Spring into step in the mornings with the Gaggia Platinum Swing. This easy-to-use machine is designed with a stylish, stainless steel front and a durable plastic body, and is ideal for a cafe experience in the comforts of your own home. Every drink will taste as wonderful as that four-dollar latte you get at your corner coffee house.
Delight in features like a bright LCD screen, a built-in cup warmer, easy frothing attachments, and a whole lot of power. This espresso machine will make your morning routine simple and satisfying. A premium water filtration system, adjustable cup tray, and Rapid Steam Boiler all provide the tools necessary for that wonderful morning wake up perk.
Outstanding features of the Gaggia Platinum Swing
- Stainless steel front for a contemporary look
- Body made of durable ABS plastic
- Lightweight; only 21 pounds
- Instruction manual included to help with easy operation
- "Milk Island" feature makes perfect foaming easy
- Pannarello frothing wand for hands-on steaming
- Tight-seal bean hopper holds 8.8 oz.
- Aqua Prima water filtration system with adjustable settings
- Adjustable cup tray height
- Built-in cup warmer to keep your drinks hot after serving
- Digital LCD screen and backlit touch dial for simple use
- Adjustable coffee dosage from 7 to 10.5 grams per cup
- Bypass closer, perfect for pre-ground coffee
- Water reservoir holds 57 oz. and removes for easy filling
- Powerful 15 BAR pump pressure
- Built-in ceramic burr grinder is fully adjustable
- 12.6W x 16.4D x 14.6H inches
- 1300 watts110/120
- Includes Aqua Prima Water Filter, water hardness test strip, and brew group lubricant
- Manufacturer's warranty included
- Made in Italy
What does "BAR pressure" mean?
Pressure is the result of the packed (tamped) coffee giving the water resistance to pass through. The pump forces the water through that resistance and the power it needs to do so is commonly measured in BAR (= kg per square centimeter). A pressure rating is used on most pump-driven espresso machines. The typical accepted pressure for brewing espresso, 9 BAR, is 8.8 atmospheres of pressure or 130 pounds per square inch. Good pumps should be able to create more pressure (power) than they need to produce perfect espresso so that they don't break when the right combinations (fineness and consistency of grind, tamping, amount of ground coffee) are not prevalent. A good pump has a capacity of creating 15 or more BARs. To produce a lasting crema on top of your espresso, the water should pass through the coffee at approximately seven to nine BARs of pressure.
About Gaggia
Gaggia is the number-one selling home espresso machine manufacturer in Italy. Achille Gaggia, known as the founder of the modern espresso machine, founded the company in 1947. His innovative design eliminated steam from the extraction process and gave us the thick, crema-topped espresso that's so popular today. In 1977, the Gaggia company began producing machines for home use, and since that time, they have been at the forefront of development and innovation in the industry. Gaggia espresso machines combine Old World, classic styling with cutting-edge technology to bring you feature-packed machines that are easy to use and look fantastic in your kitchen. Enjoy espresso in the true Italian style with Gaggia.
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