Gaggia RI8263-01 operation manual

Type RI8263, SUP047RG

GAGGIA

VELASCA PRESTIGE

USER MANUAL

BENUTZERHANDBUCH

MANUALE UTENTE

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CAPPUC CINO

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MILK F ROTH

CARAFE QUI CK C LEAN

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Introduction ______________________________________________________________________ 4 Important ________________________________________________________________________ 5 Warning_________________________________________________________________________ 5 Caution__________________________________________________________________________ 6 Electromagnetic fields (EMF)________________________________________________________ 7 Machine overview (Fig. 1)___________________________________________________________ 7 The display ______________________________________________________________________ 7 First installation ___________________________________________________________________ 8 Manual rinsing cycle _______________________________________________________________ 10 AquaClean filter __________________________________________________________________ 11 AquaClean filter installation _________________________________________________________ 11 Replacing the AquaClean filter ______________________________________________________ 12 Using the machine ________________________________________________________________ 12 Brewing coffee with beans__________________________________________________________ 12 Adjusting the coffee quantity ________________________________________________________ 13 Adjusting the grind setting__________________________________________________________ 13 Cappuccino, baby cappuccino and milk froth __________________________________________ 13 Brewing special drinks______________________________________________________________ 14 Cleaning and maintenance _________________________________________________________ 14 Weekly cleaning of the brew group___________________________________________________ 14 Lubrication ______________________________________________________________________ 16 Milk carafe quick clean _____________________________________________________________ 17 Daily cleaning of the milk carafe _____________________________________________________ 17 Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe ___________________________________________________ 18 Monthly full milk carafe cleaning with milk circuit cleaner ________________________________ 20 Descaling ________________________________________________________________________ 20 Descaling procedure ______________________________________________________________ 20 Interruption of the descaling cycle ___________________________________________________ 22 Warning icons and error codes ______________________________________________________ 22 Meaning of error codes_____________________________________________________________ 23 Ordering accessories_______________________________________________________________ 24 Guarantee and support ____________________________________________________________ 24 Recycling________________________________________________________________________ 25 Troubleshooting___________________________________________________________________ 25

Introduction

Congratulations on buying this Gaggia Velasca Prestige full automatic espresso machine! The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffee using whole coffee beans.

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Important

Warning

Connect the machine to a wall socket with a voltage matching the technical specifications of the machine.

Connect the machine to an earthed wall socket.

Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

Never immerse the machine, mains plug or power cord in water (danger of electrical shock).

Do not pour liquids on the power cord connector.

Never direct the hot water jet towards body parts: danger of burns.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.

Switch off the machine with the main switch located on the back and remove the mains plug from the socket:

If a malfunction occurs.

If the machine will not be used for a long time.

Before cleaning the machine.

Pull on the plug, not on the power cord.

Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.

Do not use the machine if the mains plug, the power cord or the machine itself is damaged.

Do not make any modifications to the machine or its power cord.

Only have repairs carried out by a service center authorized by

Gaggia to avoid a hazard.

The machine should not be used by children younger than 8 years

old.

This machine can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.

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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

Keep the machine and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.

Never insert fingers or other objects in the coffee grinder.

The machine shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.

Caution

This machine is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments.

Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface. Keep it in upright position, also during transport.

Do not place the machine on a hotplate or directly next to a hot oven, heater or similar source of heat.

Only put roasted coffee beans in the bean hopper. If ground coffee, instant coffee, raw coffee beans or any other substance is put in the coffee bean hopper, it may cause damage to the machine.

Let the machine cool down before inserting or removing any parts. The heating surfaces may retain residual heat after use.

Never fill the water tank with warm, hot or sparkling water, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.

Never use souring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the machine. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.

Descale your machine regularly. The machine indicates when descaling is needed. Not doing this will make your appliance stop working properly. In this case repair is not covered under your guarantee.

Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 0°C.Water left in the heating system may freeze and cause damage.

