Gaggia Baby Twin User manual

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Congratulations on your wise choice!
As the proud owner of a Gaggia machine,
you can now experience the taste of a
delicious cup of espresso or cappuccino in
the comfort of your own home. Espresso,
originally created in Italy, is made by rap-
idly forcing water that has been heated to
the correct brewing temperature, through
a special finely ground coffee. 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.
CAUTION
This appliance is for household use. Any
repairs or servicing operations, with the
exception of normal cleaning and mainte-
nance operations must be undertaken by
an authorized service center.
Check voltage to be sure that the
voltage indicated on the plate agrees
with your voltage.
Never use warm or hot water to fill
the water tank. Use cold water only.
Keep your hands and the cord away
from hot parts of the appliance during
operation.
Never clean with scouring powders or
hard implements.
To avoid your machine scaling up, use
purified or bottled water.
Do not immerse base in water.
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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:
Read all instructions and information
in this instruction book and any other
literature included in this packaging
referring to this product before oper-
ating or using this appliance.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
To protect against fire, electric shock
and personal injury, do not immerse
cord, plugs, or appliance in water or
other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or in the event
of appliance faults or damages. Re-
turn appliance to the nearest autho-
rized service center for examination,
repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, elec-
tric shock or personal injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot sur-
faces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Always turn appliance to “Off”, then
plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn switch to “Off”, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for anything
other than intended household use.
Use extreme caution when using hot
steam.
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Notes:

Steam wand assembly
If you take apart your steam wand
for cleaning, repair, or any other
maintenance, be sure to reassemble
it properly. The steam wand is made
up of 7 parts which can be assem-
bled as follows:
Slide the Ring Nut (1) onto the
steam arm.
Place the Gasket (3) into the
Injector (4), and place the
Gasket Press (2) over the Gasket
(3). Slide the assembly 2 - 3 - 4
over the steam arm.
Screw the Ring Nut (1) into the
Injector (4). Tighten (5).
Attach the external housing (6)
as shown in the Figure.
The internal sleeve (7) must be
correctly installed, by protruding
the lower part of the external
sleeve, as shown in figure.
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Problem: Check the following:
Coffee does not flow Water in tank
Filter basket clogged
Shower disc requires cleaning
Coffee flows too quickly Coffee is ground too coarsley
Coffee is not tamped hard enough
Pump makes loud noise No water in tank
Pump not primed
Coffee is ground too coarsley
Water leaking excessively
from filter holder
Filter holder not properly in place
Filter holder gasket in brew head dirty or worn
Coffee grinds not cleaned off rim of filter holder
Espresso has little crema Coffee is ground too coarsely
Coffee is not tamped hard enough
Coffee is old or dried out
Espresso is too cold Machine is not warmed up (10 min.)
Coffee is ground too coarsely
Not enough milk froth Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clogged
Milk is too hot
The button you are using
flashes
Fill tank and repeat filling procedures (priming)
Adjust grind settings
Adjust tamp
Clean shower disc
Troubleshooting
Important to know
The taste of your coffee depends on
the characteristics of the beans from
which it is made, the type of bean,
and where it was grown and pro-
cessed. Coffee beans that are roasted
for a longer period of time and at
higher temperatures will be much
darker in color. Darker beans will
produce a richer cup of coffee than
lightly roasted beans.
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 pro-
ducing a specific type of flavor. There
are decaffeinated beans that have
up to 98% of the caffeine content
removed.
A fine “espresso grind” for pump-
driven machines must be used. Be
sure to ask for this when buying cof-
fee 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 mark of real espresso is its dark
color, rich taste and the light brown,
natural froth called “crema” in Italian.
Cappuccino is simply a combina-
tion of espresso and hot, frothy milk.
Cappuccino is usually topped with
cinnamon, nutmeg or cocoa powder.
Espresso should be served immedi-
ately after it is made.
Espresso is served in 2 to 2 ½ oz.
demitasse cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or
glass is used for cappuccino.
Ideally, coffee beans should be
ground immediately before using.
Remember, it must be an “espresso
grind” for pump-driven espresso
machines.
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 odors.
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Instructions for the power supply cord
A short power supply cord is provided
to reduce risks of getting tangled up
or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords may be used
if care is exercised in their use.
If a long extension cord is used:
The marked electrical rating of
the extension cord should be at
least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance.
If the appliance is of the ground-
ed type, the extension cord
should be a grounded type.
The cable must not hang from
the table to avoid the risk of get-
ting caught up in it.
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Keeping it clean
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
Steam wand assemly section on the
next page. The outer part of the
nozzle can be removed by pulling
downward (FIG. 06). The outside of
the steam wand can be cleaned with
a damp cloth. 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.
