adjust the display brightness. BRIGHTNESS The BUTTON SOUND function activates/deactivates the sound feedback.
56 ENGLISH Maintenance Menu MAINTENANCE The MAINTENANCE menu allows you to set all the functions for correctly managing machine maintenance. BREW GROUP CLEAN The BREW GROUP CLEAN function enables the brew group monthly cleaning (see the “Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group with Coffee Oil Remover” chapter). CARAFE CLEANING The CARAFE CLEANING function enables the milk carafe monthly cleaning (see the “Monthly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe” chapter).
ENGLISH 57 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Daily Cleaning of the Machine Caution: Timely cleaning and maintenance of your machine is very important as it prolongs the life of your machine. Your machine is continuously exposed to moisture, coffee and limescale! This chapter describes in detail which activities you need to perform and how often you need to perform them. Not doing this will ultimately make your machine stop working properly.
58 ENGLISH 3 Empty the coffee grounds drawer and wash it with fresh water. 4 Empty the (internal) drip tray and the lid and wash them with fresh water. 5 Correctly reinstall all the components. 6 Insert the drip tray and the coffee grounds drawer and close the service door. Note: If the coffee grounds drawer is emptied when the machine is off, the coffee grounds counter is not reset. In this case, the machine might display the “EMPTY COFFEE GROUNDS DRAWER” message too soon.
ENGLISH 59 Daily Cleaning of the Milk Carafe: "CLEAN" Self-cleaning Cycle (After Each Use) After preparing a milk-based beverage, the machine performs an automatic cleaning cycle by releasing steam jets from the milk dispensing spout. You can also activate this cycle manually by pressing the “ ” button on the control panel. You can perform this operation at any time. 1 Insert the milk carafe into the machine as described in the “Milk Carafe” chapter. Close the milk dispensing spout.
60 ENGLISH 3 Remove the grill and wash it thoroughly. 4 Remove the support under the grill. Wash the support and the drip tray. 5 Dry the grill, reassemble it and place it back in the machine. 6 Remove the dispensing spout and wash it with water. 7 Clean the pre-ground coffee compartment with a brush or a dry cloth.
ENGLISH 61 8 Clean the steam/hot water wand and the display with a damp cloth. Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe The weekly cleaning is more thorough as any milk residue is removed from the carafe dispensing spout. 1 Before cleaning, remove the carafe from the machine and empty it. 2 Open the milk dispensing spout by turning it clockwise. 3 Press on the sides and lift the lid. 4 Rotate the handle counter-clockwise to the unlock position up to the “ ” icon.
62 ENGLISH 5 Remove the connector which comes into contact with the machine. 6 Remove the handle with the suction tube. 7 Remove the suction tube. 8 Remove the external fitting. 9 Remove the internal fitting. 10 Clean all the parts thoroughly with lukewarm water. 11 Reassemble the parts following the same procedure, but in reverse order. Caution: Do NOT wash the carafe components in the dishwasher.
ENGLISH 63 Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group The brew group should be cleaned every time the coffee bean hopper is filled or at least once a week. 1 Press the button and open the service door. 2 Remove the (internal) drip tray and coffee grounds drawer. 3 To remove the brew group, press the «PUSH» button and pull it by the handle. 4 Clean the coffee outlet duct thoroughly with a spoon handle or with another round-tipped kitchen utensil.
64 ENGLISH 5 Thoroughly wash the brew group with fresh, lukewarm water and carefully clean the upper filter. Caution: Do not use any detergent or soap to clean the brew group. 6 Let the brew group air-dry thoroughly. 7 Thoroughly clean the inside of the machine using a soft, dampened cloth. 8 Make sure that the brew group is in the off position; the two reference marks must match. If they do not match, proceed as described in step (9).
ENGLISH 65 11 Make sure that the hook which locks the brew group is in the correct position. If it is still in the downward position, push it upward until it locks correctly into place. 12 Insert the brew group back into its seat until it locks into place without pressing the “PUSH” button. 13 Insert the (internal) drip tray and the coffee grounds drawer and close the service door.
66 ENGLISH Monthly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe In the monthly cleaning cycle we recommend using a milk circuit cleaner to keep the entire circuit clean of milk residues. For further details, please refer to the maintenance products page. 1 Select the MAINTENANCE option from the machine menu. 2 Select CARAFE CLEANING. Press the “ ” button to confirm. MAINTENANCE BREW GROUP CLEAN CARAFE CLEANING DESCALING 3 Press the “ ” button to confirm.
