Congratulations on your purchase of a Gaggia Naviglio fully automatic
coffee machine!
This user manual applies to HD8749.
This espresso machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffee using
whole coffee beans. In this user manual you will nd all the information
you need to install, use, clean and descale your machine. This appliance
has been tested with coffee. Although it has been carefully cleaned,
there might be some coffee residual left. We guarantee however that the
appliance is absolutely new.
¡Felicidades por la compra de la máquina de café superautomática
Gaggia Naviglio!
Las presentes instrucciones de uso son válidas para el modelo HD8749.
Esta máquina de café exprés ha sido diseñada para la preparación de
café exprés a partir de granos enteros. En este manual encontrará toda
la información necesaria relativa a la instalación, el uso, la limpieza y la
descalcicación de la máquina. Este aparato ha sido revisado utilizando
café; a pesar de la esmerada limpieza, es posible que pueda encontrar
algunos restos de café. De todas formas, garantizamos que esta
máquina es absolutamente nueva.
Parabéns pela aquisição da máquina de café superautomática Gaggia
Naviglio!
As presentes instruções de uso são válidas para o modelo HD8749.
Esta máquina de café expresso é indicada para a preparação de café
PORTUGUÊS
expresso com a utilização de grãos inteiros. Neste manual, encontrará
todas as informações necessárias para instalar, utilizar, limpar e
descalcicar a sua máquina. Este aparelho foi testado usando cafe e
apesar da limpeza cuidadosa è possivel apresentar algum residuo de
cafe. Garantimos que esta maquina é absolutamente nova.
General Description .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
PREPARING FOR USE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
“INTENZA+” WATER FILTER INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Gaggia Adapting System ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Adjusting the Ceramic Coee Grinder .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Adjusting the Aroma (Coee Strength) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Adjusting the Dispensing Spout ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Adjusting the Coee Length.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
ESPRESSO AND COFFEE BREWING .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Espresso and Coee Brewing Using Coee Beans ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
HOT WATER DISPENSING .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Daily Cleaning of the Machine .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Daily Cleaning of the Classic Milk Frother .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Weekly Cleaning of the Machine ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Weekly Cleaning of the Classic Milk Frother ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Group ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Monthly Cleaning of the Coee Bean Hopper ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
ACCIDENTAL INTERRUPTION OF THE DESCALING CYCLE ......................................................................................................................................................................................27
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT LIGHTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Control panel display ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
ENERGY SAVING ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
The original packaging has been designed and constructed to protect the machine
during transport. We recommend keeping the packaging material for possible
future transport.
Machine installation
1 Remove the drip tray with grill from the packaging.
2 Remove the machine from the packaging.
3 For best use, it is recommended to:
- Choose a safe, level surface, where there will be no danger of overturning the
machine or being injured.
- Choose a location that is suciently well-lit, clean and near an easily reachable
socket.
- Allow for a minimum distance from the sides of the machine as shown in the
gure.
4 Insert the drip tray with grill into the machine. Make sure it is fully inserted.
Note: The drip tray collects the water that comes out of the dispensing spout
during each rinse/self-cleaning cycle, as well as coffee that might be spilled during
beverage preparation. Empty and wash the drip tray daily and each time the full
drip tray indicator is raised.
Caution: NEVER remove the drip tray when the machine has just been turned on.
Wait a couple of minutes for the machine to carry out a rinse/self-cleaning cycle.
7 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and reinsert it into the
machine. Make sure it is fully inserted.
Caution: Never fill the water tank with warm, hot, sparkling water or any other
liquid, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.
8 Remove the coffee bean hopper lid and slowly pour the coffee beans into the
coffee bean hopper.
Note: Do not pour too many coffee beans into the coffee bean hopper as this will
reduce the grinding performance of the machine.
Caution: Only coffee beans must be put into the coffee bean hopper. Ground
coffee, instant coffee, caramelized coffee, flavoured coffee or any other object may
damage the machine.
9 Put the lid on the coffee bean hopper.
10 Insert the plug into the socket on the back of the machine.
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11 Insert the plug at the other end of the power cord into a wall socket with
suitable power voltage.
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12 The “ ” button on the control panel ashes. Press the “ ” button to turn on
the machine.
13 The “ ” “” lights and the “” button light start ashing slowly to indicate
6 Press the “” button to start dispensing hot water.
7 Dispense water until the no water light “ ” is permanently on.
8 At the end, ll the water tank again up to the MAX level. Now the machine is
ready for coffee brewing.
Note: If the machine has not been used for at least two weeks, it will automatically
perform an automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle. Following this, you need to initiate
a manual rinse cycle as described above.
The automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle also starts automatically when the
machine has been in stand-by mode or turned off for more than 15 minutes.
At the end of the cycle, it is possible to brew a coffee.
“INTENZA+” water lter installation
We recommend installing the “INTENZA+” water lter as this prevents limescale
build-up and preserves a more intense aroma to your espresso coffee.
The INTENZA+ water lter can be purchased separately. For further details, please
refer to the maintenance products page in this user manual.
