View source for Gaggia Anima/troubleshooting

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|brand = Gaggia
|machine_type = Super-Automatics
|product_banner = [[File:Wiki_ProductPageBanner_1200x175_GaggiaAnimaXl_v1.jpg]]
|product_page_title = Gaggia Anima
|page_type = troubleshooting
|section1 = No Crema or Bad Tasting Shots
|anchor1 = Coffee Tastes Bad
|section2 = Difficulty Frothing
|anchor2 = Frothing Difficulty
|section3 = Flow Issues
|anchor3 = Flow Issues
|section4 = Machine Is Leaking
|anchor4 = Leaking Machine
|section5 = Machine Not Heating Or Powering On
|anchor5 = No Heat or Power
|section6 = No Beans, Grinder Blocked, Or E01
|anchor6 = No Beans Error or E01
|section7 = My Brew Unit is Squeaking While Brewing or Rinsing
|anchor7 = Brew Unit Squeaking
|section8 = Too Much Steam/Milk Boiling
|anchor8 = Too Much Steam/Milk Boiling
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===No Crema or Bad Tasting Shots===

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===Difficulty Frothing===

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===Flow Issues===

The first place to start with any flow issue is cleaning the machine. Before going through these steps please make sure the machine is cleaned according to the Cleaning & Maintenance section above.

====Poor Or No Flow Or E05 Error====

If you are not able to get water to flow through the machine at all, or if the machine displays an E05 code, then something is blocking water flow through the machine. This issue typically indicates the machine is not being cleaned on a regular basis. Review the cleaning & maintenance rundown for this machine, and make sure maintenance is done at least as often as is suggested with the recommended product. Once flow is restored, even if it is minimal flow, a descaling should be done immediately.

#<strong>The water tank is not seating properly.</strong> Please remove the tank and reinsert it firmly. Make sure there are no beans or debris beneath the water tank preventing it from seating flush with the machine.
#<strong>If you are using an Intenza water filter in the machine then it might be blocking the flow of water.</strong> Try removing the water filter and using the machine without it. If the machine works without the water filter, then the filter was blocking the flow of water. Keep the filter out of the machine for the remaining steps.
#<strong>Debris has been drawn into the system from the water tank.</strong> This kind of debris can get lodged in valves/water circuits and cause flow issues. 
#*Try cleaning the brew unit check valve [https://training.wholelattelove.com/images/2/22/Brew_Unit_Check_Valve_Cleaning.pdf  using the instructions here.] 
#'''If you have been able to restore some flow to the brew circuit,''' a brew unit cleaning cycle should be completed. The process can be found on pp. 12 of the machine manual.
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|column_1 = *'''The machine may require a manual prime.''' 
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|media_caption = Priming Instructions
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===Machine Is Leaking===

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====From The Front Spout====
If you have a leak coming from the front spout, it can overflow and come out down the front panel of the machine. The spout can be removed by pulling down on it firmly. You can wash the spout separately, and clear out any coffee, or grinds that may have built up on the holes to the spout.
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===Machine Not Heating Or Powering On===

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===No Beans, Grinder Blocked, Or E01===

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In the video on the right, Todd shows you how to clear a clogged grinder on the Gaggia Anima. If after following the instructions in this video, the issue is not resolved, your machine should be serviced and you should contact our technical support team. 
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[[File:Wiki-YT-GaggiaHowtoClearCloggedGrinderAnima.jpg|center|link=https://youtu.be/aF4IXuiOqtc]]
|media_caption = How to Clear a Clogged Grinder on a Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine
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===Brew Unit Blocked, Stuck, or E03 or E04 Error Codes===

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===My Brew Unit is Squeaking While Brewing or Rinsing===
If you hear a squeaking sound while brewing or rinsing, your brew unit o-ring likely needs to be lubricated. In some cases, your brew unit o-ring may need to be replaced. You can use Gaggia Food-Safe Lubricant or petroleum gel, such as Vaseline to lubricate the o-ring. Only a little bit of lubricant is needed. 


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|column_1 = The brew unit brews, as the name suggests, but, just as importantly, it's also responsible for tamping ground coffee into a consistent puck. Inside the unit are two tracks which should be lubricated every six months or so for best results in the cup. Watch the video on the right to get the low down on food safe lubricant and how to keep the brew unit functioning smoothly.
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|media_caption = Espresso Machine Maintenance -- How To Lubricate A Brew Unit
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===Too Much Steam/Milk Boiling===
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|steam_test_instr = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/c/ca/ALL_MODELS_Steam_Test.pdf  Follow these steam test instructions.]
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