Gaggia Platinum 74846 Swing Up Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

Treat your taste buds, with over 60 years of Italian espresso tradition

Gaggia is a company deeply rooted in Italian espresso heritage, yet our coffee machines have evolved over the decades, from the original pressure-generating, lever-activated piston, to the latest fully-automated, bean-to-cup technology which, at the touch of a button, grinds, brews and dispenses a delicious cup of espresso. However you prefer to brew your coffee--whether you want the simplicity of bean-to-cup or crave domestic barista status--there is a Gaggia for you.

History

In 1938 Achille Gaggia filed patent no. 365726, an ingenious invention which saw steam pressure applied to ground coffee, so that the water forced through the coffee extracted all its flavours and aromas to create a rich foam crema layer. However, the real revolution came 10 years later when Achille Gaggia filed a new patent, for a lever-operated piston machine incorporating a spring. This spring provided additional pressure, and this pressure forced water through the coffee in a shorter time, producing a short black espresso in just 15 seconds.

In the 1950s Gaggia found fame in the trendy coffee bars of Rome and Milan, and most notably in London's prominent Sirocci in Soho. These coffee bars soon became icons of the '50s lifestyle. With the launch of Baby Gaggia in 1977 the company began producing domestic espresso machines, making the professional values inherent in Gaggia's commercial machines widely available for use in the home.

Twin boiler reduces the waiting time between coffee brewing and steam output to just a few seconds

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Rapid steam

A twin boiler reduces the waiting time between coffee production and steam delivery to just a few seconds. This coffee machine is ideal for preparing espresso coffee using either coffee beans or ground coffee, and is equipped with a device for dispensing steam and hot water. The elegantly-styled Platinum Swing Up machine is designed to create a professionally-made coffee cup in the comfort of your home.

Twin boilers reduce the normal waiting time between coffee brewing and steam output to just a few seconds. That means you are able to brew coffee and add milk to make a cappuccino or latte without an additional wait, so you can froth milk to make cappuccinos, lattes and macchiato coffee at the simple turn of the steam knob.

Removable brewing unit for easy cleaning and maintenance

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Removable brewing unit

Cleaning your coffee machine removes hard water mineral deposits, old oils from previously brewed coffee and other impurities that can make your coffee taste bad. The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up automatic coffee machine comes with a removable brewing unit for easy cleaning and maintenance. Maintenance and cleaning should only be carried out when the machine is cold and disconnected from the power supply. For better durability and long-lasting results, clean the brewing unit of the machine with water. The brewing unit needs to be removed for cleaning, then rinsed thoroughly with hot water. Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the outside of the machine. Scale forms while the machine is in use; it is necessary to remove scale every 3-4 months of use or whenever you observe a decreased flow of water.

Ceramic grinder retains the purity of the coffee

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Ceramic grinder

A durable ceramic grinder retains the purity of the coffee, and can be adjusted to grind as coarse or as fine as you prefer. The quality and flavour of your coffee will depend not only on the blend you use but also on how finely you grind it.

Every machine is factory-regulated to a medium-sized grind; turn the knob to higher numbers to obtain a coarser grind, turn the knob to lower numbers to obtain a finer grind. The finer you grind the coffee, the more flavour can be extracted from the same volume. But it's the type of coffee-making equipment you own that will determine what grind you can get away with. The ceramic grinder in the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up machine was chosen after careful consideration and research. Ceramic material is safe and durable to use. It is inert and thus ensures the best results without changing the consistency and flavour of the coffee.

The ceramic grinder in the Platinum Swing Up machine also provides a more consistent grind from start til end, allowing perfect dosing and blending. It gives you more control over the body and density of your coffee. And that's not all--the amount of coffee residue left in the cup is substantially reduced. Moreover, ceramic grinders are long-lasting and make minimum noise. Thanks to its powerful, robust build, the ceramic coffee grinder will quietly grind to the same consistency and high standards for a longer period of time for perfect-tasting coffee every time.

