@@Wholelattelovepage thanks. My understanding is we should be leaving it on so it doesn’t need to be “warm-up”next day. Only to turn it off when not in use for a longer period of time.
@@JacksonC-k2q Perfectly okay to turn off the power switch on back after the machine does it rinse when turning off front power. Very little if any difference in initial heat up when shutting off rear power.
Thanks for these insightful videos! My machine (Brera) has a red-blinking standby button only when I switch it on at the back. All I can manage to get it to do is descaling mode but nothing else. Any suggestions?
Hi fc, So when you press the flashing standby button the machine does not turn on? If indicating it needs descaling then I would descale the machine. If not letting you turn the machine on and you purchased in North America please contact our tech support team here for additional assistance: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/contact-us
@@Wholelattelovepage thanks for your response! When I flip the power switch, literally nothing happens other than that the stand by button starts blinking, the display starts blank. Manually I can get it to do a descaling process. Bought in Europe, no warranty left...
I just bought a Gaggia Cardona Prestige. Why does the power button blink when the machine is off? Is that normal and can I stop it from blinking when off?
Hi GT, You may need to force prime the machine. Here's a video which describes the issue and shows you how to force prime to reolve: th-cam.com/video/do7_RXAoEOQ/w-d-xo.html
I need help! I can not get coffee to dispense! Machine is primed and all the lights are on when I touch the cup of coffee I want no coffee is dispensed the beans are grinding ok the grounds are dry and in the hopper. What did I do wrong?
Im getting the priming symbol constantly; I tried the video where I took the panels off and made sure the electrical parts were all in place; put the machine back together and nothing has changed; it keeps asking to be primed; when it primes then goes to the rinsing it seems to be working but then you hear the rinsing cycle slow and is very quiet just at the end before the symbols come back up
Hi SK, Sounds like you need to force prime the machine. Find trouble shooting info at our Brera support wiki here: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Brera/troubleshooting#Flow_Issues If you are in the US, you can contact us here for free one on one phone support: www.wholelattelove.com/contact-us
It's likely the selector valve is leaking, allowing the pressure to drop and forcing the re-priming of the machine. Mine did this, and replacing that valve solved it.
Hi. I got an indicator telling me to prime the machine. After priming I tried pulling a shot and the machine only dispensing on one side instead of two where the coffee comes out...
Hi Brandon, Don't think the priming is related to single spout delivery. The dual spout delivery is fed by a single pipe which terminates in the spout housing. It's not unusual to sometimes have one spout flow a little more than the other. Could be because the machine is slightly tilted or there's a little resistance to flow in one of the spouts and then coffee takes path of least resistance through the other one. Try cleaning the spouts at the exits.
Hi MC, Thanks for the question. You need to run the descaling cycle thru to completion to turn the alert of. If you need instructions check out our support wiki for the Gaggia Brera here: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Brera
Brilliant I love your videos, I have a recurring problem with my gaggia brera, when you turn it on and it starts to flash the green lights that go across....they go on and on and on, sometimes for over 4 mins. Eventually they turn off and then I'm ready to make a brew..What can this be? any ideas? Thanks
+Paul OFlynn Hi Paul, Sorry you are having a problem. It sounds like a priming issue but I've forwarded your question to our Brera expert to get their advice and will reply with that.
+Paul OFlynn We always do our best to respond to all comments within 24 business hours! Our Brera expert suggests you start with a deep cleaning of the brew group and see if that helps. Here's a link to a very detailed video on the deep cleaning process. Please let us know if it helps: th-cam.com/video/HGmfnGN_JQA/w-d-xo.html
+Paul OFlynn Thought you might have seen the other video - but just in case. Discussed again with our Brera expert and he had this to say: "During the Time of these flashing lights. The machine is heating up, then cycles the brew unit and rinses, then cycles back, then ready to go. So It depends. To me, it seems like it could be taking a long time to heat up, which could be stats - boiler - board - temp sensor. Especially if the brew group cycles , rinses and returns with no problems. This is strange, I've never heard of these lights cycling for a long period of time." I then added in the part about water everywhere... his feeling is that indicates a rather major issue. Hard to say exactly what that issue might be without taking the machine apart. He was curious how old the machine was - if many years, he agrees it's probably better to replace than repair. Sorry, doesn't seem there's an easy fix for this.
