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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. Y

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Julio Gonzalez

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at 04-22-2013 1:03pm

I have a problem but I don’t know if it's the grinder (Infinity) or the espresso machine (Gaggia evolution).
To be able to even get a shot (2oz) from my machine I need to set the grinder to the last course. ans this is with a tamping pressure of 30lbs.
I guess since some of you have the setting in no less than fine that the problem may be with my machine water flow through the group head and not the grinder.
I just ordered the decalcifier to clean it up and see if that helps.
Sugestions?

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techkathy Julio - You should try some pre-ground coffee in the machine. Purchase some pre-ground coffee and see if the flow is still slow. That will help us determine whether there is an issue with the grinder or with the machine.

04-25-2013 12:26pm |

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Julio Gonzalez I will try that though I've heard that pre-ground coffe from the market sometimes is not the best because every machine is different. I will inform of the output.

04-23-2013 11:41am |

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Julio Gonzalez Hey techkathy
I tried a Super Market "Local" coffee beans "Espresso" roasted, also locally (said the label) and used the supermarket grinding machine (have no idea what type of blades) in "espresso machine" setting and the size of the grain for me was too coarse but I'm not that familiar with the size of the grain so I used it in the machine anyways with a single basket and same tamping pressure and God that was terrible. It pulled 2oz in like 10sec of black water cause I won’t dare call the liquid that came out if it coffee. SO I guess my grinder settings for the Fine are too fine (lucky me) so I used my local coffee bean supplier (Costa Rica Medium roast) with my grinder (conical Bur) in the last coarse setting and voila a single (1-ish oz) shot in 30sec. Not the best crema (not the best grinder I guess) but I was happier than a dog with two tails. Anyways I will run the cleaner once i receive it to get the machine like new and along with the cleaner I'm getting the naked PF, I'm so excited I could eat a banana in one piece sideways :)
THANKS!!!

04-25-2013 12:38pm |

Jens Jensen

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at 10-03-2012 4:50pm
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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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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.

10-12-2012 8:50am |

Kristin Emmert

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at 09-04-2012 10:43pm
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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

09-05-2012 8:12am |

scott saw

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at 08-12-2012 2:42pm
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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.

08-13-2012 8:35am |

Brett Johnson

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at 07-17-2012 5:54pm
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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.

07-18-2012 10:25am |

Brian Edwards

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at 06-23-2012 12:53pm
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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.

06-25-2012 2:00pm |

carol tritak

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at 03-31-2012 2:37pm
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can this coffee make 4 cups at a time and what container do you use

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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.

04-02-2012 10:24am |

Will Rodrigues

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at 09-23-2011 7:35pm
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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.

09-24-2011 10:09am |

Kim Bare

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at 09-03-2011 4:09pm
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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

09-05-2011 11:51am |

SantaFe66

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at 08-12-2011 5:50pm
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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.

08-13-2011 10:28am |

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