Gaggia GAGGIA - Manual (Page 18)

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4.5 Circuit Priming
Upon fi rst use, after dispensing steam or when the water tank
is empty, the machine’s water circuit must always be primed.
• (Fig.5) - Press the ON/OFF button (16). The indicator light
(17) turns on.
• (Fig.6) - Place a container under the steam wand. Open
the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
• (Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18).
• Wait until a steady jet of water fl ows out of the steam
wand (Pannarello).
• (Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18) again to end the op-
eration.
• (Fig.8) - Close the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning
it clockwise. Remove the container.
The machine is now ready to brew coff ee and dispense steam.
Please see related chapters for operating details.
4.6 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 fi rst start-up;
- When the machine remains inactive for a long time (more
than 2 weeks).
Water dispensed during this process must be
emptied into an adequate drain and is not suit-
able for food use. If the container fi lls up during the
cycle, stop dispensing water and empty the container
before resuming the operation.
A (Fig.2) - Rinse the tank and fi ll it again with fresh drinking
water.
B (Fig.6) - Place a container under the steam wand. Open
the knob (3) slowly by turning it counter-clockwise.
(Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18).
C Dispense the whole water tank content from the steam/
hot water wand.
(Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18) again to end the op-
eration.
(Fig.8) - Close the knob (3) by turning it clockwise.
D (Fig.2) - Fill the tank with fresh drinking water.
E (Fig.15-16) - Insert the fi lter holder into the brew unit (8)
from the bottom and turn it from left to right until it locks
into place.
F Place a suitable container under the fi lter holder.
G (Fig.18) - Press the brew button (18) and dispense all the
water in the tank. Once the water tank is empty, stop dis-
pensing by pressing the brew button (18) again.
At the end, empty the container.
H (Fig.20) - Remove the fi lter holder from the unit by turn-
ing it from right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking wa-
ter.
I The machine is now ready to be used.
5 COFFEE BREWING
Warning! During the coff ee brewing it is forbid-
den to remove the pressurized fi lter holder by
manually turning it clockwise. Danger of burns.
• During this operation the "machine ready" indicator light
(19) may fl ash. This should be considered a standard op-
eration, not a fault.
• Before using the machine, make sure that the hot water/
steam knob (3) is closed and that there is enough water in
the machine tank.
• (Fig.5) - Press the ON/OFF button (16). The indicator light
(17) turns on.
• Wait until the "machine ready" indicator light (19) turns
on. The machine is now ready to brew coff ee.
5.1 Using Ground Coff ee
• (Fig.9) - Insert the fi lter (13) in the pressurized fi lter
holder (11); the fi lter is already inserted when using the
machine for the fi rst time.
• (Fig.15) - Insert the pressurized fi lter holder into the brew
unit (8) from the bottom.
• (Fig.16) - Turn the fi lter holder from left to right until
it locks into place. Release the grip from the pressurized
fi lter holder. The handle is automatically slightly turned
leftwards.
This movement guarantees proper pressurized fi lter holder
performance.
• (Fig.18) - Preheat the pressurized fi lter holder by pressing
the brew button (18), some water will fl ow out of the pres-
surized fi lter holder (this operation is only necessary
for the fi rst coff ee).
• After 150 cc of water has fl owed out, press the brew button
(18) again to stop hot water dispensing.
• (Fig.16) - Remove the fi lter holder from the machine by
turning it from right to left and pour out any water left.
• (Fig.35) - Remove the measuring scoop from the ma-