IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
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CAUTION This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service center. Do not immerse machine in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. There are no parts inside the machine serviceable by the user.
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ENGLISH Congratulations on your purchase of a Gaggia Naviglio fully automatic coff ee machine! This user manual applies to HD8749. This espresso machine is suitable for preparing espresso coff ee using whole coff ee beans. In this user manual you will fi nd all the information you need to install, use, clean and descale your machine.
Automatic Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle ..................13 Manual Rinse Cycle ........................14 “INTENZA+” WATER FILTER INSTALLATION ............15 ADJUSTMENTS ....................16 Gaggia Adapting System ......................16 Adjusting the Ceramic Coff ee Grinder ..................16 Adjusting the Aroma (Coff ee Strength) ..................17 Adjusting the Dispensing Spout ....................18 Adjusting the Coff ee Length ....................
ENGLISH IMPORTANT Safety Instructions This machine is equipped with safety devices. Nevertheless, read and follow the safety instructions carefully and only use the machine properly as described in these instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage due to improper use of the machine.
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ENGLISH from the wall socket: - if a malfunction occurs; - if the machine will not be used for a long time; - before cleaning the machine. • Pull on the mains plug, not on the power cord. • Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands. •...
ENGLISH • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine. • Never insert fi ngers or other objects into the coff ee grinder. Cautions • The machine is for household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as canteens, staff kitchens of shops, offi ces, factories or other work environments.
ENGLISH • Do not leave water in the water tank if the machine is not used over a long period of time. The water can get contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine. Electromagnetic Fields This appliance complies with all the applicable standards and regulations relating to the exposure to electromagnetic fi elds.
ENGLISH General Description 1. Coff ee grinder adjustment pin 2. Coff ee bean hopper 3. Coff ee bean hopper lid 4. Control panel 5. Coff ee dispensing spout 6. Cup holder grill 7. Full drip tray indicator 8. Drip tray 9.
ENGLISH PREPARING FOR USE Machine Packaging The original packaging has been designed and constructed to protect the machine during transport. We recommend keeping the packaging material for possible future transport. Machine Installation Remove the drip tray with grill from the packaging. Remove the machine from the packaging.
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ENGLISH Remove the water tank. Rinse the water tank with fresh water. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and reinsert it into the machine. Make sure it is fully inserted. Caution: Never fi ll the water tank with warm, hot, sparkling water or any other liquid, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.
ENGLISH The “ ” button on the control panel fl ashes. Press the " " button to turn on the machine. The “ ” “ ” lights and the “ ” button light start fl ashing slowly to indicate that the water circuit needs to be primed. USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME When using the machine for the fi rst time, the following activities need to happen:...
ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to start the cycle. The machine starts the automatic priming of the circuit by dispensing some water through the Classic Milk Frother. When the process is complete, the“ ” and “ ” buttons will fl ash. The machine is in the warm-up mode.
ENGLISH Manual Rinse Cycle During this process a coff ee is brewed and fresh water fl ows through the steam/hot water circuit. This takes a few minutes. Place a container under the dispensing spout. Check that the “ ”, “ ”, “...
ENGLISH “INTENZA+” WATER FILTER INSTALLATION We recommend installing the “INTENZA+” water fi lter as this prevents limescale build-up and preserves a more intense aroma to your espresso coff ee. The INTENZA+ water fi lter can be purchased separately. For further details, please refer to the maintenance products page in this user manual.
The machine allows for certain adjustments so that you can brew the best tasting coff ee possible. Gaggia Adapting System Coff ee is a natural product and its characteristics may change according to its origin, blend and roast. The machine is equipped with a self-adjusting system that allows the use of all types of coff ee beans available on the market (not for caramelized beans).
ENGLISH This adjustment can be carried out by pressing and turning the grinder adjustment knob inside the coff ee bean hopper, using the appropriate key provided with the machine. Press and turn the grinder adjustment knob one notch at a time. You will taste the diff erence after brewing 2-3 cups of coff ee.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Dispensing Spout The height of the dispensing spout can be adjusted to better fi t the dimensions of the cups that you wish to use. Move the dispensing spout up or down with your fi ngers to adjust its height as shown in the fi gure.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Coff ee Length The machine allows the amount of brewed espresso coff ee to be adjusted according to your taste and the size of your cups. Each time the “ ” or “ ” button is pressed, the machine brews a pre- set amount of coff ee.
ENGLISH ESPRESSO AND COFFEE BREWING Espresso and Coff ee Brewing Using Coff ee Beans Before brewing a coff ee, check that both the water tank and the coff ee bean hopper are full. Turn the aroma selector switch to select the desired aroma. Place 1 or 2 cups under the dispensing spout.
ENGLISH After the prebrewing cycle, coff ee begins to pour out of the dispensing spout. Coff ee brewing stops automatically when the pre-programmed level is reached; however, it is possible to interrupt coff ee brewing by pressing the corresponding button again (“ ”...
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ENGLISH The machine warms up and the “ ” and " " buttons fl ash. The “ ” button turns off . When the " " button turns on again, the machine starts dispensing steam. Froth milk by gently swirling the container and moving it up and down.
ENGLISH HOT WATER DISPENSING Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water. The steam/hot water wand may reach high temperatures: never touch it with bare hands. Use the appropriate protective handle only. Before dispensing hot water, check that the “ ”, “...