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Do not leave water in the water tank when the machine is not used over a long period of time. The water can be contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Gaggia appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Machine overview (Fig. 1)

1 Lid of the bean hopper 2 Coffee bean hopper 3 Socket for cord 4 Water tank 5 Pre-ground coffee compartment 6 Grinder adjustment knob 7 Control panel 8 Coffee grounds container 9 Coffee dispensing spout 10 Drip tray 11 Drip tray cover 12 Drip tray full indicator 13 ESPRESSO button 14 ESPRESSO LUNGO button 15 AROMA STRENGTH button 16 CARAFE QUICK CLEAN button 17 Standby button 18 MENU button 19 SPECIAL DRINKS button 20 MILK FROTH button 21 CAPPUCCINO button 22 Cord 23 Cleaning brush (for specific types only) 24 Grease (for specific types only) 25 Pre-ground coffee measuring spoon 26 Water hardness tester 27 Coffee residues drawer 28 Brew group 29 Milk carafe 30 Hot water dispensing spout

The display

Use these buttons to navigate through the menus:

ESPRESSO button = ESC button: press this button to return to the main menu. The ESC button takes you back one level. You may have to press the ESC button several times to get back to the main menu.

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AROMA STRENGTH button = OK button: press this button to select, confirm or stop a function.

CAPPUCCINO button = UP button: press this button to scroll up through the display menu.

SPECIAL DRINKS button = DOWN button: press this button to scroll down through the display menu.

First installation

This machine has been tested with coffee. Although it has been carefully cleaned, there may be some coffee residues left. We guarantee, however, that the machine is absolutely new.

Like with most full-automatic machines, you first need to brew some coffees to enable the machine to complete its self-adjustment and get the best tasting coffee.

1 Remove all packaging material from the machine. 2 Place the machine on a table or worktop away from the tap, the sink and

heat sources.

Note: Leave at least 15 cm of free space above, behind and on both sides of the machine.

3 Slide the drip tray with drip tray cover into the machine. 4 Remove the water tank. 5 Fill the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level indication. 6 Open the lid of the bean hopper. Fill the bean hopper with coffee beans

and close the lid.

7 Insert mains plug into a wall socket (1) and insert the small plug into the

socket located on the back of the machine (2).

8 Place a container under the hot water and coffee dispensing spouts.

Check if the hot water dispensing spout is installed correctly.

9 Press the standby button to switch on the machine. 10 Press the OK button to start the automatic circuit priming cycle.

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11 The machine heats up and the display shows the temperature icon.

The machine starts rinsing water through the coffee dispensing spout. The display shows the rinsing icon and a progress bar.

12 The display shows the following icon to indicate you have to install the

AquaClean filter.

If you want to install the AquaClean filter afterwards, press the ESC button and continue with the manual rinsing cycle. For installation, see chapter ‘AquaClean filter’.

13 Press the OK button. The display shows the following icon. 14 Remove the AquaClean filter from its packaging. Shake the filter for about

5 seconds.

15 Immerse the AquaClean filter upside down in a jug with cold water and

wait until no more air bubbles come out.

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16 Remove the water tank from the machine, empty it and insert the filter

vertically onto the filter connection.

17 Fill the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level indication. 18 Press the OK button.

19 Select ON on the display and confirm the activation by pressing the OK

button

When activation is finished, the display shows a tick to confirm activation.

Manual rinsing cycle

20The display shows the filter ready icon to indicate the AquaClean filter

has been installed correctly.

21 To rinse the filter, press the SPECIAL DRINKS button and select the HOT

WATER option and press the OK button twice. Water flows out from the hot water dispensing spout. Discard this water.

It can take a while until water comes out of the hot water dispensing spout. The filter needs to be fully filled and rinsed with water.

The machine is ready for use.

After installing the AquaClean filter, you do not have to perform the manual rinsing cycle.

1 Place a container under the coffee dispensing spout. 2 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select the pre-ground coffee

brewing function.

Do not add pre-ground coffee in the pre-ground coffee compartment.

3 Press the ESPRESSO or ESPRESSO LUNGO button.

The machine starts dispensing hot water.

4 Wait until the machine stops dispensing water and empty the container.

5 Repeat steps 1-3 twice. 6 Press the SPECIAL DRINKS button. Place a container under the hot water

dispensing spout.

7 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the options of the display.

Press the OK button to select ‘hot water’.

