Gaggia Cadorna Milk

MakerGaggia
BoilerNot listed
Brew boilerNot listed
Steam boilerNot listed
Water tank1.5 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 this model.

  • Water type

    “Never fill the water tank with warm, hot or sparkling water, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.”

    Gaggia Cadorna Milk 120US manual 4219-450-08051 (RI9603, PDF dated Apr 2020), PDF p. 10, Caution. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Hardness setting

    “Small red squares Value to set Water hardness INTENZA+ 1 very soft water A 2 soft water A 3 hard water B 4 very hard water C”

    Gaggia Cadorna Milk 120US manual 4219-450-08051 (RI9603, PDF dated Apr 2020), PDF p. 15, water hardness table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Water filter

    “We recommend using the INTENZA+ water filter to limit the formation of limescale.”

    Gaggia Cadorna Milk 120US manual 4219-450-08051 (RI9603, PDF dated Apr 2020), PDF p. 15, INTENZA+ Water Filter. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

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