Gaggia Synchrony Logic Operating Instructions Manual page 26

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Use the brush provided to clean the ground coffee
dispenser daily when in use:
• Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the
machine.
• Do not dry the machine and/or its components in a
microwave and/or conventional oven.
• Clean the machine compartment and the
dispensing unit, we recommend emptying out the
dregs box (10) every day.
• The coffee dispenser (14) may be removed for
cleaning. Rinse the dispensing channels thoroughly
with hot water.
10.1 Dispensing unit
• The dispensing unit (18) must be cleaned every
time you fi ll the ground coffee container or, in any
case, at least once a week.
• Turn off the machine by setting the power switch
(7) to -0- and remove the plug from the power
socket.
• Remove the dregs box (10) and drip tray (12),
then open the service door (16).
• Take out the dispensing unit (18), holding it
by the handle provided and pushing the «PRESS»
button.
The brew group must be cleaned only with
warm water and no detergents.
• Make sure that there are no coffee residues in
the two steel fi lters. Carefully wash the upper fi lter
with water.
• Thoroughly wash and dry all the parts of the dispen-
sing unit.
• Thoroughly clean the machine compartment.
• Holding the dispensing unit by its handle, fi t it
back securely into place inside the compartment.
• Then close the door and set the dregs box and drip
tray back into place.
DESCALING - LEGAL NOTICE
11 DESCALING
Scale forms while the machine is in use; it is necessary
to remove scale every 3-4 months of use or whenever
you observe a decreased fl ow of water.
If you wish to descale the machine yourself,
you may use any commercially available
non-toxic, non-harmful descaling agent for coffee
machines.
Warning! Never use vinegar as a descaling
agent.
• Mix the descaling agent with water as directed on
the package and pour the solution into the water
container.
• Turn on the machine by means of the power
switch (7).
• Place a large container under the steam tube
(15).
• Empty the contents of the water container at
intervals (one cup at a time) by turning the steam
knob (17) counterclockwise; turn the knob (17)
clockwise to cut off fl ow.
• During each interval, allow the descaling agent
to act for about 10-15 minutes, switching off the
machine by setting the power switch (7) to -0-.
• When all of the descaling agent has been used up,
rinse out the water container and fi ll it with fresh
water.
• Turn on the machine by means of the main switch.
• Empty out 2/3 of the water in the tank by
turning the steam knob (17) counterclockwise; turn
the knob (17) clockwise to cut off fl ow.
• Let the machine heat up and empty out the water
remaining in the tank by turning the steam knob (17)
counterclockwise; turn the knob (17) clockwise to
cut off fl ow.
Should you use a descaling agent other
than the one recommended you are
advised in any case to follow the manufacturer's
directions on the package.