Gaggia Evolution
I've read all the specs for both the Evolution and Pure....in your opinion is the Pure a more updated version of the Evolution and which would you recommend?
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Gaggia Evolution in Black
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Features
One of the newest additions to the Gaggia family introduces the new sleek lines of the Evolution. The housing may be revolutionary but we can thank Gaggia for not messing with a good thing as they kept the internal components the same. The high wattage dual heating element boiler has about the quickest heat up time in the industry. The 55 watt pump has power to spare, and is mounted on vibration resistant rubber mounts. The reservoir is easy to fill. Slide it to the left and pour the water in. You don’t have to remove it from the machine. Gaggia has been tested and approved for use with the world famous Illy pods. Gaggia’s new Turbo-Frother frothing wand is designed to help you get great froth with minimum fuss. The controls are simple and have all the necessary temperature ready lights. Use this espresso machine to its fullest, and each cup will be creamy, tasty, robust, and rich with flavor.
The Evolution includes two stainless steel filter baskets (one and two shot), coffee tamper, and 7g measuring scoop. Available in Black.
Features & Benefits: Coffee
Commercial Size and Style Portafilter Handle
Some of the most crucial elements for producing high quality espresso are influenced by the Style, Size and Construction of the portafilter. Style: This portafilter is designed like a commercial machine and works in the same way. The coffee is ground fine and is tamped (pressed) firmly into place. Size: The size of the portafilter is also the same as a commercial machine. Is has a large diameter (58 mm) so that the water is distributed evenly over a wide surface area. Construction: The portafilter is made up of two parts, the handle and the filter holder. The handle is made of high quality plastic. The heavy chrome plated brass filter holder keeps the temperature stable throughout the entire brewing process, therefore producing a quality cup of espresso.
Commercial Brewing Group
This is the portion of the machine that the portafilter locks into. It is made of chrome plated marine brass, which provides a superior brewing environment through maximum heat stability and component longevity.
Boiler
The Gaggia boiler system is very unique. It is designed of highly conductive aluminum with two heating elements. The heating elements are imbedded into the exterior sides of the boiler, providing even heat distribution. Having the highest wattage system available, incorporated into a low volume boiler (3.5 ounces) provides excellent temperature stability and will heat up quicker.
High Quality Controls with Temperature Ready Light
The Evolution has three rocker arm switches. The one on the top is the main power switch. The middle one is the steam switch that when turned on, will heat the boiler to steam temperature. The bottom switch operates the pump and is known as the brew switch. To start the brewing process, just turn on the switch, wait until you have reached your desired volume and then turn of the switch. There is an indicator light that is illuminated whenever the boiler is up to operating temperature.
Cup Warmer
The Evolution has a small, two cup warmer. It is a passive type heater which means it is heated from the residual heat of the boiler.
Features & Benefits: Frothing and Hot Water
Hot Water Dispenser
If you want hot water for any reason, be it Hot Chocolate, Tea or Americanos, it is very easy to do. Just turn on the pump (brew) switch and open the steam knob. Hot water will start to stream out.
Turbo Frother
The Evolution comes equipped with a new Turbo Frothing steam wand. The new design makes great froth every time with no problems.
Features & Benefits: Care, Maintenance & Other
Water Reservoir
The large removable 44oz reservoir can be refilled from the side of the machine.
ESE Pod Capable
Comes ready to use with pods or ground coffee. Use the single shot filter basket with Easy Serve Espresso (ESE) pods. Pods are single serve prepackaged shots that are designed to be quick and clean.
Thermostat and Safety Switches
The Evolution has three temperature controls. There are two thermostats and one high limit. There is one thermostat for maintaining brewing temperature and one for maintaining steaming temperature. The high limit will turn off the power to the boiler in the event of a malfunction this will prevent the boiler from over heating.
Housing Construction
The entire housing is made of a high-impact, heat resistant polycarbonate. The drip grate is made of stainless steel.
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How To Choose An Espresso Machine
Posted By: Mark Jackson
Posted At: Feb 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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If you would like to know a little about the many types of espresso machines we sell, this would be a good video to get you started. This video covers the machines we sell and based on your lifestyle, what you like to drink, and ease of use. It will give you an overview of different espresso machines and help you determine which one best suits to your needs.
I would watch the video and focus on a particular kind of machine—prosumer, semi-automatic, and super-automatic to decide which kind is ideal for you. Then, you can go and look at individual models to get a better idea of exactly what you want. Of course, if you narrow it down to a few espresso machines and are still undecided, give us a call and we would be glad to help!
