Gaggia Carezza Operating Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH 14 3 Wipe body of machine with a damp cloth asrequired.4 Remove drip tray and plate (5-12) and washin warm soapy water. Do not use abrasivesubstances.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.7 After long periods of non-use, drain stalewater from machine by turning hot water/coffee switch to 1. However, do this onlyafter you have filled tank with fresh water.Never operate pump unless there is waterin tank.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) asrequired,Descaling: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.Pour solution into tank and turn on pump for15 seconds. Allow solution to flow throughbrewing head and steam nozzle for severalseconds. Wait 20 minutes, then repeat. processuntil solution has been run through.Rinse machine thoroughly by running plain coldwater through machine. Replace shower disc(17).NOTE: Product failure due to scaleaccumulation is not covered by warranty. Noother servicing should be attempted by the user.Use Gaggia cleaner for best results.Problem: Check to ensure against the following:Coffee does not flow. Water is in tank.Filter basket clogged because coffee is too fine or compressedtoo 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 (6 min).Coffee is ground too coarsely.Not enough milk froth. Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clo gged.Milk is too hot.In the event of faulty function