Water is a crucial part of every espresso, so it is very important to always have
it professionally ltered. Using the “INTENZA+” water lter will prevent mineral
deposits from building up and improve your water quality.
1 Remove the small white lter from the water tank and store it in a dry place.
2 Remove the “INTENZA+” water lter from its packaging, immerse it vertically
(with the opening positioned upwards) in cold water and gently press the sides
so as to let the air bubbles out.
3 Set the lter according to the water hardness in your area. The settings can be
found on the lter packaging.
A = Soft water
B = Hard water (standard)
C = Very hard water
4 Insert the lter into the empty water tank. Press it down until it cannot move
any further.
5 Fill the water tank with fresh water and reinsert it into the machine. Write down
the date of the next water lter replacement (+ 2 months).
6 Dispense all the water in the tank by using the hot water function (see the “Hot
Water Dispensing” chapter).
7 Fill the water tank again.
Adjustments
The machine allows for certain adjustments so that you can brew the best tasting
coffee possible.
Gaggia Adapting System
Coffee is a natural product and its characteristics may change according to its
origin, blend and roast. The machine is equipped with a self-adjusting system
that allows the use of all types of coffee beans available on the market (not for
caramelized beans).
The machine automatically adjusts itself after brewing several cups of coffee to
optimise coffee extraction in relation to the compactness of the ground coffee.
Ceramic coffee grinders always guarantee accurate and perfect grinding and
coarseness for every coffee speciality.
This technology provides full aroma preservation, delivering the truly Italian taste in
every cup.
Warning: The ceramic coffee grinder contains moving parts that may be
dangerous. Do not insert fingers or other objects. Only adjust the ceramic coffee
grinder using the grinder adjustment key.
You can adjust the ceramic grinders to set the coffee grinding to your personal
taste.
Warning: The grinder adjustment knob inside the coffee bean hopper must be
turned only when the ceramic coffee grinder is in use.
This adjustment can be carried out by pressing and turning the grinder adjustment
knob inside the coffee bean hopper, using the appropriate key provided with the
machine.
1 Press and turn the grinder adjustment knob one notch at a time. You will taste
the difference after brewing 2-3 cups of coffee.
2 The reference marks inside the coffee bean hopper indicate the grind setting.
There are 5 different grind settings to choose from, from position 1 for coarse
grind - lighter taste to position 2 for ne grind - bolder taste.
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When you adjust the ceramic coffee grinder to a ner setting, your coffee will taste
stronger. For a milder coffee taste, adjust the ceramic coffee grinder to a coarser
setting.
Adjusting the aroma (coee strength)
Choose your favourite coffee blend and adjust the amount of coffee to be ground
according to your personal taste.
Note: Selection must be made prior to selecting coffee.
The machine allows the amount of brewed espresso coffee to be adjusted
according to your taste and the size of your cups.
Each time the “” or “” button is pressed, the machine brews a pre-set
amount of coffee. Each button may be individually programmed for a specic brew
setting.
The following procedure describes the programming of the “” button.
1 Place a cup under the dispensing spout.
2 Press and hold the “” button. The “” button and the “” light ash
during this phase. Release the button: the machine is now in programming
mode.
The machine starts brewing coffee.
3 When the desired quantity of coffee is in the cup, press the “” button.
Now the “” button is programmed; each time it is pressed, the machine will
brew the same amount of espresso that was just pre-set.
Note: To program the “” coffee brew button, the same steps should be
followed. Press the “” button to stop brewing when the desired amount of
coffee is reached.
Espresso and coee brewing
Espresso and coee brewing using coee beans
Before brewing a coffee, check that both the water tank and the coffee bean
hopper are full.
1 Turn the aroma selector switch to select the desired aroma.
3 Press the “” button for an espresso and the “” button for a coffee.
4 To brew 1 cup of espresso or coffee, press the desired button once.
5 To brew 2 cups of espresso or coffee, press the desired button twice
consecutively. The
Note: In this operating mode, the machine automatically grinds and doses the
proper amount of coffee. Brewing two cups of espresso requires two grinding and
brewing cycles, automatically carried out by the machine.
6 After the prebrewing cycle, coffee begins to pour out of the dispensing spout.
7 Coffee brewing stops automatically when the pre-programmed level is
reached; however, it is possible to interrupt coffee brewing by pressing the
corresponding button again (“” espresso brew button or “” coffee brew
button).
“”
light turns on.
Steam dispensing / Cappuccino brewing
Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot
water. The steam/hot water wand may reach high temperatures: never touch it
with bare hands. Use the appropriate protective handle only.
1 Fill 1/3 of a container with cold milk.
Note: Use cold (~5°C / 41°F) milk with a protein content of at least 3% to ensure
optimum results when preparing a cappuccino. Whole milk or skimmed milk may
be used depending on individual taste.
4 The machine warms up and the “” and “” buttons ash. The “ ”
button turns off.
5 When the “ ” button turns on again, the machine starts dispensing steam.
6 Froth milk by gently swirling the container and moving it up and down.
7 When milk froth has the desired consistency, press the “ ” button to stop
steam dispensing.
Caution: After frothing milk, clean the Classic Milk Frother by dispensing a small
quantity of hot water into a container. For detailed cleaning instructions please see
the “Cleaning and Maintenance” chapter.
