Gaggia RI8525 - Coffee machine PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Gaggia RI8525 PHILIPS

This machine is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless, read and follow the safety instructions carefully and only use the machine as described in these instructions, to avoid accidental injury or damage due to improper use of the machine. Keep this safety booklet for future reference. Warning General - Check if the voltage indicated on the machine corresponds to the local mains volt- age before you connect the appliance. - Connect the machine to an earthed wall socket. - Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop and do not let it touch hot surfaces. - To avoid the danger of electric shock, never immerse the machine, mains plug or power cord in water or any other liquid. - Do not pour liquids on the power cord connector. - To avoid the danger of burns, keep body parts away from hot water jets produced by the machine. - Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. - Switch o the machine with the main switch located on the back (if present) and remove the mains plug from the wall socket: - If a malfunction occurs. - If you are not going to use the appliance for a long time. - Before you clean the machine. - Pull at the plug, not at the power cord. - Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands. - Do not use the machine if the mains plug, the power cord or the machine itself is damaged. - Do not make any modi cations to the machine or its power cord. - Only have repairs carried out by a service center authorized by Gaggia to avoid a hazard. - The machine should not be used by children younger than 8 years old. - This machine can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and by per-• 23 • sons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. - Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. - Keep the machine and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years. - Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine. - Be carefull when you dispense hot water. Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water. Wait until the end of the dispensing cycle before you remove the hot water dispensing spout. Caution General - This machine is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as sta kitchens of shops, o ces, farms or other work environ- ments. - Always put the machine on a at and stable surface. Keep it in upright position, also during transport. - Do not place the machine on a hotplate or directly next to a hot oven, heater or similar source of heat. - Only put ground co ee in the pressurized lter holder. Putting co ee beans, in- stant co ee, unroasted co ee beans or any other substance in the pressurized lter holder may cause damage to the machine. In this case repair is not covered by war- ranty. - Let the machine cool down before you insert or remove any parts. The heating sur- faces may retain residual heat after use. - Never ll the water tank with warm, hot or sparkling water, as this may cause dam- age to the water tank and the machine. - Never use souring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as pet- rol or acetone to clean the machine. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.• 24 • - Descale your machine regularly. Not doing this will make your appliance stop work- ing properly. In this case repair is not covered by your warranty. - Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 0°C/32°F. Water left in the heating system may freeze and cause damage. - Do not leave water in the water tank when you are not going to use the machine for a long period of time. The water can become contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine. - Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Gaggia does not speci cally recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your warranty be- comes invalid. - Regular cleaning and maintenance prolongs the lifetime of your machine and en- sures optimum quality and taste of your co ee. - The machine is exposed continuously to moisture, co ee and scale. Therefore it is very important to regularly clean and maintain the machine as described in the user manual. If you do not perform these cleaning and maintenance procedures, your machine eventually may stop working. In this case repair is not covered by warranty. - Do not clean the pressurized lter holder in the dishwasher and do not use wash- ing-up liquid or a cleaning agent to clean it. This may cause the pressurized lter holder to malfunction and may have a negative e ect on the co ee taste. - Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent bers from collecting inside the brew group. - Never drink the solution dispensed during the descaling process. - Do not remove the pressurized lter holder while brewing co ee. Hot water drips may spill out during the warm-up phase of the brew group. - The machine shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.• 25 • Machines with classic milk frother Warning - To avoid the danger of burns, be aware that dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water. - Never touch the classic milk frother with bare hands, as it may become very hot. Use the appropriate protective handle only. Caution - After frothing milk, quickly clean the classic milk frother by dispensing a small quantity of hot water into a container. Then remove the external part of the classic milk frother and wash it with lukewarm water. Machines with automatic milk frother Warning - To avoid the danger of burns, be aware that dispensing steam or hot water may be preceded by small jets of hot water. Never touch the hot water/steam dispensing spout with bare hands, as it may become very hot. Use the appropriate protective handle only. - Never drink the solution dispensed during the monthly cleaning procedure of the automatic milk frother. Caution - For hygienic reasons, make sure that the outer surface of the hot water/steam dis- pensing spout is clean. - After frothing milk, quickly clean the automatic milk frother by dispensing a small quantity of hot water. Follow the cleaning instructions in the user manual. - Be careful, the hot water/steam dispensing spout could be hot if the machine has recently been used. - Do not push the rubber tting too far on the hot water/steam dispensing spout when you insert it. In this case, the automatic milk frother would not work correctly as it would not be able to suck up milk.• 26 • Electromagnetic elds (EMF) This machine complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds. Recycling - This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU). - Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health. Warranty and support For support, contact your local dealer or an authorised service center. Contact details are included in the warranty booklet supplied separately or visit www.gaggia.com/n-m-co/espresso/world-wide or www.gaggia.it/n-m-co/espresso/contact.• 27 • DEAR CUSTOMER, THIS FILTER HOLDER USES AN EXCLUSIVE PATENTED TECHNOLOGY FROM PHILIPS SAECO, INTENDED TO DELIVER A CAFÈ QUALITY ESPRESSO IN YOUR CUP, BUT NOT NECESSARILY REQUIRING THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS OF A PROFESSIONAL BA- RISTA. COFFEE CREAM, SCENTS AND FLAVOURS ARE ENHANCED BY MAINTAINING A GIVEN PRESSURE INSIDE THE FILTER HOLDER DURING THE BREWING PROCESS. THIS PRESSURE SHOULD BE RELEASED AUTOMATICALLY AFTER BREWING, BUT TO AVOID ANY PROBLEM, YOU SHOULD:

