Gaggia Classic Pro
The Gaggia Classic Pro improves on the decades old reputation of its predecessor. With an updated commercial steam wand, rocker switches, temperature ready lights, and a streamlined frame, the 100% Italian made Gaggia Classic Pro is the best entry-level espresso machine on the market.
Categories
- Startup and Use
- Training and Tutorials
- Regular Maintenance
- Repairs and Replacement
- Electrical
- Flow
- Leaks
- Sounds
- Temperature
Initial Setup and First Use
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Decompression Duct
O Ring Not Aligned Properly
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EVO Lined Boilers
Figure out if you have a lined boiler in your Gaggia Classic EVO Pro and what you can do if the lining is problematic.
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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!
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Loose Screw
Do you have a screw loose inside your machine or packaging? Let us help figure out where that came from!
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Loud Pump
A loud pump can either mean an airlock or a loose pump mount screw. Either one may happen after shipment and can be easily resolved.
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Portafilter Fitment
Learn why your portafilter may not lock in at exactly 6 o'clock
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Sloppy Pucks
Messy Brew Unit Area or Dump Box
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Spraying During Brew
If you have spraying from the spouts on your portafilter during brew, you may be using the PRESSURIZED basket without the BLACK NOZZLE in place.
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Steam Knob Connection
If the steam knob is stuck in place, or spinning freely without opening or closing the steam valve, this information will help address the problem.
Tutorials
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Barista Tools
Learn about several common barista tools for pulling delicious and consistent espresso shots.
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Brewing and Frothing
Learn how to make espresso and froth milk.
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Classic Manual
User manuals for the machine.
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Classic Pro Manual
Overview of internal machine components.
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Common Extraction Issues
Covers some common espresso issues and how to fix them.
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Drink Recipes and Ratios
Learn how to make coffee and milk-based drinks such as an espresso, latte, americano, cappuccino, macchiato, and more.
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Hardware and Usage
Learn how to use the basic components of your machine and how to use it.
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Pre Infusion Hack
Learn to pre-infuse your coffee before pulling an espresso shot.
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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.
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Routine Maintenance
Learn to perform routine maintenance including cleaning, backflushing, and descaling.
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Service Manual
The repair manual for the machine
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Storage or Shipping
How to properly prepare your machine for a period of disuse, storage, or shipping
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Tips and Tricks
Learn a number of tips and tricks for your machine
Tutorials
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Automatic Calibration
Learn about the Self-Adjusting System your machine uses to keep the grinder calibrated automatically.
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Brewing Temperature
What to expect for your brewing temperature.
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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.
Repairs
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Water Pathway Troubleshooting
Work through the internal and external water pathways to determine the source of any leaks.
Replacement
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Boiler Replacement
How to replace
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Fuse Replacement
How to replace
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Portafilter Handle
How to replace
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Pump Replacement
How to replace the pump on your machine
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Solenoid Valve Replacement
How to replace the solenoid valve in your machine.
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Steam Valve Replacment
How to replace
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Thermostat Replacement
How to replace
Group
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Dripping During Steaming
Clogged Solenoid or Group Head Components
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Flow Too Fast
Puck or Grouphead Issue
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Low Brew Flow
Clogged Solenoid or Group Head Components
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No Brew Flow
Clogged Solenoid
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Second Shot Too Fast
Consistency issues with puck preparation or boiler heating consistency
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Soggy Pucks
Consistency issues with puck preparation
Steam
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No Brew or Steam
Pump Issue or Priming Related Issue
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No Pump Sound
Possible pump fuse issue
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No Steam Only
Blockage or priming or steam thermostat temperature issue
From Steam Wand
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Dripping
The steam wand leaks when the machine is hot.
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Valve Replacement
The steam wand leaks at all times.
Pump Sounds
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Clicking
A clicking sound when the machine turns on means the pump is failing to draw water from the reserovir
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Low Humming
No flow from brew or steam side, just a humming noise from the pump during operation
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Quieter Than Usual
The pump is quieter than normal during operation.
Boiler
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Brew High
The brew temperature is too high.
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Brew Low
The brew temperature is too low.
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None
The boiler is not heating.
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Steam High
The steam temperature is too high.
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Steam Low
The steam temperature is too low.
Lights
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Brew Light
The group head is not heating.
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Power Light
The group head temperature is too high.
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Steam Light
The group head temperature is too low.
