ENGLISH• 14 •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 excessivelyfrom 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 creamyfroth.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 tankNo waterPump noiseFill tank and repeat boiler filling procedures.Too fine grinding Modify grindingDirty filter Clean shower (17)Too pressed coffee Avoid press coffee excessivelyIn the event of faulty functionDescaling:In hard water areas, minerals found in the waterwill accumulate and affect operation of the unit.Approximately every two months (this can varydepending on use and water condition), cleanthe machine with Gaggia descaler (in whichcase 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 groupand into the steam nozzle for a few seconds.Wait 20 minutes, then repeat. process untilsolution has been run through. Rinse machinethoroughly by running plain cold water throughmachine. Replace shower disc (17).NOTE: Product failure due to scale accumu-lation is not covered by warranty. No otherservicing should be attempted by the user. Use“Gaggia cleaner” for best results.