Using The Machine For The Fi Rst Time Or After A Period Of Inactivity - Gaggia CLASSIC Operating Instructions Manual

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Once cup is fi lled, set coffee switch (2) onto pos "0".
Note: It may happen that the self-priming feature of the
pump fails to work temporarily due to an air lock.
In this case water does not fl ow from brewing head (14),
and the following procedure should be followed:
a) Place a small frothing pitcher or mug under the steam
nozzle (8).
b) Turn the steam knob (7) counter-clockwise to open the
steam/hot water valve, and turn the steam switch (4)
and the hot water/brew (2) to "1" to activate the pump.
c) Alter a few seconds, a steady stream of water will emerge
from the steam nozzle.Allow about one cup of water to
fi ll the pitcher. Shut the steam/hot water valve and turn
hot water/brew switch and the steam switch (4) to "0".
d) NOTE: The temperature ready-light (3) will automatically
fl ash as the machine boiler heats.
After switching on the machine for the fi rst coffee, wait 6
minutes until the machine has fully heated up, while for
all subsequent coffees the machine will be ready to use.
Another feature of the machine is the "no-drip system",
eliminating most of dripping from brewing head (14). After
coffee brewing, however, a little dripping may occur due to
wet coffee grinds in the fi lter-holder.
Caution: Never operate pump without water
in machine as damage to the pump may occur.
Damage of pump run without water is not covered
by warranty.
Using the machine for the fi rst time or
after a period of inactivity
This simple operation ensures an optimum brewing and must
be performed:
- at fi rst start-up;
- when the machine remains inactive for a long time (more
than 2 weeks).
NOTE: Dispensed water must be emptied into an adequate
drain. It is not suitable for food use. If the container fi lls
up, stop dispensing water during the cycle and empty it
before resuming the operation.
A (Fig.02) - Rinse the tank and fi ll it again with fresh
drinking water.
B (Fig.03) - Place a container under the steam wand
(Pannarello). Open the knob (7) slowly by turning it
counter-clockwise. Press the hot water/brew button (2)
and steam button (4).
C Dispense the whole water tank from the steam/hot
water wand. To stop dispensing, press the hot water/
brew button (2) and the steam button (4) again. Then
close the knob (7) by turning it clockwise.
D (Fig.02) - Fill the water tank with fresh drinking wa-
ter.
E Insert the fi lter holder into the brew unit from the bottom
(14) and turn it from left to right until it locks into place.
F Place a suitable container under the fi lter holder.
G Press the brew button (2) and dispense all the water in
the water tank. Once the tank is empty, stop dispensing
by pressing the brew button again (2). At the end, empty
the container.
H Remove the fi lter holder from the unit by turning it from
right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking water.
I The machine is now ready to be used.
For further information on how to dispense hot water, please
refer to sections "How to brew a good Espresso
Coffee" and "Making Hot Water".
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