Flow but repeat priming request or errors

Brewing Temperature Issues

Milk Carafe Identification for Gaggia Accademias and Babila.

Learn all about what is included with your machine, how to setup features and customizations, and even some advanced level tips and tricks to get the most out of your machine!

Frothing Temperature Issues

Learn how to manually prime the pump on your espresso machine. New machines or machines that are inactive for more than a few days may need some help getting primed.

What you need to know before shipping or storing your machine

Download the user manual for the standard version of your machine.

Learn about the Self-Adjusting System your machine uses to keep the grinder calibrated automatically.

Check out your machine's user manual for the included brew unit cleaning instructions. We recommend removing the brew unit on a weekly basis for a quick cleaning to keep your machine in tip-top shape!

How to use the bypass brewing feature on your machine. Great for brewing decaf!

Learn how to use the Gaggia Coffee Clean Tablets in your machine. Your machine may have an automatic system built in. If so, you can follow along with on screen instructions. Check your machine's main menu or cleaning menu!

Learn how to make adjustments to the built-in grinder on your machine. Whenever making adjustments, allow for a few brews and the Self-Adjusting System will re-calibrate your grinder automatically!

The refurbishment process explained. No refurbished machine purchased through Whole Latte Love will have been in use by a customer for more than the initial 30 day return period.

Learn how to use the tech menu on your machine. Check out your buttons, screen, micro-switches and sensors, and much more!

Sensor Error

Brew Unit Blocked in Work

Brew Unit Blocked in Home

Brew Unit Not Being Detected

Tray or Dump Box Not Detected

Tray or Dump Box Full or Sensor Error

Brew Unit Cleaning Needed

Grinder Dosing Issue

Water in Dreg Drawer

Reduced Drink Volume

Water in proximity to sensor or sensor failure

Weekly Cleaning

Brew Unit Stuck Inside

Brew Unit Stuck Inside

Brew Unit Stuck Outside

Understand the various codes and messages displayed on your machine's screen. If you don't see an article for the code you're looking for, check out this article.

Grinder Blockage or Motor Failure

Grinder Not Getting Power

E03 or E04 means the brew unit is blocked in home or work position. E16 refers to the brew unit sensor. Learn how to determine what this code means on your machine.

Brew Unit Blocked in Home

An E05 will indicate the machine's flow meter is not detecting water flow. Learn how to resolve this code on your machine.

Frother Unit Solenoid Valve Short Circuit

This range of codes will refer to the boiler and thermostats. Learn how to access these parts in your machine.

Coffee Boiler Open Circuit

Steam Boiler Short Circuit

Steam Boiler Open Circuit

Coffee Boiler Temperature Errors

Steam Boiler Temperature Errors

Brew Unit Sensor Error

Memory Fault or Clock Error

No Zero Crossing Could Be Board or Flow Issue

Learn how to descale your machine using the built-in, automated descaling process.

Always Be Sure to Try Grinder Cleaning, Reset, and Recalibration Before Replacement

Having trouble getting your brew unit to behave itself? Check out this article for more information on your machine's brew unit.

Learn what to do if your machine is not powering on or remaining on properly.

Learn the location of the microswitches on your machine and how they function.

Weekly disassembly for cleaning is recommended.

Leaking on the left side or back during operation of a pre-2022 Accademia may indicate a leaking blowdown valve.

How to Remove and Replace the Bean Hopper and Reservoir Doors on all version of the Accademia and Babila

Always be sure to try cleaning, resetting, and recalibration before replacement.

The Lower and Upper Hinges are Different Parts and the Videos Differ as Well

How to access the power board, check out the wiring, or replace if needed.

The Internal Drip Tray Filling Up While The Machine is Not Running May Indicate the Grommet Needs to be Replaced

How to replace the screen

The Lower and Upper Hinges are Different Parts and the Videos Differ as Well

Blockage

Settings Issue

General flow issue

Blockage or Flow Meter

Flow, heating, or electrical issue

Blockage

Blockage

Blockage or Non-Issue

Blockage

Brew Unit Maintenance Needed

Blockage in wand or water pathway

Boiler Spout Blockage

Brew Unit Blockage

O Ring Connection Issue

Spout improperly positioned or blockage in knob

Brew Settings and Bean Selection

Damaged or Clogged Grinder

Damaged or Clogged Grinder

Buildup in Grinder

Grinder Blockage or Motor Failure

Grinder Not Getting Power

Beans Not Entering Grinder

Buildup in Grinder

Only Water Brews

High Pitched Whirring

Brew Settings and Bean Selection

Damaged or Clogged Grinder

Damaged or Clogged Grinder

Spout Blockage or Positioning Issue

Spout Blockage or Positioning Issue

Brew Unit Area Blockage or Connection Issue

Brew Unit Selector Valve Positioning Issue

Brew Unit Area Blockage or Connection Issue

Brew Unit Area Blockage or Connection Issue

Reservoir Connection Issue

Reservoir Connection Issue

Internal leak in water pathway

Internal leak in water pathway

Leaking Reservoir

Spout Blockage or Positioning Issue

Steam Wand or Internal Blockage

Steam Wand or Internal Blockage

Grinder Spinning Too Quickly

Door Ajar or Sensor Error

Interior hopper lid magnet not detected

Descaling and Service Frequency

Process Not Starting Properly

Descaling Process Required

Icon Does Not Clear After Descaling

Brew Group Not Detected

Tray or Dump Box Not Detected

Non Issue

No Water Detected

Tray or Dump Box Full or Sensor Error