Gaggia BONITA TIMER Operating Instructions Manual page 14

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CLEANING
Before cleaning the coffee maker, always remove
it from the base and disconnect the plug. Make
sure the appliance is resting on a flat surface.
Open the cover and with a soft cloth clean the
upper recipient, the stainless steel tube and the
cover under running water or in lukewarm soapy
water. Wipe the upper recipient inside and out
with a moist cloth and dry (Fig. 02).
To clean the filter plate, remove the gasket and
use a needle to dislodge any coffee grounds
clogging the holes (Figs. 03 and 04).
Clean the lower recipient with a soft cloth and
dry it (Fig.05).
WARNING : Never clean with strong
detergents or abrasives. Never immer-
se the lower part of the Mokcha and the
base in water or other liquids.
Clean only with a soft, moist cloth and
dry carefully.
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Store the moka maker in a dry place when
not in use.
2. Replace the gasket when it shows signs of
wear or damage.
3. When storing the coffee maker, remove the
gasket and leave the upper and lower
recipients only loosely screwed together.
Storage:
The power cord is attached to the
base. To minimize disorder, unroll only enough
to safely reach the electrical outlet, leaving the
rest coiled in the base.
Before storing the appliance, wind the power
cord around the feet in the base.
Decalcification:
calcium deposits may form on the metal parts of
the appliance. In order to preserve optimal
operation, the decalcification procedure should
be carried out on a regular basis to clean the
inside of the coffee maker. The frequency will
depend on the hardness of the water in your
house and how often you use the machine. Pour
two tablespoons of citric acid into the filter basket
and fill the coffee maker with 330 ml of water.
Make sure the coffee maker is properly
assembled and that the cover is closed. Place
the coffee maker on the base and insert the plug
into the electrical outlet. Perform the normal
coffee brewing cycle and dump the cleaning
solution when finished without coffee grounds.
After decalcifying, before using the coffee maker
again, perform the normal coffee brewing cycle
with clean, cold water without coffee grounds.
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After some time of use,