Gaggia 12700 manual 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
5	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
7	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
8	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 •