ENGLISH• 13 •Keeping it clean:1 IMPORTANT: the steam nozzle shouldbe cleaned after each use in order to avoidbuild up of milk deposits that are very difficultto clean. Cleaning is made easy as can beseen in the DESCRIPTION OF PARTS. Theouter part of nozzle can be removed bypulling downward.The outside of the steam pipe can be cleanedwith a damp cloth.The steam jet is cleaned by running a shotof steam through it.The hole in the steam nozzle must be keptopen. A needle may be used.2 Clean filter holder and filter in warm waterafter use.Pay attention as theTurbo-Frother steamnozzle could be hot!Air intake to be kept cleanand free from residues.3 Wipe body of machine with a damp clothas required.4 Remove basin and grid (12, 23) and rinsewith water. Do not use abrasive substan-ces.5 Clean the seal (15) inside of the brewinghead (14) and keep it clean.6 The shower disc (17) should be unscrewedand cleaned periodically depending onfrequency of use.Descaling:In hard water areas, minerals found in thewater will accumulate and affect operation ofthe 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.Pour solution into tank and turn on pump for 15seconds. Allow solution to flow through brewinghead and steam nozzle for several seconds.Wait 20 minutes, then repeat. process untilsolution has been run through.Rinse machine thoroughly by running plaincold water through machine. Replace showerdisc (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.7 If the machine is not used for a long periodof time, discharge the water from the boilerby turning the steam knob clockwise (25),and put the hot water/coffee switch on“On”. Let a quantity of water equal to twocappuccino cups come out of the frother.Close the steam knob (25) and put the hotwater/coffee and the steam switch on “Off”.Turn off the machine.Never operate pump unless there is water intank.8 NOTE: It is very normal for an espressomachine to emit steam and drip occasionallyas the water pressure changes during use.Be certain to empty drip tray (12) as requi-red.