hi,the steam on these machines, although twin boiler is very poor, firstly when the machine is up to temp the following procedure should be followed. Before making coffee oden steam knob and release the pressure until all lights flash, no pulsing will happen, make your coffee then open steam to...
the classic is the best gaggia manual machine by far, you could get a decent one for around ยฃ150 on ebay. but the inners are the same as baby, for looks go classic, for price go OLD baby
what model is it, i think i know the problem but it would require taking the component plate off, not a big job. email me if you want any more advice servicegaggia@aol.com
pump is the same on all gaggia machines, dont be put off the baby tho, just stear away from the new range, abs, class and twin. you would get an old style one (by far the better ) on ebay for about ยฃ80. and its a solenoid model so has less dripping, your carezza has done very well to last so long.
if you have a gaggia manual machine, this guy did me a great service AND he did it at my home, he said he was a former gaggia uk engineer, see http://www.gaggia-service.weebly.com i got fed up of waiting for phillips and he came day after i called him.
when you press the coffee button, can you hear a click, if so the solenoid is ok and needs cleaning, just split the main housing, remove coil then unscrew the housing, a paper clip is ideal for clearing the blockage , hope this helps
It sounds like your solenoid has blocked, you will need to split boiler and solenoid, basically service it. Shortly i will be advertising my services on internet.
If you could get hold of the older large solenoid that would be better for you, there is a design flaw on the new smaller solenoid valve, hope that helps
As a former employee i can totoally agree with Rachel, say hi to hubby rachel, We were all teated badly by the directors and are still suffering, please do not blame the helpline or service for the problems, it is down to management, and i will apologise for thier incompetence,