Cleaning And Maintenance - Gaggia SYNCRONY DIGITAL Mode D'emploi

some water; place a cup or other suitable
receptacle beneath the steam nozzle. Turn the
steam knob (16) anticlockwise to open; the
display will show:
HOT WATER
OVERTEMPERATURE
• When the message
OVERTEMPERATURE
is no longer displayed, you can shut off the
flow of water by turning the steam knob (16)
clockwise. The machine will switch back into
the normal operating mode; the display will
show:
SELECT PRODUCT
READY FOR USE

10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

General Cleaning
• Maintenance and cleaning should only be
carried out when the appliance is cold and
disconnected from the power supply.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water and
do not wash the parts in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasives or aggressive chemicals
(solvents) for cleaning.
• Do not dry the machine and/or any of its parts
using a microwave and/or conventional oven.
• We recommend that you clean the water tank
and change the water daily.
• Clean the ground coffee dispenser daily; use
the brush provided.
• To clean the appliance, use a soft cloth
dampened with water.
• Clean the service area and brew unit.
• We recommend that you empty and clean the
drip tray (12), dregs drawer (10) and the small
drawer below the brew unit (Fig.18) every day.
For this purpose it will be necessary to open
the side door; then you may proceed to empty
and clean all the components.
10.1 The brew unit
The brew unit (17) must be cleaned
each time you fill the coffee bean
container or at least once a week.
• Switch off the appliance by moving the ON/
OFF switch (7) to the "O" position and remove
the plug from the wall outlet.
• Open the service door (15) and then remove
the dregs drawer.
• Remove the brew unit, holding it by its handle
and pressing the "PRESS" button (Fig.15)
• Make sure that the two steel filters are free
from any coffee residues. The top filter can
be removed by unscrewing the plastic pin
anticlockwise using the key provided
(Fig.17).
• Wash the brew unit with hot water only: do
not use detergents. Then thoroughly wash and
dry all its components.
• Refit the filter and carefully screw the plastic
pin back on using the key provided.
• Clean the compartment inside the appliance.
• Holding it by its handle, insert the brew unit
into its housing until it snaps into place
(Fig.19).
• Fit the dregs drawer back in place.
• Close the door (15).
11 DESCALING
Scale forms during normal use of the appliance;
a descaling treatment should be carried out every
3-4 months, either when you notice a reduced
water flow or the following message is displayed:
DESCALING
READY FOR USE
If you wish to carry this out at home,
you can use a commercially available
non-toxic, non-harmful descaling product
for coffee machines.
Caution! Never use vinegar.
Caution! The solution dispensed from
the machine must be properly
disposed of; do not use it for food
preparation.
Descaling can be carried out manually or
automatically.
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