Can the Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine be back flushed?
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Yes it can. You'll need to put a 58mm blind filter (or blind insert) in the portafilter to do so.
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If by this you mean the head assembly, just use the pressurized filter with no coffee. At anything lower than full pressure, it will rinse out the shower head. Another approach is to use the pressurized filter (again with no coffee) and switch from steam to coffee and start the coffee cycle. Backflusing with a completely impassible filter seems like a great way to abuse the pump.
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If you steam your milk after you have drawn your espresso the Gaggia automatically back flushes itself. You will see hot water coming out of the overflow downspout. You don't need to manually back flush the machine and in fact the manufacturer specifically asks that you do not back flush it.
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Back flushing is to my mind critical. It is the only way, apart from frequent tear downs, to get the machine really clean and if you don't do that your espresso will be bitter.I back flush mine once a week and also use the blind insert with the portafilter loose to wash the gasket -- another key maintenance requirement.No non-commercial pump machine manufacturer that I no of recommends back flushing. But most serious home baristas do it regularly and without any problems.
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i don't know because there is a design flaw in the espresso coffee basket and the wet hot grounds just dribbled down the side so i gave up before i got to the froth maker part
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No. This is a regular espresso machine, called "Moka" in Italy, that basically has it's own burner. I have been using it for several years now and I am perfectly happy with it.
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Hello, I don't have the Poemia espresso machine because I returned it to Amazon for the same problem that you are encountering. It would be a shame if Amazon would resell the same coffee makers that other buyers return because of faulty engineering. I advise that you return it as soon as possible. It's a good-looking piece of junk.
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was told by Dolce Gusto customer service that we should never leave water in the tank, in other words, just put enough water to brew coffee and then remove tank, empty it and replace. Mine's been taken away today and I won't be seeing it for nearly a month. Hope they can fix problem as I have a large stock of coffee that cost me a lot of money.
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No, this machine has a permanent filter that can be removed and emptied/cleaned. I make coffee then dump the filter, rinse and it is ready for the next use. This machine is a great buy if you enjoy ground coffee or tea.
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Yes. Having said that, I deeply regret buying this machine. It leaks like crazy. It is impossible to keep clean. And the brew group, omc eremoved for cleaning, is almost impossible to re-install. I have a DeLonghi at home and have none of these problems.
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No. That espresso maker takes Keurig style "pods", this makes Senseo style pods.
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I fear that your espresso machine has probably run its course. You might try running a descaler through it (very cheap at Morrissons) in case it's just scaled up. Failing that, you'll have to replace it.
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It most probably will, however there is a product specifically marketed for the Keuriig machines. I have a Gaggia and a Keurig and use their products respectively for each machine. In any event I don't have to clean my machines that often as all my water is pre- filtered which is the best solution.
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I have contacted Morphy Richards (the manufacturer in the U.K. that offers a clone model called the Roma Pump Espresso Cappuccino Maker, model 47505) about purchasing an e.s.e. pod adaptor. The company website states that I should hear back from customer service within 10 business days. I will report back when I hear from them.
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Thanks for the insight... I'm frothing before pulling the esspresso now. I'm still very happy with the machine.
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Hello, I'm sorry I can't help, we bought two expresso machines at the same time and decided to keep Brewille Barista Express instead of Philips Saeco. I would probably contact a dealer and ask them.
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Nope. I just used my pot that I had with my old espresso maker that holds 4 shots.
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I don't know, stopped using my Verismo because products including coffee were not available in my town
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hmm not sure, all i know is you have to have the machine on for atleast 30 mins before getting a hot cup of espresso
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Funny you say that..I ordered this espresso machine last Christmas and had to return it because when I opened it it had water all over in the box..I figured the box got wet in shipping. Amazon quickly replaced with no hassle.. how strange!