Thanks for you come back, the machine is around 2-3 years old. I think I might try another make as the further I read into this brand the more I am getting the feeling they are poor. It's a lot of money for just a few years but it's money I would have wasted on beer( which I do not drink anymore) so i have not missed it. Any recommendations for a similar brand and machine would be great. Thanks again Paul
Hi LC, Here's a link to our support for the Gaggia Brera. You'll find a video at the link which may help you to correct the issue: support.wholelattelove.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002713561--How-To-Clear-Ventilating-Error-on-Gaggia-Brera
Hi Tony, Here's an article from our support library to help you diagnose and resolve the problem: support.wholelattelove.com/hc/en-us/articles/360063142333-How-to-ResolveTop-Lights-Blink-Simultaneously-on-Gaggia-Brera Marc
Hello! I have a problem, after turning on and blinking the green cups, the 4 upper red indicators blink at the same time ... maybe you know what to do with it?
I believe this indicates a general failure detected in the post operation (power-on-self--test). In my case, it turns out the grinder motor had failed. You can test it by making a shot with pre-ground beans in the override chute. If it works, you can attach a volt meter to the two motor leads and see if there's a voltage spike immediately before the four lights start flashing. It should normally read 120V DC. If it shoots up and immediately drops back down (along with the four light error), you probably found your issue. I will know very soon as I ordered a new grinder assembly. In theory, the motor speed sensor detects no rotation and tells the microprocessor to abandon the process and indicate an error. I just made a few shots with pre-ground coffee and the manual override. Yum.
Hi WT, Please check our Gaggia Brera support wiki here for a resolution: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Brera/troubleshooting#Top_Lights_Blink_Simultaneously . Alternatively, If in the US you can call our tech support at 585-924-7170 and they'd be happy to assist!
Hi Guys: I have a Gaggia Brega. I ran the descaling solution through it. The pump needed priming, I followed the instructions. I ran water through the steam wand - works fine. However there is no water coming out of the brew unit. I have cleaned out the filter in the brew unit. From what I have seen on TH-cam the pump may be clogged. Since I don't have the tools to fix or replace the pump may I ask if you guys can service my machine? I live down the street from you in Fairport, so I can drop it off at your office. Please help as I miss my morning latte - also my wife is threatening me with dire consequences. Please advise.
Hi MK, Apologies for a delayed response. Well, don't want anything bad happening in my hometown! We are a Gaggia factory certified repair center. But before you go that far do call or email our tech support dept: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/contact-us No promises but they might be able to solve the problem over the phone and avoid bringing the machine in for service. Marc
Hi Raymond, Sorry that did not resolve the issue. If in the US please contact our tech support here for assistance: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/contact-us You might try force priming your Brera as shown in this video: th-cam.com/video/-SbpzdAXiok/w-d-xo.html
Hi WT, Please check our Gaggia Brera support wiki here for a resolution: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Brera/troubleshooting#Top_Lights_Blink_Simultaneously . Alternatively, If in the US you can call our tech support at 585-924-7170 and they'd be happy to assist!
I bought a refuburbished gaggia Brera that has been working great until now that it is asking me to prime the system. I have done like 8 times but the indicators lights still show that I need to prime the machine. Is there a solution for this? Thanks,
6am and you just saved my life! Thank you!
Awesome - Happy to help!
Is there a way to disable the flashing red light when in stand by mode?
Hi, If you turn off power switch at rear of machine light will stop.
@@Wholelattelovepage thanks. My understanding is we should be leaving it on so it doesn’t need to be “warm-up”next day. Only to turn it off when not in use for a longer period of time.
@@JacksonC-k2q Perfectly okay to turn off the power switch on back after the machine does it rinse when turning off front power. Very little if any difference in initial heat up when shutting off rear power.
Thanks guys, this video really helped. The user manual with the machine is pants, you guys are great.
Hi Judge, Happy to help and thank you for the comment!
Thanks for these insightful videos! My machine (Brera) has a red-blinking standby button only when I switch it on at the back. All I can manage to get it to do is descaling mode but nothing else. Any suggestions?
Hi fc, So when you press the flashing standby button the machine does not turn on? If indicating it needs descaling then I would descale the machine. If not letting you turn the machine on and you purchased in North America please contact our tech support team here for additional assistance: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/contact-us
@@Wholelattelovepage thanks for your response! When I flip the power switch, literally nothing happens other than that the stand by button starts blinking, the display starts blank. Manually I can get it to do a descaling process. Bought in Europe, no warranty left...
