Gaggia Cadorna Prestige: Leaking From the Bottom

Learn what to do when your Gaggia Cadorna Prestige is leaking from the bottom.

Machine Is Leaking

From The Bottom

  1. Check the internal drip tray and make sure it is not overfilling.
    • If the drip tray full indicator came on, and the trip tray was removed and reinserted but never emptied, it will reset the machine sensor and possibly result in the tray overflowing.
  2. The leaking is coming from the water tank chamber.
    • If the water tank is not positioned properly it can cause water to continuously drain from the tank, even while the machine is turned off. This happens when the water tank is inserted far enough to open the release valve, but not far enough to seal with the intake line. This water can leak out from the water tank and end up on the bottom of the machine. This particular issue is usually indicated by lots of clear water leaking onto the counter or into the internal drip tray, even though the machine is powered off. Remove the water tank and make sure there isn't anything, such as coffee beans, which could be blocking the tank from seating properly and then firmly reinsert the tank into the machine and press firmly on it to make sure it creates a good seal with the intake line.
    • If the machine only leaks while the water tank is attached, but is properly inserted, then the intake line may be broken or disconnected. This will require a repair.
  3. If this does not resolve the leaking, then the leaking may be coming from an internal component and the machine should be repaired.
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