Gaggia 11300 Baby D Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver
May 23, 2010 | Posted by admin
- Semi-automatic espresso machine with 15-bar pump and 3-way solenoid valve
- Chrome-plated brass grouphead and portafilter for temperature stability; turbo frother
- Electronic control panel; 2 programmable dosing brew buttons; 46-ounce reservoir
- 2 filter baskets (single/pod and double), coffee tamper, and 7-gram scoop included
- Measures 9-4/9 by 9-5/6 by 15-3/4 inches; 1-year warranty
Product Description
Gaggia has revolutionized a classic machine for 2006. The Baby D retains the commercial quality parts you have come to expect and adds 2 programmable dosing brew buttons, which provides unparalleled flexibility and convenience when brewing espresso. Programming is easy with a simple “press and hold” method. The Baby D distinguishes itself by sporting a 3 way solenoid valve that gives the in house Barista a nice, dry espresso puck after brewing – meaning less mess an… More >>
Gaggia 11300 Baby D Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver
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3 Comments »
This machine could not be better. It’s a Porche. Clean, efficient, easy to use and maintain, and makes great espresso. I had a Krupps and a Seco before and this machine makes those seem like toys. I’d recomend this without reservation. My only complaint is the size of the water tank (too small requiring frequent refilling, though that is very easy to do).
Rating: 5 / 5
Great maching. Works well consistently. Other reviewer probably didn’t have fine enough ground of coffee or adequate tamp. Much better function (though less attractive than my previous FrancisFrancis).
Rating: 5 / 5
I freely admit that user error may be my problem here. I owned a Starbucks machine and finally decided to “upgrade”. I had bought a machine for my parents and loved that I know longer had to prime the machine before every service. And I didn’t have to call the manufacturer every three weeks when it vapor locked for no apparent reason at all.
Having said all of that, my parents’ machine (which is not this one and was $140) made great espresso. My machine could not seal, was difficult to set up and almost always leaked. As well, the frother is really a bit of a pain in the butt.
I returned my unit (I had bought it from Costco). But if anyone has some suggestions on what I might have done better, that would be great.
As an aside, do espresso machine manufacturers feel it necessary to make their instructions as difficult to follow as those from Ikea? I mean, really, folks: User experience is not brain surgery.
Rating: 2 / 5