Gaggia Coffeemaker 12300 User Manual

ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
INSTRUCCIONES DE USO  
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING  
INSTRUCÇOES E MODO DE EMPREGO  
 
FIG.02  
FIG.04  
FIG.03  
 
ENGLISH  
Congratulations on your wise choi-  
ce!  
As the proud owner of the Gaggia machine,  
you can now experience the taste of a delicious  
cup of espresso or cappuccino in the comfort of  
your own home.  
Espresso coffee, originally created in Italy, is  
made by rapidly forcing water that has been  
heated to the correct brewing temperature,  
through a special finely ground coffee.  
IMPORTANT  
SAFEGUARDS  
When using electrical appliances,  
basic safety precautions should always  
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, and/or injury to persons,  
including the following:  
1 Read all instructions and information in this  
instruction book and any other literature  
included in this packaging referring to this  
product before operating or using this ap-  
pliance.  
The heart of the espresso machine is a precision  
engineered pump.  
The pump and water flow is easily controlled  
with just a flick of the switch.  
2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or  
knobs.  
3 To protect against fire, electric shock and  
personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs,  
or appliance in water or other liquid.  
4 Close supervision is necessary when any  
appliance is used by or near children.  
5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and be-  
fore cleaning. Allow to cool before putting  
on or taking off parts and before cleaning  
the appliance.  
6 Do not operate any appliance with a dama-  
ged cord or plug or in the event of appliance  
faults or damages. Return appliance to the  
nearest authorized service centre for exami-  
nation, repair or adjustment.  
7 The use of accessory attachments not recommen-  
ded by the appliance manufacturer may result  
in fire, electric shock or personal injury.  
8 Do not use outdoors.  
9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or  
counter, or touch hot surfaces.  
CAUTION:  
This appliance is for household use  
Any repairs or servicing operations, with the  
exception of normal cleaning and maintenance  
operations must be undertaken by an authori-  
zed service centre.  
1. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage  
indicated on the plate agrees with your  
voltage.  
2. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water  
tank. Use cold water only.  
3. Keep your hands and the cord away from hot  
parts of the appliance during operation.  
10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric  
burner, or in a heated oven.  
11AlwaysturnappliancetoOff,thenplugcord  
into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn switch  
to “Off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.  
4. Never clean with scouring powders or hard  
implements.  
5. To avoid your machine scaling up, use  
purified or bottled water.  
6. Do not immerse base in water.  
12 Do not use appliance for other than intended  
household use.  
13 Use extreme caution when using hot steam.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Description of parts:  
Preparation:  
1. Remove the water tank cover (22) and fill  
with cold water to the MAX line indicated  
on tank (6). See FIG. 2.  
FIG. 01  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Main switch  
Hot water/brew switch (pump)  
On/off light  
Steam switch (temperature)  
Correct temperature light  
Removable water tank  
Steam/hot water knob  
Turbo frother steam nozzle  
(removeable)  
N.B.: Near the word MAX on the tank there is  
the overflowing safety hole (25) in case of  
tank overfilling.  
The water tank can also be removed, after  
removing the tank cover (22) using the  
handle.  
Re-install tank with water and cover (22).  
9
Filterholder  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
1 cup filter (or coffee pod)  
2 cup filter  
Basin (removable)  
“Perfect crema” device (OPTION)  
Brewing head  
Filterholder gasket  
Shower disc holder  
Shower disc  
2. Insert plug (19) into a suitable wall outlet (see  
point 1 under “Caution”).  
3. Turn the power switch (1) to “On”. The on/off  
light (3) will switch on.  
Make certain that the hot water/coffee switch  
(2) and that the steam switch (4) are in the  
Off” position.  
Tamper  
Power cable and plug  
Measuring spoon  
Delivery spout  
Starting up  
This procedure fills the water boiler with fresh  
water.  
This should be done whenever the machine is  
switched on.  
This machine, featuring a pump to brew coffee,  
is equipped with a self-priming system. Place an  
empty cup under the brewing head (14), do not  
insert filter holder and press hot water/coffee  
switch (2) (pos. “On”).  
Tank cover  
Grid (removable)  
Cappuccino maker kit (OPTION)  
Overflowing protection hole  
Anti-fingerprint cleaner for stainless  
steel  
27  
Level indicator for the basin  
Instructions for the power supply  
cord  
A A short power-supply cord is provided to  
reduce risks of getting tangled up or tripping  
over a longer cord.  