I just bought a Gaggia Cardona Prestige. Why does the power button blink when the machine is off? Is that normal and can I stop it from blinking when off?
Thank you so much! What a simple solution!🌷
Why all four lights are blinking when i select coffee what is the problem
Hi GT, You may need to force prime the machine. Here's a video which describes the issue and shows you how to force prime to reolve: th-cam.com/video/do7_RXAoEOQ/w-d-xo.html
Probably a bad grinder motor. Try making a shot with ground coffee in the override chute.
I need help! I can not get coffee to dispense! Machine is primed and all the lights are on when I touch the cup of coffee I want no coffee is dispensed the beans are grinding ok the grounds are dry and in the hopper. What did I do wrong?
Sounds like a problem with the pump. Does it dispense hot water and steam?
Im getting the priming symbol constantly; I tried the video where I took the panels off and made sure the electrical parts were all in place; put the machine back together and nothing has changed; it keeps asking to be primed; when it primes then goes to the rinsing it seems to be working but then you hear the rinsing cycle slow and is very quiet just at the end before the symbols come back up
Hi SK, Sounds like you need to force prime the machine. Find trouble shooting info at our Brera support wiki here: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Brera/troubleshooting#Flow_Issues If you are in the US, you can contact us here for free one on one phone support: www.wholelattelove.com/contact-us
It's likely the selector valve is leaking, allowing the pressure to drop and forcing the re-priming of the machine. Mine did this, and replacing that valve solved it.
Hi. I got an indicator telling me to prime the machine. After priming I tried pulling a shot and the machine only dispensing on one side instead of two where the coffee comes out...
Hi Brandon, Don't think the priming is related to single spout delivery. The dual spout delivery is fed by a single pipe which terminates in the spout housing. It's not unusual to sometimes have one spout flow a little more than the other. Could be because the machine is slightly tilted or there's a little resistance to flow in one of the spouts and then coffee takes path of least resistance through the other one. Try cleaning the spouts at the exits.
I did what you said but I still have the red triangle light
Same this is the worst machine I’ve owned. Does not make good espresso
How turn off decalcificante alert?
Hi MC, Thanks for the question. You need to run the descaling cycle thru to completion to turn the alert of. If you need instructions check out our support wiki for the Gaggia Brera here: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Brera
@@Wholelattelovepage thank you very much
Thanks for this, saved the day
You're welcome!
Brilliant I love your videos, I have a recurring problem with my gaggia brera, when you turn it on and it starts to flash the green lights that go across....they go on and on and on, sometimes for over 4 mins. Eventually they turn off and then I'm ready to make a brew..What can this be? any ideas? Thanks
+Paul OFlynn Hi Paul, Sorry you are having a problem. It sounds like a priming issue but I've forwarded your question to our Brera expert to get their advice and will reply with that.
Wow thanks, didn't actually think I would get any response
+Paul OFlynn We always do our best to respond to all comments within 24 business hours!
Our Brera expert suggests you start with a deep cleaning of the brew group and see if that helps. Here's a link to a very detailed video on the deep cleaning process. Please let us know if it helps: th-cam.com/video/HGmfnGN_JQA/w-d-xo.html
+Paul OFlynn Thought you might have seen the other video - but just in case. Discussed again with our Brera expert and he had this to say:
"During the Time of these flashing lights. The machine is heating up, then cycles the brew unit and rinses, then cycles back, then ready to go. So It depends. To me, it seems like it could be taking a long time to heat up, which could be stats - boiler - board - temp sensor. Especially if the brew group cycles , rinses and returns with no problems. This is strange, I've never heard of these lights cycling for a long period of time."
I then added in the part about water everywhere... his feeling is that indicates a rather major issue. Hard to say exactly what that issue might be without taking the machine apart. He was curious how old the machine was - if many years, he agrees it's probably better to replace than repair.
Sorry, doesn't seem there's an easy fix for this.
Thanks for you come back, the machine is around 2-3 years old. I think I might try another make as the further I read into this brand the more I am getting the feeling they are poor. It's a lot of money for just a few years but it's money I would have wasted on beer( which I do not drink anymore) so i have not missed it.
Any recommendations for a similar brand and machine would be great. Thanks again Paul
My Brera continues to request ventilation. Why would that be?
