Gaggia Brera: Descaling Issues
by Whole Latte Love
3 min read
Updated: November 11, 2025
The main issue with descaling the Gaggia Brera comes from the now outdated method in the older versions of the user manual. That method will still work, but it does not work nearly as well as the more automated version in the video below. The process is essentially the same, but the key difference is you will be starting the process from standby rather than having the machine fully powered on. IF ANY SCREEN LIGHTS ARE ON, YOU ARE NOT IN STANDBY MODE. The blinking power button should be all you see before pressing and holding the 2 coffee buttons to begin the descaling process.
If the machine is fully powered on, you may accidentally start a grind and brew cycle, and end up accidentally reprogramming one or both drink buttons in the process. If the light isn’t blinking at all, the machine is fully off rather than in standby, and will not respond to any button presses. Follow the instructions below, and whenever the machine requests a refill for the reservoir, be sure to fill it to the max line. Filling the reservoir half way can result in the process repeating the rinsing and refill request until the reservoir is fully filled:
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