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| Misc Data | |
| Manufacturer | Gaggia |
| Model | 16100 |
| Specifications | |
| Dimension - Width (Inches) | 8.7 |
| Dimension - Height (Inches) | 13.4 |
| Dimension - Depth (Inches) | 10.6 |
| Weight (lbs) | 15 |
| Volts | 110 |
| Housing | |
| Housing Materials | ABS Plastic |
| Drip Tray Material | Plastic |
| Drip Tray Cover Material | Stainless Steel |
| Drip Tray Capacity (Oz) | 6 |
| Power Cord Length (Inches) | 44 |
| Cup Height | |
| Adjustable Height | No |
| High (Inches) | 3.25 |
| One Touch cappuccino | |
| One Touch Cappuccino | No |
| Frothing Wand | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Steam Wand Style | Pannarello |
| Wand Movement | Articulating |
| Usable Length (Inches) | 3.75 |
| Height Off Counter (Inches) | 3.25 |
| Number Of Holes | 1 |
| Optional Steam Tips Or Wands | Latte art Pannarello |
| Water Source | |
| Reservoir Or Plumbed | Reservoir |
| Reservoir Capacity (Oz) | 44 |
| Reservoir Material | Plastic |
| Reservoir Removable | Yes |
| Water Level Visible | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Type Of Controls | Push Button |
| Cup Warmer | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Size (Inches) | 6x4 |
| Passive / Active | Passive |
| Portafilter Data | |
| Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
| Type | Commercial Style |
| Weight (Lbs) | 1 |
| Diameter (Millimeter) | 58 |
| Commercial Filter Baskets Included | 2 |
| Pressurized Filter Baskets Included | Single/Pod & Double shot |
| Ground, E.S.E. Pod And Capsule Compatible | Ground & ESE Pod |
| Bottomless Portafilter Available | Yes |
| Tamper Size (Millimeter) | 58 |
| Brew Group | |
| Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
| Capsule / Pod Friendly | Pod |
| Boiler Data | |
| Number Of Boilers | 1 |
| Brew Boiler Data | |
| Brew Boiler Type | Small Volume |
| Brew Boiler Watts | 1370 |
| Brew boiler Volume (Oz) | 3.5 |
| Brew Boiler Material | Aluminum |
| Brew Boiler Orientation | Vertical |
| Brew Boiler Heater Location | External |
| Pump Data | |
| Pump Type | Vibration |
| Pump Wattage | 55 |
| Maximum Pressure (Bar) | 15 |
| Self Priming Pump | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Initial Heat Up (Seconds) | 1.3 Min |
| Recommended Heat Up Time (Seconds) | 7 min |
| Brew Temp (F) (2 Oz Shot In Paper Cup) | 171 |
| Brew Time for 2 Oz | 25 |
| Brew Temp (F) (8 Oz Shot In Paper Cup) | 167 |
| Time To Produce Steam (Seconds) | 45 |
| Time To Steam 8 Oz Milk (Seconds) | 38 |
| Hot Water Temp 8 Oz (F) | 151 |
| Hot Water Time 8 Oz (Seconds) | 29 |
| Hot Water Recovery Time (Seconds) | 26 |
| Sound Level - Brewing (Db) | 64 |
| Maintenance | |
| Descaler Used | Gaggia Descaler or Urnex Cleancaf |
| Details | |
| Warranty (Years) | 2 |
| Country Of Manufacture | Italy |
| NSF Certified | No |
| Recommended Applications | Home |
| Service provided | |
| Repairs By | Whole Latte Love |
| Contact Number | 888-411-5282 |
Average Customer Rating
4.5 out of 5
(2 Customer Reviews)
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(2 Customer Reviews)
Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
overtheleft
12/29/2011
I got this machine for Christmas, and after only a few days, and many shots for myself, and lattes for my wife (maby 100?) I LOVE THIS MACHINE! I am saving for a MDF grinder, so for right now I am using cheap, pre-ground coffee , and I got great crema and taste the very first shot, and every shot since! I dont really like the panarillio that came with it, but I ordered the "latte art" nozzle, that can be used as a strait steam nozzle. It came with a double shot non-pressurized basket, and it has worked perfectly every time for me (use strong to moderate tamp pressure), despite cheap coffee. it also came with a single shot and double shot pressurized basket, but I dont see why anybody would need them. The tamper that came with it is junk, but at this price, you can buy one. if you are gonna buy a machine in the 200 dollar price range, I promise this is the best! do yourself a favor, and leave the Chinese junk alone.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Posted By:
ira goldschmidt
12/01/2010
