cloth. Hole in steam nozzle must bekept open. A needle may be used.2. Clean filter holder and filter basket inwarm water after use.3. Wipe body of machine with a dampcloth as required.4. Remove drip tray and plate (10, 1 Oa)and wash in warm soapy water. Usesponge to clean out drip area.Ground coffee will adhere to the sealinside of the brew head (11). Keep itclean.The shower head (12) should beunscrewed and cleaned periodicallydepending on frequency of use.After long periods of non-use, drainstale water from machine by turninghot water/brew switch to “I”. Howe-ver, do this only after you have filledreservoir with fresh water. Neveroperate pump unless there is waterin reservoir (6).NOTE: It is very normal for anespresso machine to emit steamand drip occasionally as the waterpressure changes during use. Becertain to empty drip tray (1 Oa) asrequired.Descaling:In hard water areas, minerals found inthe water will accumulate and affectoperation of the unit. Approximatelyevery four months (this can varydepending on use and watercondition), clean the machine withGaggia descaler (in which case followthe instructions on the packet).Remove shower head (12) and clean.Pour solution into reservoir and turn onpump for 15 seconds. Allow solution toflow through brew head and steamnozzle for several seconds. Wait 20minutes and repeat. Repeat processuntil solution-has been run through.Rinse machine throughly by runningplain cold water through machine.Replace shower head.NOTE: Product failure due toscale accumulation is notcovered by warranty. No otherservicing should be attempted by theuser. Use “Gaggia cleaner” for best results.Trouble-shootingh i n t s :Problem: Coffee does not flowCheck:CI For water in reservoir0 Filter basket clogged becausecoffee is too fine or compressedtoo firmly-Cl Shower head requires cleaningProblem: Coffee flows too quicklyCheck:0 Coffee is ground too coarsely0 Coffee not pressed down withtamperProblem: Pump. makes loud noiseCheck:Q No water in reservoir0 Pump not primed0 Coffee is ground too coarselyProblem: Water leaking excessivelyfrom filter holderCheck: .CI Filter holder not properly insertedin brew head0 Gasket in brew head dirty or worn0 Coffee grinds not cleaned off therim of filter holderProblem: Espresso has little crema frothCheck:0 Coffee is ground too coarselyCl Coffee is not pressed down withtamper0 Coffee is too old or dried outProblem: Espresso is too coldCheck:c3 Machine not warmed up (6 min.)Ll Coffee flows through too quickly-coffee is ground too coarselyProblem: Not enough milk frothCheck:0 Use skimmed or low-fat milk0 Steam nozzle and/or air intakehole cloggedQ Milk is too hot