Gaggia Brera, Operating Instructions Manual

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• To heat the milk directly in the cup,
immerse the steam wand (Pannarello,
if supplied) in the milk to be heated.
• Turn the selector switch counter-
clockwise to set it to the “ ” position.
Rotate the container and move it gently
up and down to obtain uniform foam.
• After dispensing steam for the desired
time, turn the selector switch clockwise
and set it back to the “ ” position to
stop dispensing steam.
• The same procedure can be used to heat
other beverages.
After using the steam wand (Pannarello,
if supplied), wash it as described in the
“Cleaning and Maintenance” section.
After using steam to prepare
a beverage, it is possible to
brew coffee or to dispense steam
straight after.
If the selector switch is left on
the central position
“ ” , the
machine, in order to save energy, au-
tomatically reaches the temperature
needed to dispense coff ee.
CLEANING AND MAIN-
TENANCE
General Cleaning
• Empty and clean the coffee grounds
drawer daily, with the machine turned
on.
Note: We recommend emp-
tying the container if the
machine is not going to be used for
some days.
• Maintenance and cleaning operations
can only be carried out when the ma-
chine is cold and disconnected from the
electric network.
• Do not immerse the machine in water.
• Do not wash any of its parts in the
dishwasher.
• Do not use sharp objects or harsh
chemical products (solvents) for clean-
ing.
• Use a soft, dampened cloth to clean the
machine.
• Do not dry the machine and/or its
components using a microwave and/
or standard oven.
After preparing milk bever-
ages, dispense hot water
from the steam wand (Pannarello,
if supplied) to obtain a thorough
cleaning.
• Every day, after heating the milk,
remove the external part of the Pan-
narello (if supplied) and wash it with
fresh drinking water.
• Clean the steam wand weekly. In order
to do this, perform the following op-
erations:
- Remove the external part of the Pan-
narello (for standard cleaning);
- Remove the upper part of the Pan-
narello from the steam wand;
- Wash the upper part of the Pan-
narello with fresh drinking water;
- Wash the steam wand with a wet
cloth and remove any milk residue;
- Replace the upper part in the steam
wand (make sure it is completely
inserted).