Gaggia Velasca

The Gaggia Velasca is an Italian made super-automatic espresso machine that offers unbeatable drink customization options for the money and is perfect for someone looking for convenient and exceptional espresso.

Categories

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

Startup and Use

Initial Setup and First Use

Tutorials

  • Brewing Tutorial

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

  • Carafe Tutorial

    Learn how to make milk drinks using the carafe

  • Hardware and Usage

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

  • Prestige User Manual

    Download the Prestige version of your machine's user manual

  • 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.

  • User Manual

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

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!

  • Grinder Adjustment

    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!

  • 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.

  • Tech Menu Walkthrough

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

Brew Unit

Dreg Drawer Stuck

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

Screen Messages and Codes

Codes By Number

  • Code Walkthrough

    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.

  • E01

    Grinder Blockage or Motor Failure

  • E02

    Grinder Not Getting Power

  • E03, E04, or E16

    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.

  • E04

    Brew Unit Blocked in Home

  • E06

    Frother Unit Solenoid Valve Short Circuit

  • E10 through E15

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

  • E11

    Coffee Boiler Open Circuit

  • E12

    Steam Boiler Short Circuit

  • E13

    Steam Boiler Open Circuit

  • E14

    Coffee Boiler Temperature Errors

  • E15

    Steam Boiler Temperature Errors

  • E16

    Brew Unit Sensor Error

  • E18

    Memory Fault or Clock Error

Screen Messages

  • Carafe Connection

    Learn how the machine detects the presence of the carafe and what the different carafe related screen messages might mean.

  • Descale Needed

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

  • Empty the Drawer

    Learn how to check out the sensor and used puck drawer or dump box on your machine to ensure everything is properly assembled. Be sure to remove the drawer or box while the machine is on to clear the message.

  • No Beans Detected

    Learn why you might see this symbol even if you have plenty of coffee beans in your hopper.

  • Priming Request

    The machine may request a priming through words or pictures on the screen. Follow the on screen directions and/or press the button with the check mark you see on the screen. Processes may vary by machine.

Repairs and Replacement Guides

Cleaning

  • Grinder Assembly

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

  • Manual Descaling Procedure

    Learn how to perform a manual descale on your machine. This can be useful if the automated process is not working, to test your pump, or ventilate your machine.

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.

  • Milk Carafe Disassembly

    Weekly disassembly for cleaning is recommended.

  • 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

Error Codes

  • E01

    Grinder Blockage or Motor Failure

  • E02

    Grinder Not Getting Power

No Beans Error

Not Grinding

Puck Issues

Leaks

Brew Unit Area

On Counter

Spout Or Wand

Screen Messages

Descale Indicator

General Overview

  • Screen Issues

    Learn what to do if your screen is red, too dim, or otherwise not responsive.

Hopper Lid Error

No Water Detected

Service Door Error