Gaggia Accademia
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The Gaggia Accademia is a super-automatic espresso machine that features beverage programming and an auto-frothing carafe.
Gaggia Accademia |
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Manufacturer: Gaggia |
Model Name: Accademia |
Model Number: 1003380 |
Type: Super-Automatic |
Contents
Machine Description
The Gaggia Accademia features seven dedicated drink buttons for espresso, caffe, caffe lungo, cappuccino, latte macchiato, and hot water. The machine can also memorize your preferences through programmable menu options. The machine also utilizes an integrated ceramic burr grinder for whole beans and bypass doser for preground coffee. The Accademia also features detachable autofrothing carafe for milk based espresso drinks. Since the milk circuit is detachable, milk never actually enters the Accademia during the steaming/frothing process old milk can't contaminate your machine. It features a contemporary stainless steel front panel with a display and push-button controls.
Basic Usage
Cleaning & Maintenance
Proper machine maintenance is critical to proper machine functionality. Most machine failures are caused by a lack of cleaning and maintenance. This is vital, as many manufacturer warranties do not cover cleaning/maintenance related breakdowns. To avoid this, it is imperative to keep a regular maintenance schedule. Consult pp. 36-53 in your machine manual for fully detailed cleaning procedures, including descaling, carafe cleaning, and brew group cleaning, as well as the recommended products for machine maintenance. Listed below is a suggested maintenance rundown for most super-automatic espresso machines:
Machine Maintenance
Descaling
Descaling the machine should be done on a bimonthly basis using the product recommended by the manufacturer. Descaling is still required even if reverse osmosis, distilled, or zero water is being used. Refer to your machine manual for specific instructions for this unit.
Brew Unit
The brew unit of the machine should be removed on a weekly basis and rinsed off with cold water. Cold water must be used because hot water can wash away the lubricant that coats the moving parts of the brew unit. It is also important to use plain water; detergents and soaps should not be used. While the brew unit is removed, the brew unit chamber should be wiped down with a moist cloth to remove excess grounds and coffee residues.
Your machine features a brew unit cleaning cycle. This should be done on a monthly basis; refer to your manual for instructions on how to run one.
A complete disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication of the brew unit should be done every 500 cups or every 6 months, whichever comes first. A food safe silicone-based lubricant should be used, such as food grade Petrol-Gel.
Steam Wand Cleaning
Steam wands and nozzle attachments should be cleaned daily, after the machine is finished for the day. Milk residues quickly build up in steam wands and frothing nozzles, so it is important to keep these clean to prevent blockages from forming.
Recommended Cleaning Products
The best descaling product for this machine is Durgol Swiss Espresso Descaler. The suggested tablets for running brew unit cleaning cycles are the Gaggia Coffee Clean Tablets or Urnex Full Circle Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets.
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Troubleshooting
No Crema or Bad Tasting Shots
Difficulty Frothing
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 of this article.
