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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.
N.B.:
The pump self-primer could be temporarily out of order
because of an “air bubble”.
In this case water does not flow from brewing head (13), and
the following procedure should be followed:
a) Place a small frothing pitcher or mug under the steam
nozzle (6).
b) Turn the knob (24) counterclockwise to open the steam/
hot water dispensing tap and press the hot water/coffee
switch (2) to start dispensing.
c) After a few seconds, a steady stream of water will emerge
from the steam nozzle. Allow about one cup of water to
fill the pitcher. Press the hot water/coffee switch (2) and
close the steam/hot water tap (24) to stop dispensing.
The Gaggia machine
is now ready to be used.
NOTE:
The temperature ready-light (5) will automatically
flash as the machine boiler heats. After switching on
the machine for the first coffee, wait 6 minutes until the
machine has fully heated up, while for all subsequent
coffees the machine will be ready to use.
After coffee brewing, however, a little dripping may occur due
to wet coffee grinds in the filter-holder.
Important to know……
1. The taste of your coffee depends on the characteristics
of the beans from which it is made, the type of bean,
where it was grown and processed. The coffee beans
that are roasted for a longer period of time and at higher
temperatures will be much darker in colour. Darker beans
will produce a richer cup of coffee than the lightly-roasted
beans.
2. A variety of dark roasts are available from which you
can choose to brew your espresso. Each of these roasts
is a blend of coffee beans that are roasted at a specific
temperature producing a specific type of flavour. There are
decaffeinated beans that have up to 98% of the caffeine
content removed. The next time you purchase coffee for
your espresso maker, experiment with one of the many
kinds of coffee being sold. You may just find that it tastes
better than the blend you have been using.
3. A fine “espresso grind” for pump-driven machines must be
used. Be sure to ask for this when buying coffee or when
having beans ground. Do not use a blade-type grinder
because it makes too much coffee dust and produces an
irregular grind.
4. The mark of real espresso is its dark color, rich taste and
the light brown, natural froth called “crema” in Italian.
5. Cappuccino is simply a combination of espresso and hot,
frothy milk. Cappuccino is usually topped with cinnamon,
nutmeg or cocoa powder.
6. Espresso Coffee should be served immediately after it is
made.
7. Espresso is served in 2 to 2 ½ oz. demitasse cups. A 4 or
6 oz. cup or glass is used for cappuccino
8. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground immediately before
using. Remember, it must be an “espresso grind” for
pump-driven espresso machines.
9. It’s best to store ground coffee or beans in an airtight
container in the freezer of your refrigerator. Ground coffee
tends to absorb food odours.
