Gaggia Magenta Plus

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

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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 Magenta Plus 120V manual 4219-465-02821 Rev 01 (RI8699/RI8700, PDF dated Jun 2025), PDF p. 7, Caution. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Hardness setting

    “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 Magenta Plus 120V manual 4219-465-02821 Rev 01 (RI8699/RI8700, PDF dated Jun 2025), PDF p. 15, Measuring water hardness table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Water filter

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

    Gaggia Magenta Plus 120V manual 4219-465-02821 Rev 01 (RI8699/RI8700, PDF dated Jun 2025), PDF p. 15, INTENZA+ water filter. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

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