Gaggia Coffee machine User Manual page 7

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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 (16) and clean.
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.
Alarms - When the button being used flashes:
Empty tank
No water
Pump noise
Too fine grinding
Dirty filter
Too pressed coffee
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
Coffee is ground too coarsely.
Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clogged.
Milk is too hot.
Fill tank and repeat boiler filling procedures.
Modify grinding
Clean shower (16)
Avoid press coffee excessively
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Dilute the solution before pouring it into the tank. Let the
solution flow through the coffee dispensing group and the
steam nozzle for a few 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 (16).
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.