Gaggia Anima

MakerGaggia
BoilerNot listed
Brew boilerNot listed
Steam boilerNot listed
Water tank1.8 L
Plumb-inNot listed
Voltage (US)110-120V
Maker's water filterIntenza+

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The maker's water guidance

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From Gaggia's guidance for Anima Deluxe.

  • Water type

    “Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use only cold non sparkling drinking water.”

    Gaggia Anima Deluxe instruction manual, file 'ANIMA Machine Manual.pdf' (PDF dated Jun 2015), PDF p. 10, Caution. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Hardness setting

    “number of red squares value to be set water hardness 1 1 very soft water 2 2 soft water 3 3 hard water 4 4 very hard water”

    Gaggia Anima Deluxe instruction manual, file 'ANIMA Machine Manual.pdf' (PDF dated Jun 2015), PDF p. 13, 5.3.1 Water hardness measurement and setting. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Water filter

    “It is recommended to install the INTENZA+ water filter that limits limescale formation inside the machine and improves the aroma of your coffee.”

    Gaggia Anima Deluxe instruction manual, file 'ANIMA Machine Manual.pdf' (PDF dated Jun 2015), PDF p. 26, 10.2 INTENZA+ water filter. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

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