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Customise everything to your personal tastes

Personalise your perfect cup

The 'personalise your coffee' feature allows you to programme the dispensing buttons on your electronic control panel to suit your own personal coffee tastes. Every cup is freshly brewed and prepared with the ultimate balance of your choice between coffee and water--a guarantee for a smooth, full taste and delicious aroma.

You can customise everything to your personal tastes, from the number and size of coffees you make through to the amount of milk or coffee that is dispensed. The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up coffee machine has a finger touch function to save user settings, a novel way to easily access your preferred coffee settings. The machine has two buttons on it which can each be programmed for a personalised coffee, so it stores up to two individuals' customisations. Since you store coffee beans in the machine, brewing a morning cup made exactly to your liking is as easy as pressing a button.

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Brew a different blend

Ground coffee compartment

Variety is still an option; via the ground coffee compartment you can brew a different blend without changing the beans.

Fresh coffee beans, pure water and milk

With the Platinum Swing Up coffee machine, you can rest assured that everything is as fresh and delicious as if it were being prepared in the finest café. The machine allows you to adjust the amount of coffee (dose) to be ground according to your requirements. The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up is an effortless and efficient, bean-to-cup espresso maker.

This coffee machine is ideal for preparing espresso coffee using either coffee beans or ground coffee, and is equipped with a device for dispensing steam and hot water. The integrated water and bean tanks are easily accessible from the top and front, and perfectly complement the machine’s ergonomic design. Special insulation and super-silent ceramic grinders preserve your peaceful kitchen atmosphere.

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Strength selector

Strength selector

Coffee has a huge variety of different flavours and undertones as well as strengths. Much of your decision will come down to personal taste. Therefore, to assist you Gaggia has devised a 'strength selector' feature in the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up coffee machine which will help you in your decision-making process. The strength of a coffee is mainly determined by a two things, how long the beans are roasted for and the amount of coffee you use in a cup.

With the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up you can have from mild coffee to medium to strong; just select the amount of coffee beans to be ground for your espresso and have the coffee strength of your choice.

Rotating steamer

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Aqua Prima water filter

Rotating steamer

This machine comes with a Panarello steamer attachment that rotates for easy access to froth milk in seconds. It also delivers hot water for tea and other hot drinks. This coffee machine is ideal for preparing espresso coffee using either coffee pods or ground coffee. There's nothing like a good cup of coffee to lend a little luxury to one's daily life. The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up model embodies this by combining advanced technology and classic form, underscored by the durability and elegance of its materials, resulting in an almost sculptural presence suited to the most demanding furnishings.

Water filter

An inclusive water filter prevents any tainting of the coffee and maintains a purer flavour, as well as keeping your machine cleaner. The Aqua Prima water filter was developed to remove impurities from water that alter the taste of your coffee. The Aqua Prima water filter’s purpose is to improve the taste of your coffee while protecting your machine from lime scale damage. With the Aqua Prima water filter, the number of flavour-altering substances found in water is greatly reduced. Micro-particles and impurities are filtered, so you can enjoy the improved flavour and full aroma of your coffee. Aqua Prima also reduces the formation of lime scale in the machine so that it lasts even longer.

Active cup warming plate

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Active cup warming plate

A heating element beneath the plate provides efficient warming for your cups. The cup warming tray on top of the machine is ideal for cup storage and easily accommodates four coffee cups so you can enjoy your coffee fresh and warm.

Gaggia’s focus on innovation emphasises simplicity, ease of use and the quality of the finished beverage--resulting in the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up. Hands down, the Platinum Swing Up's exterior stands out from the competition. Gaggia incorporated a stainless steel front panel into their design.

