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. 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. To descale with the Gaggia solution, pour half of a 250-milliliter bottle into your water tank and fill the rest with water. Turn on your machine and dispense two cups of water through the steam wand into a container by pressing the espresso and steam button at the same time. Turn off your coffee maker and wait 20 minutes to allow the solution to take effect.

Following these essential maintenance procedures will keep your machine free of coffee oils, limescale, and milk residue. Depending on how often you use your brewer, you may perform these tasks more frequently. As long as you perform regular maintenance, your machine will deliver tasty espresso for years to come!Turn on the machine and dispense 2 cups of water through the steam wand (approximately 150 ml each). 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. Place the empty container under the steam wand. Turn the selector to the right. The steaming cup icon will display. You’ve made the investment and finally gotten yourself a home espresso machine, and you’re enjoying espresso every morning. But over time, you start to notice your espresso is tasting burnt and bitter, and you’re not getting that nice layer of crema you got when the machine was new. I’ll walk through the cleaning process for my Gaggia Classic Pro. However, these tasks are universal to nearly any semi-automatic espresso machine. Cleaning and Maintenance for Gaggia Espresso Machines: Every Day Cleaning

It is important to understand that when you do descale it is possible for chunks of scale to break loose and clog the "Three Way Solenoid Valve" If this happen then the three way solenoid valve will have to be removed for cleaning. The special espresso machine descaler from Gaggia will not only remove build up lime scale but also prevent corrosion.

Pour the Gaggia concentrated descaling solution into the coffee machine water tank, then fill the tank with fresh water. If you are using the Pannarello, remove it from the steam wand. Also remove the Intenza water filter.

Regular declacification extends the lifetime of your machine and enhances the taste of your coffee.Turn on the pump for 15 seconds. Allow the solution to flow through both the brew head and the steam nozzle for several seconds. Please bear in mind that not all manufacturers provide correct imagery and we may put a similar or alternative image to the actual product for illustration purposes only.The actual item you receive may differ from that which is displayed, for example the box may have changed or a model may have been upgraded or changed after we have added the product online. The descaling instructions are also in the user manual that you can see linked below at the bottom of this article. Take out the Gaggia water brewing group (only for automatic machines) and was hit with clean water.