24EnglishLimescale Removal OperationWhen the display shows START CALC CLEAN, you have to perform the clean-ing of the machine. If you do not perform the cleaning of the machine whenthe display shows this message, the machine will stop functioning correctly.In this case, any repair is not covered by the guarantee.Use Gaggia descaling solution to remove scale from the machine. Gaggiadescaling solution has been designed to ensure excellent performances ofthe machine. The use of other products may damage the machine and leaveresidues in the water.The operation of limescale removal lasts for about 30 minutes and consistsof a descaling cleaning cycle and a rinse cycle. You can pause the descalingcleaning cycle or the rinse cycle by pressing the ESC button. To continue thedescaling cleaning cycle or the rinse cycle press the OK button.Note: during limescale removal, do not remove the brew group.Warning: do not ingest the descaling solution or the water dispensed duringlimescale removal.1 Remove “INTENZA+” filter.2 Remove the drip tray and the coffee grounds drawer, empty, clean andinsert them into the machine again.3 Place a large container (1.5 l) under the coffee dispensing spout.4 When the display shows START CALC CLEAN, press the OK button tostart the limescale removal operation. Remove the hot water dispensingspout, if any.- The display indicates to insert the carafe.- The display indicates to open the milk dispensing spout.Note: you can press ESC to postpone the descaling clean. If you wish to startthe limescale removal later, press the MENU button, select MENU, press OKand scroll until selecting START CALC CLEAN . Press OK to confirm.