• IN THE EXCEPTIONAL CASE YOU DON'T SEE ANY BEVERAGE COMING FROM THE FILTER HOLDER, BEFORE REMOVING IT, SWITCH OFF THE MACHINE, READ THE “TROUBLESHOOTING” TABLE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. IF NO DESCRIPTION OR SOLUTION APPLIES, WAIT ONE HOUR WITH THE MACHINE SWITCHED OFF BEFORE REMOVING THE FILTER HOLDER.• 28 • 1 General Information The co ee machine is suitable for preparing 1 or 2 cups of espresso co ee and is provided with a swivel steam and hot water wand. The controls on the front side of the machine are labelled with easy-to-read symbols. The machine has been designed for domestic use and is not suitable for professional, continuous use. Warning. No liability is held for damage caused by:

• Incorrect use not in accordance with the intended purposes;

• Repairs not carried out in authorised service cen- tres;

• Tampering with the power cord;

• Tampering with any part of the machine;

• Use of non-original spare parts and accessories;

• Failure to descale the machine and storage at tem- peratures below 0 °C. In these cases, the warranty is void.

1.1 To Simplify Manual Reading

The warning triangle indicates all important instructions for the user’s safety. Carefully follow these instructions to avoid serious injury! References to illustrations, parts of the appliance or controls, etc. are indicated by numbers or letters. Whenever possible, refer to the illustration. This symbol is used to highlight information that is particularly important to ensure opti- mal use of the machine. The illustrations corresponding to the text can be found on the rst pages of the manual. Please refer to these pages while reading the operating instructions.

1.2 How to Use these Operating Instruc-

tions Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and make them available to anyone who may use the co ee machine. For further information or in case of problems, please refer to an authorised service centre. 2 Technical Speci cations The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical speci cations of the product. Nominal Voltage - Power Rating - Power Supply See label on the appliance Housing Material Plastic model RI8525, Type SIN 042 GM RI8523, Type SIN 042 GB Size (w x h x d) (mm) 210 x 300 x 280 Weight RI8525, Type SIN 042 GM = 5 kg RI8523, Type SIN 042 GB = 4.8 kg Power Cord Length

Control Panel Front side Filter Holder Pressurized type Pannarello Special for cappuccinos Water Tank

