Troubleshooting-Gaggia-Semi-Brew-Cold

Brew Not Heating

1. Check to make sure the machine is set to heat for the brew function.
2. Give the machine sufficient time to heat up. It can take up ten minutes for this machine to be sufficiently heated for brewing. Make sure the portafilter is attached during heating.
   1. Make sure the brew indicator light has come on to indicate the machine is heated.
   2. While the water in the boiler may have heated to the correct temperature within minutes the grouphead may still be cold. If the grouphead is still cold then the temperature of the brew water will be drastically reduced once the water exits the boiler and comes into contact with other cooler components. This is why it is important to give the machine at least ten minutes to fully heat.
3. If the water coming from the brew head is completely cold then the brew thermostat will need to be replaced. Thermostat replacement instructions can be found below and replacement brew thermostats can be purchased here.

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How to Replace the Thermostats