Gaggia Classic Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 14

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3 Wipe body of machine with a damp cloth as
required.
4 Remove drip tray and plate (5-12) and wash
in warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive
substances.
5 Clean the seal (15) inside of the brewing
head (14) and keep it clean.
6 The shower disc (17) should be unscrewed
and cleaned periodically depending on
frequency of use.
7 After long periods of non-use, drain stale
water from machine by turning hot water/
coffee switch to “1”. However, do this only
after you have filled tank with fresh water.
Never operate pump unless there is water
in tank.
8 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 (12) as
required,
In the event of faulty function
Problem:
Coffee does not flow.
Coffee flows too quickly.
Pump makes loud noise.
Water leaking excessively
from filter holder.
Espresso has little creamy
froth.
Espresso is too cold.
Not enough milk froth.
Check to ensure against the following:
Water is in tank.
Filter basket clogged because coffee is too fine or compressed
too firmly.
Shower disc requires cleaning.
Coffee is ground too coarsely.
Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.
No water in tank.
Pump not primed.
Coffee is ground too coarsely.
Filter holder not properly inserted in brew head.
Gasket in brewing head dirty or worn.
Coffee grinds not cleaned off the rim of filter holder.
Coffee is ground too coarsely.
Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.
Coffee is too old or dried out.
Machine is not warmed up (6 min).
Coffee is ground too coarsely.
Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clogged.
Milk is too hot.
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Descaling:
In hard water areas, minerals found in the water
will accumulate and affect operation of the unit.
Approximately every two 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 disc (17) and clean.
Pour solution into tank and turn on pump for
15 seconds. Allow solution to flow through
brewing head and steam nozzle for several
seconds. Wait 20 minutes, then repeat. process
until solution has been run through.
Rinse machine thoroughly by running plain cold
water through machine. Replace shower disc
(17).
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.