Pay attention, as the Turbo-
Frother steam nozzle could be
hot!
Clean filter holder and filter in warm
water after use.
Wipe body of machine with a damp
cloth as required.
Remove basin and grid (12, 23) and
rinse with water. Do not use abrasive
substances.
Clean the seal (15) inside of the
brewing head (14) and keep it clean.
The shower disc (17) should be un-
screwed and cleaned periodically
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depending on frequency of use.
If the machine is not used for a long
period of time, completely discharge
the water from the boiler by turning
the steam knob (25) clockwise. Press
steam switch (5) until completely dis-
charged. Close the steam knob (25)
by turning it counterclockwise and
switch off the machine. Never run the
pump without water.
NOTE: It is normal for an espresso
machine to emit steam and drip
occasionally as the water pressure
changes during use. Be certain to
empty drip tray (12) as required.
Descaling
In hard water areas, minerals found in the
water will accumulate and affect opera-
tion of the unit. Approximately every two
months (this can vary depending on use
and water condition), clean the machine
with Gaggia descaler or Urnex Cleancaf
(in which case follow the instructions on
the packet).
Remove shower disc (17) and clean.
Dilute the solution before pouring it into
the tank. Run the solution through the
brew head and steam wand.
Wait 20 minutes, and then repeat process
until solution has been run through. Rinse
machine thoroughly by running plain cold
water through machine. Replace shower
disc (17).
NOTE: Product failure due to scale ac-
cumulation is not covered by warranty.
No other servicing should be attempted
by the user. Use Gaggia cleaner or Urnex
Cleancaf for best results.
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Supplying steam/Preparing
Cappuccino
Steam can be used to froth the milk for
cappuccinos and also to heat beverages.
Milk frother version
With the machine ready to deliver
coffee, move the wand over the drip
tray (12) and refer to Methods 1 or 2.
Method 1: Open the “Hot water/
steam” knob (25) for a few seconds to
let the remaining water come out of
the steam wand. After a few seconds
only steam will come out. Proceed to
Step 2.
Method 2: Turn knob once to purge
water, then turn it a second time to
enter steam mode. Proceed to Step 2.
Close the steam/hot water knob (25).
Make espresso (in a large cup) as
described in the “Coffee Preparation”
section.
Fill 1/3 of the container to be used
to prepare the cappuccino with cold
milk. IMPORTANT: To obtain a better
cappuccino, the milk and the con-
tainer must be cold.
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Immerse the steam wand into the
milk to be heated and open the knob
(25). Turn the container slowly from
downwards to upwards to obtain a
smooth foam (FIG. 05).
N.B.: Dispensing should not exceed 60
seconds.
IMPORTANT: Never use the steamer
continuously for more than 5 minutes at
a time.
After using the steam for the desired
time close, the knob (25).
The same system can be used to heat
up other beverages.
After this operation, clean the steam
wand with a wet cloth.
Making hot water
With the machine ready to brew coffee,
proceed as follows:
Press the hot water supply button (4),
the button light will switch on, while
the lights of buttons 2 - 3 - 5 - 6 will
switch off.
Put a cup and /or a container below
the hot water/steam pipe.
Open the hot water/steam knob (25)
slowly and clockwise to allow water to
flow. Throughout the supply the hot
water supply button light (4) will flash
(FIG. 03).
N.B.: A max supply of 40 seconds is
recommended.
Use the desired quantity of hot water.
To stop the hot water supply turn
knob (25) counterclockwise.
Press button (4) again. The machine
will return to normal running mode.
Then remove the cup and/or the con-
tainer. The lights of buttons 2 - 3 - 5
- 6 will switch on in a fixed mode.
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Description of parts
FIG. 01
Main switch
Coffee dispensing button-1 strong/2
weak
Coffee dispensing button-1 weak/2
weak
Hot water supply button
Steam supply light
Dose programming/Manual dispens-
ing Button
Correct temperature light
Turbo frother steam nozzle (remov-
able)
Filter holder
1 cup filter
2 cup filter
Basin (removable)
Filter for pods
Brewing head
Filter holder gasket
Shower disc holder
Shower disc
Tamper
Power cable and plug
Measuring spoon
Delivery spout
Tank cover
Grid (removable)
Cappuccino maker kit (OPTION)
Steam/hot water knob
Removable water tank
Overflowing protection hole
Anti-fingerprint cleaner for stainless
steel
Level indicator for the basin
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Starting Up
Remove the water tank cover (22) and fill
with cold water to the MAX line indicated
on tank (26). See FIG. 02
N.B.: Near the word MAX on the tank
there is the overflowing safety hole (27) 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).
Insert plug (19) into a suitable wall
outlet (see point 1 under “Caution”).
Push the main switch (1). The tem-
perature light (7) will flash until the
temperature is reached. When the
temperature is reached the light will
remain on.
