Support Articles

Gaggia Classic GT: Internal Tour

by Steven Tucciarone 2 min read

This guide provides a detailed walkthrough of the internal components of the Gaggia Classic GT, highlighting what makes this model unique. The tour covers the control board, steam valve, OPV,...

Gaggia Classic GT: How to Manually Prime Pumps

by Steven Tucciarone 3 min read

This guide explains how to manually prime the pumps on the Gaggia Classic GT in the case they become air-locked. While the machine is excellent at pumping water, it cannot...

Gaggia Classic GT Housing Removal & Installation

by Steven Tucciarone 2 min read

This guide walks you through removing and reinstalling the housing on the Gaggia Classic GT espresso machine. The video covers how to remove the main housing, front panel, and reservoir...

Gaggia Magenta Boiler Spout Cleaning

by Steven Tucciarone 4 min read

This guide walks you through removing the boiler spout assembly on Gaggia Magenta models so you can check for clogged flow paths and inspect the two sealing O-rings for wear...

Varia VS4 Upper Burr Install and Calibration

by Steven Tucciarone 4 min read

This video walks you through removing the Varia VS4 upper burr assembly, taking it apart, and reinstalling it without cross-threading. You will also learn how to reinstall the collar correctly,...

Changing out the Control Panel on the Bezzera Magica PID

by Steven Tucciarone 2 min read

This video walks you through replacing the control board on a Bezzera Magica PID. You will remove the drip tray and water reservoir, carefully lean the machine back to access...

Bezzera Sole: Replacing the Power Button

by Steven Tucciarone 3 min read

This guide shows how to replace the power switch on a Bezzera Sole espresso machine. You will remove the switch retaining nut, disconnect the four wiring spade connectors (keeping the...

Bezzera Sole: How to Remove the Housing

by Brian Tucker 3 min read

This guide walks you through removing and reinstalling the Bezzera Sole outer housing panels so you can access the internal components. You will remove the machine’s accessories, uncover and remove...

Profitec Move Housing Removal

by Steven Tucciarone 2 min read

This guide walks you through removing the outer housing on the Profitec MOVE espresso machine. You will remove the top screws, remove the bottom screws with washers, loosen and remove...

Solis Barista Perfetta Plus: Manual Summary, Use, Maintenance, Alarms, a...

by Brian Tucker 11 min read

This support article summarizes the Solis Barista Perfetta Plus user manual and focuses on setup and first use, daily operation, settings, cleaning, and alarms. It also covers common troubleshooting topics,...

Rancilio Silvia Pro and Pro X: How to Clean the Hot Water Tap Solenoid

by Brian Tucker 3 min read

This guide explains how to diagnose and fix hot water wand problems on the Rancilio Silvia Pro that are caused by issues in the hot water solenoid circuit. Before performing...

Gaggia Anima: Manual Priming

by Whole Latte Love 4 min read

If your new Gaggia Anima or Gaggia Magenta will not prime on first startup, the pump may be “dry locked” and unable to pull water into the circuit. This guide...