8 Press the OK button to start hot water dispensing.

Dispense water until the display shows the no water icon.

9 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and remove the

container.

The machine is ready for use.

AquaClean filter

The AquaClean filter is designed to reduce limescale deposits in your coffee machine and provide filtered water to preserve the aroma and flavor of each cup of coffee. If you use a series of 8 Aquaclean filters as indicated in this user manual, you don't have to descale your machine for 5000 cups (with a capacity of 100 ml).

AquaClean filter installation

Your machine has to be completely limescale-free before you start to use the AquaClean filter. If you did not activate the filter upon first use and brewed more than 50 cups (with 100 ml capacity), you need to descale the machine before you activate the filter.

1 Remove the AquaClean filter from its packaging. Shake the filter for about

5 seconds.

2 Immerse the AquaClean filter upside down in a jug with cold water and

wait until no more air bubbles come out.

3 Remove the water tank from the machine.

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4 Insert the AquaClean filter vertically onto the filter connection. Push the

AquaClean filter to the lowest possible point. Make sure that the filter fits tightly and the seal is in the right position, to guarantee the best performance.

5 Fill the water tank with fresh water and slide it back into the machine. 6 Press the MENU button and scroll to the AquaClean filter option. Then

press the OK button to select the AquaClean filter option.

If you are installing the filter at first time use, follow the steps in chapter ‘First installation’.

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7 Select ON on the display and confirm the activation by pressing the OK

button.

Note: The display shows a tick icon to confirm the activation.

8 To rinse the filter, press the SPECIAL DRINKS button, select the HOT

WATER option and press the OK button twice. Water flows out from the hot water dispensing spout. Discard this water.

Note: It can take a while until water comes out of the hot water dispensing spout. The filter needs to be fully filled and rinsed with water.

9 Use the sticker attached to the plastic packaging of the AquaClean filter

to write down the date of the next filter replacement (after 3 months). Place the sticker on the water tank.

The filter and machine are now ready for use.

Replacing the AquaClean filter

Replace the filter every 3 months or at machine request.

Display icon AquaClean filter

10% + icon flashes The performance of this filter is decreasing. It is

What to do

recommended to remove the old filter and place the new filter as described in section 'AquaClean filter installation’ to retain proper filter performance.

0% + icon flashes Remove the old filter immediately and place the new

0% and icon disappears from display You first need to descale the machine before you can

After 8 filter replacements you need to descale the machine chapter ‘Descaling’, section ‘Descaling procedure’.

filter as described in section ‘AquaClean filter installation’. When you activate a new filter, the display shows the word NEW. Press the OK button to confirm the activation.

place and activate a new filter.

Using the machine

Brewing coffee with beans

1 Adjust the coffee dispensing spout to suit the size of your cup. 2 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button to select the desired coffee

strength from 1-5 beans.

3 Press the ESPRESSO button to brew an espresso or press the ESPRESSO

LUNGO button to brew a coffee.

Adjusting the coffee quantity

1 Press and hold the ESPRESSO button or ESPRESSO LUNGO button until

the display shows the word MEMO.

2 When the cup contains the desired amount of coffee, press the OK

button to save the selected quantity.

Adjusting the grind setting

Note: You can only adjust the grinder settings when the machine is grinding coffee beans.

1 Open the lid of the bean hopper. 2 Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout. 3 Press the ESPRESSO button. 4 While the machine grinds the coffee, place the end of the measuring

spoon handle on the grinder adjustment knob in the coffee bean hopper. Use the spoon to press and turn the knob to the left or to the right one notch a time.

5 There are 10 different grinding degree settings you can choose from. The

smaller the dot, the stronger the coffee.

Coarse grind: lighter taste, for dark roasted coffee blends.

Fine grind: bolder taste, for light roasted coffee blends.

6 Brew 2-3 coffees to taste the difference.

Cappuccino, baby cappuccino and milk froth

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Note: You can adjust the cappuccino and milk froth quantity.

1 Remove the hot water dispensing spout. 2 Remove the milk carafe lid. 3 Fill the milk carafe with milk between the MIN and MAX level indications. 4 Place back the milk carafe lid.