Just purchased this as a replacement to my 6-year old Solis SL70 which I modified to use a non-pressurized filter basket. Since that fairly expensive unit broke frequently (which for a Swiss product is surprising) I thought I'd save my up-front expenditure using the assumption that another machine may not fare any better (OK I'm a pessimist). The good news is that it makes great espresso (which is essentially as good as that from the best espresso shop in town and better than from my Solis's smaller 53mm filter basket). Otherwise (and the fact that it heats up real fast) this unit is a mixed bag of issues that I didn't experience with my Solis: 1. The light weight and flexy construction makes the portafilter difficult to remove and install - you nearly have to hug the unit to get enough torque to twist it in/out. 2. The frothing wand's tip is only 3" above the bottom of the unit and does not swivel up. So the only way to get any normal sized cup or pitcher (i.e., 4"+ tall) in or out is to tip the machine back (good old Italian "functionality"?). WLL told me that others prop the unit up on some kind of stand - seems a bit klugey. 3. The unit steams fast, but runs out of that steam quickly too. I only can steam about 4oz. before I need to let it recharge (which only takes a few moments). 4. The tank doesn't hold much water, though at least it is easy to refill. 5. The on/off and temperature lights are very hard to see unless you are standing right over the machine (they more up than forward - Italian style vs. function?). Forget seeing from a distance that you've mistakenly left the machine on. 6. NOISY (a klak-klakking vs. the more muted hum of the Solis) - maybe that's the sound of better espresso being made? I would definitely buy this unit again given the quality of the espresso and the absurdly low price paid (less than many machines out there that won't make anything close to respectable espresso), though who knows what I'll think in a year or two. Also, many of the above issues seem to be part of the personality of much higher cost machines, so I am not sure that spending more would have helped much. If only my Solis wasn't so unreliable and came with a 58mm filter basket....
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Gaggia Evolution Parts Diagram - rev 02 - 12-22-2006
Gaggia Evolution Parts Diagram - rev 03 - 10-02-2008
Gaggia Evolution Wiring Diagram 120V - rev X - 09-09-2002
Gaggia Evolution Wiring Diagram 230V - rev X - 01-30-2002
Gaggia Evolution Parts Diagram 8/14/2012
Gaggia Evolution Parts Diagram, Rev 12-2006
Gaggia Evolution - Black Parts Diagram, Rev 03-2012
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Jens Jensen
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mjackson ♦ Jens,
You are somewhat correct. I would say it is different because he boiler is bigger and stainless steel on the pure. They both work well. I like the pure for the cost.
Kristin Emmert
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at 09-04-2012 10:43pm
Gaggia Evolution
Help! I just bought this machine and have tried multiple grinds, but the espresso always comes spewing out! About half of the shot goes into the cup and the other half all over my counter. What am I doing wrong?
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mjackson ♦ Kristin,
It depends on what baskets you are using. You have two baskets that have one small hole and another with a lot of holes. If you are using the baskets that have the single hole you need to use the plastic pin between the bottom of the baskets and your portafilter. That is for a pressurized system if your grind is not perfect. The other basket is if you have perfectly ground espresso from a quality grinder. Watch this video it will help. http://www.wholelattelove.com/videos.cfm?playvidID=345
Gaggia Evolution
Subject: Gaggia Evolution problem, HELP!
1) After i steam the milk and wan to continue to brew espresso but when i press the brew button a lot of steam come out from group head it is normal? What happening to my machine?
2)I spot some black tiny thing in my reservoir n sometime at the hot water i make out from steam nozzle, what happening?
3)The retailer tell me that i can't making the hot water from the steam nozzle, it is true? because i saw at instr
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mjackson ♦ Scott,
You need to let the boiler cool down before you brew your shot. Or you can brew your shot first and let it get up to steam temperature. It is a boiler using the same water for brewing and steaming. It can dispense hot water by hitting the brew button and then opening the the steam wand. I do not know about the black stuff.
Brett Johnson
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at 07-17-2012 5:54pm
Gaggia Evolution
Two issues with my Evolution:
1) First shot is always overextracted despite that I prime the machine and let it "heat up" well after the green light turns on (probably 6-7 minutes in total)
2) I bought the gaggia pressurized basket and so far the crema it produces is underwhelming and a normal basket seems to work better; is there a trick to get the pressurized basket to work well?
Thanks!
Brett
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mjackson ♦ Brett, you may be letting it warm up a little much run some water out before you brew just an ounce or two. The regular basket works better with a correct grind, the pressurized basket needs to be used with the black plastic piece, and a coarser grind.