Hi LC, Here's a link to our support for the Gaggia Brera. You'll find a video at the link which may help you to correct the issue: support.wholelattelove.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002713561--How-To-Clear-Ventilating-Error-on-Gaggia-Brera
Thank you. The video was very helpful. Hopefully the Brera hangs on till I win the limited edition Classic Pro at the end of the month.
Loss of prime is usually caused by a leaky selector valve.
Hi there I've got a gaggia Brera four flashing rea lights at the top what does this mean
Hi Tony, Here's an article from our support library to help you diagnose and resolve the problem: support.wholelattelove.com/hc/en-us/articles/360063142333-How-to-ResolveTop-Lights-Blink-Simultaneously-on-Gaggia-Brera
Marc
Probably a bad grinder motor. Try making a shot with ground coffee in the override chute.
Hello! I have a problem, after turning on and blinking the green cups, the 4 upper red indicators blink at the same time ... maybe you know what to do with it?
What was the issue finally? I have the same issue now...
@@gpapadakis I don’t remember exactly, send the video after switching on.
I also have this issue
@@Twintertainment decalcinaciya?
I believe this indicates a general failure detected in the post operation (power-on-self--test). In my case, it turns out the grinder motor had failed. You can test it by making a shot with pre-ground beans in the override chute. If it works, you can attach a volt meter to the two motor leads and see if there's a voltage spike immediately before the four lights start flashing. It should normally read 120V DC. If it shoots up and immediately drops back down (along with the four light error), you probably found your issue. I will know very soon as I ordered a new grinder assembly. In theory, the motor speed sensor detects no rotation and tells the microprocessor to abandon the process and indicate an error. I just made a few shots with pre-ground coffee and the manual override. Yum.
How do we fix if only the power button is flashing and the triangle light is on?
Hi WT, Please check our Gaggia Brera support wiki here for a resolution: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Brera/troubleshooting#Top_Lights_Blink_Simultaneously . Alternatively, If in the US you can call our tech support at 585-924-7170 and they'd be happy to assist!
So helpful! Now for a cup
Enjoy!
Hi Guys: I have a Gaggia Brega. I ran the descaling solution through it. The pump needed priming, I followed the instructions. I ran water through the steam wand - works fine. However there is no water coming out of the brew unit. I have cleaned out the filter in the brew unit. From what I have seen on TH-cam the pump may be clogged. Since I don't have the tools to fix or replace the pump may I ask if you guys can service my machine? I live down the street from you in Fairport, so I can drop it off at your office. Please help as I miss my morning latte - also my wife is threatening me with dire consequences. Please advise.
Hi MK, Apologies for a delayed response. Well, don't want anything bad happening in my hometown! We are a Gaggia factory certified repair center. But before you go that far do call or email our tech support dept: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/contact-us
No promises but they might be able to solve the problem over the phone and avoid bringing the machine in for service.
Marc
what Can I do It keeps repeating the ventilation prosess!
Hi Raymond, Here's a video which should help correct the issue: th-cam.com/video/r4jXgdwPtws/w-d-xo.html
that is not the answer ( video) to my problem ! It keeps asking to ventilate it! i have done everything you told me to do
Hi Raymond, Sorry that did not resolve the issue. If in the US please contact our tech support here for assistance: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/contact-us
You might try force priming your Brera as shown in this video: th-cam.com/video/-SbpzdAXiok/w-d-xo.html
Loss of prime is usually caused by a leaky selector valve.
What happens when there's only the power button flashing and the triangle light is on. Tried everything but nothing happens.
Hi WT, Please check our Gaggia Brera support wiki here for a resolution: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Brera/troubleshooting#Top_Lights_Blink_Simultaneously . Alternatively, If in the US you can call our tech support at 585-924-7170 and they'd be happy to assist!
Thank you so much ☺️
You’re welcome 😊
itnis for my Gaggia Brera machine
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Thanks guys. That helped in our NYE emergency!
Hi b, you are welcome. Happy to help and thank you for the comment!
I bought a refuburbished gaggia Brera that has been working great until now that it is asking me to prime the system. I have done like 8 times but the indicators lights still show that I need to prime the machine. Is there a solution for this?
Thanks,
Hi, Here is a link to our Brera support wiki that should help you prime the machine: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Brera#Flow_Issues
Thank you very much. Cleaning the valve fixed the problem
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Awesome. Thanks for letting us know!
Thanks 😁
You're welcome!
Thank you! Very helpful!
Hi EM, You are welcome and thank you for taking a moment to leave a comment!
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