5 Turn the dispensing spout on the milk carafe to ‘I’.

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6 Insert the milk carafe into the machine. Make sure the carafe is inserted

properly.

7 Place a cup under the coffee and milk dispensing spouts. 8 Choose your milk-based beverage.

Press the CAPPUCCINO button to brew a cappuccino.

Press the LATTE MACCHIATO button to brew a latte macchiato.

Press the SPECIAL DRINKS button and select baby cappuccino to brew a baby cappuccino.

The machine first dispenses a preset quantity of frothed milk into the cup or glass and then dispenses a preset quantity of coffee.

Brewing special drinks

In the special drinks menu you can select hot water and baby cappuccino. 1 Press the SPECIAL DRINKS button to enter the menu. The display shows

the options for special drinks.

2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the options on the menu. 3 Press the OK button to confirm the desired beverage. 4 When you select HOT WATER, insert the hot water dispensing spout into

the machine and lock it into place. When you select cappuccino, milk froth or baby cappuccino, insert the milk carafe into the machine.

Cleaning and maintenance

Weekly cleaning of the brew group

Clean the brew group once per week.

1 Remove the coffee grounds container and open the service door. 2 Remove the coffee residues drawer.

3 To remove the brew group, press the lever and pull the brew group out of

the machine.

4 Rinse the brew group with fresh water and let it air dry.

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5 To place the brew group back, make sure that the lever is in contact with

the base of the brewing unit.

Note: If it is not in contact with the base, push it down.

6 Make sure the locking hook of the brew group is in the correct position.

To position the hook correctly, push it upwards until it is in uppermost position.

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7 The hook is not correctly positioned if it is still in bottommost position. 8 Slide the brew group back into the machine along the guiding rails on the

sides until it clicks into position. Then place the coffee residues drawer back in the machine.

Monthly cleaning of the brew group with the degreasing tablet

Perform this cleaning cycle after the machine has brewed 500 cups of coffee or once a month.

Use a degreasing tablet for this cleaning cycle.

Caution: Only use degreasing tablets for cleaning. They do not have a descaling function.

1 Place a container under the coffee dispensing spout. 2 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select GROUND COFFEE. 3 Put a coffee oil remover tablet in the pre-ground coffee compartment. 4 Press the OK button. The machine dispenses water from the coffee

dispensing spout.

5 When the progress bar has reached the middle, set the power button to

OFF.

6 Let the degreasing solution work for approximately 15 minutes. 7 Set the power button to ON. 8 Press the standby button. 9 Wait until the machine performs an automatic rinsing cycle. 10 Perform the 'Weekly cleaning of the brew group' procedure. 11 Remove the drip tray with the coffee grounds container. Empty the drip

tray and the coffee grounds container and place them back in the machine.

12 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select GROUND COFFEE. 13 Press the OK button. The machine dispenses water from the coffee

dispensing spout.

14 Repeat steps 12 and 13 twice. Discard the dispensed water. 15 To clean the drip tray, put a degreasing tablet in the drip tray and fill the

drip tray up to two-thirds of its capacity with hot water. Let the degreasing tablet take effect for about 30 minutes. Then empty the drip tray and rinse it thoroughly.

Lubrication

Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 cups of coffee or once a month.

1 Apply some lubricant around the shaft in the bottom of the brewing unit.

2 Apply lubricant to the rails on both sides, as shown in the illustration.

3 Slide the brew group back into the machine along the guiding rails on the

sides until it clicks into position. Then place the coffee residues drawer back in the machine.

Milk carafe quick clean

Between brewing milk varieties you can rinse the spout with hot water to make sure every milk recipe is optimal.

1 Place a cup or container under the spout to collect the water. 2 Turn the milk dispensing spout to the ‘I’ position. 3 Press the CARAFE QUICK CLEAN button.

The display reminds you have to insert the milk carafe, press the OK button to confirm.

Note: Press the ESC button if you want to interrupt the milk carafe clean.

1 The machine starts rinsing water through the coffee dispensing spout.

The display shows the rinsing icon and a progress bar.

