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Learn how to make coffee drinks on the Gaggia Accademia (Pre 2022), as well as how to use the bypass doser for preground coffee, and how to use the flow...

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.

Learn how to clean the brew unit and how to run the automatic brew unit cleaning cycle on the Gaggia Accademia (Pre 2022). Automatic Brew Unit Cleaning Cycle On a...

The rinse cycle is meant for the internal parts of the machine, so some portion will always go directly from the brew unit area to the drip tray rather than...

Learn how to maintain the drip tray, dreg drawer, and brew unit for the Gaggia Accademia, as well as how to lubricate and how to understand maintenance alerts. ||||filter~~Drip Tray,...

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. Flow issues may...

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...

Learn what to do if the brew unit or dump box in your Gaggia Accademia is stuck inside the machine, will not go back into the machine, or if the...

Our article on Grinder Cleaning and Recalibration will be the place to start with the No Beans Error, as well as other grinder issues. On rare occasions, those steps will...

Learn how to access tech menus on the Gaggia Accademia espresso machine. Performing a "Steam Out" is a common reason for accessing the Tech menus. Steam Out resets the machine...

This guide walks you through removing the front panel and top cover on Gaggia Anima models (including the Anima Prestige), so you can access internal components for inspection or repair....

This article walks you through how to brew on the Gaggia Anima and Anima Prestige super-automatic espresso machines, including making espresso and espresso lungo with one touch, adjusting aroma strength...

This guide covers a common cause of water leaking from the right-hand side of Gaggia Anima models: a clogged internal drain tray behind the service door. You will learn how...

If your carafe will not connect to your machine, or there is a problem with your machine recognizing the connection, there are a few key parts to check out. The...

This guide covers how to froth milk on the Gaggia Anima series using either the manual Panarello steam wand (Anima) or the one-touch auto-frothing carafe (Anima Prestige). You will learn...

If your super-automatic espresso machine suddenly starts dispensing a much smaller drink volume than normal and you are also seeing a lot of water (often coffee-colored) collecting in the drip...

This guide explains the main parts of a Gaggia-style super-automatic brew group (brew unit), what each component does, and how espresso is brewed through it. It also walks you through...

Our article on Grinder Cleaning and Recalibration will be the place to start with the No Beans Error, as well as other grinder issues. On rare occasions, those steps will...

If your Gaggia Anima makes a squealing or high-pitched sound while brewing or rinsing, the cause is often the boiler spout (the part the brew unit docks into). This guide...

Learn what to do if the brew unit or dump box in your Gaggia Anima is stuck inside the machine, will not go back into the machine, or if the...

The bean hopper lid on Gaggia Anima and Magenta machines uses a small round magnet to trigger a safety sensor that tells the machine the hopper door is closed. If...

This guide explains the most common red wrench error codes you may see on a Gaggia Anima espresso machine, what each code typically means, and the first troubleshooting steps you...

This guide explains the key micro switches and sensors on Gaggia Anima and Gaggia Magenta series super-automatic espresso machines, including what they do, where they are located, and how they...

Learn how to descale any version of the Gaggia Anima, as well as how often you should descale, and why it is so important. ||||filter~~Descale Frequency and Water Quality|||| Considerations...