1.25 litres - Removable type

Pump Pressure 15 bar Boiler Stainless steel Safety Devices Thermal fuse• 29 • 3 Key to Machine Parts (Page 2) 1 Control panel 2 Cup holder surface 3 Hot water/steam knob 4 Co ee brew unit 5 Water tank 6 Water recovery tray 7 Cup holder grill 8 Steam wand (Pannarello) 9 Power cord socket 10 Water temperature thermometer (RI8525, Type SIN042 GM only) 11 ON/OFF button 12 "Machine on" light 13 "Co ee brew" button 14 "Temperature" light 15 "Rinsing" button 16 "Rinsing" light 17 "Steam" button 18 "Steam" light 19 "Descaling" light 20 "Alarm" light 21 Carezza Deluxe pressurized lter holder (RI8525, Type SIN042 GM only) 22 Ground co ee measuring scoop 23 Ground co ee lter (single piece for 1 or 2 co ee(s)) 24 Co ee pod lter adapter 25 Co ee pod lter 26 Power cord 27 "Intenza+" water lter (Optional) 28 Carezza Style pressurized lter holder (RI8523, Type SIN042 GB only) 4 Installation For your own and other people safety, carefully follow instructions in chapter "Important Safety Information".

The original packaging has been designed and manufactured to protect the machine during transport. We recommend keeping the packaging material for possible future transport.

4.2 Installation Precautions

Do not move the machine by grabbing the cup protection grilles. Before installing the machine, read the following safety pre- cautions carefully:

• Place the machine in a safe place.

• Make sure children cannot play with the machine.

• Do not place the machine on hot surfaces or near open a m e s . The co ee machine is now ready to be connected to the electric network. Note: we recommend washing the components before using them for the rst time and/or af- ter they have not been used for a certain period of time.

Remove the water tank (5).

Rinse it and ll it with fresh drinking water, making sure that the (MAX) level indicated in the tank is not ex- ceeded. Fill the tank only with fresh, non-sparkling, drinking water. Hot water or any other liquid may damage the tank. Do not operate the machine when the water level in the tank is below the MIN threshold. Make sure there is enough water in the wa- ter tank.

• Insert the water tank back into its seat in the co ee ma- chine and make sure that it locks into place - its pro le should adhere to that of the co ee machine. Note: the water level can be checked looking through the window on the front side of the tank.

4.4 Machine Connection

Electric power may be very dangerous! It is therefore necessary to strictly follow the safety regulations. Do not use faulty power cords. Faulty cords and plugs must be replaced immediately by Authorised Service Centres. The voltage of the appliance has been pre-set by the manu- facturer. Check that the voltage matches the indication on the data plate at the bottom of the appliance.

Insert the plug into the socket on the back of the ma- chine.

Insert the other end of the plug into a wall socket with suitable power voltage.

At rst start-up, the co ee machine circuit must be primed.

Press the ON/OFF button (11): the " " light (12) turns on and the " " (14), " " (20) and " " (18) lights blink, prompting the user to prime the circuit.• 30 •

Place a container under the steam wand (Pannarello). Open the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning it clock- wise. The pump is activated automatically. Wait until a steady jet of water ows out of the steam wand (Pan- narello).

Close the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning it coun- ter-clockwise. Remove the container. The machine begins the warm-up phase only after the water circuit has been correctly primed. Note: if the knob is left open, the pump is auto- matically disengaged after a few seconds and the " " light (20) starts blinking.

When the water tank is empty, the machine circuit must be primed again. Note: if the machine has been operating with- out water for a lot of time and the " " (14),

" (20) and " " (18) lights are blinking, please refer to the "Troubleshooting" table.

• Open the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning it clock- wise. The pump is activated automatically.

• Wait until a steady jet of water ows out of the steam wand (Pannarello).

Close the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning it counter-clockwise. Remove the container. Note: if the steam knob is opened by mistake during the warm-up phase, the " " light (20) starts blinking. Close the knob and wait until the ma- chine is ready.

4.7 Using the Machine for the First Time or

After a Period of Inactivity This simple operation ensures an optimum brewing and must be performed: - at rst start-up; - when the machine remains inactive for a long time (more than 2 weeks). Dispensed water must be emptied into an ad- equate drain. It is not suitable for food use. If the container lls up during the cycle, stop dispensing water and empty the container before resuming the operation.

Rinse the water tank and re ll it with fresh drinking water. Insert the water tank back into its seat in the co ee machine and make sure that it locks into place - its pro le should adhere to that of the co ee machine. B Turn on the machine by pressing the (11) button. Wait until the " " light (14) turns on steady.