ENGLISH 67 6 Put the lid back on. 7 Rotate the milk dispensing spout counter-clockwise to the lock position. 8 Insert the milk carafe into the machine. 9 Place a large container (1.5 l) under the dispensing spout. Open the milk dispensing spout by turning it clockwise.
68 ENGLISH 10 Press the “ ” button to start the cycle. The machine starts dispensing OK POUR DETERGENT INTO CARAFE & FILL WITH WATER the solution through the milk dispensing spout. 11 This icon is displayed. The bar shows the cycle progress. CARAFE CLEANING Warning: Never drink the solution dispensed during this step. 12 When the machine stops dispensing, fill the tank with fresh water up to OK REFILL WATER TANK the MAX level. Press the “ ” button to confirm.
ENGLISH 69 16 The machine starts dispensing water from both the coffee dispensing CARAFE RINSING spout and the milk dispensing spout. The bar shows the cycle progress. 17 At the end of the cycle, the machine returns to the product brewing menu. 18 Disassemble and wash the milk carafe as described in the “Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe” chapter. Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Group Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 cups of coffee or once a month.
70 ENGLISH 2 Also lubricate the shaft. 3 Insert the brew group into its seat until it locks into place (see the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter). 4 Insert the (internal) drip tray and the coffee grounds drawer and close the service door. Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group with “Coffee Oil Remover” Besides weekly cleaning, we recommend performing a cleaning cycle with “Coffee Oil Remover” after approximately 500 cups of coffee or once a month.
ENGLISH 71 3 Press the “ ” button to confirm. OK PERFORM BREW GROUP CLEANING? ESC 4 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level. Press the “ ” OK REFILL WATER TANK button. 5 Put a “Coffee Oil Remover” tablet in the pre-ground coffee compartOK ment. Press the “ ” button. INSERT GROUP CLEAN TAB 6 Place a container (1.5 l) under the coffee dispensing spout. OK PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE DISPENSING SPOUT Press the “ ” button to start the cleaning cycle.
72 ENGLISH 7 This icon is displayed. The bar shows the cycle progress. BREW GROUP CLEAN Warning: Never drink the solution dispensed during this step. 8 When the machine stops dispensing, remove and empty the container. 9 Clean the brew group as described in the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter. Monthly Cleaning of the Coffee Bean Hopper Clean the coffee bean hopper once a month when it is empty with a damp cloth to remove coffee oil. Then refill it with coffee beans.
ENGLISH 73 DESCALING When the "CALC CLEAN" icon is displayed, you need to descale the machine. The descaling cycle takes approx. 30 minutes. Caution: Not doing this will ultimately make your machine stop working properly. In this case, repair is NOT covered by warranty. Warning: Use the Gaggia descaling solution only. Its formula has been designed to ensure better machine performance. The use of other products may damage the machine and leave residues in the water.
74 ENGLISH 2 Select “DESCALING” and confirm with “ ”. MAINTENANCE CARAFE CLEANING DESCALING CARAFE CLEAN 3 Press the “ ” button to confirm. OK START DESCALING? (~ 30 MINUTES) Note: If you press the “ ESC ” button by mistake, press the “ ” button to quit. 4 Remove the water tank and the AQUACLEAN water filter (if any). OK REMOVE WATER FILTER ESC 5 Empty the drip tray (internal) / (external). Press the “ OK EMPTY TRAY UNDER BREW GROUP ” button.
ENGLISH 75 6 Fill half the milk carafe with fresh water. Insert the carafe and open the milk dispensing spout by turning it clockwise. Press the “ ” button. OK FILL HALF CARAFE WITH WATER. INSERT IN BREW. POSITION 7 Place a large container (1.5 l) under both the steam/hot water dispensOK PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER HOT WATER & CARAFE DISP SPOUT ing spout and the milk carafe dispensing spout. Press the “ ” button. 8 Pour in the entire content of the Gaggia descaling solution.
76 ENGLISH 9 The machine will start dispensing the descaling solution at regular STEP 1/2 DESCALING intervals. The bar on the display shows the cycle progress. PAUSE Note: To empty the container during the process and to pause the descaling cycle, press the “ ” button. To resume the cycle, press the “ ” button. 10 The message indicates the end of the first step. The water tank needs OK RINSE TANK & FILL WITH WATER to be rinsed. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level.
