Appliance Cleaning - ARIETE 1341 Instructions For Use Manual

immediately after a steam jet whose intensity increases within a few seconds. Turn the control knob to "I" to stop the release
of steam. Place the milk container to mount (or liquid to be heated) under the Maxi Cappuccino device (G). Immerse deeply
the stylus into the milk jug (Fig. 16). Turn the control knob to (
milk container until you obtain the desired result.
dispense the steam for a few seconds after every use in order to free the hole of any milk residue.
Rotate the control knob to "0".
in the steam waiting phase small puffs of steam may be released from the flange of the filter holder, this phenom-
enon is perfectly normal.
useful TIps fOr preApArIng A gOOD cOffee
The ground coffee in the filter holder has to be pressed lightly. Whether the coffee is stronger or weaker depends on the
degree the coffee is ground, the quantity put into the filter holder and the pressing. Just a few seconds are needed for the
coffee to flow down into the cups. If the dispensing time is longer, this means that the coffee is ground too fine or that the
coffee put into the filter holder has been pressed too much.

ApplIAnce cleAnIng

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.
Warning!
All operations must be performed when the machine is cold.
cleaning the filter containing the grounds
Check that the holes are not clogged and if so, clean them with a small brush (Fig. 17). Dispense boiling water from the filter
holder with the filter inside, without coffee grounds, after placing a glass underneath the dispenser in order to dissolve or
remove any coffee residue or impurities.
Warning!
To avoid splashes or sprays of water or coffee, remove the filter holder by turning it slowly from right to left up to
the "├" position.
It is advisable to thoroughly clean the filter (B) about every 3 months using Ariete COFFEE CLEAN detergent tabs, which
can be found at retail stores and the Authorised Service Centres, following the instructions inside the package. As an
alternative, you:
• Put a dishwasher detergent tab into the filter (without coffee) when the machine is hot (after heating for at least five min-
utes).
• Couple the filter holder to the machine and put a container underneath the filter holder.
• Turn the control knob to (
• Turn the control knob to "I" to stop the flow of water. Let the tablet work for at least 15 minutes, keeping the filter holder
inserted on the machine.
• Repeat the water dispensing operation by operating the pump for about 15-20 seconds, and then letting it rest for another
15-20 seconds, until two tanks of water are used up.
• Slowly remove the filter holder from the machine. Remove the filter and rinse it thoroughly under running tap water.
• Rotate the control knob to "0". Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the filter holder hooking seat with a
sponge to remove any detergent residue from the spray.
• Turn the machine back on, couple the filter holder once again and dispense at least 2 cups of water again to complete the
rinsing.
If the coffee machine is used daily, it is advisable to carry out the cleaning operation at least every three months.
cleaning the filter holder seat
With time, coffee residue may accumulate on the filter holder seat. It can be removed with a toothpick, a sponge (Fig. 18),
or by letting water run through without fitting the filter holder (Fig. 6).
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). Wait until water flows out of the filter holder seat (Fig. 6). Dispense water for 15-20 seconds.
) (Fig. 14). Wait for the steam to come out and shake the