Daily cleaning of the milk carafe

It is important to clean the milk carafe every day or after you have used it, as this preserves hygiene and ensures perfect milk froth consistency.

1 Press the release buttons to remove the lid.

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2 Turn the milk dispensing spout up to the reference mark (indicated by a

dot).

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3 Lift the milk carafe dispenser to remove it from the lid and wash it with

lukewarm water. Remove all milk residues.

4 Put the milk dispensing spout back onto the milk carafe lid. To insert it,

align the dot on the spout with the indication on the lid.

Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe

1 Press the release buttons to remove the lid. 2 Rinse the lid and the milk carafe with fresh water. Remove all milk

residues.

3 Place the lid back onto the milk carafe and make sure it locks into place. 4 Remove the top of the lid and fill the milk carafe with fresh water up to

the MAX level.

5 Place the top of the lid back onto the milk carafe. 6 Insert the milk carafe into the machine. Place a container under the milk

dispensing spout.

7 Press the MILK FROTH button to select hot milk. 8 The display shows the icon to indicate that the machine is dispensing

water.

9 When the machine stops dispensing, remove and empty the milk carafe.

The display will ask you to perform a quick clean cycle, you do not need to perform this cycle during the weekly cleaning of the milk carafe.

10 Press the release buttons to remove the lid of the milk carafe. 11 Turn the milk dispensing spout to the dot indicated on the lid. 12 Lift the milk dispensing spout off the lid.

13 Remove the ring from the milk carafe dispensing spout.

14 Press the button indicated with the arrow to unlock the cover of the milk

dispensing spout.

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15 To remove the cover, press the sides of the dispensing spout lightly and

pull the cover downwards off the dispensing spout.

16 Pull the milk frothing unit upwards.

17 Pull the fitting outwards from the milk frothing device.

18 Remove the suction tube.

19 Pull the fitting outwards and separate it from the remaining part. 20Clean all parts with lukewarm water. 21 Reassemble all parts following in reverse order.

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Monthly full milk carafe cleaning with milk circuit cleaner

You can purchase a milk circuit cleaner from your local reseller or from the authorized service centers.

Note: Before you start the procedure, make sure that the water tank is filled up to the MAX level.

1 Press the MENU button to enter the menu and scroll through the menu to

the full carafe clean function. Press the OK button.

The display shows the operations that you need to perform before you can start the cleaning cycle.

2 Pour the contents of the milk circuit cleaner sachet in the milk carafe.

Then fill the milk carafe with water up to the maximum level.

3 Insert the milk carafe into the machine and place a container under the

milk froth dispensing spout.

4 Press the OK button to start dispensing the cleaning solution.

The machine dispenses the cleaning solution through the milk dispensing spout.

When the machine stops dispensing, the display shows the following icon.

5 Remove the container and the milk carafe from the machine. 6 Rinse the milk carafe thoroughly and fill it with fresh water up to the MAX

level indication.

7 Insert the milk carafe into the machine. 8 Place the container under the milk froth dispensing spout. 9 Press the OK button to restart the carafe rinsing cycle. 10 When the machine stops dispensing water, the cycle is finished.

Descaling

You have to descale the machine when the display shows the CALC CLEAN icon or after 8 AquaClean filter replacements.

If you do not descale when the display shows the CALC CLEAN icon or after 8 AquaClean filter replacements, the machine may stop working properly. In this case, repairs are not covered by the guarantee).

Never drink the water with descaling mixture that you pour into the water tank or any water with residues that comes out of the machine during the descaling procedure.

The descaling procedure lasts approximately 30 minutes. Only use Gaggia descaling solution to descale the machine. Gaggia

descaling solution is designed to ensure optimal performance of the machine. The use of other products may damage the machine and leave residues in the water. You can buy Gaggia descaling solution from your local reseller or from the authorized service centers. Contact details are included in the warranty booklet supplied separately or visit www.gaggia.com/n-m- co/espresso/world-wide or www.gaggia.it/n-m-co/espresso/contact.

Descaling procedure

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You can pause the descaling or rinsing cycle by pressing the ESC button. The display will show the following icon. To continue the descaling or rinsing cycle, press the OK button.

1 Remove and empty the drip tray. Slide the drip tray back into the

machine.

