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Table of Contents

Setup and First Use Video

What's in the Box?

Possible Issues Out of the Box and other Helpful Tips

Brew Unit Troubleshooting

Brewing Tutorial

By Pass Brewing (or brewing with pre-ground coffee. Great for decaf!)

Carafe Temperature

Drip Tray Error / Service Door Error

E05 / No Flow

Hopper Lid Error

Microswitches and Sensors

Power Issues

Sloppy Pucks / Weak Shots (perfectly normal for the first few shots)

Spout Issue

Tech Menu Walkthrough (great for troubleshooting!)

Recommended Cleaning and Technical Servicing

Weekly Cleaning

Monthly Cleaning

Recommended Cleaners and Upgrades

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Gaggia Anima: Initial Setup and First Use

by Whole Latte Love 4 min read Updated: August 8, 2025

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Get to know your new Gaggia Anima machine. We have tips from right out of the box on up to some pro level tips and some common issues you might run into along the way.

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