The milk carafes for the Pre 2022 Accademia, the 2022 version of the Accademia, and the Babila all fit together and work in the same way. The carafes are interchangeable between machines, but you may find the carafe designed specifically for your machine will give you the best results. Follow this link for more information.

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Milk Carafe Issues

What to Know About Carafe Frothing Issues:

• The carafes are intended for 2% or Whole dairy milk
  • Other milks can be used, but the volumes dispensed may vary
  • Sweetened milks are not recommended as they cause buildup more quickly
  • Shelf stable milks are just fine to use but generally do not froth well due to the change in the milk proteins
• The steaming is based on time rather than sensing the temperature.
  • If the frothing results are consistent, the carafe is likely operating as expected
  • The carafe is designed to raise the starting temperature consistently. To test your carafe, test the start and end temperatures of your milk.
  • For the most control, use the steam wand for milk beverages
• Blockages or improper connections somewhere inside of the carafe will be the cause of most carafe issues
• Disassembly for inspection and cleaning is recommended on a weekly basis
  • Quick rinses and monthly deep cleanings should be performed as prompted, but do not replace manual cleaning
  • Running the automated carafe cleaning cycle with Urnex Rinza Milk Frother Cleaner 32 oz and descaling the machine can also help make sure that the connection point is getting the appropriate amount of steam to your carafe in order for the carafe to operate properly.

There are different versions of the carafe you may have whether it’s the original chrome version or the updated pre 2022 Accademia replacement version or the Babila replacement version as the chrome version is no longer in production for either machine. The carafes fit together in the same way, but both videos are below for you:

Gaggia Accademia & Babila Milk Carafes: How to Clean and Maintain

If the two opaque tubes from your carafe connection point are clogged or seem damaged, that may be an issue as well. If you are getting steam to the carafe, but cleaning hasn't improved the results, the carafe will need to be replaced.

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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 or lack of maintenance are not covered. Milk carafes are not covered by the warranty. The carafe is not covered by warranty and is a normal wear and tear component.