Gaggia Espresso - Manual (Page 10)

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cloth. Hole in steam nozzle must be
kept open. A needle may be used.
Clean filter holder and filter basket in
warm water after use.
Wipe body of machine with a damp
cloth asrequired.
Remove drip tray and plate (10,
and wash in warm soapy water. Use
sponge to clean out drip area.
Ground coffee will adhere to the seal
inside of the brew head (11). Keep it
clean.
The shower head (12) should be
unscrewed and cleaned periodically
depending on frequency of use.
After long periods of non-use, drain
stale water from machine by turning
hot water/brew switch to “I”. Howe-
ver, do this only after you have filled
reservoir with fresh water. Never
operate pump unless there water
in reservoir (6).
NOTE: It is very normal for an
espresso machine to emit steam
and drip occasionally as the water
pressure changes during use. Be
certain to empty drip tray (1 as
required.
Descaling:
water areas, minerals found in
the water will accumulate and affect
operation of the unit. Approximately
every four months (this can vary
depending on use and water
condition), clean the machine with
Gaggia descaler (in which case follow
the instructions on the packet).
Remove shower head (12) and clean.
Pour solution into reservoir and turn on
pump for 15 seconds. Allow solution to
flow through brew head and steam
nozzle for several seconds. Wait 20
minutes and repeat. Repeat process
until solution has been run through.
Rinse machine throughly by running
plain cold water through machine.
Replace shower head.
NOTE’: Product failure due to
scale accumulation is not
covered by warranty. No other
servicing should be attempted by the
user. Use “Gaggia cleaner” for best results.
Trouble-shooting
hints:
Problem: Coffee does not flow
Check:
For water in reservoir
Filter basket clogged because
coffee is too fine or compressed
too firmly
Shower head requires cleaning
Problem: Coffee flows too quickly
Check:
Coffee is ground too coarsely
Coffee not pressed down with
tamper
Problem: Pump makes loud noise
Check:
No water in reservoir
Pump not primed
Coffee is ground too coarsely
Problem: Water leaking excessively
from filter holder
Check:
Filter holder not properly inserted
in brew head
Gasket in brew head dirty or worn
Coffee grinds not cleaned off the
rim of filter holder
Problem: Espresso has little crema froth
Check:
Coffee is ground too coarsely
Coffee is not pressed down with
tamper
Cl Coffee is too old or dried out
Problem: Espresso is too cold
Check:
Machine not warmed up (6 min.)
Coffee flows through too
coffee is ground too coarsely
Problem: Not enough milk froth
Check:
Use skimmed or low-fat milk
Steam nozzle and/or air intake
hole clogged
Milk is too hot
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