Sometime in the 1980s I was given a white Gaggia Classic espresso machine. I used it for a while but it got packed during moving, and for some reason I have not used it for at least 20 years. Recently, I remembered I had it and now I want to use it again.
The machine looks to be in very nice shape. I started it up and it still works. The boiler works well and produces hot water. The problem, however, is a common one: no water is produced during the coffee cycle. I tried the usual fixes (descaling, removing and cleaning out the shower head, cleaning the screen, and turning the machine on and off). None of these did any good. At best I got some drips out of the showerhead.
Based on all that I have read, It seems the problem is the solenoid valve. I thought I would try to clean the valve, and I opened the machine. I could not however find a solenoid valve. I expected to find it behind the big pump, but it is not there. Indeed, the interior of my machine looks very different than the versions of the Classic that I have found on the web, even the older models.
Does my machine have a solenoid valve? Regardless, can anyone give me any suggestions on fixing it? I tried Gaggia customer service, and it was not helpful. Even though I have gone many years without my machine, I am now dying to fix this machine and have a decent cup of espresso.
I would live to hear what you think. (I tried to upload some photos but the site will not allow me to.). Thanks, Joe
The machine looks to be in very nice shape. I started it up and it still works. The boiler works well and produces hot water. The problem, however, is a common one: no water is produced during the coffee cycle. I tried the usual fixes (descaling, removing and cleaning out the shower head, cleaning the screen, and turning the machine on and off). None of these did any good. At best I got some drips out of the showerhead.
Based on all that I have read, It seems the problem is the solenoid valve. I thought I would try to clean the valve, and I opened the machine. I could not however find a solenoid valve. I expected to find it behind the big pump, but it is not there. Indeed, the interior of my machine looks very different than the versions of the Classic that I have found on the web, even the older models.
Does my machine have a solenoid valve? Regardless, can anyone give me any suggestions on fixing it? I tried Gaggia customer service, and it was not helpful. Even though I have gone many years without my machine, I am now dying to fix this machine and have a decent cup of espresso.
I would live to hear what you think. (I tried to upload some photos but the site will not allow me to.). Thanks, Joe

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