TROUBLESHOOTING
If there are problems with operation, immediately turn off the machine and unplug it from the socket-outlet.
PRobleM
cause
Air has probably entered the circuit
the coffee
and deactivated the pump.
maker does not
supply boiling
water for
tisanes.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
wand is clogged.
There is little water and the pump
the coffee
does not suck it up.
maker does not
supply steam.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
wand is clogged.
Probably an excess amount of
coffee
ground coffee has been placed in
overflowing
the filter ring preventing the filter ring
from the edges
from being correctly tightened into its
of the filter ring.
housing.
Residues of ground coffee have
remained on the gasket of the filter
holder coupling seat.
The exit hole of the filter (O) contain-
ing coffee grounds is clogged.
The holes of the perforated disc in
the coffee is
the filter holder coupling seat are
not supplied
clogged.
or flows too
slowly.
The exit hole of the filter (O) contain-
ing coffee grounds is clogged.
The coffee blend is ground too fine.
The coffee blend is pressed down
too much.
The tanks is not inserted well.
There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up.
The blend has been ground too
the coffee is
coarsely.
too watery and
cold.
16
solutions
Make sure the tank is properly inserted and that the water is
not below the minimum level.
Repeat the operations described in the "Preliminary phases
for use" paragraph.
Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the hole of the
dispenser wand with a pin.
Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary,
fill it with cool tap water.
Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the hole of the
dispenser wand with a pin.
Remove the filter holder and clean the coupling seat with a
sponge (Fig. 24). Repeat the operation placing the correct
quantity of coffee in the filter.
Clean the seal with a toothpick or a sponge (Fig. 24).
Clean the clogged filter hole with a pin. Clean the filter using
Ariete COFFEE CLEAN tabs, following the instructions
provided in the package.
Turn on the machine without the filter holder, making the wa-
ter run. If the water still does not come out from all the holes
evenly, carry out the descaling cleaning operation using
the Ariete NOCAL product found at Ariete service centres,
following the instructions provided in the package.
Clean the clogged filter hole with a pin. Clean the filter using
Ariete COFFEE CLEAN tabs, following the instructions
provided in the package.
Try using coarser coffee blends.
Tamper coffee inside the filter using less pressure.
Fit the tank securely by pushing it as far as it will go.
Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary,
fill it with cool tap water.
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 Ther-
mocream® System, which always guarantees hot coffee
accompanied by a reach cream, even with coarsely ground
beans.