ARIETE Moka Aroma Elettrica Mode D'emploi page 12

TroubleshooTInG
Warning!
Immediately turn the machine off if there are operational problems. Unplug it from the electric outlet. Wait for the
machine to cool down. As an alternative, use gloves or rags to unscrew the boiler from the carafe.
Problems
The coffee does not
come out
Coffee comes out from
the edges of the boiler.
The coffee is not sup-
plied or flows too slowly.
The coffee is too watery
and cold.
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Causes
There is no water in the boiler.
Probably too much ground coffee
was put in the funnel filter, and it
prevented the boiler from being
completely tightened to the
carafe.
Residue of ground coffee is on
the seal.
The exit holes of the disc filter
(D) are clogged.
The seal is burnt or torn
The carafe has not been tight-
ened to the boiler.
The exit holes of the disc filter
(D) are clogged.
The coffee blend is ground too
fine.
The coffee blend is pressed
down too much.
Lime has formed on the bottom
of the boiler.
The blend has been ground too
coarsely.
Too much water has been put
inside.
Solutions
Repeat the operation by putting the right amount of water
into the boiler.
Repeat the operation by putting the right amount of coffee
into the funnel filter.
Clean the seal with a toothpick or a sponge.
Turn off the machine. Unplug it from the socket-outlet.
Use gloves or rags. Wait for the machine to cool down.
Unscrew the boiler from the carafe. Remove the filter from
the carafe. Clean the clogged disc filter (Fig. 4) holes
using using a small brush or pin.
Replace the seal.
Screw the carafe onto the boiler tightly. Do not prize the
handle.
Turn off the machine. Unplug it from the socket-outlet.
Use gloves or rags. Wait for the machine to cool down.
Unscrew the boiler from the carafe. Remove the filter from
the carafe. Clean the clogged disc filter (Fig. 4) holes
using using a small brush or pin.
Try using coarser coffee blends.
Put a smaller amount of coffee into the funnel filter.
Descale as instructed in the paragraph "Cleaning the
appliance".
A more finely ground blend must be used to obtain a more
concentrated and hotter coffee.
Repeat the operation by putting the right amount of water
into the boiler. Up to the safety valve if the four cups of
coffee funnel filter is used. Beneath the safety valve if the
two cups of coffee adaptor disc is used (Fig. 2).