Gaggia Accademia

The Gaggia Accademia is a super-automatic espresso machine that features beverage programming and an auto-frothing carafe.

Gaggia Accademia
Manufacturer: Gaggia
Model Name: Accademia
Model Number: 1003380
Type: Super-Automatic

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.

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.

Milk Carafe Maintenance

Milk Carafe Maintenance Steps

Automatic Cleaning Cycle

The automatic carafe cleaning cycle for this machine should be completed on a weekly basis. It is important to keep the carafe clean, in order for the carafe to function properly and produce froth. Unsanitary milk residues can build up in the carafe if it is not maintained properly. A full carafe cleaning cycle can be activated through the machine's maintenance menu.

Manual Disassembly & Cleaning

While the automatic cleaning cycle does remove most residues, it is not a complete cleaning of the carafe. For more thorough cleaning, the carafe should be pulled apart on a daily basis after you are finished making latte drinks for the day. Please see the video below for instructions on how to complete the manual carafe cleaning. The machine featured in the video is different, but the process for disassembling the carafe is identical. There is also a diagram of the carafe disassembly on pp.43-45 of the machine manual.

Recommended Cleaning Products

The automated carafe cleaning cycle requires the use of a cleaning solution intended for removing milk residues. The recommended cleaning solution for the milk carafe is Rinza.

Troubleshooting

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.

Diagrams & Manuals

Gaggia Accademia
Accademia Error Codes and Troubleshooting:
Electrical Diagram:
Hydraulic Diagram:
Machine Manual:
Parts Diagram:
Service Manual
Startup Guide:

Specifications

Basic Specs
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