ENGLISH CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Daily Cleaning of the Machine Caution: Timely cleaning and maintenance of your machine is very important as it prolongs the life of your machine. Your machine is continuously exposed to moisture, coff ee and limescale! The activities you need to perform and their frequency are described in detail in this chapter.
ENGLISH Empty and clean the coff ee residues drawer located on the side of the machine. Open the service door, remove the drawer and empty the coff ee residues. Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank Remove the small white fi lter or the INTENZA+ water fi lter (if installed) from the water tank and wash it with fresh water.
ENGLISH Weekly Cleaning of the Classic Milk Frother The weekly cleaning is more thorough, since you need to disassemble all the Classic Milk Frother parts. The following cleaning operations are required: Remove the external part of the Classic Milk Frother. Wash it with fresh water.
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ENGLISH Remove and clean the coff ee residues drawer. To remove the brew group, press the «PUSH» button and pull it by the handle. Thoroughly clean the coff ee outlet duct with the handle of a spoon or with another rounded kitchen utensil. Thoroughly wash the brew group with lukewarm water and carefully clean the upper fi lter.
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ENGLISH Gently pull down the lever until it is in contact with the brew group base and the two reference marks on the side of the brew group match. Make sure that the hook which locks the brew group is in the correct position by fi rmly pressing the “PUSH”...
Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 cups of coff ee or once a month. You can purchase the Gaggia grease to lubricate the brew group separately. For further details, please refer to the maintenance products page in this user manual.
ENGLISH Also lubricate the shaft. Insert the brew group in its seat until it locks into place (see the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter). Insert the coff ee residues drawer. Close the service door and insert the coff ee grounds drawer. Monthly Cleaning of the Coff ee Bean Hopper Clean the coff ee bean hopper once a month when it is empty with a damp cloth to remove coff ee oil.
NOT covered by your warranty. Warning: Use the Gaggia descaling solution only. Its formula has been designed to ensure better machine performance. The use of other descaling solutions may damage the machine and leave residues in the water.
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Remove the Classic Milk Frother and the "Intenza+" water fi lter (if installed). Remove and wash the water tank. Pour the entire content of the Gaggia descaling solution in it. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level. Put the water tank back into the machine.
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ENGLISH Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. When the button starts fl ashing, release it to start the cycle. button fl ashes during the whole descaling cycle. The steam/hot water wand ( button steady on) and the dispensing spout ( button steady on) start dispensing the descaling solution.
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ENGLISH Empty the drip tray and place it back. Insert the container. Start the rinse cycle by pressing the fl ashing button. The steam/hot water wand ( button steady on) and the dispensing spout ( button steady on) start dispensing the descaling solution. At the end of the rinse cycle, the light turns off .
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ENGLISH Empty the drip tray and place it back. Remove the tank and rinse it thoroughly. Reinsert the Intenza+ water fi lter (if any). Fill the tank with fresh drinking water up to the “MAX” level and then put it back into the machine. Remove and rinse the brew group (see the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group”...
ENGLISH ACCIDENTAL INTERRUPTION OF THE DESCALING CYCLE Once the descaling cycle has started, it must be completed. If the descaling process is accidentally interrupted (for example due to power failure or accidental disconnection of the power cord), follow the steps below. Empty the drip tray and place it back.
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ENGLISH Press the button and dispense 300 ml of water. Press the button to brew a long coff ee. Empty the container. The machine is ready for use. Note: If the orange light does not turn off , you have to perform another descaling cycle as soon as possible..
ENGLISH UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT LIGHTS Control panel display "Double coff ee" light "Warning" light "No coff ee" light "Coff ee grounds "No water" light drawer" light ON/OFF button Descaling button Hot water dispensing button Steam dispensing button Espresso brew button Long espresso brew button "Aroma"...
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ENGLISH Light icons Meaning Action The machine is in the hot water dispensing phase. STEADY ON The machine is brewing one cup of espresso. STEADY ON The machine is brewing 2 (two) cups of espresso. STEADY ON The machine is brewing one cup of coff ee.
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ENGLISH Light icons Meaning Action The machine is dispensing steam or frothing milk. STEADY ON The machine needs to be Start the descaling cycle. If not descaled descaled. regularly, the machine will stop working correctly. Any malfunction will not be covered by the warranty.
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ENGLISH Light icons Meaning Action The coff ee grounds drawer is Empty the coff ee grounds drawer and wait for not inserted. the light to fl ash slowly before reinserting it. FLASHING QUICKLY The coff ee grounds drawer With the machine turned on, empty the coff ee and the drip tray are full.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with your machine. Machine actions Causes Solutions The machine does not turn The machine is not connected to Connect the machine to the electric the electric network. network. Coff ee is not hot enough.
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These problems can be considered normal if the coff ee blend has been changed or if the machine has just been installed. In this case wait until the machine performs a self-adjusting operation as described in the "Gaggia Adapting System" chapter.
ENGLISH ENERGY SAVING Stand-by The Gaggia fully automatic espresso machine is designed for energy saving, as proven by the Class A energy label. After 30 minutes of inactivity, the machine turns off automatically. If a product has been brewed, the machine performs a rinse cycle.
ENGLISH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifi cations of the product. Nominal Voltage - Power Rating - See label on the inside of the Power Supply service door Housing material Thermoplastic material Size (w x h x d) 256 x 340 x 440 mm Weight...
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