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Cause
soLutions
the coffee is not
supplied or flows
too slowly.
The holes of the filter holder
coupling seat are clogged.
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.
The exit holes of the filter
containing coffee grounds are
clogged.
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.
The coffee blend is ground
too fine.
Try using coarser coffee blends.
The coffee blend is pressed
down too much.
Tamper coffee inside the filter using less pressure.
The tanks is not inserted well. Fit the tank securely by pushing it as far as it will go.
The hole of the silicone disc is
clogged.
Wash the silicone disc (O) under running water, bending it
slightly on the sides in order to free the centre hole of any
residue of coffee grounds that could clog it (Fig. 10).
There is little water and the
pump does not suck it up.
Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary,
fill it with cool tap water.
Faulty pod
Replace the pod in the filter holder (T)
Broken pod
Remove the pod filter holder (T), clean the seat with a sponge,
and put a new pod inside.
the coffee is too
watery and cold.
The blend has been ground too
coarsely.
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.