Gaggia Brera Espresso Machine in Black

Gaggia Brera

The Gaggia Brera is an Italian made super-automatic espresso machine with real stainless steel accenting. Its intuitive controls make brewing coffee or preparing milk drinks like cappuccinos a breeze.

Categories

  • Startup and Use
  • Training and Tutorials
  • Brew Unit
  • Repairs and Replacement Guides
  • Flow
  • Grinder
  • Leaks
  • Screen Lights
  • Screen Messages

Startup and Use

Initial Setup and First Use

  • Getting Started

    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!

  • Repeat Priming Request

    Flow Meter Issue

Tutorials

  • Blinking Triangle Indicator

    The flashing red triangle BEING THE ONLY ACTIVE LIGHT ON THE SCREEN could mean 1 of 3 things. Find out what those things are!

  • Brewing Tutorial

    Learn how to program and brew espresso or coffee beverages on your machine.

  • Hardware and Usage

    Learn how to use the basic components of your machine and how to use it.

  • Priming the Pump

    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.

  • Service Manual

    Download the service manual for your machine today. It has repair tips that cannot be found in the user manual.

  • Test Mode Walkthrough

    Learn how to enter and use the test mode on your machine for troubleshooting purposes.

  • Top Lights Error

    Learn what this error might mean for your machine.

  • User Manual

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

  • Wand Tutorial

    Learn how to use the steam wand to prepare milk beverages.

Training and Tutorials

Tutorials

  • Automatic Calibration

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

  • Brew Unit Maintenance

    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!

  • Brewing Temperature

    What to expect for your brewing temperature.

  • Bypass Brewing Tutorial

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

  • Gaggia Coffee Clean Tablets

    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!

  • Refurbishment Overview

    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.

Brew Unit

Error Codes

Excess Grounds

Recommended Maintenance

Service Door Popping Open

  • Mechanical Issue

    Learn what to check if the drip tray is popping out or the service door will not stay closed.

Stuck Inside Or Outside

Repairs and Replacement Guides

Cleaning

  • Grinder Assembly

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

Repairs

  • Brew Unit Troubleshooting

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

  • Electrical Connection

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

  • Microswitches and Sensors

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

  • Reservoir Connection

    Reservoir connection troubleshooting. If your machine is losing water while not in use, check out your reservoir connection.

  • Volume Troubleshooting

    Some water will always go directly to your machine's drip tray from the brew unit area. If this amount is more than previously, or you notice volume inconsistencies, check out your brew unit area.

Replacement

Flow

Coffee Dispenser

Error Codes

Frothing Issues

No Rinse

No Steam

Nothing Dispenses

Grinder

No Beans Error

Not Grinding

Puck Issues

Leaks

Brew Unit Area

Spout Or Wand

Screen Lights

Blinking Triangle

Descale Indicator

Dreg Light

No Beans Error

No Water Detected

Priming Request

Top Lights

Screen Messages

Add Coffee

General Overview

Refill Water Tank