You will hear the sound of the operating pump  
and after few seconds, water will start to escape  
from the brewing head (14).  
B Longer extension cords are available and  
may be used if care is exercised in their  
use.  
C
If a long extension cord is used:  
1 the marked electrical rating of the extension  
cord should be at least as great as the electri-  
cal rating of the appliance.  
2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the  
extension cord should be a grounding type  
3 the cable does not hang from the table to  
avoid the risk of getting caught up in it.  
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Once cup is filled, set coffee switch (2) onto  
pos “Off”.  
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.  
The Gaggia machine is now ready to be  
used.  
NOTE: It may happen that the self-priming  
feature of the pump fails to work temporarily  
due to an air lock.  
In this case water does not flow from brewing  
head (14), and the following procedure should  
be followed:  
a) Place a small frothing pitcher or mug under  
the steam nozzle (8).  
2. A variety of dark roasts are available from  
which you can choose to brew your espres-  
so. Each of these roasts is a blend of coffee  
beans that are roasted at a specific tempe-  
rature 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.  
b) Turn the steam knob (7) counter-clockwise  
to open the steam/hot water valve, and turn  
the steam switch (4) and the hot water/brew  
(2) to “On” to activate the pump.  
c) Alter a few seconds, a steady stream of water  
will emerge from the steam nozzle.Allow  
about one cup of water to fill the pitcher.  
Shut the steam/hot water valve and turn hot  
water/brew switch and the steam switch (4)  
to “Off”.  
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.  
The Gaggia machine is now ready to be  
used.  
d) NOTE: The temperature ready-light (5) will  
automatically flash as the machine boiler  
heats.  
4. The mark of real espresso is its dark color,  
rich taste and the light brown, natural froth  
called “crema” in Italian.  
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.  
5. Cappuccino is simply a combination of  
espresso and hot, frothy milk.Cappuccino  
is usually topped with cinnamon, nutmeg or  
cocoa powder.  
Another feature of the machine is the “no-drip  
system”, eliminating most of dripping from  
brewing head (14). After coffee brewing, howe-  
ver, a little dripping may occur due to wet  
6. Espresso Coffee should be served immedia-  
tely after it is made.  
coffee grinds in the filter-holder.  
7. Espresso is served in 2 to 2 ½ oz. demitasse  
cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or glass is used for  
cappuccino  
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.  
8. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground im-  
mediately 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.  
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How to make a good Espresso coffee:  
OPTIONAL  
1 Follow the procedure described under “Pre-  
paration”.  
“Perfect crema” device (13)  
2 Select the correct filter basket (10 or 11) and  
insert it in the filter holder (9).  
To ensure the optimum function of the “Perfect  
cream” device, insert the frothing jet device  
into the filter holder.  
We recommend that the “Perfect cream”  
device be cleaned on a daily basis, before  
use, in order to prevent any blockage of the  
delivery holes. A pin may be used to clean  
out the hole.  
Even if the type of coffee grinding is not  
correct the use of the “Perfect cream” device  
will produce the typical creamy froth of an  
espresso coffee.  
Use the small filter for 1 cup and the large  
filter for 2 cups of espresso.  
Then insert the filter holder (9) into the  
brewing head (11) to warm-up  
3 Wait until the machine has reached the  
correct temperature with filter holder inserted  
(heating time of about 6 minutes).  
Use this time to set table, prepare cups,  
coffee, milk, etc  
4 After the warm-up period, remove the warm  
filter-holder (9) from the brewing head and  
fill with correctly ground espresso coffee  
using the measuring spoon provided.  
N.B.: Only use the “perfect cream device with  
a large 2-cup filter.  
Preparing cappuccino:  
Place one level measure of coffee in basket  
for each cup of espresso. Do not overfill.  
Gently tamp down coffee with the tamper  
(18) provided. Do not compress too firmly.  
When preparing to make a cappuccino, have  
all of the ingredients at hand as well as a  
frothing pitcher (or mug) halffilled with skimmed  
or low-fat milk and cups that are larger (6 oz.)  
than those used for espresso.  
5 Clean any excess coffee from the rim of  
filter holder (9). Insert filter holder into brew  
head by holding handle approximately 45  
degrees to the left as you face machine.  
When properly aligned,move handle firmly  
to the right to lock into position.  
