NOISE
My GAGGIA espresso machine makes an odd noise
Sounds are normal when using your GAGGIA espresso machine. If you hear unusual sounds, discover here what could cause
this and how to easily resolve it.
The coffee funnel is blocked by ground coffee
Unblock the coffee funnel with a spoon handle
1.
Switch the machine OFF and wait until you hear no more sounds (this can take up to 15-20 seconds)
2.
Remove the brew group
3.
Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee funnel and place the spoon handle into the funnel
Note; If there is no pre-ground coffee funnel, insert the spoon handle into the coffee funnel from below
4.
Move the handle up and down until the clogged ground coffee falls down
Note: Some force may be required
5.
Remove all fallen ground coffee and place back the brew group
6.
Brew an espresso
7.
After brewing, check if the funnel is still free from ground coffee. If not, repeat the unblocking procedure
To prevent the coffee funnel from getting blocked
1.
Do not pour/spill any water into the coffee bean container
2.
Clean the coffee funnel weekly
There are coffee beans trapped under the water tank
1.
Remove the water tank
2.
Remove any beans that are located at the bottom of water tank compartment
3.
Place back the water tank filled with water
4.
Restart the machine by switching it OFF and back ON
