Hello, I have to recognize you for one of the best “how to clean your Gaggia Brera”videos I have ever seen. It was well edited and easy to understand. I’m also glad to know that the weekly process that you follow is the same as the weekly process I follow - cleaning out the grounds from inside, and thoroughly rinsing the brew unit and letting it dry. I have read about people who don’t do that simple weekly maintenance - and their machines become horrible moldy scenes of carnage. Again, thank you for a terrific video. I will look for more by you.
Hi Roland, many thanks for your excellent comment, it's a great little machine but the instructions that come with it could be better, hopefully my video clarifies some of the points. Once again thanks for watching my video and for your comment.
This is the only Gaggia instruction video that actually makes sense. It's easy to follow. My only suggestion would be to mention approximately how much time elapses between each of the cycles before the next cycle begins. Thanks for a great instructional video
Hi Rita, thanks for your comment glad you liked the video, next time I clean and de-scale I'll time each sequence and put the results in the description, thanks for watching.
Excellent video. Every time I go to descale my machine has been complicated for me, but in this video you explain it in a simple and easy to understand way, very grateful.
Hi Eudio, many thanks for your comment glad you found my video useful, the first time I had to descale the machine I got into difficulty, fortunately Gaggia UK are very helpful they talked me through the process. Excellent machine, enjoy the coffee. Cheers.
Thank you I have had this machine for 3 months and have tried several times, unsuccessfully, to descale my machine and the decade solution is a bit spendy! The instructions are also difficult to follow my husband was unsuccessful as well! Your vedio was very helpful!
Hi Lori, glad the vid was helpful, the instructions are not too clear, things to remember the tank must be full to max de-scaler and water, and the machine must be in standby when the two brew buttons are pressed. Many thanks for your comment its so nice to hear from my viewers.
Wow. You’re the man. Subscribed bcs of your handle. My mother-in-law was called Willy and you even remind me of wonderful her. But, I house sit with a Brera Gaggia. I have descaled it, but it still squeaks, so I think it needs the tlc so accessibly shown by you. I can’t wait to house sit again with this fine piece of equipment. 💛
Hi there, many thanks for the sub, if it's making great cup of coffee just let it squeak. You might like to have a look at my cooking channel The Barbecue Walk of Flame, cheers, and thanks for watching.
Hi Kevin, many thanks for your comment, yes my coffee machine is getting a bit old now, I'm starting to think about a replacement, but while its still making a great cup of coffee I'll stick with it until it gives up.
Thank you, Willy, for your excellent explanation. Truly helpful! Did you ever use the de-scaling programme without the de-scaling symbol showing before? I tried it with my machine and it seems like it doesn't work. Happy to hear from your experience.
Hi Monja, many thanks for your comment I do appreciate it, I haven't de-scaled my machine without the warning light being on, according to the instructions I should de-scale more frequently as I live in a hard water area, however without the light I just can't remember.
Well spotted, all our drinking water goes through a Brita filter, so I don't see the point of another filter reducing the capacity of the water tank on the Brera. Many thanks for your comment, and for watching my video.
@@WillyFilmit I only got my Brera yesterday 😊 One other question I have: Do you leave your machine in standby mode all day and/or night? Or do you turn it off at the back and wall socket? Thanks
Hi there, as far as I'm aware the only method of descaling is with the programme, however this is not fully automatic, manual intervention is required turning the control knob left or right at various points of the cycle as indicated on the display. Many thanks for your comment its much appreciated.
Hello, I have to recognize you for one of the best “how to clean your Gaggia Brera”videos I have ever seen.
It was well edited and easy to understand.
I’m also glad to know that the weekly process that you follow is the same as the weekly process I follow - cleaning out the grounds from inside, and thoroughly rinsing the brew unit and letting it dry.
I have read about people who don’t do that simple weekly maintenance - and their machines become horrible moldy scenes of carnage.
Again, thank you for a terrific video. I will look for more by you.
Hi Roland, many thanks for your excellent comment, it's a great little machine but the instructions that come with it could be better, hopefully my video clarifies some of the points. Once again thanks for watching my video and for your comment.