Place a container under the steam wand (Pannarello). Open the knob (3) by turning it clockwise. The pump is ac- tivated automatically. D Dispense the whole water tank content from the steam/ hot water wand (Pannarello); to stop the dispensing pro- cess, close the knob (3) by turning it counter-clockwise. During this operation the pump is automatical- ly disengaged and the " " light (20) is blink- ing: this is a normal behaviour of the machine. Close the knob. Wait until the " " light (14) is steady on before opening the knob again.

Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water. Insert the water tank back into its seat in the co ee machine and make sure that it locks into place - its pro le should adhere to that of the co ee machine.

Insert the lter holder (21) into the brew unit (4) from the bottom. Turn the pressurized lter holder from left to right until it locks into place. Release the pressurized lter holder grip. The handle will turn slightly to the left. This movement guarantees optimum lter holder perfor- mance.

Place a suitable container under the lter holder.

Press the " " button and dispense a cup of hot wa- ter. At the end of the process, stop the operation by pressing the " " button. I Repeat the operations described in step (H) until the wa- ter tank is completely empty.

Re ll the water tank with fresh drinking water.

Remove the lter holder from the unit by turning it from right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking water. Now the machine is ready. Please see related chapters for oper- ating details on how to brew co ee and dispense steam. 5 Rinsing Note: make sure the lter holder is inserted to ensure a proper warm-up of the machine. The machine is set so as to automatically rinse the co ee circuit with fresh water every time it is turned on. This is conceived to en- sure the correct machine warm-up and an optimum co ee aroma.• 31 • Place a container under the dispensing spout. On newly purchased machines this func tion is ac tive (the "

light (16) is on) and is performed at the end of the warm-up phase, when the " " light (14) turns on steady. Note: should no water pour from the lter holder, perform a manual rinse as described in sect. 7.1. The rinsing procedure may: A be stopped by pressing the " " (15) or (13) button. B be deactivated by pressing the " " button (15) while the

light (14) is blinking or steady on ; in this case the

" light (16) turns o . Note: if the rinsing procedure is deactivated, it can be reactivated only by pressing the "

button. 6 Energy Saving The machine is designed for energy saving. After 9 minutes of inactivity, the machine turns o in order to save energy and respect nature. Press the ON/OFF " " button (11) to operate the machine. 7 Co ee Brewing Warning! During co ee brewing it is forbidden to remove the pressurized lter holder by manu- ally turning it from right to left. Danger of burns!

• During this operation, the " " light (14) is blinking; this is to be considered as a standard and not a faulty operating mode.

• Before using the machine, make sure that there is enough water in the machine tank. Note: if the steam knob is opened by mistake during the warm-up phase, the " " light (20) starts blinking. Close the knob and wait until the ma- chine is ready. If co ee is NOT brewed after pressing the brew button " " (13), press the brew button " " (13) again and check the "Troubleshooting" table before removing the lter holder. Ensure the machine is ready before brewing co ee. The ma- chine is ready when the " " light (14) is steady on.

7.1 Filter Holder Warm-Up

If the "rinse" function is not activated and/or the lter holder is to be warmed-up manually, do as follows:

Insert the pressurized lter holder into the brew unit (4) from the bottom.

Turn the pressurized lter holder from left to right un- til it locks into place. Release the pressurized lter holder grip. The handle will turn slightly to the left. This move- ment guarantees optimum lter holder performance.

Preheat the pressurized lter holder by pressing the (13) button; some water will ow out of the pressurized lter holder (this operation is necessary only for the rst co ee).

• After 50cc of water have been dispensed, press the (13) button again to stop the dispensing procedure.

Remove the pressurized lter holder by turning it from right to left and then drain the remaining water. Place a container under the dispensing spout. Now you can go on with the co ee brewing procedures de- scribed in the following sections.

Insert the lter (23) in the pressurized lter holder (21); at rst use, the lter is already on. With the special lter (23) provided there is no need to change the lter to make one or two co ee(s).

Add 1-1.5 measuring scoop(s) for a single co ee and 2 measuring scoops for a double co ee. Remove any co ee residues from the rim of the pressurized lter holder. Note: do not press the co ee, since the lter holder is provided with an optimized system for original espresso brewing.

