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12 Descaling
Limescale is a natural part of the water used for machine op-
eration. It needs to be removed regularly as it may clog the
water and coff ee circuit of your appliance.
This is an easy procedure for your Gaggia machine. When the
"
" light (19) turns on, a descaling cycle is recommended.
When the "
" light (19) turns on, descaling is compulsory.
This operation needs to be carried out before
the appliance stops working properly, as in this
case repair is not covered by warranty.
Use the Gaggia descaling product (Fig. B). Its
formula has been designed to ensure better
machine performance and operation for its whole op-
erating life. If correctly used, it also avoids alterations
in the brewed product. Before starting a descaling cy-
cle make sure that: THE WATER FILTER (if used) HAS BEEN
REMOVED.
Never drink the descaling solution or any prod-
ucts dispensed until the cycle has been fully car-
ried out. Never use vinegar as a descaling solution.
1
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14
Insert the pressurized fi lter holder into the brew
unit (4) from the bottom and turn it from left to right until
it locks into place.
2
1
Remove and empty the water tank.
3
2
Pour
HALF
the content of the Gaggia concentrated
descaling solution into the water tank, then fi ll the tank
with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level.
4
4
Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button
(11). The "
" light (12) turns on.
5
Following the instructions provided in chapter 9 of
this manual, dispense 2 cups of water (about 150 ml each)
from the steam wand (Pannarello) and turn the machine
off by pressing the ON/OFF button (11); the "
" light (12)
turns off .
5
Let the descaling solution take eff ect for approx.15-20
minutes with the machine turned off .
6
Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF "
"
button (11).
5
Following the instructions provided in chapter 9 of
this manual, dispense 2 cups of water (about 150 ml each)
from the steam wand (Pannarello). Turn off the machine by
pressing the ON/OFF "
" button (11) and leave it off for 3
minutes.
7
Repeat the operations described in
step 6
until the water
tank is completely empty.
During this operation the pump is automati-
cally disengaged and the "
" light (20) is
blinking: this is a normal behaviour of the machine.
Close the knob. Wait until the "
" light (14) is steady
on before opening the knob again.
8
2
Rinse the water tank with fresh drinking water and fi ll
it up.
9
Place a container under the fi lter holder.
10
Turn on the machine by pressing the "
" ON/OFF button
(11); press the "
" button (13) and dispense the whole
content of the tank by means of the fi lter holder. Press the
"
" button (13) again to stop the dispensing process.
11
2
Refi ll the tank with fresh water.
5
Place a large container (about 1 l capacity) under the
steam wand (Pannarello).
Open the water dispensing knob (3) by turning it clock-
wise and dispense the whole content of the water tank by
means of the steam wand (Pannarello).
12
6
After the water dispensing process is complete, close
the water dispensing knob (3) by turning it counter-clock-
wise.
13
Repeat the operations once again from
step (8)
, for a total
of 4 tanks.
14
19
Remove the fi lter holder from the unit by turning it from
right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking water.
The descaling cycle is now complete.
At the end, press and hold the coff ee brewing and steam dis-
pensing buttons for 3 seconds: the descaling light turns off .
2
Refi ll the tank with fresh water. If necessary, prime the
circuit as described in section 4.6.
The descaling solution is to be disposed of ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instructions
and/or the regulations in force in the country of use.
13 "" Filter (Optional)
The "" water fi lter can improve the quality of water.
Using the "" fi lter will prevent limescale from
building up and will ensure a much more intense aroma to
your espresso coff ee. We therefore recommend you install the
"" water fi lter, which can be purchased from your
local dealer or on-line at the Philips on-line store http://shop.
philips.com or at authorized service centres.
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Remove the small white fi lter from the tank and store
it in a dry place sheltered from dust.