ENGLISH 77 13 Empty the container and place it under both the steam/hot water OK PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER HOT WATER & CARAFE DISP SPOUT dispensing spout and the milk carafe dispensing spout. Press the “ button. ” 14 The rinse cycle starts. The bar shows the cycle progress. STEP 2/2 RINSING PAUSE 15 When the amount of water needed for the rinse cycle has been completely dispensed, the machine automatically ends the descaling process by showing this screen after a short warm-up phase.
78 ENGLISH Interruption of the Descaling Cycle Once the descaling cycle has started, it must be completed; do not turn off the machine mid-cycle. If the machine stops, you can quit the cycle by pressing the ON/OFF button. If this occurs, or in the event of power failure or accidental disconnection of the power cord, empty and rinse carefully the water tank, then fill it up to the MAX level. Follow the instructions provided in the "Manual Rinse Cycle" chapter before brewing any beverage.
ENGLISH 79 MEANING OF THE DISPLAY Displayed message CLOSE HOPPER DOOR ADD COFFEE INSERT BREW GROUP INSERT COFFEE GROUNDS DRAWER How to reset the message Close the coffee bean hopper inner lid. Fill the coffee bean hopper. The brew group must be inserted into the machine. Insert the coffee grounds drawer and the internal drip tray. Empty the coffee grounds drawer.
80 ENGLISH Displayed message INSERT CARAFE How to reset the message Insert the milk carafe to start brewing. Press “ ” to exit. ESC You need to descale the machine. Follow the steps described in the “Descaling” chapter of this manual. Please note that not descaling your machine will ultimately make it stop working properly. In this case, repair is NOT covered under your warranty. The AQUACLEAN icon flashes and shows (0%). The machine needs the AQUACLEAN water filter to be replaced.
ENGLISH 81 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with your machine. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit http://www.gaggia.it/n-m-co/espresso/contact. Contact details are included in the warranty booklet supplied separately or visit www.gaggia.com/n-m-co/espresso/world-wide or www.gaggia.it/n-m-co/espresso/contact. Machine actions Causes Solutions The machine does not turn on.
82 ENGLISH Machine actions Causes Solutions The machine takes a The machine circuit is clogged by Descale the machine. long time to warm up or limescale. the amount of water dispensed from the wand is too little. The brew group cannot be removed. The brew group is out of place. Turn on the machine. Close the service door. The brew group automatically returns to the initial position. The coffee grounds drawer is inserted. Remove the coffee grounds drawer before removing the brew group.
ENGLISH 83 Machine actions Causes The machine grinds the There is no water. coffee beans but no coffee is brewed (see note). The brew group is dirty. Coffee leaks out of the dispensing spout. Fill the water tank and prime the circuit (see the "Manual Rinse Cycle" chapter). Clean the brew group (see the "Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group" chapter). This might occur when the machine is automatically adjusting the dose. Brew some cups of coffee as described in the “Gaggia Adapting System” chapter.
84 ENGLISH ENERGY SAVING Stand-by The Gaggia fully automatic espresso coffee machine is designed for energy saving, as proven by the Class A energy label. After a certain time of inactivity that can be set by the user (see the “Machine Programming” chapter), the machine turns off automatically. If a product has been brewed, the machine performs a rinse cycle. In stand-by mode, the energy consumption is below 1Wh.
ENGLISH 85 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications of the product. Nominal Voltage - Power Rating Power Supply See data plate on the appliance Housing material Thermoplastic material Size (w x h x d) 245 x 360 x 420 mm Weight 13.4 kg Power cord length 1200 mm Control panel Front panel Cup size 110 mm Water tank 1.
86 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS For cleaning and descaling, use Gaggia maintenance products only. You can purchase the products from your local dealer or at authorised service centres. Contact details are included in the warranty booklet supplied separately or visit www.gaggia.com/n-m-co/espresso/world-wide or www.gaggia.it/n-m-co/espresso/contact.
COD. - Rev.00 - 13/03/18 GAGGIA S.p.A. reserves the right to make any necessary modification. GAGGIA S.p.A. Sede Legale/Registered Office Piazza A. Diaz, 1 20123 MILANO Sede Amministrativa/Administrative Office Via Torretta, 240 40041 Gaggio Montano (BO) +39 0534 771111 www.gaggia.
