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Brew cafe-quality espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, and tea with this automatic home espresso machine. The unit contains a commercial-quality built-in conical burr grinder that can be set to coarse, medium, or fine, and its 8-4/5-ounce bean hopper offers adjustable ground-coffee dosage from 7 to 10-1/2 grams. Easily select the quantity of coffee in the cup, and its intensity and body, thanks to the complete and intuitive programming menu, which includes a digital LCD screen and backlit, touch ring controls. The machine also features 15-bar pump pressure and a stainless-steel-lined boiler with a rapid-steam boiler system, which means no waiting between frothing milk and brewing espresso. Its Pannarello steam wand takes the guesswork out of frothing milk for thick cappuccinos and lattes, plus provides hot water for tea, hot cocoa, or soup. In addition, the unit comes with a 57-ounce removable water reservoir for easy filling, a stainless-steel passively heated cup warmer, a height-adjustable cup tray, and a coffee-grounds container. Other highlights include pre-infusion on or off, an E-plus beverage-strength system, an Aqua Prima water filter, a Milk Island accessory connection, the ability to prepare two cups at the same time, and impact-resistant ABS plastic housing with a stainless-steel-finished front panel that will look great on any kitchen counter. Designed in Italy by Gaggia, one of the most respected names in the industry, the 1500-watt espresso machine measures 12-3/5 by 16-1/3 by 14-4/7 inches.
From the Manufacturer
 | Gaggia’s 102498 Platinum Swing automatic espresso machine has a wide assortment of features that make it ideal for the home espresso maker.It takes programming to a new level with its backlit touch ring control panel and digital LCD screen. Use the ring to scroll through programming options, and check the digital LCD screen for alerts and information. Inside the stainless steel front panel and ABS plastic housing is a stainless steel boiler that assures rapid steam is available for easy switching between brewing and steaming capabilities. With a plethora of programming options, the Gaggia Platinum Swing gives you the taste you want in a design you won’t forget. This programming and alert system includes setting water hardness, descaling notification, adjusting the coffee dosage from 7 to 10.5 grams using the Opti-Dose system, a bypass doser, language options, rinsing and cleaning cycles, necessary descaling, aroma strength, and more. You can also adjust the cup tray height, and pre-heat your cups on the passive cup warmer before brewing. The Pannarello wand makes frothing and steaming milk simple, no matter your experience level. Don’t you deserve to be rewarded with a customized espresso or cappuccino just the way you like it? |
Features and Specifications
 | - Exterior
Hands down, the Platinum’s exterior stands out from the competition. Gaggia incorporated a stainless steel front panel into their design--an element the consumer expects from a high-end appliance. - Touch Control Panel
The Gaggia Platinum Swing takes programming to a new level with its backlit touch ring control panel and digital LCD screen. Use the ring to scroll through programming options, and check the digital LCD screen for alerts and information. - Adjustable Drip Tray
Just pull out on the tab below the drip tray and lift up or down and your drip tray will move accordingly; Down for a tall cup of coffee or up for an espresso. - Espresso Plus System
Regulate the intensity of your coffee with the simple turn of a dial. An exclusive system allows the user to adjust the body and the intensity of any coffee blend from mild to more intense, depending on the individual’s preferences--all while maintaining a perfect crema. - Revolving Frothing Wand
The exclusive revolving frother is always ready to deliver hot water or steam for a menu of drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, and more. Mounted on a ball joint, it accommodates any size pitcher and is easy to maneuver. - Ceramic Coffee Grinder
The ceramic burr coffee grinder assures quiet functioning, high performance and a consistent grind each time. This grinder not only enhances the functions of the machine, but its ceramic construction ensures longevity and flavorful beverages. - Aqua Prima Filter
The Aqua Prima water filter was developed to remove impurities from your water. The result is fresh, clean tasting coffee every time. The Aqua Prima water filter also reduces the formation of lime scale in the machine, protecting your boiler and brewing components. Specifications: - Passive stainless steel cup warmer
- Stainless Steel Rapid Steam boiler
- 57 ounce removable water reservoir
- 8.8 ounce bean hopper capacity
- Includes Aqua Prima water filter
- Body made of ABS plastic
- Front panel stainless steel finished
- Backlit touch dial and 16 character digital LCD screen
- Espresso Plus system
- Adjustable coffee dosage: 7-to-10-1/2 grams per cup
- 14 gram coffee grounds container
- Bypass doser, 15 bar pump
- Ceramic burr grinder
- Pannarello frothing wand
- 1300 watts, 110/120 volts
- 14.6-by-12.6-by-16.4-inches (height by width by depth), 21 pounds
- Accessories include: Aqua Prima water filter, water hardness test strip, brew group lubricant
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Product Description
The Gaggia Platinum Swing uses a sleek, modern design (including a digital LCD screen and backlit touch ring controls) to achieve sophisticated, traditional brewing – a true unity of the past and future of espresso. For excellent heat retention, and to assure Rapid Steam function, the Platinum Swing features a stainless steel lined boiler. Each crema-topped shot of espresso is customizable to your preferences, as you can adjust the dosage from 7 to 10.5 grams of espresso per shot, adjust grind fineness to coarse, medium or fine, turn pre-infusion on or off, and more. The Pannarello steam wand ensures effortless frothing and steaming for thick cappuccinos and lattes, and the commercial-quality burr grinder crushes beans evenly and consistently to your preferred level of fineness. The Gaggia Platinum Swing creates a coffee bar in your kitchen, a perfect addition for the home barista.
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A Terrific Machine!, November 11, 2011
This review is from: Gaggia 102498 Platinum Swing Automatic Espresso Machine, Titanium with Black Accents (Kitchen)
This is my second Gaggia and it is a terrific coffee machine. My first one worked perfectly, but I decided to get a second more deluxe model when it was on sale. The coffee/espresso made is superb and it is not as big as some of the earlier ones. I do not use the frother, so I cannot attest to the quality of that part of the machine. We have now been using this Gaggia Platinum for over two years and have never had a problem with it - and it does get a lot of use daily. With these machines, it is imperative to clean them as required, clean out used grinds, and rinse the water container. If anything, I would like that water container to be bigger but, at least this way, you have fresh water pretty much with each use. I would never be without my Gaggia (and my Lavazza coffee beans) for that superb cup of coffee.
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