To Make Espresso; Read This First - Gaggia Espresso Instructions Manual

READ THIS FIRST!

For GAGGIA~~~presso/Cappuccino Makers
BEFORE making espresso the first time, you MUST prime the pump!
1. Plug the electrical cord into a live outlet.
2. Fill the water reservoir. (Filtered water is better.)
3. Place an empty filter into the black handled filter holder.
4. Attach the filter holder to the machine.
6. Allow the machine to heat up for 6 minutes.
8. Place an empty steam pitcher or mug under the steam tube.
9. Turn on the coffee switch and the steam switch.
10. Water will come out of the steam tube.
12. Turn off the coffee and steam switches.
14. Place an empty cup under the coffee filter.
YOU ONLY NEED TO PRIME THE PUMP AGAIN ONLY IF NO WATER
COMES OUT OR THE PUMP IS MAKING TOO MUCH NOISE.
Now you are ready to make espresso!!! Here's how:
2. Using the measure provided, place one or two measures of finely
ground espresso coffee in the filter basket.
(The large filter holds two measures for two cups,
3. Using the tamper provided, gently press and twist the tamper on the
surface of the ground coffee to pack it down.
4. Brush off any grounds on the rim with the palm of your hand.
5. Attach the filter holder firmly to the machine.
6. Place empty cup (or cups) under the filter holder spouts.
Here's how to do it:
5. Turn on the power switch.
7. Open the steam valve all the way.
13. Close the steam valve.
15. Turn on the "coffee" switch.
16. Fill the cup with water.
17. Turn off the "coffee" switch.
Remove the black handled filter holder.
the small filter is for one cup.)
7. Turn on the "coffee" switch.