Gaggia RI8423 Nero Operating Instructions Manual page 23

Never drink the descaling solution or any prod-
ucts dispensed until the cycle has been carried
out to the end. Never use vinegar as a descaling solu-
tion.
1 (Fig.15-16) - Insert the fi lter holder (without coff ee) into
the brew unit (8) from the bottom and turn it from left to
right until it locks into place.
2 (Fig.1) - Remove and empty the water tank.
3 (Fig.2) - Pour the ENTIRE content of the GAGGIA concen-
trated descaling solution into the water tank, then fi ll the
tank with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level.
4 Remove the Pannarello (or Cappuccinatore) installed on
the steam wand, if any.
5 Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button (16);
the (17) indicator light will turn on to indicate that the ma-
chine is on.
Fill up (as described in the "HOT WATER" chapter of the
manual) two cups of water (about 150 ml each) from the
steam/hot water wand and turn off the machine by pres-
sing the ON/OFF button (16); the indicator light (17) turns
off .
6 Let the descaling solution take eff ect for approx.15-20
minutes with the machine turned off .
7 Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button (16);
the (17) indicator light will turn on to indicate that the ma-
chine is on.
Fill up (as described in the "HOT WATER" chapter of the
manual) 2 cups of water (about 150 ml each) from the ste-
am/hot water wand. Turn off the machine by pressing the
ON/OFF button (16) and leave it off for 3 minutes.
8 Repeat the operations described in step 7 until the water
tank is completely empty.
9 (Fig.2) - Rinse the water tank and fi ll it with fresh drinking
water. Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button
(16); the (17) indicator light will turn on to indicate that
the machine is on.
10 (Fig.6) - Place a container under the steam wand (Pan-
narello). Open the knob (3) slowly by turning it counter-
clockwise.
(Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18).
11 Dispense the whole water tank content through the
steam/hot water wand.
(Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18) again to end the op-
eration.
(Fig.8) - Close the knob (3) by turning it clockwise.
12 (Fig.2) - Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water.
13 (Fig.17) - Place a suitable container under the fi lter hold-
er.
14 (Fig.18) - Press the brew button (18) and dispense all
the water in the tank. Once the water tank is empty, stop
dispensing by pressing the brew button (18) again. At the
end, empty the container.
15 Repeat the operations from step (9) once again for a total
of 4 tanks. The machine is now ready to be used.
(Fig.20) - Remove the fi lter holder from the unit by turning it
from right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking water.
The descaling cycle is now complete.
(Fig.2) - Fill the tank again with fresh water. If necessary,
prime the circuit as described in Section 4.5 of the manual.
Once fi nished, reposition the previously installed Pannarello
(or Cappuccinatore) on the steam wand.
12 DISPOSAL
- The packing materials can be recycled.
- Appliance: unplug the appliance and cut the power cord.
- Deliver the appliance and power cord to a service center or
public waste disposal facility.
This product complies with eu directive 2002/96/EC.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indi-
cates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inap-
propriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed in-
formation about recycling of this product, please contact your
local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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