TROUBLESHOOTING
If there are problems with operation, immediately turn off the machine and unplug it from the socket-
outlet.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
The coffee
Air has probably entered the circuit
maker does
and deactivated the pump.
not supply
boiling water for
tisanes.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
wand is clogged.
The coffee
There is little water and the pump
maker does not
does not suck it up.
supply steam.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
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 ring
filter ring.
from being correctly tightened into its
housing.
Residues of ground coffee have
remained on the gasket of the filter
holder coupling seat.
The exit hole of the filter (O)
containing coffee grounds is clogged.
The coffee is not
The holes of the perforated disc in
supplied or flows
the filter holder coupling seat are
too slowly.
clogged.
The exit hole of the filter (O)
containing 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 coffee is
The blend has been ground too
too watery and
coarsely.
cold.
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.
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because
any remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts.
Clean the coupling seat with a sponge (Fig. 25). Repeat the
operation placing the correct quantity of coffee in the filter.
Clean the seal with a toothpick or a sponge (Fig. 25).
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. 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
water 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.
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. 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
Thermocream® System, which always guarantees hot
coffee accompanied by a reach cream, even with coarsely
ground beans.
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