Gaggia Anima: Tech Menu and Steam Out Procedure
by Whole Latte Love
3 min read
Updated: July 3, 2025
The steam out procedure will reset all of the algorithms and parameters as well as drain the boilers. Some examples of times this can be helpful are:
- When preparing the machine for shipping
- When preparing the machine for long term storage
- After replacing or deep cleaning the grinder
- Minor electrical or programming malfunctions
Tech Menu and Steam Out Procedure
**Please note that after the reset, the machine may take a little time to recalibrate. You may continue to see weak shots or sloppy pucks for the first few shots. The machine has a built-in algorithm that makes micro adjustments over time, so it will return to proper calibration on its own.**
The Initial Page simply displays machine information. No actions to be performed on this page. Z7 (or the front power button) will advance to the next page of the menu.
The Keyboard (KEYB) Page will allow you to test the screen light and button elements:
The Inputs Page will let you check out some of the machine's sensors.
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Water Tank (H20)
- Indicates presence of water (or mineral content) in the reservoir area
- A false Add Water error is a sensor issue, not a flow problem
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Service Door (DOOR)
- Located where the piece on the door goes into the machine
- If the alarm is present, push on the service door and drip tray then see if it can be opened without using the button. It should not.
- Same sensor for service door and dump box
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Brew Unit Sensor (BU-P)
- Lets the machine know if the brew unit is in the machine
- E16 or "Insert Brew Group" means the sensor is not sensing the brew unit in place
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No Beans Alarm (Not pictured)
- This is the no beans error
- A sensor in your grinder will trigger this alarm based on your grinder's operational speed.
The Brew Unit (BU) Page will allow you to manipulate the brew unit gear inside the machine. Brew unit, drip tray, and dump box all need to be present (or the sensors need to be tricked) to manipulate the brew unit motor. The top and bottom buttons on the left side of your screen will change the brew unit gear position. The current to the brew unit gear motor is displayed as it operates.
The Hydraulic Circuit (EV | PUMP) Page will allow you to manipulate the pump and solenoid valve inside the machine. IMP is where you can see the power going to the pump. L/H will refer to your flow rate from the flow meter. If water dispenses anywhere (even directly to the drip tray) but the L/H number stays at 0, there is a problem with your flow meter.
The Hydraulic System continues to the Heater and Grinder Page will allow you to manipulate the grinder and boiler. Heating can help the manual descaling process.
For the Steam Out Procedure, you'll use slightly different buttons to get into the menu.
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, coffee oil build-up, or lack of maintenance are not covered.
