Gaggia Brera: Grinder Cleaning and Replacement
by Whole Latte Love
3 min read
Updated: August 5, 2025
The most common cause for any grinder issue is buildup in the chamber, burrs, or chute. This buildup causes less beans to enter the grinder allowing a faster rotation of the burrs which then triggers the "No Beans" alert. It's very important for this reason to make sure you are using non-oily beans in any super-automatic espresso machine.
Top Lights Error, No Beans Error, and other Grinder Issues
If the buildup is not too severe, you can do this with a vacuum and a small brush. It may help to wait until the hopper is empty if possible. Urnex SuperGrindz Super-Automatic Grinder Cleaner is also great for preventative maintenance on a new machine or after cleaning to avoid running into cases of heavy buildup that can not be cleaned using these basic cleaning methods. If you find that the buildup is too severe to be cleaned using these basic methods, or if you'd just prefer to be a bit more thorough, the video below will show you how to remove the grinder assembly from the machine for cleaning.
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