Our machine is four years old and appart from some leakages in the tubes which could be fixed, we have a new problem. Some times the coffee is coming out in drops and a takes quite a time . When the coffy cycle is ready, you can hear the sound of escaping steam pressure. This happens not always, in most case it looks like the first cup after switch off is slow ( dripping) the second cup is normal.

Cerini Coffee

• 223 Answers
• Posted on Nov 23, 2007

SOURCE: Shots are small, and water leaks from bottom of unit

You machine has an internal leak and this is why you shots were getting smaller and smaller. The more time goes by the more it leaks, hense, the reason for smaller shots.

You should have someone look at your machine.

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SOURCE: Leaky Gaggia Classic Espresso

you have very steam because like you know our loosing our pressure you need a seal kit be carefull when you play in there calcium buildup is very hard to remove cheers

SOURCE: PROBLEM WITH LOW FLOW/PRESSURE IN GAGGIA COFFEE DELUX COFFEE MAKER

the most likely reason for poor flow through the brewhead is a blockage in the outlet valve.the outlet valve is behind the shower disc holding plate and can be removed with 13mm socket. a straightened paper clip needs to be insrted in the outlet to clear any internal blockage,then pump water through. if the outlet valve splits in two ensure the rubber bung is inserted upwards.once refitted all should be fine

SOURCE: Steam wand works, but no water for espresso

I have found that I have to remove the group valve assembly about once every 1 or 2 months to clean out the .030" to .040" opening in the valve body. The manual gives instructions on how to do this. It becomes clogged with a thick paste like substance.

SOURCE: coffee takes 10 minutes to fill cup and very noisy - Classic

Hi there,
The most common problem with these machines is scale. Using a good descaler to start with may help but may not always solve the problem. If your machine is noisy it is the pump which may need replacing. If you open the steam valve when making the coffee it will shift any air lock. Out with that you may have to remove the shower plate underneath where the coffee handle goes and give it a good clean. Also there is a safety valve inside the group head which may be clogged up. I am a domestic coffee machine engineer based in glasgow and have machines sent to me from all over the UK. It is hard to eally fix problems without actually seeing the machine as it could really be anything. Boilers are small so tend to fill with scale and ****. go to www.theespressoshop.co.uk if you require any more assistance.

Kind Regards

David
Domestic Coffee Service