That's about the best produced explanatory video I've ever seen dude. Thankyou. The jump cuts are superb, no self indulgent chatter, you told me/showed me what I needed to know.
Really loved the dual angles in the video. I'd avoid putting the plastic bit (used for flow control) into the cafiza cleaner as the acid can damage the plastic, in the same way as it damages the rubber o-ring.
Should also add descaling along with back flushing & group head cleaning to the schedule. Descaling should be done approx every 3 months or so to prevent scale build up inside the boiler. Nice video Chis. The Gaggia with non pressurized basket can make excellent espresso if a good grinder is used. Cheers!
+D Sak Thank you! Still trying to figure out, how to do back flushing. But if I know how, I will make a video about it. Promised ;) The espresso from the Gaggia is really great. One of the best invests I ever did in my life.
+John Perry Hey John! Great, this makes me happy :) I am cleaning my Gaggia Classic once a month and doing some descaling on a regular basis (check out my other video for the descaling right here: ruclips.net/video/Y4z1iTLVGJQ/видео.html) - but I am also a very heavy user of my Gaggia ;)
Super helpful! Only thing is the main metal puck comes out covered in dark, staining residue/grease after the 5-10 minutes in the hot water and cleaning powder. I am using the same powder as him. Has anyone had this issue?
1. Very helpful, thank you! 🙏💚 2. It really hurts me to see how you throw the parts of your machine. 🙀 3. In terms of your coffee-extract there are really good tutorials here on YT how to end up with perfect results. 🧐
@@Reissnagel2 The espresso was very light and the flow rate was waaayyy too fast. He might need to go down to 8 or 9 bar on his gaggia as they come over pressurized OOTB.
Looks easy and manageable! :) Is this consistent among Gaggia classics from the last 20 years? There are a couple of "cheaper" Gaggia classics on ebay for about 160-190€ and I'm looking to buy one..
If it's clogged you need to descale it. Cleaning is basically a strong detergent. For hard water deposits inside the machine that clog it you want to use a product like Urnex Dezcal. It's cheapest to buy in the 900 g bottle, not the packets.
Hi great vid. Can you help me I have the same machine in the coffee holder I have a rubber gaskit at the bott with a metal piece in it. Do you know where I can get a replacement. Colin.
Alas it seems my Gaggia is past the cleaning point. The tech tells me, without actually looking, that the boiler needs replacing. I've looked at vids to clean the boiler but I think it may be a step too far. Time for a new machine?
we don't have hard water, so i do a descaling about every 4-6 weeks (i have a sense of whether i have used my machine heavily or not since the last descaling.) i was just running citric acid dissolved in water thru the boiler and steamer and soaking the baskets in the solution too. i put the solution in the water tank and run water thru the group for a minute or so and run it thru the steam wand for a minute or so (doesn't have to be at steam temp) and then shut it off and just let it sit for ~10 minutes. After the soak, i run the whole tank thru, alternating b/w the group and the steamer. then i clean the water tank and put fresh water in it and run that whole tank thru, again alternating b/w group and steamer. Then finally put fresh water in and it's ready to go. But, i found that i do need to regularly remove the disperser and clean it too. also, i just replaced the group gasket after 3 years - that was too long - should have replaced it a year ago if not sooner. that needs to get into my regular maintenance too.
I replaced my broken portafilter handle in 2014 with the Gaggia Domestic Portafilter Handle from Espresso Parts, www.espressoparts.com/gaggia-domestic-portafilter-handle. It was a perfect fit for my old Gaggia Classic.
Thanks for that. Unfortunately I'm in Australia so the $12 part also adds $100 for ordinary postage. Which seems pretty insane to me. It isnt a heavy thing after all. But I appreciate your help here.
This was really a fast clean. But there are things I do different. In the end the machine was not clean at all. The cup warmer looked scratched up and "stained". Exterior of the group head housing looked filthy and finally my favorite part when ramming all the parts together all items were not dried off after rinsing.
I can't remove the thick disc with two holes. He stuck. I'm afraid to use force in order not to break the coffee machine. Can anybody help me ??? ================================================================================================
It's called the shower head. It's okay to use force to release it. I just put a rod inside one of the screw holes and gently hit it sideways to give it a bit of a shock.
Your cleaning solution is not for aluminium I think. So backflushing should be done with citric acid and not this stuff. Stainless parts can be used with that cleaning solution.
