Gaggia Syncrony manual Descaling, Legal Notice, Dispensing unit, directions on the package

26 DESCALING - LEGAL NOTICE

•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 fill 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. Use hot water only, without detergents, to clean the dispensing unit.

• Make sure that there are no coffee residues on the two steel filters. You may remove the upper filter by unscrewing the plastic pin with the wrench provided (19).

•Thoroughly wash and dry all the parts of the dispen- sing unit.

•Replace the filter and use the wrench provided to tighten the plastic pin firmly into place.

•Thoroughly clean the machine compartment.

• Holding the dispensing unit by its handle, fit it back securely into place inside the compartment.

•Then close the door and set the dregs box and drip tray back into place.

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 flow 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).

•Position the steam tube (15) over the drip tray.

• 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 flow.

•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 fill 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 flow.

•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 flow.

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.

12 LEGAL NOTICE

•The present operating instructions contain all information necessary to use the machine correctly, understand its functions, and carry out proper maintenance.

•The user must be familiar with and observe these instructions in order to ensure safe operation and maintenance of the machine. For any further information, or in case of any problems that may arise for which you believe the present operating instructions are not sufficiently clear and thorough, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer directly.

•We also note that these operating instructions