Gaggia Accademia (Pre 2022): Pump Test and Ventilation
Learn how to perform a pump test, how to diagnose flow issues, and what to do when getting poor flow and/or pressure from the pre-2022 Gaggia Accademia.
Gaggia Accademia (Pre 2022): Pump Test and Ventilation
For pump testing purposes, check out your p/s reading as the pump runs and give the different EV settings a try. If you have water dispensing somewhere (even if it’s just filling up the internal drip tray) but a reading of zero, you have a flow meter issue. To ventilate and improve flow rather than testing, set water to dispense from your steam wand until you get a steady flow. The pump test can also be used to manually descale the machine if you're having trouble with the automated process. See the instructions below.
Manual Descaling Procedure
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Run a full tank of descaling solution and water in through the various EV settings to make sure you’re getting some solution down all of the pathways.
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Use the above video or below diagram to access the tech menu.
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Page 3 - Hydraulic Menu (see diagram below for more information)
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Activate boilers (T1 and T2) - heated water will descale more effectively
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PUMPS sends water somewhere based on EV settings
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Each EV button changes where the water will dispense
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Allow the machine to sit for at least half an hour with the solution in the system.
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Be sure to rinse out your reservoir before refilling
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Rinse through with at least 2 reservoirs full of clean water changing the EV settings as you did when running the solution into the system.
Alternatively, you can follow up the manual descaling process with the automated descaling process. If you only use clean water and no more descaling solution for the automated process, this will thoroughly rinse all of the water pathways for you.
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.