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I've watched your video like 25 times....over the past 3-4 years. I appreciate your straightforward minimalist approach, and your hair. Blessings!
Finally someone who knows how to make a DIY video that you can actually watch. Thanks mate!!!!
That's about the best produced explanatory video I've ever seen dude. Thankyou. The jump cuts are superb, no self indulgent chatter, you told me/showed me what I needed to know.
I agree. It was helpful
Quite possibly the finest instructional video ever. You should do this for a living.
Well done, thanks. Short, concise, comprehensive & to the point.
What a brilliant tutorial, I have just bought the same machine from ebay, so I have found this very helpful
Really loved the dual angles in the video. I'd avoid putting the plastic bit (used for flow control) into the cafiza cleaner as the acid can damage the plastic, in the same way as it damages the rubber o-ring.
Thanks for the cleaning instructions, I was able to avoid sending the machine to a professional shop. Easy to follow instructions
This is a really useful video, I have used it a few times now to follow the well guided instructions, it has everything you need to know, thank you.
Should also add descaling along with back flushing & group head cleaning to the schedule. Descaling should be done approx every 3 months or so to prevent scale build up inside the boiler. Nice video Chis. The Gaggia with non pressurized basket can make excellent espresso if a good grinder is used. Cheers!
+D Sak Thank you! Still trying to figure out, how to do back flushing. But if I know how, I will make a video about it. Promised ;)
The espresso from the Gaggia is really great. One of the best invests I ever did in my life.
Excellent! Thank you for getting straight to the point. It's a rare treat on youtube!
Only video of yours I ever watched, but I just bought the newest model in 2020. Gotta say your cuts are great!
Nice. You should probably also do the backflushing with clean water a couple of times like it says in the instructions when rinsing the grouphead.
Good short concise video. No faff. Cheers pal 🎉
Thanks for the great video tutorial ! Feeling confident to go ahead now
I've got this video on my favorites toolbar and I use it the beginning of every month. Thanks!
Best tutorial on cleaning around here, ty mate.
thank you Christoph. Great help to me as I haven't used my Gaggia Classic for a year and need to give it a good clean!
+John Perry Hey John! Great, this makes me happy :) I am cleaning my Gaggia Classic once a month and doing some descaling on a regular basis (check out my other video for the descaling right here: ruclips.net/video/Y4z1iTLVGJQ/видео.html) - but I am also a very heavy user of my Gaggia ;)
ChristophBiallas Thanks for the great video Christoph!
Isn’t that little black plug used for the double walled baskets only?
Big Thanks to you. Has been really worked! I was almost as far to take apart the whole thing. Your video helps a lot. Good work man.
Super helpful! Only thing is the main metal puck comes out covered in dark, staining residue/grease after the 5-10 minutes in the hot water and cleaning powder. I am using the same powder as him. Has anyone had this issue?
1. Very helpful, thank you! 🙏💚
2. It really hurts me to see how you throw the parts of your machine. 🙀
3. In terms of your coffee-extract there are really good tutorials here on YT how to end up with perfect results. 🧐
Great tutorial.. Quick and effective.. Thank a lot !
Thanks for posting this video; just did the same to my Gaggia Classic!
I don't think mine has ever been cleaned so erm, I best get to it!
I know the video is about cleaning, but that espresso shot at the end looked horrible.
😂😂😂That's what I thought lol
why? Was the drema too light coloured?
Lol no it was flowing as fast as a water hose :)
Possibly because he’s using the pressurised basket and pin which he didn’t know what it was for when he was cleaning it at 3:36. Great video though :)
@@Reissnagel2 The espresso was very light and the flow rate was waaayyy too fast. He might need to go down to 8 or 9 bar on his gaggia as they come over pressurized OOTB.
Looks easy and manageable! :) Is this consistent among Gaggia classics from the last 20 years? There are a couple of "cheaper" Gaggia classics on ebay for about 160-190€ and I'm looking to buy one..
Thanks for this. Mine is totally clogged and I hope that if I follow this procedure it will fix it.
If it's clogged you need to descale it. Cleaning is basically a strong detergent. For hard water deposits inside the machine that clog it you want to use a product like Urnex Dezcal. It's cheapest to buy in the 900 g bottle, not the packets.
That was a funny video and I think my wife fancied you a bit...
