Gaggia Classic E24: documented specs, setup, and care
The current Classic generation's verified specifications, Gaggia's priming and descaling guidance, and an honest note on the one care-page conflict we flagged.
Every fact below is from Gaggia's official documentation (the gaggia.com Classic E24 page and the Gaggia North America store), verified 2026-09-24. We claim no hands-on testing.
Which machine is this?
The Classic E24 is the current generation of Gaggia's Classic line — sold in North America as the "Classic Pro E24," which Gaggia NA describes as the newest version of the machine, now with a solid lead-free brass boiler. The earlier Classic Pro record covers the previous generation; a documented spec-by-spec comparison is queued rather than guessed here.
Documented specifications
- Solid lead-free brass boiler and group head; 58 mm stainless steel portafilter
- 15 bar pump; 3-way solenoid valve that dries the puck after brewing
- Professional stainless steel steam wand
- Brushed stainless steel, 17-gauge single-piece body
- Rocker buttons with indicator lights; stainless cup warmer sized for five cups
- 20 × 35.5 × 27 cm; 8.1 kg
- Power: 120 V 60 Hz 1350 W (US); 230 V 50 Hz 1200 W (EU); 220 V 1100 W (KR) — match your region's unit
- In the box: plastic tamper and 3 filters
Setup and priming (per Gaggia)
Rinse the water tank and fill it with fresh water; open the steam/hot-water knob slowly counter-clockwise; press the brew and steam buttons and dispense the whole tank through the steam wand; refill and run a full tank through the group. Gaggia also suggests turning the machine on a few minutes before use and pre-heating cups on the warmer plate.
Care and maintenance (per Gaggia)
- Descale every two months, or whenever you notice reduced water flow.
- Wash the filter and the inside of the portafilter under tap water — not in the dishwasher.
- Removable, washable components include the water tank and the drip tray with its plate.
Flagged for review: Gaggia's shared care page mentions a pannarello attachment on some steps. The E24 ships with a professional steam wand, so those steps appear to be template content — we are confirming against the E24-specific manual rather than presenting them as fact.
Buying
At check (2026-09-24) Gaggia NA lists the E24 at $549.00 in brushed stainless steel and $599.00 in eight colorways (Cherry Red, Classic Blue, Thunder Black, Polar White, Industrial Gray, Lobster Red, Jungle Green, Sunshine Yellow). Current prices live in the buying options on the Classic E24 page.
Sources: gaggia.com — CLASSIC E24 product and care pages; gaggia-na.com — Gaggia Classic Pro E24 product page.