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Brand: Gaggia
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$899.00~~
Buy New: $549.00
You Save: $350.00 (39%)

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Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

13 reviews
Sales Rank: 117420

Color: Silver
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21.8
Dimensions (in): 24 x 20 x 16

MPN: 9306
Model: 9306
UPC: 693042902014
EAN: 0693042902014
ASIN: B0001KOA5U

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Super-automatic espresso machine housed in durable Thermoset plastic
•	Automatically grinds whole beans, doses, tamps, brews, and dispenses used grounds
•	Built-in burr grinder for dark or light roast; by-pass doser; frothing wand; 44-ounce reservoir
•	Includes 7-gram measuring scoop, grinder cleaning brush, and brew-group key
•	Measures 15-1/4 by 11 by 15 inches; 1-year warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Free Shipping! Authorized Gaggia Dealer. Operation Type: Super automatic Number of Spouts: 2 Grinder Included?: Yes This Gaggia Synchrony Compact Espresso Machine features acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) construction, removable 44 Ounce water reservoir, two programmable brewing buttons, automatic ground coffee dosing which is adjustable from 6 to 9 grams, and 15 bar pump. The burr grinder has 18 adjustable settings so you can always set to you or your guests liking and the passively heated cup warmer can hold up to six demitasse cups. This Espresso Machine has 7.5 Ounce bean hopper capacity and 9 gram bypass doser, easily removable brew group, pannarello frothing wand, and stainless steel-lined brew boiler. This silver finished Espresso Machine is equipped with swivel base and includes brew group key, 7 gram coffee scoop, water hardness test strip, and grinder cleaning brush...

Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

Don't buy from Wholelattelove August 22, 2008
Don't buy this machine or anything else from Wholelattelove.com. I made approx 4 cups of latte with this machine and had to pack it for moving. I did so as per the instructions in the box and when I unpacked it a couple of months later it didn't work. Sent it back, $68.00 shipping, it was gone for a month and when I got it back I made 2 cups of latte and it didn't work. At this point I asked for my money back, they gave me a return authorization, which I used, another $68.00 shipping and 3 weeks later they told me it was out of warranty and they could not give a refund. After extensive conversation about this I finally agreed to accept a refurbished machine. Mine was obviously a lemon. I received the machine a couple of days ago and last night discovered that my bank account had been debited by them to the tune of $90.80. It was listed as an ATM debit by Wholelattelove. I have no idea how they got my account # as I paid for the original machine with AM EX. Believe me I intend to find out who debited my account and why this was authorized. AGAIN DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY

1 out of 5 stars

Don't buy from "Whole Latte Love" May 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

The unit that I purchased was advertised as "refurbished" when in fact it was heavily used and not even properly cleaned. When I called to ask for return authorization or replacement parts they refused. After repeated unanswered emails they still have never sent me the replacement parts for the unit. Not Gaggia's fault but they should think twice about continuing to use this company to distribute their products.

4 out of 5 stars

Great durable machine. Excellent espresso drinks. November 2, 2007
I bought one of these 14 months ago based on WLL reviews to serve an office group with about 6 regular coffee drinkers. Knowing it was a home market product being used in a semi-commercial setting, I was concerned about the durability, but didn't have the cash to buy a commercial grade machine.

When it arrived, after I took the time to get it dialed in I must say that it makes a nicer espresso than the Cupresso machines I've used because of the increased control over the extration. A change of bean type sometimes requires a tweak to the settings. We have some espresso snobs in the office (I'm one) and we're impressed. The Saeco-style removable brew group is an excellent design.

We have run about 40-50 pounds of our home-roasted beans through it over the months with two problems:

Problem 1) After about 3 months, the steam valve o-ring started leaking. I sent it back to WLL. Their service company finally fixed it after sitting on it for THREE MONTHS.

Problem 2) After a good bit of use, the grinder began to suffer some wear, so the adjustment dial would not adjust to a sufficiently fine setting. I removed a few screws, pulled the hopper top off, and made a simple adjustment to the gear set. Problem solved.

It has been running fine ever since. We don't clean it as often as we should. It just keeps on cranking out excellent espresso.

For the reviewer who sent the machine back to WLL three times for repair, why give the machine a bad review when the main issue clearly was WLL's service, not the machine?

Recommended.

1 out of 5 stars

Pretty on the outside, UGLY on the inside March 14, 2007
My Gaggia Syncrony broke within it's warranty period. I sent my machine to Importika, Gaggia's US importer and service company.

They kept my machine for 3 months while it was awaiting repair, then sent the machine back to me still broken.

This machine sounds good and can make a good cup of espresso. However, like Jaguar, make sure that you have a 2nd espresso machine as a back up . . . or better yet, find a different espresso machine to purchase

1 out of 5 stars

Good Coffee Expensive Repairs August 24, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Do not buy this machine for long-term use as it is mechanically unreliable. Owned it for 3.5 years and had to have it repaired at 2.75 years for $190. Broke down a second time at 3.5 years and estimated cost for repairs again $190. It is going in the garbage and I will never buy an fully automatic Gaggia machine again.

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