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Bella Barista 

Nene Court, The Embankment,Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 1LD 

Tel: 01933 273275 

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Portafilters 

These are non-standard 53 mm reasonably heavy weight portafilters. When filled with the 
correct amount of coffee, the shower screen and brass nut does tend to press on the puck. 
This makes the portafilter harder to lock into the group.  

It is also unusual in that it is the first machine reviewed where the handle must be locked 
round to the 5 o’clock position quite firmly to prevent leaks. The holes where the coffee exits 
the portafilter are angled to take this into account. 

It does seem to work reasonably well and you do get a nice dry puck.  

Please note that your machine will be thoroughly inspected by Bella Barista prior to delivery 
and they will already have ensured that the Super Giada is operating correctly when you 
receive it and the brew pressure adjusted if necessary.  
 
Adjustments on this machine are best not attempted by the home user. Damage as result of 
incorrect adjustment will not be covered under warranty  

Summary of Contents for Giada

Page 1: ...ook The details were correct at the time of writing but the manufacturer and Bella Barista reserve the right to change the technical specification of the packaging machines and any accessories supplied with the machine including quantity and type of accessories supplied ...

Page 2: ...rip down is fast and simple with only 2 screws needing to be removed to gain access for the majority of the repairs and little potential for error Pump replacement is simplicity itself with plenty of access around the pump Internally the Super Giada is much simpler than HX machines the positioning of components means that minor water spillage leakage is very unlikely to cause any damage This is a ...

Page 3: ...es The diagrams of the machine and legend are completely wrong and none of the component parts are labelled correctly The only reason for keeping it in with the shipped machine is all the standard disclaimers and text which we do not reproduce in the BB user guide The UK written Bella Barista Guide will prove a valuable addition to the Super Giada especially as the system of lights can be confusin...

Page 4: ...cycle is an essential technique Dead band The temperature range between the thermostat switching on and off Unlike more expensive Isomac machines the brew water thermostat is not adjustable The brew pressure of the Super Giada seemed on the high side This does mean you will need a good grinder We will be discussing any reasons for this with Isomac to ensure the settings are optimal Drawing hot wat...

Page 5: ...e techies this is a special electrically operated valve that diverts water as required to the group or steam wand or into the drip tray The Super Giada uses other methods to achieve a similar effect It does mean you can t backflush the machine though On the plus side its one less electrical component to go wrong The water tank is nice quality but has no lifting handle which makes it a little harde...

Page 6: ... that this machine is a powerful steamer Water tank is nice quality and well finished Big 3l capacity All components very accessible especially the pump Pump replacement will be a very easy and quick job Reasonable quality internal components but use of some plastic pipes Case doesn t come off but top plate under cup warmer does for access to internal components and its easy to remove 2 screws Rea...

Page 7: ...hine reviewed where the handle must be locked round to the 5 o clock position quite firmly to prevent leaks The holes where the coffee exits the portafilter are angled to take this into account It does seem to work reasonably well and you do get a nice dry puck Please note that your machine will be thoroughly inspected by Bella Barista prior to delivery and they will already have ensured that the ...

Page 8: ... hot water production Final Thoughts The Super Giada looks really nice has a sort of retro feel and is easy to keep clean a quick wipe with a damp cloth and a buff with a microfibre cloth is all that s generally required to keep it looking great The more complex tasks such as descaling are actually very easy to do and the supplied UK guide explains how to do them in detail The Super Giada is less ...

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