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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.
Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.
Pump makes loud noise.
No water in tank.
Pump not primed.
Coffee is ground too coarsely.
Water leaking excessively
from filter holder.
Filter holder not properly inserted in brew head.
Gasket in brewing head dirty or worn.
Coffee grinds not cleaned off the rim of filter holder.
Espresso has little creamy
froth.
Coffee is ground too coarsely.
Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.
Coffee is too old or dried out.
Espresso is too cold.
Machine is not warmed up (10 min).
Coffee is ground too coarsely.
Not enough milk froth.
Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clogged.
Milk is too hot.
Alarms - When the button being used flashes:
Empty tank
No water
Pump noise
Fill tank and repeat boiler filling procedures.
Too fine grinding
Modify grinding
Dirty filter
Clean shower (17)
Too pressed coffee
Avoid press coffee excessively
In the event of faulty function
Descaling:
In hard water areas, minerals found in the water
will accumulate and affect operation of the unit.
Approximately every two 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 disc (17) and clean.
Dilute the solution before pouring it into the tank.
Pour the solution into the coffee dispensing group
and into the steam nozzle for a few seconds.
Wait 20 minutes, then repeat. process until
solution has been run through. Rinse machine
thoroughly by running plain cold water through
machine. Replace shower disc (17).
NOTE:
Product failure due to scale accumu-
lation is not covered by warranty. No other
servicing should be attempted by the user. Use
“Gaggia cleaner” for best results.