Great job Willy. Clear instructions and your personality shines through
Many thanks for your comment, I really do appreciate it.
This is the only Gaggia instruction video that actually makes sense. It's easy to follow. My only suggestion would be to mention approximately how much time elapses between each of the cycles before the next cycle begins. Thanks for a great instructional video
Hi Rita, thanks for your comment glad you liked the video, next time I clean and de-scale I'll time each sequence and put the results in the description, thanks for watching.
Excellent video. Every time I go to descale my machine has been complicated for me, but in this video you explain it in a simple and easy to understand way, very grateful.
Hi Eudio, many thanks for your comment glad you found my video useful, the first time I had to descale the machine I got into difficulty, fortunately Gaggia UK are very helpful they talked me through the process. Excellent machine, enjoy the coffee. Cheers.
Thank you I have had this machine for 3 months and have tried several times, unsuccessfully, to descale my machine and the decade solution is a bit spendy! The instructions are also difficult to follow my husband was unsuccessful as well! Your vedio was very helpful!
Hi Lori, glad the vid was helpful, the instructions are not too clear, things to remember the tank must be full to max de-scaler and water, and the machine must be in standby when the two brew buttons are pressed. Many thanks for your comment its so nice to hear from my viewers.
Wow. You’re the man. Subscribed bcs of your handle. My mother-in-law was called Willy and you even remind me of wonderful her. But, I house sit with a Brera Gaggia. I have descaled it, but it still squeaks, so I think it needs the tlc so accessibly shown by you. I can’t wait to house sit again with this fine piece of equipment. 💛
Hi there, many thanks for the sub, if it's making great cup of coffee just let it squeak. You might like to have a look at my cooking channel The Barbecue Walk of Flame, cheers, and thanks for watching.
Thank you so much ch for the concise clear instructions❤️
Hi Kathy, glad you liked my video, many thanks for your comment.
Clear explanation, great work, thanks.
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.
Another great product review and advice, thanks Willy. 👍
Hi Kevin, many thanks for your comment, yes my coffee machine is getting a bit old now, I'm starting to think about a replacement, but while its still making a great cup of coffee I'll stick with it until it gives up.
Hello from Athens Greece willy very happy to see you excellent service thanks 🤝
Hi Giannis, thank you for your comment I really do appreciate it, glad you liked my video, cheers.
Brilliant. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you from Vancouver
Our pleasure! many thanks for your comment and watching my video.
Thank you for the video. Saludos desde Argentina!
Thank you for your comment I really do appreciate it, glad you found my video useful. Cheers from the UK.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks Willy ! Really helpful !
Hi there, thank you for your comment, glad to be of help.
Thank you willy
Hi Yoga, many thanks for your comment I really do appreciate it.
Thank you, Willy, for your excellent explanation. Truly helpful! Did you ever use the de-scaling programme without the de-scaling symbol showing before? I tried it with my machine and it seems like it doesn't work. Happy to hear from your experience.
Hi Monja, many thanks for your comment I do appreciate it, I haven't de-scaled my machine without the warning light being on, according to the instructions I should de-scale more frequently as I live in a hard water area, however without the light I just can't remember.
@@WillyFilmitHey Willy. You said you live in a hard water area, but I notice you don’t use a water filter in the tank.
Well spotted, all our drinking water goes through a Brita filter, so I don't see the point of another filter reducing the capacity of the water tank on the Brera. Many thanks for your comment, and for watching my video.
@@WillyFilmit I only got my Brera yesterday 😊 One other question I have: Do you leave your machine in standby mode all day and/or night? Or do you turn it off at the back and wall socket? Thanks
Sometimes its in standby during the day, its always off at night by the wall plug, can't be bothered to reach round the back.
Thank you
You're welcome
Is there a way to manually descale the Brera?
Hi there, as far as I'm aware the only method of descaling is with the programme, however this is not fully automatic, manual intervention is required turning the control knob left or right at various points of the cycle as indicated on the display. Many thanks for your comment its much appreciated.