Insert the lter holder (21) into the brew unit (4) from the bottom.

Turn the pressurized lter holder from left to right un- til it locks into place. Release the pressurized lter holder grip. The handle will turn slightly to the left. This move- ment guarantees optimum lter holder performance.

Take 1 or 2 preheated cups and place them un- der the pressurized lter holder. Make sure that they are placed correctly under the co ee brewing nozzles.

When the desired quantity of co ee has been brewed, press the " " button (13) again to stop the brewing pro- cedure. Wait for a few seconds after brewing, then remove the cups of co ee.• 32 •

After brewing, wait until the " " co ee light (14) stops blinking, then remove the pressurized lter holder by turning it from right to left and empty the remaining co ee grounds. Note: a small quantity of water remains in the pressurized lter holder. This has to be consid- ered as absolutely normal and is due to the lter holder characteristics. Important note: the lter (23) should be kept clean to guarantee perfect results. Clean daily after use.

Remove the ground co ee lter (23) from the pressur- ized lter holder (21).

Insert the pod adapter (24) into the pressurized lter holder (21) ensuring that its convex part faces down.

Insert the pod into the lter holder; make sure that the paper of the pod does not stick out of the lter holder.

Insert the pressurized lter holder into the brew unit (4) from the bottom.

Turn the pressurized lter holder from left to right un- til it locks into place. Release the pressurized lter holder grip. The handle will turn slightly to the left. This move- ment guarantees optimum lter holder performance.

Take 1 preheated cup and place it under the lter holder. Check that it is placed correctly under the co ee brewing nozzles.

• When the desired quantity of co ee has been brewed, press the " " button (13) again to stop the brewing pro- cedure. Wait for a few seconds after brewing, then remove the cup of co ee.

After brewing, wait until the " " co ee light (14) stops blinking, then remove the pressurized lter holder by turning it from right to left and dispose of the used pod. Important note: the lter (25) and the adapter (24) should be kept clean to guarantee perfect results. Clean daily after use. 8 Tips for Choosing Co ee As a general rule, any type of co ee available on the market can be used. However, co ee is a natural product and its a- vour changes according to its origin and blend; therefore, it is advisable to try di erent types of co ee in order to nd out the blend that best suits your personal tastes. For optimal results, we recommend using espresso machine blends. As a rule, co ee should always come out of the pressur- ized lter holder, without dripping. The co ee brewing speed can be modi ed by slightly changing the amount of co ee in the lter and/or using a di erent co ee grind. Gaggia recom- mends using ESE single-dose co ee pods for a tasty co ee and easier cleaning and preparing.

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATIONS RELATED

TO HOT WATER/STEAM DISPENSING, MAKE SURE THAT THE STEAM WAND (PANNARELLO) IS DIRECTED OVER THE WATER RECOVERY TRAY. 9 Hot Water Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preced- ed by small jets of hot water. The steam wand may reach high temperatures: never touch it with bare hands.

Insert the pressurized lter holder into the brew unit (4) from the bottom.

Turn the pressurized lter holder from left to right un- til it locks into place. Release the pressurized lter holder grip. The handle will turn slightly to the left. This move- ment guarantees optimum lter holder performance.

• Press the ON/OFF button (11): the " " (12) and " " (16) lights turn on while the " " light (14) starts blink- ing. Wait until the " " light (14) turns on steady.

Place a container or a tea glass under the steam wand (Pannarello).

• Open the knob (3) by turning it clockwise: the " " light (14) turns o .

When the desired amount of hot water has been dis- pensed, close the knob (3) by turning it counter-clockwise.

• Remove the hot water container.• 33 • Note: if the steam knob is opened by mistake during the warm-up phase, the " " light (20) starts blinking. Close the knob and wait until the ma- chine is ready. During this operation the pump is automatical- ly disengaged and the " " light (20) is blink- ing: this is a normal behaviour of the machine. Close the knob. Wait until the " " light (14) is steady on before opening the knob again. 10 Steam / Cappuccino Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water. The steam wand may reach high temperatures: never touch it with bare hands.

Insert the pressurized lter holder into the brew unit (4) from the bottom.