Remove the AquaClean water filter from the water tank (if present).

2 Fill the milk carafe with fresh water up to the MIN level. Insert the milk

carafe into the machine. Turn the dispensing spout of the milk carafe to the ‘I’ position.

3 Press the OK button.

The display shows the following icon to remind you have to place the milk carafe in the machine.

4 The display shows the following icon to indicate that the machine enters

the descaling cycle. If you want to exit the descaling cycle, press the ESC button.

5 Pour the entire bottle of Gaggia descaling solution (250ml) into the water

tank.

6 Add water to the descaling solution in the water tank up to the CALC

CLEAN indication.

7 Place a large container (1.5 l) under the coffee and milk dispensing

spouts.

8 Press the OK button to start the descaling cycle.

The machine dispenses the entire descaling solution at regular intervals through the coffee and milk dispensing spouts (this takes approximately 25 minutes).

9 Let the machine dispense the descaling solution until the water tank is

empty. Remove and empty the container and the milk carafe.

10 Remove and empty the drip tray. Slide the drip tray back into the

machine.

11 Rinse the water tank and fill it with fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN

indication. Slide the water tank back into the machine.

12 Filll the milk carafe with fresh water up to the MIN level and place it back

into the machine. Place the container back under both spouts.

13 Press the OK button to start the rinsing cycle (this takes approximately 4

minutes).

The display shows the following icon to indicate that the rinsing cycle is finished.

14 Rinse the water tank and fill it with fresh water up to the MAX level. Slide

the water tank back into the machine.

15 Press the OK button to end the descaling cycle. 16 Place a container under the coffee and milk dispensing spouts.

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17 The display shows the following icon to indicate that the machine is

heating up.

The machine performs an automatic rinsing cycle.

18 Remove and clean the milk carafe see chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance’, section ‘Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe’. Insert the water dispensing spout into the machine.

19 Remove and empty the drip tray. Slide the drip tray back into the

machine.

20Remove and rinse the brew group see chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance’, section ‘Clean the brew group’.

The machine is now ready for use.

Interruption of the descaling cycle

Once the descaling cycle has started, you must complete it till the very end without turning off the machine. In case you get stuck during the cycle or in case of power failure or accidental disconnection of the power cord, you can exit by pressing the standby button. If this occurs, empty and rinse carefully the water tank, then fill it up to the CALC CLEAN level. Follow the instructions in chapter ‘First installation’, section ‘Manual rinsing cycle’ before brewing any beverage. If the cycle was not completed, the machine will require another descaling cycle to be performed at your earliest convenience.

Warning icons and error codes

Warning signals are displayed in red. Below you find a list of the warnings that may appear on the display and their meaning.

Fill the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level indication.

The bean hopper is empty. Put new coffee beans in the bean hopper.

The brew group is not in the machine. Insert the group.

Close the service door.

Remove the coffee grounds container and empty it.

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There is too much powder in the brew group. Clean the brew group.

If an error code is triggered, check the section 'Meaning of error codes' to see what the code on the display means and what you can do. The machine cannot be used when this icon is on the display.

You forgot to place the lid on the pre-ground coffee compartment. If you do not place it back within 30 seconds the display will return to the main menu and the brewing cycle will be stopped.

Meaning of error codes

Error code

Problem Cause Possible solution

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1 Coffee grinder blocked Coffee exit duct

3 - 4 The brew group cannot

be removed.

5 Water circuit problem There is air in the water

Other error codes Switch the machine off

If the above solutions do not help to remove the error code icon from the display and bring the machine back to normal working order, contact the Gaggia hotline. Contact details can be found in the warranty booklet or or visit www.gaggia.com/n-m-co/espresso/world-wide or www.gaggia.it/n- m-co/espresso/contact.

clogged

The brew group is not positioned correctly.

circuit.

Clean the coffee exit duct thoroughly with the handle of the multifunctional tool or a spoon handle.

Close the maintenance door. Switch the machine off and back on again. Wait for the ‘machine ready’ icon on the display and then remove the brew group.