Frothing Milk:  
The higher the fat content in the milk the  
denser the froth will be. The Turbo-Frother (8)  
or the cappuccino maker pos.24 will give you  
all the froth required but don’t let milk come  
to a boil.  
It may require two or three attempts to “become  
an expert” but you will be successful at frothing  
milk if you give it a chance. Swivel the Turbo-  
Frother steam nozzle (or milk frother) slightly  
outward so that you can get the frothing pitcher  
under the nozzle without knocking the base of  
the machine.  
The handle should point to the front of the  
machine or slightly to the right.  
6 Place one or two espresso cups on the drip plate  
to line up with the spouts of the filter holder. De-  
press hot water/brew switch (2) to pos. “On”.  
Espresso will start to flow into cups.  
7 When cups are 3/4 full, release brew switch  
to “Off”. The more water you allow to  
flow, the weaker the coffee. When properly  
made, the espresso will have a light brown  
foam “crema” floating on the top.  
If not, refer to “In the event of faulty  
function”.  
8 Remove cups and serve.  
9 To make more espresso, carefully and slowly  
remove the filter holder by moving handle to  
the left. Be careful as hot water will be on top  
of the coffee grinds in the holder. Some water  
will continue to drip from brewing head as  
filter holder is removed. That is normal and  
due to the pump pressure in the system. Knock  
out used coffee grinds from filter. For more  
espresso repeat steps 4 to 8 above  
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Turbo frother steam nozzle version:  
Steam can be used to froth the milk for cappuc-  
cinos and also to heat beverages.  
10 NOTE: If you want to make more espresso  
immediately after steaming milk, the machi-  
ne boiler must be refilled with water and  
temperature brought down to a brewing  
temperature. Otherwise, espresso may taste  
“burned”.  
Caution!Scaldinghazard!Splashing  
may occur at the start – scalding ha-  
zard! The hot water nozzle and pipe  
can reach high temperatures: avoid touching  
it directly with your hands.  
To do this: place an empty cup on drip plate.  
Do not insert filter holder. Turn hot water/  
brew switch (4) to “On” letting cup fill with  
water. Turn brew switch “Off”. You many  
now proceed to make more espresso.  
1 Make espresso (in a large cups) as described  
above  
2 With the machine ready to deliver coffee,  
convey the pipe over the drip tray (12), open  
the “Hot water/steam” tap knob (7) for a few  
seconds so to let the remaining water come  
out of the steam pipe; after a few seconds  
only steam will come out.  
Making hot water:  
1. Follow the procedure described under “Pre-  
paration”.  
2. Turn the power switch (1) to “On”.  
3. Allow about 6 minutes for the machine to  
reach its proper operating temperature.  
3 Close the steam/hot water tap knob(7).  
4 Position steam switch (4) to “On”.  
4. Place a pitcher under the steam nozzle (8).  
5 After 15 to 20 seconds or, when temperature  
ready-light (5) goes on, place the frothing  
pitcher halffilled with low-fat milk under  
Turbo Frother steam nozzle so that tip is just  
under the surface of the milk. See Fig.03.  
5 Slowly turn the steam knob (7) anticlockwise  
so that the hot water and put the hot water/  
brew switches (2) and the steam switch (4)  
to “On” can be released.  
N.B.: Dispensing should not exceed 60  
seconds.  
6 Slowly turn steam valve knob (7) counter  
clockwise to release steam.  
6 Once the desired quantity of hot water is  
obtained, turn the steam knob clockwise and  
put the hot water/brew switches (2) and the  
steam switch (4) to “Off” to stop the water  
release.  
IMPORTANT. The more you turn the knob,  
the greater the steam pressure for frothing.  
N.B.: Dispensing should not exceed 60  
seconds.  
7 Move pitcher in circular motion keeping the  
tip of steam nozzle just under surface of milk  
as it begins to froth. Do not let milk come to  
a boil since it will not froth.  
7 NOTE: If you want to make espresso  
immediately after making hot water, the  
temperature of the machine boiler must be  
brought down to a brewing temperature.  
Otherwise, espresso may taste “burned”.  
8 When you have made enough froth,turn steam  
knob clockwise to shut off steam and remove  
pitcher. Put steam switch (4) to pos. “Off”.  
To do this: place an empty cup on drip plate.  
Do not insert filter holder. Put the hot water/  
brew switches (2) and the steam switch (4) to  
On”, letting cup fill with water. Turn brew  
switch “Off”.  
