Gaggia Espresso manual Descaling, Trouble-shooting hints, Problem Not enough milk froth Check

cloth. Hole in steam nozzle must be kept open. A needle may be used.

2.Clean filter holder and filter basket in warm water after use.

3.Wipe body of machine with a damp cloth asrequired.

4.Remove drip tray and plate (10, 10a) and wash in warm soapy water. Use sponge to clean out drip area.

5.Ground coffee will adhere to the seal inside of the brew head (11). Keep it clean.

6.The shower head (12) should be unscrewed and cleaned periodically depending on frequency of use.

7.After long periods of non-use, drain stale water from machine by turning hot water/brew switch to “I”. Howe- ver, do this only after you have filled reservoir with fresh water. Never operate pump unless there is water in reservoir (6).

8NOTE: It is very normal for an espresso machine to emit steam and drip occasionally as the water pressure changes during use. Be certain to empty drip tray (1 Oa) as required.

Descaling:

In-hard water areas, minerals found in the water will accumulate and affect operation of the unit. Approximately every four months (this can vary depending on use and water condition), clean the machine with Gaggia descaler (in which case follow the instructions on the packet). Remove shower head (12) and clean. Pour solution into reservoir and turn on pump for 15 seconds. Allow solution to flow through brew head and steam nozzle for several seconds. Wait 20 minutes and repeat. Repeat process until solution has been run through. Rinse machine throughly by running plain cold water through machine. Replace shower head.

NOTE’: Product failure due to scale accumulation is not covered by warranty. No other servicing should be attempted by the user. Use “Gaggia cleaner” for best results.

Trouble-shooting hints:

Problem: Coffee does not flow

Check:

CI For water in reservoir

0 Filter basket clogged because coffee is too fine or compressed too firmly

Q Shower head requires cleaning

Problem: Coffee flows too quickly Check:

0 Coffee is ground too coarsely Q Coffee not pressed down with

tamper

Problem: Pump makes loud noise Check:

0 No water in reservoir

0 Pump not primed

0 Coffee is ground too coarsely

Problem: Water leaking excessively

from filter holder

Check:

0 Filter holder not properly inserted in brew head

0 Gasket in brew head dirty or worn

0 Coffee grinds not cleaned off the rim of filter holder

Problem: Espresso has little crema froth Check:

0 Coffee is ground too coarsely

Q Coffee is not pressed down with tamper

Cl Coffee is too old or dried out

Problem: Espresso is too cold Check:

c3 Machine not warmed up (6 min.) a Coffee flows through too quickly- coffee is ground too coarsely

Problem: Not enough milk froth Check:

0 Use skimmed or low-fat milk a Steam nozzle and/or air intake

hole clogged CI Milk is too hot