Gaggia Brera: Brewing Temperature Issues
Learn what to do if your Gaggia Brera is producing insufficiently hot extractions, but no error icons are displayed.
Note: It is important to know that the accepted temperature range as communicated by Gaggia is between 176°F and 190°F
Brewing Temperature Issues
- The best way to make sure you get the hottest shot possible would be to warm your cup prior to extraction by running some hot water into the cup. The small volume of an espresso shot means the heat can dissipate very rapidly, especially if the cup is well below the temperature of your coffee.
- The top of your machine can be used to pre-warm mugs as the machine runs.
- If the shots are completely cold, then there is a boiler heating issue. Try turning off and unplugging the machine, and allow 24-48 hours to power back on to resolve the issue. If the error code continues to appear, a repair is recommended to resolve the issue.
Thermostat or boiler failure will always result in an error code of some kind. If there are no error codes, likely the machine is operating as designed. Menu settings and the aforementioned steps will be the only ways to change the resulting temperature of your beverages. On the Brera, that error will likely be a top lights error or the 4 lights on your top row all blinking.
Warranty Disclaimer: Failure of normal wear and tear items such as group gaskets, seals, and shower screens are not covered under warranty. Issues due to scale build-up, coffee oil build-up, or lack of maintenance are not covered.