Turn the pressurized lter holder from left to right un- til it locks into place. Release the pressurized lter holder grip. The handle will turn slightly to the left. This move- ment guarantees optimum lter holder performance.

• Press the ON/OFF button (11): the " " (12) and " " (16) lights turn on while the " " light (14) starts blink- ing. Wait until the " " light (14) turns on steady.

Press the " " button (17). The " " light (14) turns o and the " " light (18) starts blinking. Note: if the steam knob is opened by mistake during the warm-up phase, the " " light (20) starts blinking. Close the knob and wait until the ma- chine is ready.

• Wait until the " " light (18) is steady on. Now the ma- chine is ready for dispensing steam.

Place a container under the steam wand.

• Open the knob (3) for a few seconds so that the remaining water can ow out of the steam wand (Pannarello). Within a short time only steam will come out.

• Fill 1/3 of the container - the one you wish to use to prepare the cappuccino - with cold milk. Use cold milk to get a better result.

Immerse the steam wand in the milk and open the (3) knob by turning it clockwise; the pump is automati- cally engaged. Rotate the milk container with slow upward movements to obtain uniform warmth.

Once nished, close the knob (3) by turning it counter- clockwise and remove the cup with frothed milk.

• After this operation, clean the steam wand with a wet cloth. The same procedure can be performed to heat other beverages.

• To stop the steam dispensing procedure, press the "

button (17). The (14) " ", (18) " " and (20) " " lights blink fast at the same time. This is to indicate that the ma- chine temperature is too high to brew co ee.

10.1 Machine Cooling

Proceed as follows to lower the temperature:

Place a container or a tea glass under the steam wand (Pannarello).

• Open the knob (3) by turning it clockwise.

• When the machine reaches the proper temperature, the pump is automatically disengaged and the " " light (20) is blinking.

Close the knob (3) by turning it counter-clockwise and remove the container.

• Ensure the machine is ready before brewing co ee. The machine is ready when the " " light (14) is steady on. 11 Cleaning Maintenance and cleaning can only be carried out when the machine is cold and disconnected from the electric network.

• Do not immerse the machine in water or place any of its parts in a dishwasher.

• Do not use spirit, solvents and/or aggressive chemical agents.

• We recommend cleaning the water tank and re lling it with fresh water every day.

Clean the boiler ring with a wet cloth weekly when the machine is o , cold and disconnected from the mains.

Every day, after heating milk, remove the exter- nal part of the Pannarello and wash it with fresh drinking water.

Clean the steam wand weekly. In order to do this, perform the following operations: - Remove the external part of the Pannarello (for standard cleaning). - Remove the upper part of the Pannarello from the steam wand.• 34 • - Wash the upper part of the Pannarello with fresh drinking water. - Wash the steam wand with a wet cloth and remove any milk residue. - Re t the upper part in the steam wand (make sure it is completely inserted).

After cleaning, reassemble the external part of the Pannarello and make sure it reaches its limit stop. Make also sure that the plastic part is correctly t in the metal part.

Empty and wash the drip tray daily.

• Use a soft, dampened cloth to clean the appliance.

Clean the pressurized lter holder as follows:

Remove the lter and wash it thoroughly with hot water. - Remove the adapter (if tted), and wash it thoroughly with hot water. - Wash the internal part of the pressurized lter holder.

• Do not dry the machine and/or its parts using a microwave and/or standard oven. Note: do not wash the pressurized lter holder in the dishwasher. 12 Descaling Limescale is a natural part of the water used for machine op- eration. It needs to be removed regularly as it may clog the water and co ee circuit of your appliance. This is an easy procedure for your Gaggia machine. When the

" light (19) turns on, a descaling cycle is recommended. When the " " light (19) starts blinking, descaling is com- pulsory. This operation needs to be carried out before the appliance stops working properly, as in this case repair is not covered by warranty. Use the Gaggia descaling product (Fig. B). Its formula has been designed to ensure better machine performance and operation for its whole op- erating life. If correctly used, it also avoids alterations in the brewed product. Before starting a descaling cy- cle make sure that: THE WATER FILTER (if used) HAS BEEN REMOVED. Never drink the descaling solution or any prod- ucts dispensed until the cycle has been fully car- ried out. Never use vinegar as a descaling solution.

Insert the lter holder (21) into the brew unit (4) from the bottom. Turn the pressurized lter holder from left to right until it locks into place. Release the pressurized lter holder grip. The handle will turn slightly to the left. This movement guarantees optimum lter holder perfor- mance.

Remove and empty the water tank.

Pour HALF the content of the Gaggia concentrated descaling solution into the water tank, then ll the tank with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level.

Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button (11). The " " light (12) turns on.

Following the instructions provided in chapter 9 of this manual, dispense 2 cups of water (about 150ml each) from the steam wand (Pannarello) and turn the machine o by pressing the ON/OFF button (11); the " " light (12) turns o . 5 Let the descaling solution take e ect for approx. 15-20 minutes with the machine turned o .

Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF " " button (11).

Following the instructions provided in chapter 9 of this manual, dispense 2 cups of water (about 150ml each) from the steam wand (Pannarello). Turn o the machine

pressing the ON/OFF "

button (11) and leave it o for 3 minutes. 7 Repeat the operations described in step 6 until the water tank is completely empty. During this operation the pump is automati- cally disengaged and the " " light (20) is blinking: this is a normal behaviour of the machine. Close the knob. Wait until the " " light (14) is steady on before opening the knob again.

Rinse the water tank with fresh drinking water and ll it up. 9 Place a container under the lter holder. 10 Turn on the machine by pressing the

button (13) and dispense the whole content of the tank by means of the lter holder. Press the

button (13) again to stop the dispensing process.

Re ll the tank with fresh water.

Place a large container (about 1l capacity) under the steam wand (Pannarello). Open the water dispensing knob (3) by turning it clock- wise and dispense the whole content of the water tank by means of the steam wand (Pannarello).

After the water dispensing process is complete, close the water dispensing knob (3) by turning it counter-clock- wise.• 35 • 13 Repeat the operations once again from step (8), for a total of 4 tanks.

Remove the lter holder from the unit by turning it from right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking water. The descaling cycle is now complete. At the end, press and hold the co ee brewing and steam dis- pensing buttons for 3 seconds: the descaling light turns o .

Re ll the tank with fresh water. If necessary, prime the circuit as described in section 4.6. The descaling solution is to be disposed of ac- cording to the manufacturer’s instructions and/or the regulations in force in the country of use. 13 "Intenza+" Filter (Optional) The "INTENZA+" water lter can improve the quality of water. Using the "INTENZA+" lter will prevent limescale from building up and will ensure a much more intense aroma to your espresso co ee. We therefore recommend you install the "INTENZA+" water lter, which can be purchased from your local dealer or on-line at the Philips on-line store http://shop. philips.com or at authorized service centres.

Remove the small white lter from the tank and store it in a dry place sheltered from dust.

Remove the "INTENZA+" water lter from its package. Set the lter according to the water hardness.

Immerse the "INTENZA+" water lter vertically in cold water (with the opening positioned upwards) and gently press its sides to let the air bubbles out.

Put the lter into the empty tank. Press it until its limit stop.

• Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water and reinsert it into the machine. Carry out the following steps to activate the "Inten- za+" lter:

Press the ON/OFF button (11): the " " (12) and " " (16) lights turn on while the " " light (14) starts blink- ing. Wait until the " " light (14) turns on steady.

Place a container or a tea glass under the steam wand (Pannarello).

• Open the knob (3) by turning it clockwise.

When about 1 litre of hot water has been dispensed, close the knob (3) by turning it counter-clockwise.

• Empty the hot water container. During this operation the pump is automatical- ly disengaged and the (16) light is blinking: this is a normal behaviour of the machine. Close the knob. Wait until the (14) light is steady on before opening the knob again. Now the lter is active and the machine is ready for use.• 36 • Problem Possible Causes Solution The machine does not switch on. The machine is not connected to the elec- tric network. Connect the machine to the electric network. The pump is very noisy. No water in the tank. Fill the tank up with water and prime the circuit (section 4.6). The (14) " ", (18) " " and (20) " " lights blink simulta- neously. This is the rst start-up or the machine is overheated. Make sure the tank is full and fully inserted and lower the temperature as described in section