Remove and place back the water tank a couple of times. Make sure you insert it into the machine properly. Check if the water tank compartment is clean.

and switch it back on again after 30 seconds. Try this 2 or 3 times.

Ordering accessories

To clean and descale the machine, only use the Gaggia maintenance products. These products can be purchased from your local reseller or from the authorized service centers.

Maintenance products:

Descaling solution

AquaClean filter

Brew group grease

Degreasing tablets

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.gaggia.com/n-mco/espresso/world-wide or www.gaggia.it/n-m-co/espresso/contact, or

read the separate warranty booklet.

Recycling

This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).

Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Troubleshooting

Problem

The machine does not switch on

Cause Solution

The machine is disconnected. Check if the power supply cord is

inserted correctly

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The machine is in DEMO mode.

The drip tray is quickly filled.

Place a cup under the dispensing

The coffee grounds container full icon remains displayed.

The coffee grounds container was

The brew group cannot be removed.

The standby button has been pressed for more than 8 seconds.

This is normal. The machine uses water to rinse the internal circuit and brew group. Some water flows through the internal system directly into the drip tray.

The coffee grounds container was emptied while the machine was switched off.

placed back too fast.

The brew group is not positioned correctly.

Switch the machine off and then on again using the main switch on.

Empty the drip tray when the 'drip tray full' full indicator pops up through the drip tray cover.

spout to collect rinsing water.

Always empty the coffee grounds container while the machine is ON. If the coffee grounds container is emptied while the machine is switched off, the coffee cycle counter is not reset. In that case, the 'empty coffee grounds container' message will stay on the display even though the container is not full.

Do not place back the coffee grounds container until the screen message prompts you to put it back

Close the maintenance door. Switch the machine off and back on again. Wait for the machine ready screen to appear and then remove the brew group

The coffee grounds container is not

removed.

Remove the coffee grounds container before removing the brew group

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The brew group cannot be inserted.

Reset the machine by switching it

The machine is still in the descaling

The coffee has too little crema or is watery.

The coffee blend is not the correct

The machine is performing its self-

The brew group is dirty. Clean the brew group.

The brew group is not in the correct position.

procedure.

The grinder is set to a coarse setting. Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.

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adjustment.

The brew group was not put in rest position before it was placed back. Make sure that the lever is in contact with the base of the brew group and that the hook of the brew group is in the correct position.

on and off. Place the drip tray and the coffee grounds container back. Leave the brew group out. Close the maintenance door and switch the machine on and off. Then try to reinsert the brew group.

You cannot remove the brew group when the descaling process is active. First complete the descaling process and then remove the brew group.

Change the coffee blend.

Brew a few cups of coffee.

Coffee is leaking from the coffee dispensing spout

The coffee is not hot enough.

The temperature is set too low.

You added milk. Whether the milk you add is warm

The machine grinds the coffee beans, but coffee does not come out.

The brew group is dirty. Clean the brew group.

The coffee dispensing spout is dirty. Clean the coffee dispensing spout

The coffee dispensing spout is clogged.

The cups you use are cold. Preheat the cups by rinsing them

Check the menu settings.

The grind is set too fine. Adjust the grinder to a coarser

Clean the coffee dispensing spout and its holes using a pipe cleaner.

with hot water.

Set the temperature to high in the menu.

or cold, it will always decrease the temperature of the coffee to some extent.

setting.

and its holes with a pipe cleaner.

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Gaggia RI8263-01 operation manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Important

Warning

Caution

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

Machine overview (Fig. 1)

The display

First installation

Manual rinsing cycle

AquaClean filter

AquaClean filter installation

Replacing the AquaClean filter

Using the machine

Brewing coffee with beans

Adjusting the coffee quantity

Adjusting the grind setting

Cappuccino, baby cappuccino and milk froth

Brewing special drinks

Cleaning and maintenance

Weekly cleaning of the brew group

Lubrication

Milk carafe quick clean

Daily cleaning of the milk carafe

Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe

Monthly full milk carafe cleaning with milk circuit cleaner

Descaling

Descaling procedure

Interruption of the descaling cycle

Warning icons and error codes

Meaning of error codes

Ordering accessories

Guarantee and support

Recycling

Troubleshooting