Gaggia 12700 manual Descaling, In the event of faulty function

Models: 12700

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Descaling:

ENGLISH

 

 

 

 

Descaling:

3 Wipe body of machine with a damp cloth as

 

required.

 

 

 

 

In hard water areas, minerals found in the water

4 Remove drip tray and plate (5-12) and wash

will accumulate and affect operation of the unit.

 

in warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive

Approximately every two months (this can vary

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substances.

 

 

 

 

depending on use and water condition), clean

Clean the seal (15) inside of the brewing

the machine with Gaggia descaler (in which

 

head (14) and keep it clean.

case follow the instructions on the packet).

6 The shower disc (17) should be unscrewed

Remove shower disc (17) and clean.

 

and cleaned periodically depending on

Pour solution into tank and turn on pump for

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frequency of use.

 

 

 

 

15 seconds. Allow solution to flow through

After long periods of non-use, drain stale

brewing head and steam nozzle for several

 

water from machine by turning hot water/

seconds. Wait 20 minutes, then repeat. process

 

coffee switch to “1”. However, do this only

until solution has been run through.

 

after you have filled tank with fresh water.

Rinse machine thoroughly by running plain cold

 

Never operate pump unless there is water

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in tank.

 

 

 

 

water through machine. Replace shower disc

NOTE: It is very normal for an espresso

(17).

 

machine to emit steam and drip occasionally

NOTE: Product failure due to scale

 

as the water pressure changes during use.

 

Be certain to empty drip tray (12) as

accumulation is not covered by warranty. No

 

other servicing should be attempted by the user.

 

required,

 

 

 

 

Use “Gaggia cleaner” for best results.

In the event of faulty function

 

Problem:

 

 

 

Check to ensure against the following:

 

 

Coffee does not flow.

 

 

 

Water is in tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filter basket clogged because coffee is too fine or compressed

 

 

 

 

 

too firmly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shower disc requires cleaning.

Coffee flows too quickly.

 

 

 

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Pump makes loud noise.

 

 

 

Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.

 

 

 

No water in tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pump not primed.

 

Water leaking excessively

 

 

 

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

 

 

 

Filter holder not properly inserted in brew head.

from filter holder.

 

 

 

Gasket in brewing head dirty or worn.

Espresso has little creamy

 

 

 

Coffee grinds not cleaned off the rim of filter holder.

 

 

 

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

froth.

 

 

 

Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.

Espresso is too cold.

 

 

 

Coffee is too old or dried out.

 

 

 

Machine is not warmed up (6 min).

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Not enough milk froth.

 

 

 

Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clogged.

 

 

 

 

 

Milk is too hot.• 14 •

 

 

 

 

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Gaggia 12700 manual Descaling, In the event of faulty function