8• Press the button twice to make 2 cups.This operation can be performed up until the grinding of the first cup is complete.Press twiceIt is possible to choose three options (strong,medium and mild) by pressing the button.These indicate the quantity of coffee the machinegrinds for each beverage. This button is also usedto select the pre-ground coffee function.DISPLAYAccessing theprogramming menu(OPTI-DOSE) INDICATES THE GROUND COFFEE QUANTITYClick wheelSelect the coffee beandose or the quantity ofpre-ground coffeeSteam buttonConfirmation buttonHot water button• To brew 2 cups, the machine dispenses half of the entered quantity and briefly interrupts dispensing inorder to grind the second serving of coffee.Coffee dispensing is then restarted and completed.SELECT THE AMOUNT OF COFFEE TOBE GROUND BEFORE DISPENSINGTHE BEVERAGE.strong aromaespresso coffee 08:33strong aromaespresso coffee 08:33selectedespresso coffee selecteddouble espressomedium aromaespresso coffee 08:33mild aromaespresso coffee 08:33pre-groundespresso coffee 08:33The Gaggia coffee machine allows using all types of coffee beans available on the market (exceptcaramelized ones).However, coffee is a natural product and its features may change according to its origin and blend.With some coffee blends it could happen that, after choosing the coffee, it is not brewed and the machinereturns to the initial status.In such cases, reduce the quantity of coffee to be ground (e.g.: from “strong” to “medium”), using thisfunction.