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Description   The Gaggia Baby Class combines the traditional styling of the time-tested Baby line, with an updated control panel and brushed stainless steel housing. This semi-automatic machine lets you brew using ground espresso, but is also ready to brew using ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) pods. The commercial style brew group and 58mm portafilter are made of chrome-plated brass, for superior temperature stability and durability. The Baby Class also includes a three-way solenoid valve to assure a dry puck for easy knock out after brewing. For those who love to make café-style drinks, such as cappuccinos, macchiatos, and lattes, the Baby Class has a Turbo Frother attachment to make steaming a breeze. The steam wand is also mounted on a ball joint, so it can accommodate milk pitchers of varying sizes. Maintenance is also straightforward, as the Baby Class has a removable water reservoir and drip tray. Learn more about the Gaggia Baby Class: Crew Review Pros & Cons How it Works Care Features & Accessories Tech Specs Pros Commercial-grade portafilter - Has Gaggia's tried-and-true boiler and heavy chrome plated brass commercial-grade portafilter. Although the Baby doesn't get as hot as it should for an ideal shot of espresso, it does pull a good shot of espresso, out performing most other home espresso machines in this price range Clean modern design - The Baby Class has a nice updated design with an esy to remove water tank and steel/stainless construction Articulating steam wand-  The ball mounted steam wand articulates for easy steaming in pitchers of different sizes Cons Switches can fail - The switches for brewing and steaming can fail after a few months of usage. No traditional steam wand - The Baby has a Panarello which makes steaming easy to creat soft fluffy foam but does not have an option for a standard steamer like the Rancilio Silvia which makes it difficult to get a good microfoam Poor warranty support - Gaggia does not have regional warranty centers like other manufacturers do. Warranty repairs often involve costly shipping to New York and many customers have complained that turn-a-round times are very long, often taking several months How it Works The Gaggia Baby Class is a single boiler semi-automatic espresso machine. This machine uses a commercial-grade portafilter and requires a very fine grinde of coffee. We recommend that this machine is paired with a grinder such as the Rancilio Rocky grinder for best performance. Functionality: Brewing Turn on the power and allow the Baby to heat up for brewing. We recommend allowing the machine to heat for at least 10 minutes to assure it is as hot as possible. Pack fresh and finely ground espresso into the portafilter. Tamp the coffee at 30 lbs of pressure and place the portafilter on the machine for brewing. Press the brew button to start the espresso extraction. Depress the brew button again to stop brewing once you coffee has been dispensed. Steaming With the Baby on and warmed up, depress the steaming button and allow the machine to heat up to steaming temperature Fill a steaming pitcher with icy cold milk Open the steam knob on the top of the machine to release a blast of steam and remove any water that has condensed in the steaming wand. Turn the knob off again. Place the milk pitcher under the wand and open the steaming knob to begin steaming the milk. Steam the milk until the desired foam and milk temperature is reached. Close the steaming knob and wipe the panarello clean with a rag. Important: It is important to refill the boiler with water after steaming to prevent boiler failure. To do this, deactivate the steaming switch. Next place a large empty pitcher or cup under the steaming wand. Depress the brew button and allow the boiler to refill with water. You will know it is filled when the panarello stops emitting steam and there is a steady flow of water coming out. Care For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine: Descale the machine every 2-3 months Clean removable drip tray Rinse portafilter and baskets after each use. We also recommend backflushing the Baby to clean the brew screen and 3-way solenoid valve. Brush brew head gasket area weekly to remove any coffee build-up Features & Accessories Components & Functionality Commercial-Style Portafilter: When you want to brew quality espresso, you want to use the best style of portafilter you can. That’s why the Gaggia Baby Class was designed with a commercial-style portafilter, measuring 58mm and made of chrome-plated brass. Brass offers temperature stability for your espresso, a vital factor in the taste of your final shot. This style of tamper requires a nice, firm tamp for ground espresso, but can also be used with ESE pods for added convenience. Commercial Brew Group: With a heavy duty, professional quality portafilter, you need a commercial-style brew group to match. The brew group on the Baby Class is also made of chrome-plated brass for added temperature stability. Plus, its brass construction ensures it can stand the test of time. Three-way Solenoid Valve: No one likes trying to get rid of soupy espresso grounds after they’ve brewed their morning shot. That’s why the Gaggia Baby Class features a three-way solenoid valve that relieves pressure from the portafilter once your shot has been brewed. This results in a drier espresso puck and easier disposal. Simple Controls: The Gaggia Baby Class is controlled by a straightforward panel that features 2 buttons and 2 indicator lights. The top button lets you manually control brewing and the bottom button will bring the machine up to steaming temperature. In the middle are 2 indicator lights: on the left is the On/Off light, and on the right is the steam temperature light. Power is controlled by a switch on the back of the machine. Cup Warmer: Espresso temperature is a large factor in espresso flavor. The Gaggia Baby Class has a cup warmer that is passively heated by the boiler, so you can always have warm cups on hand whenever you brew. Hot Water Dispenser: If you need hot water for tea, an Americano, or hot chocolate, the Baby Class can dispense hot water right from the steam wand. Simply turn the steam knob and then press the brewing and steaming buttons simultaneously. Once your desired amount of water has been reached, close the steam knob and release the 2 buttons. Turbo Frother: The Baby Class makes frothing easy with its black plastic Turbo Frother attachment. This attachment will help you evenly distribute steam throughout your frothing pitcher, letting you make cappuccinos, lattes, and other café-style drinks with ease. To produce steam, just press the steam button and wait for the temperature ready light to illuminate on the control panel. Then, just turn the black knob on top of the machine and steam will be dispensed. Water Reservoir: The Gaggia Baby Class features a large, 60 oz water reservoir located on the back of the machine. You can easily fill this in place, but it can also be removed for easy filling and cleaning. ESE Pod Ready: To make brewing easy, the Baby Class is ready to brew using ESE pods. These pre-package, pre-measured, and pre-tamped pods eliminate the need for a grinder or tamper. Just use the included ESE pod filter basket to brew. Housing Construction: The Gaggia Baby Class was designed with style and function in mind. That’s why it is housed in brushed stainless steel that is both chic and durable. The new exterior design found on the Baby Class will add a professional look and elegant feel to your kitchen. Accessories The Baby Class comes with a detailed instruction manual, coffee scoop, plastic tamper, and single, double, and ESE pod filter baskets. Tech Specs Housing Material: Thermo-Set Plastic Colors Silver Pod capable Water Reservoir Capacity: 44 ounces 1-year manufacturer parts and labor warranty and 2nd year manufacturer parts warranty Weight 15 lbs. Dimensions 13.4"x8.7"x10.6"   Average Customer Review: Based on 3 reviewsWrite a review.

