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DESCALING
Limescale normally builds up with the use
of the appliance.
The machine must be descaled when the
icon appears on the display.
Important note: It is recom-
mended to refer to the next
section, “Remarks on Descaling”, for
some tips about keeping the machine
in perfect working order.
1 Place a container below the steam
wand.
Use a container of at least 1
litre capacity. If you do not
have a container of this capacity,
once it is lled close the knob, empty
the container and then place it again
under the wand and repeat the
procedure.
2 Only after adding the descaling solution
in the tank, turn the selector switch
clockwise to position “
”, and then
dispense 2-3 cups of water (approx.
150 ml).
Only use the GAGGIA descaling
solution. Its formula has been
designed to ensure better machine
performance and operation for its
whole operating life. If correctly used,
it also avoids alterations in the brewed
product.
Warning! Never drink the
descaling solution or any pro-
ducts dispensed until the cycle has
been carried out to the end. Never use
vinegar as a descaling solution.
Before descaling, remove the Pannarello
(if supplied) from the steam wand as de-
scribed in the “Cleaning and Maintenance”
section.
• Turn the machine on by pressing the
“STAND-BY” button. Wait for the
machine to finish its rinse cycle
and warm up.
Warning! Remove the “Inten-
za” filter before adding the
descaling solution.
• Pour the entire content of the GAGGIA
concentrated descaling solution into
the water tank, and then ll the tank
with fresh drinking water up to the
MAX level. Place the tank back in the
machine.
6 When the icon is displayed, rinse the
water tank thoroughly and re ll it with
fresh drinking water.
7 Empty the container used to collect the
liquid dispensed by the machine and
place it under the steam wand.
Steady on
Steady on
3 Stop dispensing by turning the selector
switch back to its central position “
”.
4 Allow the descaling solution to work for
15-20 minutes.
5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 at intervals of 3
minutes, until there is no descaling
solution left in the water tank.
8 Turn the selector switch clockwise to
set it to the “
” position . The machine
rinse cycle starts.