Gaggia Classic Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
Does the Gaggia Classic still come with both pressurized and un-pressurized brew baskets?
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The Gaggia Classic is one of our best sellers since we began Whole Latte Love in 1997. Over time, Gaggia has added improvements designed to enhance the user experience while staying true to their commitment to produce espresso equipment that is on par with the best in the industry. New to 2003 Gaggia has replaced the nickel plated carbon steel housing with brushed stainless steel. This produced a machine with an even more durable housing that will not rust or flake overtime. The portafilter hand
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Paul Weichelt
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at 05-17-2013 9:58am
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mjackson ♦ You will get three baskets a double shot traditional basket a single and a double pressurized basket and a plastic two way pin to use the pressurized basket properly.
Reed Bryant
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at 05-09-2013 1:45pm
Gaggia Classic Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
I just recently received this machine. I have found that when I make a drink by pulling espresso and frothing milk my drink tastes very diluted with water. Is there a reason this may be happening? I have been purging the steam wand before use. Does the espresso automatically stop once 1 or 2 shots are pulled or do I manually have to turn it off when I think it is done? Also I have been using almond milk so will that make a difference in the consistency of the milk? I am having trouble making rich creamy foam. If you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
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techkathy Are you brewing and steaming at the same time? The Classic is only able to do one action at a time. How long are you allowing the machien to heat up initially? How long are you allowing the machine to heat after you hit the steam button? The espresso will not automatically stop. You will have to stop the flow of coffee but turning the brew switch off.
Gaggia Classic Brushed Stainless Steel Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
HAVE HAD MY NEW CLASSIC NOW FOR FEW WEEKS AND ALREADY LOVING EACH CUP!! HAVE NOTICED THAT EACH EXPERIENCE WITH CLASSIC ADDS EASE OF CLEAN UP AND LEAVES ME WAITING FOR NEXT CUP! AS A HOME ROASTER, THE CLASSIC PROVIDES WONDERFUL CREMA!!
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Glenn Kessler
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at 04-21-2013 1:56pm
Gaggia Classic Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
I just got this machine and am wishing it had a temperature gauge. I'm confused by when I am supposed to pull the shot. Is it when the brew light turns on, or when the indicator light cycles off again, indicating that the highest temperature has been reached? The brew light turns on and off, and I thought I had read I need to wait for it to go off after it turns on. Or do I have it backward?
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techkathy Glenn - The light is an indicator whether the heating element is on or off. Allow the machine to heat up for about 10 minutes when you first turn it on. The light will turn on and off periodically to keep the boiler temperature consistent.
Christopher Cutler
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at 04-20-2013 6:01pm
Gaggia Classic Brushed Stainless Steel Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
Wonderful Machine. Very pleased with purchase. Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay under $600
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paul wright
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at 04-20-2013 9:36am
Gaggia Classic Brushed Stainless Steel Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
6 months ago I "upgraded" from Gaggia Classic to the famed Rancilio Sylvia. Huge mistake! Haven't pulled a shot with Sylvia as good as Gaggia after hundreds of trials with different beans, new burr grinder etc.
Just picked up my 10 year old Gaggia from being serviced and pulled a shot. WOW! I...
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Anthony Suttles
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at 04-19-2013 10:04pm
Gaggia Classic Brushed Stainless Steel Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
It is easy to see why the Gaggia Classic is a "best buy" year after year! Very well made and easy to consistently pull great shots. Combine with the MDF grinder and you will be very happy!
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Andrew Carlson
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at 04-08-2013 5:07pm
Gaggia Classic Brushed Stainless Steel Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
Overall, a wonderful machine. This machine has the looks and the performance that I desired in a new espresso machine. I have been in love since the first pull.
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mjackson ♦ Andrew,
I agree. I don't think there is a better machine for the money.
Jerry Frechette
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at 04-06-2013 12:01pm
Gaggia Classic Brushed Stainless Steel Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
Been making espresso at home for a number of years. This is the machine that I feel takes me to the upper crust society of espresso. Once you have finished experimenting with various coffees, grinds and tamps and settle on your personal brewing taste, the quality is outstanding and brewing is...
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mjackson ♦ For many people they view this as a starter machien and end up realizing it can also be the only on they need. It is a very good machien and thanks for the comments.
I'm pretty set on purchasing the Gaggia Classic in the near future, and have heard the many suggestions to upgrade the steam wand over the standard panarello. Most on the various coffee forums recommend upgrading it to the Silvia steam wand, how does that compare to the latte art steam wand that you guys sell? Also, if I purchased the Silvia steam wand from your parts section, would there be any other parts needed to make that conversion? Thanks!
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techkathy The latte art wand and the Silvia wand basically do the same thing. The eliminate the pannarello and make the steam wand a single tip steamer. The pannarello wand does need to be removed and cleaned periodically. The Silvia pipe becomes part of the machine. The steam pipe does come with everything you need to do the conversion.
http://www.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia/Gaggia_Latte_Art_Pannarello_Wand.cfm
http://www.wholelattelove.com/Rancilio/silvia_steam_pipe.cfm
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gophishin I've asked WLL customer service and received two slightly different answers, but it sounds like at a minimum you will receive a commercial double basket, a pressurized double basket, and a pod basket. This is what I received in my order, and there was also a sheet in the box which appeared to be from WLL explaining what each of the three different baskets was for.
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