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User-friendly

A compact bean-to-cup espresso maker in a stylish, modern design, the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up is simple to use and allows easy access to the water tank and coffee ground waste via the front of the machine. The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up is the latest bean-to-cup super-automatic espresso machine from Gaggia that delivers excellent quality coffee drinks in style and in the comfort of your own home. This compact and lightweight espresso machine comes with electronic controls, an LED display, a 250g bean hopper and a 15-bar pressure pump for outstanding results. Its integrated ceramic coffee grinder gives you five choices for ground coffee while the removable brewing unit, stainless steel boiler and 1.2 litre water tank ensure that this super-automatic espresso machine is easy to clean. A Pannarello steamer for hot water and steam, Gaggia adapting system, opti-dose, ground coffee doser, pre-brewing, rapid steam and a cup shelf are among other features and functions of Gaggia Platinum Swing Up super-automatic espresso machine.

Optional milk island

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Optional milk island

The milk island is Gaggia’s latest answer to milk frothing. It is clean, consistent and easy to use. The milk island is an optional unit that is connected to the coffee machine and becomes part of the steam system. Just pour the milk into the jug, turn the steam knob and the machine does the rest. The result: creamy frothed and steamed milk, perfect for a traditional café-style cappuccino. The milk island can be cleaned easily and has a total capacity of four litres. The Gaggia milk island uses steam from the boiler to make automatic cappuccinos and lattes. The 57-oz. water reservoir is removable for easy refill.

Espresso plus system

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Espresso plus system

Adjust the body and aroma of your coffee to suit your taste, while maintaining the perfect crema. This machine is characterised by a user-friendly interface, just a swing to select a function. The 24-character LCD display allows the user easy control of all the functions. Today it has become very easy to enjoy a real espresso and personalise it according to your preferences. This machine features an LCD digital display and swing up touch ring, which provides alerts and programming options for the menu language, water hardness, acoustic alerts, water filter replacement, rinsing cycle and a whole lot more. 15-bar pump pressure ensures perfectly extracted espresso, and a ceramic burr grinder with adjustable settings lets you customise your grind.

With the Platinum Swing Up, each moment dedicated to your favorite espresso will be unique. Choose the right combination between practicality and the pleasure of coffee. It is sufficient to roll the ring of the central button to choose the quantity of coffee in the cup and to press the button with coffee beans on it to select the perfect aroma, fixing the quantity of coffee beans to grind (opti-dose) for your espresso.

Electronic cup lift

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Electronic cup lift

Raise or lower the drip tray with the simple touch of a button. This machine's stainless steel boiler uses rapid steam technology to assure easy brewing and steaming, and an innovative backlit touch ring control panel. This model is fitted with a manual cup lift system to select the ideal height of the tray to brew you coffee, without losing any aroma, taste or heat.

Important to know...

1. The taste of your coffee depends on the characteristics of the beans from which it is made, the type of bean, and where it was grown and processed. Coffee beans that are roasted for a longer period of time and at higher temperatures will be much darker in colour. Darker beans will produce a richer cup of coffee than lightly-roasted beans.

2. A variety of dark roasts are available from which you can choose to brew your espresso. Each of these roasts is a blend of coffee beans that are roasted at a specific temperature producing a specific type of flavour. Decaffeinated beans have had up to 98% of their caffeine content removed. The next time you purchase coffee for your espresso maker, experiment with one of the many kinds of coffee on the market. You may just find that it tastes better than the blend you have been using.

3. A fine 'espresso grind' for pump-driven machines must be used. Be sure to ask for this when buying coffee or when having beans ground. Do not use a blade-type grinder because it makes too much coffee dust and produces an irregular grind.

4. The mark of real espresso is its dark colour, rich taste and the light brown, natural froth called 'crema' in Italian.

5. Cappuccino is simply a combination of espresso and hot, frothy milk. Cappuccino is usually topped with cinnamon, nutmeg or cocoa powder.

6. Espresso coffee should be served immediately after it is made.

7. Espresso should be served in 2 to 2 ½ oz. demitasse cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or glass should be used for cappuccino.

8. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground immediately before using. Store ground coffee or beans in an airtight container in the freezer. Ground coffee tends to absorb food odours.