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old espresso machine almost dea and.. July 16, 2009 Reviewer: Peter N. from Blaine, WA United States   actually went in to the store expecting to spend more $$$. After discussing our needs and useage pattern we ended up buying this unit. easy to use and makes GREAT espresso for me latte's for Lori Thank you for your feedback on this review. We appreciate your input!

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Our old espresso machine was fading... March 26, 2009 Reviewer: Jennifer M. from Chicago, IL United States   ...so we explored several machines to replace it. The Gaggia Baby Class fit into our budget, while providing a very satisfying latte or espresso. It's so easy to use, too! Our old machine could only pull one shot at a time, so for both my husband and me to enjoy our beverages at the same time rarely occurred. Not any more. This machine is also much easier to clean, always a plus! I also think the steamer is easier to use and clean and makes a much frothier milk foam. We can enjoy our espresso drinks more often now that we have our Gaggia Baby Class. Thank you for your feedback on this review. We appreciate your input!

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The espresso machine is doing a good job for us October 28, 2008 Reviewer: Kim W. from Riverton, WY United States   I have never used any other machine, so I don't have any basis for comparison. For some reason, there are always grounds on the internal part of the machine where the hot water comes out, which if not carefully cleaned after each brew session, gives the next brew a burnt taste. I don't remember any guidance regarding this problem in the operating instructions. I have dealt with it by carefully cleaning up in that area before and after each brew session and that seems to solve the problem. Thank you for your feedback on this review. We appreciate your input!

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