Note: You can brew an espresso or dispense hot water straight after dispensing
steam.
Hot water dispensing
Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot
water. The steam/hot water wand may reach high temperatures: never touch it
with bare hands. Use the appropriate protective handle only.
Before dispensing hot water, check that the “”, “”, “” and “ ” lights are
steady on and that the water tank is full.
1 Insert a container under the Classic Milk Frother.
2 Press the “” button to start dispensing hot water.
3 The machine warms up and the “” and “” buttons ash.
The “” button turns off.
4 When the “” button turns on again, the machine starts dispensing hot
water.
5 Dispense the desired amount of hot water. To stop the hot water dispensing,
press the “” button.
Cleaning and maintenance
Daily cleaning of the machine
Caution: Timely cleaning and maintenance of your machine is very important
as it prolongs the life of your machine. Your machine is continuously exposed to
moisture, coffee and limescale!
The activities you need to perform and their frequency are described in detail in this
chapter. Not doing this will ultimately make your machine stop working properly. This
repair is NOT covered by your warranty!
Note:
- Use a soft, dampened cloth to clean the machine.
- Do not wash any removable part in the dishwasher.
- Do not immerse the machine in water.
- Do not use alcohol, solvents, and/or abrasive objects to clean the machine.
- Do not dry the machine and/or its components using a microwave and/or
standard oven.
1 Empty and clean the coffee grounds drawer daily with the machine turned on.
Other maintenance operations can only be carried out when the machine is turned
2 Empty and clean the drip tray. Perform this operation also when the full drip
tray indicator is raised.
3 Empty and clean the coffee residues drawer located on the side of the
machine. Open the service door, remove the drawer and empty the coffee
residues.
Daily cleaning of the water tank
1 Remove the small white lter or the INTENZA+ water lter (if installed) from
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the water tank and wash it with fresh water.
2 Put the small white lter back or the INTENZA+ water lter (if installed) in its
housing by gently pressing and turning it at the same time.
3 Fill the water tank with fresh water.
Daily cleaning of the Classic Milk Frother
It is important that you clean the Classic Milk Frother daily or after each use as it
preserves hygiene and ensures perfect milk froth consistency.
After frothing milk, you always need to:
Remove the external part of the Classic Milk Frother and wash it with fresh water.
The weekly cleaning is more thorough, since you need to disassemble all the
Classic Milk Frother parts.
The following cleaning operations are required:
1 Remove the external part of the Classic Milk Frother. Wash it with fresh water.
2 Remove the upper part of the Classic Milk Frother from the steam/hot water
wand.
3 Wash the upper part of the Classic Milk Frother with fresh water.
4 Clean the hot water/steam wand with a wet cloth to remove milk residues.
5 Put the upper part back into the steam/hot water wand (make sure it is
completely inserted).
6 Reassemble the external part of the Classic Milk Frother.
Weekly cleaning of the brew group
The brew group should be cleaned every time the coffee bean hopper is lled or at
least once a week.
1 Turn off the machine by pressing the “ ” button and remove the plug from the
3 Insert the brew group in its seat until it locks into place (see the “Weekly
Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter). Insert the coffee residues drawer.
4 Close the service door and insert the coffee grounds drawer.
Monthly cleaning of the coee bean hopper
Clean the coffee bean hopper once a month when it is empty with a damp cloth to
remove coffee oil. Then rell it with coffee beans.
Descaling
If the light is steady on, the machine must be descaled.
The descaling cycle takes approx. 35 minutes.
Not doing this will ultimately make your machine stop working properly. In this
case repair is NOT covered by your warranty.
Warning: Use the Gaggia descaling solution only. Its formula has been designed
to ensure better machine performance. The use of other descaling solutions may
damage the machine and leave residues in the water.
The Gaggia descaling solution can be purchased separately. For further details,
please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual.
Warning: Never drink the descaling solution or any products dispensed until the
cycle has been carried out to the end. Never use vinegar as a descaling solution.
Note: Do not remove the brew group during the descaling process.
Note: The descaling cycle may be paused by pressing the button. To
resume the cycle, press the button again. This allows you to empty the
container or leave the machine unattended for a short time.
1 Empty the drip tray and place it back.
2 Remove the Classic Milk Frother and the “Intenza+” water lter (if installed).
3 Remove and wash the water tank. Pour the entire content of the Gaggia
descaling solution in it.
4 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level. Put the water tank
back into the machine.
5 Place a large container (1.5l) under both the steam/hot water wand and the
14 At the end of the rinse cycle, the light turns off. The descaling cycle is
completed.
Note: If the water tank is not lled up to the MAX level for the rinse cycle, the
light keeps ashing and the light turns on. The machine requires another rinse
cycle; repeat from step 9 to step 13.
15 Remove and empty the container.
16 Empty the drip tray and place it back.
17 Remove the tank and rinse it thoroughly. Reinsert the Intenza+ water lter (if
any). Fill the tank with fresh drinking water up to the “MAX” level and then put it
back into the machine.
18 Remove and rinse the brew group (see the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew