CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
General Cleaning
• Cleaning can only be carried out when the machine is cold and
disconnected from the electric network
• Do not immerse the machine in water.
• Do not wash any of its parts in the dishwasher.
• Do not use sharp objects or harsh chemical products (solvents) for
cleaning.
• Use a soft, dampened cloth to clean the machine.
• Do not dry the machine and/or its components using a microwave
and/or standard oven.
• Remove the used capsule drawer.
Empty the drawer from the liquids.
Empty the drawer from used capsules.
Clean and dry before inserting it again.
Check periodically that the capsule drawer is not
full so as to avoid malfunctioning and damages to
the machine.
• After using the hot water/steam wand, dispense hot water for
some seconds. Clean the wand externally with a damp cloth.
• Empty and wash the drip tray daily.
• It is recommended to clean the water tank daily:
- Remove the small white fi lter in the water tank and wash it under
running drinking water.
- Reposition the small white fi lter in its housing by gently pressing
and turning it at the same time.
- Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water.
• Rinse the capsule compartment
weekly for both models.
• Open the compartment and remove
the capsule compartment. Wash it
with lukewarm water and dry it before
inserting it back in its seat.
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DESCALING
Limescale normally builds up with the use of the appliance. The ma-
chine needs descaling every 3 - 4 months or whenever a reduction
in water fl ow is noticed.
It is recommended to use Gaggia descaling solution,
whose formula has been designed to respect the
technical features of the machine, ensuring its performance
will not decrease with time, and for a safe and risk-free use.
The descaling solution is to be disposed of according to the
manufacturer's instructions and/or regulations in force in
the country of use.
Warning! Never use vinegar as a descaling solution.
• Drain the tank and fi ll it up with descaling solution mixed with
water, as specifi ed on the descaling solution package.
• Turn the machine on by means of the ON/OFF power button.
GXI/01
• Place a container under the dispensing
spout.
• Check that the "
on; press the "
the whole water tank content at regular
intervals, a cup at a time; press the "
button again to stop dispensing. After each
dispensing operation, wait for 15 minutes
before the next one.
• When the descaling solution in the tank is
fi nished, wash the tank thoroughly, and fi ll
it with fresh drinking water.
• Dispense all the water just introduced in the tank into a container,
by pressing the "
" button.
• Once the tank is empty, stop dispensing and fi ll the tank again.
The machine is now ready for use.
GXI/02
• Place a container under the steam wand.
• Check that the "
turn the knob clockwise to its limit stop
to dispense the whole water tank content
at regular intervals, a cup at a time; set the
knob back to its original position to stop
dispensing. After each dispensing operation,
wait for 15 minutes before the next one.
• When the descaling solution in the tank is
fi nished, wash the tank thoroughly, and fi ll
it with fresh drinking water.
• Dispense all the water just introduced in the tank into a container,
by rotating the knob clockwise.
" button light is
"button to dispense
"
" button light is on;