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If there are problems with operation, immediately turn off the machine and unplug it from the socket-outlet.
problems
Causes
the coffee maker
There is little water and the pump
does not supply
does not suck it up.
steam.
The steam exit hole on the dispen-
ser wand is clogged
Coffee
Probably an excess amount of
overflowing from
ground coffee has been placed in
the edges of the
the filter ring preventing the filter
filter ring.
ring from being correctly tightened
into its housing.
Residues of ground coffee have
remained on the gasket of the fil-
ter holder coupling seat.
The hole of the silicone disc is
clogged.
The exit holes of the filter contai-
ning coffee grounds are clogged.
Faulty pod.
the coffee is not
The perforated disc located in the
supplied or flows
coupling seat of the filter holder
too slowly.
has clogged holes.
The exit holes of the filter contai-
ning coffee grounds are clogged.
The coffee blend is ground too
fine.
The coffee blend is pressed down
too much.
The tanks is not inserted well.
The hole of the silicone disc is
clogged.
There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up.
Faulty pod.
Broken pod.
the coffee is too
The blend has been ground too
watery and cold.
coarsely.
16
solutions
Make sure the tank is firmly attached and check that the water
level in the tank is normal.
Fill with cool tap water up to the "MAX" level mark.
Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the hole of the
dispenser wand with a pin.
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
coupling seat with a sponge (Fig. 16). Repeat the operation pla-
cing the correct quantity of coffee in the filter.
Clean the seal with a toothpick or a sponge (Fig. 14).
Wash the silicone disc (B) under running water, bending it
slightly on the sides in order to free the centre hole of any resi-
due of coffee grounds that could clog it (Fig. 15).
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
clogged filter holes with a small brush or a pin. Clean the filter
using Ariete COFFEE CLEAN tabs, following the instructions
provided in the package.
Replace the pod in the filter holder.
Turn on the machine without the filter holder, making the water
run. Turn on the machine without the filter holder, making the
water run. If the water still does not come out from all the ho-
les evenly, carry out the descaling cleaning operation using the
Ariete NOCAL product found at Ariete service centres, following
the instructions provided in the package.
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
clogged filter holes with a small brush or a pin. Clean the filter
using Ariete COFFEE CLEAN tabs, following the instructions
provided in the package.
Try using coarser coffee blends.
amper coffee inside the filter using less pressure.
Fit the tank securely by pushing it as far as it will go.
Wash the silicone disc (B) under running water, bending it
slightly on the sides in order to free the centre hole of any resi-
due of coffee grounds that could clog it (Fig. 15).
Make sure the tank is firmly attached and check that the water
level in the tank is normal. Fill with cool tap water up to the
"MAX" level mark.
Replace the pod in the filter holder.
Remove the filter holder, clean the seat with a sponge and in-
sert a new pod.
A more finely ground blend must be used to obtain a more
concentrated and hotter coffee. Anyhow, this problem is easily
solved thanks to the Thermocream® System, which always
guarantees hot coffee accompanied by a reach cream, even
with coarsely ground beans.