Descaling Cycle - Gaggia CUBIKA PLUS Mode D'emploi

milk container with slow upward movements so that it is
warmed evenly.
• Once the container is fi lled with milk froth, close the knob
(3), remove the cup with the frothed milk.
• (Fig.19) - Press the steam button (16) again.
• Proceed with circuit priming as described in section 4.5
to make the machine ready for use.
Note: The machine is ready when the machine
ready light (15) is permanently on.
Note: If it is not possible to dispense steam as
described, prime the circuit as explained in sec-
tion 4.5 and then repeat the steps.
The same process can be used to heat other
beverages.
• After this operation, clean the steam spout with a wet
cloth.
9 CLEANING
Maintenance and cleaning may only be carried out
when the machine has cooled down and has been
disconnected from the power supply.
• Do not immerse the machine in water or place any of its
parts in a dishwasher.
• Do not use alcohol, solvents and/or aggressive chemical
agents.
• We recommend cleaning the water tank and fi lling it up
with fresh water daily.
• (Fig.21-22) - Every day, after heating the milk, remove
the external part of the Pannarello and wash it with fresh
drinking water.
• (Fig.23) - The steam spout should be cleaned weekly. In
order to do this, you need to:
- Remove the external part of the Pannarello (for standard
cleaning);
- Loosen the ring nut (without removing it);
- Remove the upper part of the Pannarello from the steam
spout;
- Wash the upper part of the Pannarello with fresh drinking
water;
- Wash the steam spout with a wet cloth and remove any
milk residue;
- Replace the upper part of the steam spout (make sure
it is completely inserted);
- Tighten the previously loosened ring nut.
- Reassemble the external part of the Pannarello.
• (Fig.24) - Empty and clean the drip tray daily.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the appliance.
• (Fig.17) - To clean the Portafi lter proceed as follows:
- Remove the fi lter, wash it thoroughly with hot water.
- Remove the adapter (if fi tted), wash it thoroughly with
hot water.
- Wash the internal part of the Portafi lter.
• Do not dry the machine and/or its components using a
microwave and/or conventional oven.

10 DESCALING CYCLE

The formation of limescale inside the appliance is
inevitable. It is necessary to descale the machine every
3-4 months of use and/or when you notice a reduction in
water fl ow.
You can use a non-toxic and/or non-harmful
descaling product for coffee machines (com-
mercially available). We recommend using Gaggia
descaling solution.
Warning! Do not use vinegar as a descaler.
• (Fig.2) - Remove and empty the water tank. Remove the
Portafi lter from the machine.
• (Fig.4) - Mix the descaling solution with water as instructed
on the descaling product box and fi ll the water tank. Fit
the tank into the machine.
• (Fig.7) - Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF
button (17).
• (Fig.8) - Place a container below the steam spout.
• Open the knob (3) and press the button (15) to dispense
water at intervals (one cup at a time). Press the button
(15) and close the knob (3) to stop dispensing.
• (Fig.7) - During each interval allow the descaling solution
to settle for about 10-15 minutes by turning the machine
off. Empty the container.
• (Fig.2; Fig.4) - Repeat this process, untill the descaling
solution is fi nished, remove the water tank, rinse it and
fi ll it with fresh drinking water.
• (Fig.5; Fig.6) - Reinsert the tank in the machine.
• (Fig.8) - Open the knob (3) and press the button (15) to
dispense 2/3 of the water. Press the button (15) and close
the steam knob (3) clockwise to stop dispensing.
• Let the machine warm up and empty the water tank as
described above.
If you are using a product other than the
recommended one it is important to always
follow the manufacturer's instructions shown on the
descaling box.
11 DISPOSAL
• Put unused appliances out of service.
• Disconnect the plug from the socket and cut the electrical
cord.
• At the end of its life, take the appliance to a suitable waste
collection site.
This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging
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