Machine Is Leaking
Machine Not Heating Or Powering On
Diagrams & Manuals
Gaggia Accademia | |
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Accademia Error Codes and Troubleshooting: | |
Electrical Diagram: | |
Hydraulic Diagram: | |
Machine Manual: | |
Parts Diagram: | |
Service Manual | |
Startup Guide: |
Specifications
Basic Specs | |
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Width: | 11 in. |
Height: | 15.2 in. |
Depth: | 16.8 in. |
Weight: | 43 lbs. |
Watts: | 1500 |
Volts: | 120 |
Housing | |
Housing Material: | Stainless Steel/Plastic |
Bean Hopper Material: | Plastic |
Drip Tray Material: | Plastic |
Drip Tray Cover Material: | Stainless Steel |
Drip Tray Capacity: | 10 oz. |
Ground Coffee Container Material: | Plastic |
Drain Line Adaptable: | No |
Spend Coffee Capacity: | 15 |
Easy To Rotate: | No |
Tall Legs: | No |
Power Cord Length: | 36 in. |
Cup Height | |
Adjustable Height: | Yes |
Max Height: | 6.5 in. |
Min Height: | 3 in. |
One Touch Cappuccino | |
One Touch Cappuccino: | Yes |
One Touch Device: | Milk Carafe |
Adjustable Froth Quality: | Yes |
Height: | 5.5 in. |
Separate Manual Steam Wand: | Yes |
Programmable: | Yes |
Milk Carafe Type: | Plastic Attachable |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
Dishwasher Safe: | No |
Frothing Wand | |
Material: | Plastic |
Wand Style: | Commercial Style |
Movement: | Privot Side To Side |
Usable Length: | 2.5 in. |
Height Off Counter: | 5 in. |
Optional Cappuccinatore: | No |
Number Of Holes: | 1 |
No Burn Wand: | Yes |
Optional Tips Or Wands: | No |
Water Source | |
Reservoir or Plumbed: | Reservoir |
Reservoir Capacity: | 54 oz. |
Reservoir Material: | Plastic |
Reservoir Access: | Top |
Reservoir Removable: | Yes |
Water Filter: | Mavea Intenza |
Water Level Visible: | No |
Controls | |
Adjustable Coffee Strength: | Yes |
Type of Controls: | Push Button |
Display Type: | LCD |
Programmable Brewing: | Yes |
Temperature Control: | Yes |
Adjustable Coffee Dosage: | Yes |
Digital Display: | Yes |
Clock/Timer: | Yes |
Coffee Dosage Quantity: | 7-10.5 grams |
Cup Volume Control: | Yes |
Flow Control: | Yes |
Auto Shut Off: | Yes |
Bypass Doser: | Yes |
Pre-Infusion: | Yes |
Low Water Warning: | Yes |
Energy Saving Mode: | Yes |
Descale Warning: | Yes |
Multiple Programmability: | Yes |
Pressure Gauges: | No |
Brew Temp Display: | No |
Cup Warmer | |
Material: | Stainless Steel |
Size: | 4 in. x 6 in. |
Type: | Active |
Brew Group | |
Material: | Plastic |
Type: | Automatic |
Preheat: | No |
Removable: | Yes |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
Boiler Data | |
Number Of Boilers: | 2 |
Brew And Steam Simultaneously: | No |
Rapid Steam: | Yes |
Brew Boiler Data | |
Type: | Thermoblock |
Wattage: | 1400 |
Volume: | Low |
Material: | Stainless Steel Lined Aluminum |
Element Location: | External |
Insulated: | No |
Steam Boiler Data | |
Type: | Thermoblock |
Wattage: | 1400 |
Volume: | Low |
Material: | Stainless Steel Lined Aluminum |
Element Location: | External |
Insulated: | No |
Pump Data | |
Type: | Vibration |
Max Pressure: | 15 Bar |
Self-Priming: | Yes |
Grinder Data | |
Number Of Grind Settings: | 8 |
Hopper Capacity: | 12 oz. |
Burr Type: | Flat |
Burr Material: | Ceramic |
Freshness Lid: | Yes |
Performance: | |
Initial Heat Up: | 72 s. |
Recommended Heat Up: | 72 s. |
Brew Temp (2 oz.): | 167 F° |
Brew Time (2 oz.): | 18 s. |
Brew Temp (8 oz.): | 167 F° |
Brew Time (8 oz.): | 57 s. |
Time To Produce Steam: | 15 s. |
Time To Steam Milk (8 oz.): | 81 s. |
Maximum Effective Froth Duration: | 120 s. |
Hot Water Temp (8 oz.): | 165 F° |
Hot Water Time (8 oz.): | 53 s. |
Hot Water Recovery Time: | 0 s. |
Sound Level Brewing: | 66 Db |
Sound Level Grinding: | 70 Db |
Details | |
Maintenance Alerts: | Yes |
Country of Manufacture: | Italy |
NSF Certified: | No |
Recommended Application: | Home/Office |