Gaggia’s focus on innovation optimizes the machine’s simplicity, ease of use, and most importantly, the quality of each shot of espresso. The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up Super-Automatic Espresso Machine is characterized by a user-friendly interface – a circular dial in the center works similar to an iPod click wheel, allowing you to swing your finger to select the function. Above this touch ring dial is the 24-character LCD screen, which shows your beverage options and programming
Great machine if you value speed and simplicity over quality.
I've been using the machine over a year now and it does well at making good to very good espresso. Even using the same beans as your favourite coffee shop, I haven't been able to quite match the body and crema, but it's still quite...
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Does this machine have an option that allows auto or timed shut-off?
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We have thisvmachine and it continues to leak from underneath.. There is. Always a puddle under it so theater tank runs out fast it seems.. Any way to fix this?
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mjackson ♦ jen,
Sorry it is hard to say exactly what your problem is and I know our technical team can help. Give then a call when you are at the machine and they should be able to help. Hopefully it is something simple. They can be reached at extension 3.
I get much better coffee if I grind it separately and brew using the "pre-ground" option. Is there a way to clean this machine's burr grinder?
Fyi, using the built-in grinder, I get a very short flow of dark espresso, followed by very clear, weak liquid - especially noticeable if selecting coffee. Using coffee I grind in an external grinder, I get a nice flow of crema throughout the extraction. I've tried the two finest settings of the grinder.
Thanks for any suggestions,
--Mark
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mjackson ♦ Richard. You may want to play around with the dose. I am not sure why exactly you would be getting those results. Or try brewing less say about 6 ounces at a time. If this doesn't help call our technical department and they should be able to help.
I have the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up and the original filter is an Aqua Prima; you only list the Mavea Intenza filter for this machine. I just want to be sure it will work on my machine,
Thanks,
John Brucker
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mjackson ♦ John,
You can you use either filter as they both work. We do like both filters and are probably a little bigger fan of the Mavea and what it can do. No matter which one you use it should keep you machine working as long as change them when needed.
We recently retired our Capresso C3000 which served us well for several years. Our preferred coffee brand is Illy which we use to make cafe crema. Will the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up make as good a cup of Cafe Crema as the Capresso did or should I look at other machines?
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Michael Rosso ♦ Alexander...Thank you for you interest in the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up. The Gaggia will make very good Cafe Cremas. Thanks
mjackson ♦ Here are the specifications and it is a great machine
14.6"H x 12.5"W x 16.4"D
My steam wand drips water while coffee is being brewed, how do I troubleshoot the problem?
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Michael Rosso ♦ Nate, a steam wand leaking can be caused from a number of factors. I would urge you to contact one of our techs so they can diagnose the root cause more thoroughly. Don’t hesitate to contact them at 888-411-5282 opt 3. Happy Brewing.
Michael Rosso ♦ Nate, a steam wand leaking can be caused from a number of factors. I would urge you to contact one of our techs so they can diagnose the root cause more thoroughly. Don’t hesitate to contact them at 888-411-5282 opt 3. Happy Brewing.
ToddS Hello Cheryl, this machine is not available in 220 volts. There are 220 volt European machines but they don't work properly on our 60 hz power, they are made for 50 hz.
What cleaning product is best for descaling this machine?
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DRuff Hello Tammy. Thank you for your question. There are two products that you can use to clean this machine. The first one is Cleancaf by Urnex. This product is used when it is time to descale the machine. You simply dissolve the solution in water, add it to the water reservoir, and then run the descaling cycle. This machine will indicate when it is time to descale. The other product to use is Cafiza Super Auto Cleaning Tabs by Urnex. With this item you simply put a tablet in the bypass doser and run a rinse cycle. Please feel free to ask any additional questions.
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mjackson ♦ you can program it to go into energy saving mode in 15 minute increments between 15 minutes and three hours. You can also program to have it auto shut off in the programming but you need to program each day of the week and what time you want it to shut on or off.
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