Brian Edwards
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at 06-23-2012 12:53pm
Gaggia Evolution
I purchased a Gaggia Evolution Xmas 2008 (i.e., about 3-1/2 years ago), and have loved it. However, a few months ago, the espresso started coming out much slower, and more recently water is flowing over the top of the portafilter while brewing espresso, making for watery coffee. I have descaled (many times, but it only makes the slightest difference), removed and cleaned the shower screen. Time to replace, or can it be fixed? Is this the life span of a Gaggia?
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Michael Rosso ♦ Brian...Thank you for this question you posted on our Super Wall. I sounds like you need to replace the group head gasket in your espresso machine. Please contact our Technical Support Department directly at 1-888-411-5282 option 3, to assist you with ordering a group head gasket and replacement instructions. Thanks.
carol tritak
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at 03-31-2012 2:37pm
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mjackson ♦ Carol,
It is made to brew a single or a double shot. It is what it is designed to do. We do not sell a machine that can brew four shots at the same time. You may want to brew shot after shot in order to get the right number of shots that you want. Unfortunately it is not set up to brew more than that. Let us know if you have any other questions.
Will Rodrigues
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at 09-23-2011 7:35pm
Gaggia Evolution
I have a Gaggia Evolution but I bought it used without a drip tray or single shot filter. Are these parts available?
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mjackson ♦ Will,
We should be able to help you get the parts you need please give our technical department a call for pricing and availability.
Gaggia Evolution
I have the Gaggia Evolution Silver and it is being returned for repairs or replacement. I do not see the Gaggia Silver machines on your website anymore. If my machine has to be replaced because it cannot be repaird, will I get a new Evolution Silver machine? It was more expensive than the others and therefore I want it to be replaced with one that is Silver and not Black.
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mjackson ♦ Kim,
You will be getting your mahcine repaired. It will be able to be repaired
Gaggia Evolution
I have a Rancilio Silvia that has stopped heating the boiler for the espresso pull. The steamer element still works though. Do you have a suggestion for the part I need to fix it?
Thanks.........Paul
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mjackson ♦ Paul I am going to give you a trouble shooting guide and I think you will discover it is your brew thermostat you will need to replace.
Not pulling water from reservoir:
1. Machine needs to be primed.
2. Check to be certain that the water lines are in the reservoir properly.
3. Fill turkey baster or similar device with water, insert into intake line, turn machine on and press the brew button, inject the water.
No water through brew group but can get it through steam wand:
1. Have customer test to see if they can get hot water through the steam valve.
2. If so have customer remove shower screen and shower plate and test to see if they can get water through the machine without the shower screen and shower plate in place.
3. If there is no water coming through the brew group at this point it is a three-way solenoid valve issue.
4. The solenoid valve can be ordered and sent to the customer for replacement.
5. Send the machine in for service.
Slow flow through brew group:
1. Shower screen or shower plate is dirty.
2. Send instructions on how to remove and clean shower screen and plate.
Not frothing properly
1. Have customer perform this steam test:
i. Fill a pitcher with 8oz. of 40 degree F water and insert a thermometer in pitcher.
ii. Turn on the steam button, wait for machine to heat to steam temperature.
iii. Open steam valve with wand in pitcher and heat pitcher to 160 degree F.
iv. If this process takes longer than two minutes customer may have a bad steam thermostat.
v. Send out new steam thermostat and instructions for replacement.
2. Or Send machine in for service.
No hot water:
1. Machine not heating water for brewing espresso.
3. Test to see if machine heats to steam temperature. If so the brew thermostat is bad. Send brew thermostat and instructions to replace thermostat.
4. Or Send machine in for service.
No steam:
1. Machine not heating to steam temperature but it is heating to brew temperature.
2. Bad steam thermostat send steam thermostat and instructions for replacing it.
3. Or Send machine in for service.
Pamela Seitz
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at 07-07-2011 8:48am
Gaggia Evolution
I've had my new Gaggia Evolution machine for a week now. After several tries with changing the grind of the coffee, I have an espresso with good flavor but no crema. I also purchased a Baratza Maestro Plus burr grinder, so I have a lot of flexibility with the grind, but still no luck on the crema. I've tried both the double shot filter and the single shot with the special fitting. Can you help?
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Zack Smith Pamela, How long does it take for you to pull 2 oz? If your not getting a crema it sounds like your shots may be pulling to fast. You want it to take 20 - 25 seconds to fill a 2 oz shot glass. Try taking the grinder down to a lower setting and tamp a little harder to slow the flow down. If you have any other questions feel free to give me a call.
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