Gaggia Descaler Decalcifier 250ml RI9111/60 (Pack of 1 bottle)

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The decalcifying process will clear your machine of limescale buildup that can wreak havoc on espresso machine internals and affect the flow of water. For this process, you’ll need a decalcifying solution. For your Gaggia Classic, the manufacturer recommends their Gaggia brand solution. I wouldn’t recommend using a homemade descaling solution such as vinegar or lemon juice because this can leave a lasting flavor in your machine. The descaling instructions are also in the user manual that you can see linked below at the bottom of this article. Remove the shower screen screw with the Phillips head screwdriver, and remove the shower screen plate with the Allen key. If the plate doesn’t fall out on its own, use your flathead screwdriver to remove it. Clear out any buildup with a descaler and a stiff brush.

Poor water quality or excess water hardness can cause scale buildup in your espresso machine. Unfiltered water is filled with minerals that build up in your machine over time and shorten the life of parts.

Cleaning and Maintenance for Gaggia Espresso Machines: Every Day Cleaning

Place the empty container under the steam wand. Turn the selector to the right. The steaming cup icon will display. Regularly descaling your coffee machine will protect your investment and greatly extend its life. Features and Benefits WITHOUT adding ground coffee to the unit, press the pre-ground coffee button below the power button one or more times. In the display, the two bean icons in the bottom row should disappear and a portafilter icon should display. Pour only half of the Gaggia solution into the tank. Fill the reservoir with water up to the MAX line.

Regular declacification extends the lifetime of your machine and enhances the taste of your coffee. Gaggia machines have 2 different cleaning programmes: One for cleaning and one for descaling. During the descaling programme the system is cleaned of all internal lime scale.Pour the Gaggia concentrated descaling solution into the coffee machine water tank, then fill the tank with fresh water. Make sure that you are using only filtered water in your water tank. Investing in a water softening filter system will reduce limescale buildup. Remove your water tank and rinse it daily with fresh water to keep it clean. Cleaning the Steam Wand Turn the machine on again. Repeat step 6 every three minutes until the water tank is empty. Be sure to turn the machine off and let it sit for three minutes in between each round.