techkathy Russ - press and hold the dose (bean spoon) button. It will clear the descaling signal and reset the counter for the next time.

04-19-2013 9:15am |

mjackson ♦ I like each machine for different reasons. I know the Gaggia can make a better shot beacuse of the ceramic burrs. It also is more reasonably priced when comparing features. The Jura has a better maintenance and cleaning system. It also will make a stronger coffee as at maximum dose it uses more coffee 16 grams versus 10.5 grams on the Gaggia. Me , I still like the Gaggia more.

02-11-2013 8:57am |

A A Robert,
The Titanium is certainly an advance on the Brera in a lot of ways. I know a lot of people are concerned about the metal/vs ceramic burrs, but keep in mind this machine is grinding on a shot by shot basis, and brewing in between. The burrs aren't working hard enough for a long enough time to really heat up to make a difference. In that price range though, you really cannot find a machine with more options than the Titanium. Even going above $1000 a lot of the machines don't offer everything that the Titanium does. If you are worried about the durability of this machine, take heart in that it was designed to be able to be used in a light commercial environment like an Office or a waiting room. Home use is a vacation for this machine!

While not interchangeable, the brew groups are actually very similar, and very reliable. We have put both machines through the ringer here, and we haven't had our own machines fail in any area yet.

02-08-2013 8:35am |

techkathy It is normal for some ground coffee to miss the brew unit and end up in the bottom of the machine. You can use a damp sponge to clean out the ground coffee in the brew unit area. You should be rinsing the brew unit weekly. This is a great time to remove any excess ground coffee that is fallen into the unit.

01-30-2013 12:59pm |

techkathy The golden rule does not apply to superautomatic machines like the Brera since you do not have the ability to control the tamp pressure. If the machine sat unused, descaling will definitely help. Make sure that you pre-heat your cups before brewing. I would recommend giving the brew unit a thorough rinse as well.

12-11-2012 12:34pm |

A A Gary, When employees start here at Whole Latte Love, one of the very first machines we learn on is the Gaggia Brera. So for many of us, we hold a soft spot for that machine. It's compact, easy to use, very well priced, and makes a great hot shot with zero fuss. It's also from one of the (if not the) most respected brands in the Espresso world. The Magnifica S is a super one touch with the built in milk frothing system and a removable carafe, but is significantly more expensive than the Brera. Did you mean to compare the Delonghi ECAM22110SB (priced at $799 right now)? The Magnifica is a great, compact Super One Touch, and does a really good job with the milk feature. The ECAM22110SB does the same job as the Brera, with a more interactive interface, a few more controls, and in a slimmer but taller package. Both the ECAM and the Brera use a variation of a Panarello style frothing wand, inserting air into your milk for an easy, thick froth. If you are looking for more micro foam, the Brera can accept the Gaggia Latte Art wand that will offer you more control with your milk frothing. If you have any more questions about machines, feel free to respond here, or give us a call. We are more than happy to walk you through the different features of our machines.

11-28-2012 8:46pm |

Tracys ♦ Gaggia Accademia: why: great price, seven programmable buttons, both steam wand and milk container for milk based drinks, removable brew group and great quality espresso with a one touch feature.
Jura Capresso J6: Good espresso, easy to use cleaning functions, nice looking modern design. If I had to choose, I would say the Gaggia Accademia due to more drink selections and the one touch feature at this price point.

11-25-2012 8:02pm |

Michael Rosso ♦ Russell I would look at the Gaggia Accademia Espresso Machine or the Jura-Capresso Impressa F50 Classic Espresso Machine.

11-27-2012 1:29pm |