9 Spoon the froth onto the espresso in each  
cup and gently pour the hot milk along the  
side of the cup. Top each cup of cappuccino  
with a dash of cinnamon, cocoa and nutmeg.  
Serve.  
You may now proceed to make espresso.  
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7 If the machine is not used for a long period  
of time, discharge the water from the boiler  
by turning the steam knob clockwise (25),  
and put the hot water/coffee switch on  
On”. Let a quantity of water equal to two  
cappuccino cups come out of the frother.  
Close the steam knob (25) and put the hot  
water/coffee and the steam switch on “Off”.  
Turn off the machine.  
Keeping it clean:  
1 IMPORTANT: the steam nozzle should  
be cleaned after each use in order to avoid  
build up of milk deposits that are very difficult  
to clean. Cleaning is made easy as can be  
seen in the DESCRIPTION OF PARTS. The  
outer part of nozzle can be removed by  
pulling downward.  
The outside of the steam pipe can be cleaned  
with a damp cloth.  
Never operate pump unless there is water in  
tank.  
8 NOTE: It is very normal for an espresso  
machine to emit steam and drip occasionally  
as the water pressure changes during use.  
The steam jet is cleaned by running a shot  
of steam through it.  
The hole in the steam nozzle must be kept  
open. A needle may be used.  
Be certain to empty drip tray (12) as requi-  
red.  
2 Clean filter holder and filter in warm water  
after use.  
Descaling:  
In hard water areas, minerals found in the  
water will accumulate and affect operation of  
the unit.  
Pay attention as the  
Turbo-Frother steam  
nozzle could be hot!  
Approximately every two months (this can vary  
depending on use and water condition), clean  
the machine with Gaggia descaler (in which  
case follow the instructions on the packet).  
Air intake to be kept clean  
and free from residues.  
Remove shower disc (17) and clean.  
Pour solution into tank and turn on pump for 15  
seconds. Allow solution to flow through brewing  
head and steam nozzle for several seconds.  
Wait 20 minutes, then repeat. process until  
solution has been run through.  
Rinse machine thoroughly by running plain  
cold water through machine. Replace shower  
disc (17).  
3 Wipe body of machine with a damp cloth  
as required.  
NOTE: Product failure due to scale accumu-  
lation is not covered by warranty. No other  
servicing should be attempted by the user. Use  
“Gaggia cleaner” for best results.  
4 Remove basin and grid (12, 23) and rinse  
with water. Do not use abrasive substan-  
ces.  
5 Clean the seal (15) inside of the brewing  
head (14) and keep it clean.  
6 The shower disc (17) should be unscrewed  
and cleaned periodically depending on  
frequency of use.  
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In the event of faulty function  
Problem:  
Check to ensure against the following:  
Coffee does not flow.  
Water is in tank.  
Filter basket clogged because coffee is too fine or compressed  
too firmly.  
Shower disc requires cleaning.  
Coffee flows too quickly.  
Pump makes loud noise.  
Coffee is ground too coarsely.  
Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.  
No water in tank.  
Pump not primed.  
Coffee is ground too coarsely.  
Water leaking excessively Filter holder not properly inserted in brew head.  
from filter holder.  
Gasket in brewing head dirty or worn.  
Coffee grinds not cleaned off the rim of filter holder.  
Espresso has little creamy  
froth.  
Coffee is ground too coarsely.  
Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.  
Coffee is too old or dried out.  
Espresso is too cold.  
Not enough milk froth.  
Machine is not warmed up (6 min).  
Coffee is ground too coarsely.  
Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clogged.  
Milk is too hot.  
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GAGGIA S.p.a. si riserva il diritto di apportare tutte le modifiche ritenute necessarie.  
GAGGIA S.p.a. reserves the right to carry out all modifications which might be considered necessary.  
GAGGIA S.p.a. hält das Recht alle notwendigen Aenderungen durchzuführen.  
GAGGIA S.p.A.  
20087 Robecco sul Naviglio - MI - Italia  
Tel. 02 94 99 31  
Fax 02 94 70 888  
GAGGIA S.p.a. se réserve le droit d’apporter toute modification qui se rend nécessaire.  
GAGGIA S.p.a. se reserva el derecho de hacer toda modificación que cree necesaria.  
GAGGIA S.p.a. behoudt zich het recht voor alle nodig geachte wijzigingen aan te brengen.  
A GAGGIA S.p.a. reserva-se o direito de efetuar todas as modificações consideradas necessárias.  
 

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