Can i do the same process with the gaggia baby class d ??
BTW. you should make a descaling video
I cant get the first shower head (single screw off). Its destroying the screw when I try. Any ideas?
That screw sucks dont feel bad. Should be replaced with a stainless flat torx or so
WD40
That's a great explanatory video. Cheers!
FABULOUSLY BELLISIMO ☕☕Just need someone to clean it . All that tec .
Thank you so much! Problem fixed😊
Great stuff, thanks for sharing!
thanks for the help.
Thank you for your video, very helpful. Does that also clean the rubber pipes as they are a bit slimy, or do I need to do something else? Thanks.
Hi great vid. Can you help me I have the same machine in the coffee holder I have a rubber gaskit at the bott with a metal piece in it. Do you know where I can get a replacement. Colin.
0:48 in my gaggia classic 2015 there are no screws over there, how do I taki it off??
See you next year
i'm early
Great help
What’s the best to way to clean the tubes?
Nice job!
Thought he gonna throw it on the dishwasher...
I wouldn't mind him cleaning my coffee machine >.>
Alas it seems my Gaggia is past the cleaning point. The tech tells me, without actually looking, that the boiler needs replacing. I've looked at vids to clean the boiler but I think it may be a step too far. Time for a new machine?
well done, very clear
Super!!!
How often do you clean that thing? Damn nasty that...
Thank you. Is there a way to clean or replace the pipes?
delatroy have you found a video on that my pipes have yuk black crap in them probably mold
How often should I do the cleaning?
we don't have hard water, so i do a descaling about every 4-6 weeks (i have a sense of whether i have used my machine heavily or not since the last descaling.) i was just running citric acid dissolved in water thru the boiler and steamer and soaking the baskets in the solution too. i put the solution in the water tank and run water thru the group for a minute or so and run it thru the steam wand for a minute or so (doesn't have to be at steam temp) and then shut it off and just let it sit for ~10 minutes. After the soak, i run the whole tank thru, alternating b/w the group and the steamer. then i clean the water tank and put fresh water in it and run that whole tank thru, again alternating b/w group and steamer. Then finally put fresh water in and it's ready to go.
But, i found that i do need to regularly remove the disperser and clean it too. also, i just replaced the group gasket after 3 years - that was too long - should have replaced it a year ago if not sooner. that needs to get into my regular maintenance too.
Gaggia doesn't like back flush, it can damage internal components such as the solenoid valve.
Been backflushing mine for fifteen years so I think it's ok.
They just say that to avoid people doing it wrong and breaking their machines.
How about not backflushing it at all ? Have you seen what damage this can do ?
@@rgrilghsrghvuailhe8314 Sounds more true than this guys statement about backflushing lmao agreed!
I struggle with getting the rubber out. And my handle has broken! Any idea where I can get one?
I replaced my broken portafilter handle in 2014 with the Gaggia Domestic Portafilter Handle from Espresso Parts, www.espressoparts.com/gaggia-domestic-portafilter-handle. It was a perfect fit for my old Gaggia Classic.
Thanks for that. Unfortunately I'm in Australia so the $12 part also adds
$100 for ordinary postage. Which seems pretty insane to me. It isnt a heavy thing after all. But I appreciate your help here.
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This was really a fast clean. But there are things I do different. In the end the machine was not clean at all. The cup warmer looked scratched up and "stained". Exterior of the group head housing looked filthy and finally my favorite part when ramming all the parts together all items were not dried off after rinsing.
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I can't remove the thick disc with two holes. He stuck. I'm afraid to use force in order not to break the coffee machine.
Can anybody help me ???
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It's called the shower head. It's okay to use force to release it. I just put a rod inside one of the screw holes and gently hit it sideways to give it a bit of a shock.
Your cleaning solution is not for aluminium I think. So backflushing should be done with citric acid and not this stuff. Stainless parts can be used with that cleaning solution.
Your espresso really sucks. Coffe like that in Italy would cause casualties if served
You should treat your product a bit more gentle and with respect
its too noisey
Me and my dad just deep cleaned out the coffee machine after about 10 years safe to say that it was fucking disgusting
Are you realy knoe what are you doing
The Espresso at the end dident look like you know much about coffee and the maschine
Why throw everything......and Gaggia don’t recommend back flush ....poor vid.
Worst Gaggia backflush video on RUclips.