Put an empty cup below the steam
frother (8), press the hot water but-
ton (4) and turn the steam knob (25)
clockwise.
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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.
You will hear the noise of the enabled
pump and after a few seconds water
will come out of the steam wand (8).
When the cup is filled, close the
steam knob (25) and press the hot
water button (4) again. The Gaggia
machine is now ready to be used.
NOTE: The temperature-ready light (7)
will automatically flash as the machine
boiler heats. After switching on the ma-
chine for the first coffee, wait 6 minutes
until the machine has fully heated up. For
all subsequent coffees the machine will be
ready to use.
NOTE: The lights of buttons 2 - 3 - 5 - 6
will remain on in a fixed way (stand-by
mode).
Another feature of the machine is the
“no-drip system”, eliminating most drip-
ping from the brewing head (14). After
coffee brewing, however, a little dripping
may occur due to wet coffee grinds in the
filter-holder.
How to make a good espresso
Coffee dose programming
With this Gaggia appliance, two differ-
ent water doses can be programmed to
obtain one or two cups of coffee. To adjust
the water doses and store them for a fol-
lowing dispensing request, first of all carry
out the “COFFEE PREPARATION” proce-
dure on the next page.
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To adjust the water doses refer to FIG. 03
and proceed as follows:
Press the programming button (6) for
3 sec. until the light (6) starts flashing.
At the same time the symbols of but-
tons 2-3 will switch on.
For use with the one-cup filter, press
button (2) and let the coffee flow.
Press the same button (2) again until
the desired optimum dose for one
coffee is reached.
Now the water dose assigned for one
coffee to button (2) will be stored and
the light below the button will turn
off.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the
water dose for button (3). The doses
can be adjusted to obtain a stronger
or weaker coffee and to assign bigger
or smaller doses to buttons (2 and 3)
to use 1 or 2-cup filter.
After storing these doses, press the
programming button (6) again to exit
from the programming function. The
symbols placed under the buttons will
re-start lighting up alternatively. The
appliance is now ready to dispense
excellent coffee.
N.B.: to brew 1 coffee press button (2 or
3) once. To brew 2 coffees press button (2
or 3) twice.
Pre-Infusion
The machine allows you to adjust the dos-
age settings so that the water produced
for the coffee dose is preceded by a pre-
infusion step. Press the dose button (2)
and the normal coffee cycle is preceded
by a brief, timed jet of water that moistens
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the coffee wafer before the actual coffee
making cycle starts. This function allows
you to get the most flavor out of the cof-
fee. PRE-INFUSION is not available on the
dose button (3).
N.B.: the machine comes from the fac-
tory with PRE-INFUSION function set to
ON. Should you choose to deactivate
this function you will need to enter the
programming mode (see “Coffee dose
programming”) and press the hot water
supply button (4). The indicator light on
the button will turn off. The indicator light
on the hot water supply button (4) is ON
when the PRE-INFUSION function is ON.
Vice versa, if the indicator light is OFF,
then the PRE-INFUSION function is OFF.
Coffee preparation
Before making coffee, follow the
procedure described under “Prepara-
tion.”
Select the correct filter basket (10, 11
or 13) and insert it in the filter holder
(9). Use the small filter for 1 cup, the
large filter for 2 cups, and the pod
filter for pods. Then insert filter holder
(9) into the appliance and wait at
least 10 minutes.
After the warm-up period, remove the
warm filter holder (9) from the brew-
ing head and fill with correctly ground
espresso coffee using the measuring
spoon provided. Place one level mea-
sure of coffee in basket for each cup
of espresso. Do not overfill. Gently
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tamp down coffee with the tamper
(18) provided. Do not compress too
firmly.
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. The handle
should point to the front of the ma-
chine or slightly to the right.
Place one or two espresso cups on the
drip plate to line up with the spouts of
the filter holder. Press the button cor-
responding to the stored coffee dose.
Espresso will start to flow into cups.
The coffee dispensing will auto-
matically stop when the preset level
is reached (see Coffee dose program-
ming), however it is possible to stop
the coffee dispensing by pressing the
button (2 or 3) as previously selected.
When properly made, the espresso
will have light brown foam, called
“crema,” floating on the top. If not,
refer to “Troubleshooting.”
Remove cups and serve.
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 cof-
fee 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 pres-
sure in the system. Knock out used
coffee grinds from filter. For more
espresso, repeat steps 2 to 7 above.
To prepare coffee manually, carry out
steps 2 through 5 and then press but-
ton 6. When you have obtained the
desired quantity of coffee in the cup,
press button 6 again to stop the cycle.
Then proceed with steps 6 and 7.
N.B.: Dispensing should not exceed 40
seconds.
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