Cleaning The Appliance - ARIETE MOKA AROMA Manual De Instrucciones

cleAnInG The ApplIAnce

Warning!
All cleaning operations described below must be performed with the machine off and with the electric plug discon-
nected from the socket-outlet.
Warning!
Regular maintenance and cleaning preserve and keep the machine efficient for a longer amount of time. Never
wash machine components in the dishwasher. Do not use direct jets of water. Never put the boiler (G) or power
supply base (H) in contact with water.
Warning!
All operations must be performed when the machine is cold.
The boiler (G) and power supply base (H) can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive detergents or metallic
utensils.
When you remove the seal (E) and disc filter (D) for cleaning or replacement, make sure you correctly put them back in
place so as to prevent splashes or spurts of hot water. Check that the holes of the disc filter are not clogged and if so, clean
them with a small brush (Fig. 4).
When the seal and disc filter show signs of wear or deterioration, they have to be replaced. Use original spare parts that can
be purchased at authorised service centres.
decAlcIFIcATIon
A layer of lime may form on the bottom of the boiler over time, after numerous pots of coffee have been made; this may
lead to a longer percolation time. To remedy this problem, it is necessary to periodically eliminate this layer of lime with a
descaling process.
Use proprietary coffee machine descaling products found on the market (citric acid, for example).
Follow these directions to descale:
Make sure the coffee machine is cold and unscrew it.
Fill the boiler with the descaling product and wait half an hour.
Make sure the interior of the boiler is thoroughly clean.
the operation must be carried out with the boiler cold and not inserted in the base.
After half an hour has elapsed, empty the boiler and make sure you have removed the lime from the bottom, then rinse the
interior of the boiler. Do not immerse the boiler in water.
Make at least 3 pots of coffee to throw away.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for malfunctioning if the operation described has not been carried out.
puTTInG ouT oF serVIce
If the machine is put out of service, electrically disconnect it. Cut the power cord. In the case of scrapping, you must separate
the various materials used in making the machine and dispose of them based on their composition and on the legal provi-
sions in force in the country of use.
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