ARIETE Cafe Chic 1377 User manual

Via Toscana, 57 a-b - Località Macrolotto
59100 Prato PO - Italy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.ariete.net
COD. 4055100700 REV. 3 del 07/08/2006
MOD. 1377
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WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL
Even if the appliances are made in conformity with the European regulatory specications in force and therefore all poten-
tially hazardous parts are protected. Carefully read these warnings and use the appliance only for the use it is designed for
in order to prevent accidents and damage. Keep this manual close by for future consultation. If you should decide to give
this appliance to other people, remember to also include these instructions.
The information provided in this manual is marked with the following symbols indicating:
Danger for children
Danger due to electricity
Danger of damage originating from other causes
Warning of burns
Warning – material damage
INTENDED USE
YoumayuseyourCaféChic topreparecoffeeandcappuccino,andthankstothepossibilityofdispensinghotwater,youcan
also prepare tea and tisanes. This appliance is designed only for private use, and is therefore to be considered unsuitable
for commercial or industrial purposes.
Nootheruseof themachineis contemplatedbythe manufacturer,which isexemptfrom anyliabilityforall typesof damages
caused by improper use of the machine. Improper use also results in any form of warranty being forfeited.
RESIDUAL RISKS
The constructioncharacteristics ofthe appliancethis publicationrefers todo notallow theuser tobe protectedfrom adirect
jet of steam or hot water.
Warning!
Danger of burns – When dispensing hot water and steam, do not direct the jets towards others or yourself. Hold
only the plastic part of the tube.
Use only containers made of material “for foods”.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
• This appliance is designed only for private use, and is therefore to be considered unsuitable for commercial or industrial
purposes.
Danger for children
• Do not leave the packing components near children because they are potentially dangerous.
• Never leave the machine in operation within the reach of children or the disabled.
• Inthe eventthatthis applianceis tobe disposedof, itis recommendedthat thepower chordbe cut.It isalso recommended
thatallpotentially dangerouscomponentsare renderedharmlessto preventchildrenfrom hurtingthemselveswhen playing
with the apparatus.
Danger due to electricity
• Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, make sure that the voltage indicated on the plate on the bottom of
the machine corresponds to the local mains voltage.
• The use of extension leads, which have not been authorised by the appliance manufacturer, may cause damage and
accidents.
• Before lling the tank with water, remember to always disconnect the appliance at the socket.
• Iftheelectric cableis damagedit mustbe replacedby themanufacturer oritsTechnicalAssistanceService,or inany case
by a person with similar qualications.
• Never let the live parts come into contact with water: this may cause a short circuit!
• Unplug before any cleaning or maintenance operations.
• DO NOT IMMERSETHEAPPLIANCE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
• Unplugthe appliancefrom theelectricity supplyimmediately inthe caseoffaults,defectsorsuspected defectsafter drop-

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ping.Neveroperate theappliance ifdefective. REPAIRSMAYONLYBE CARRIEDOUTBYAUTHORIZEDASSISTANCE
SERVICE CENTRES.The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for any damage caused by incorrect repair work.
Danger of damage originating from other causes
• We suggest you keep the original box, as our free-of-charge service does not cover transportation damage due to inad-
equate packaging of the product when sent to anAuthorised Service Centre.
• Do not lift the appliance by grasping its water tank, but only by grasping its body.
• Choose a sufciently well lit and clean environment, with an easily accessible electric socket.
• Avoid putting excessive quantities of water into the tank.
Warning of burns
• Never direct the steam or hot water jet towards parts of the body; handle the steam/hot water spout with care: risk of
scalding!
• The appliance’s external metallic parts must not be touched when the machine is functioning as it could cause burns.
Warning – material damage
• Place the machine on a stable surface where it cannot be knocked over.
• Never use the machine without water because the pump will burn out.
• Never ll the water tank with hot or boiling water.
• Do not place the machine on very hot surfaces or near open ames in order to prevent damage to the body.
• The cable must not touch any hot parts of the machine.
• Do not use sparkling water (with added carbon dioxide).
• Never put substances other than ground coffee into the lter holder. They could cause serious damage to the appliance.
• Do not leave the machine at a room temperature below 0°C because the water remaining in the boiler could freeze and
cause damage.
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not expose the appliance to atmospheric agents (rain, sun …).
• Before cleaningthe appliancealways unplug itand allowit cool down.Clean onlywith anon-abrasive cloth thathas been
slightly dampened with water, adding a few drops of mild, non-aggressive detergent (never use solvents that damage
plastic).
• We decline any responsibility resulting from misuse or any use other than those covered in this booklet.
• This appliance complies with European Community directive 89/336 CEE concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
• KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A
SAFE PLACE
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
A - Product Body
B - Removable water tank
C - MAXI CAPPUCCINO attachment and wand for water and steam supply
D - Drip tray
E - Removable coffee cup storage
F - Filter ring
G - On/off button
H - On warning light
I - Coffee dispensing button
J - Cord + plug
L - Heating unit warning light
M - Thermocream® disc
N - Thermocream® lter
O - Silicon ring
P - Coffee measure/presser
Q - Steam switch
R - Steam function indicator lamp
S - Steam dispensing knob
Identication data
The following machine identication data are shown on the plate found underneath the machine’s standing base:

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• manufacturer and CE mark
• model (Mod.)
• serial number (SN)
• electrical supply voltage (V) and frequency (Hz)
• absorbed electric power (W)
• assistance toll-free number
Always give the model and serial number to theAuthorised Service Centres when requesting assistance.
PRELIMINARY PHASES FOR USE
Starting the appliance
Check that the voltage of the domestic network is the same as that indicated on the technical information plate of the appli-
ance. Place the appliance on a at surface, ensuring the suction cups stick rmly to the surface.
Before using the appliance for the rst time wash the tank. Fill it up with fresh cool water and insert it in its housing. Insert
the plug into the socket, which must be earthed.
Ifwater dripsout ofthe pipeinside thetank, thisdoes notmean themachine isfaulty but it isa signthat thepriming
valve is working normally.
Starting the rst time
After having lled the tank with cool tap water, start the machine by pressing the button (G). The indicator lamp (H) will turn
on, indicating that the machine is on, as well as indicator lamp (L), indicating that the internal boiler is starting to heat up.
Press the coffee dispensing button (I) until you see water come out of the lter holder seat (Fig. 5).
If you are starting the machine for the rst time or after a period of time during which it has not been used, it is
recommended thatat leastone cupof waterbe allowedto passthrough theboiler’s hydrauliccircuit; withthe coffee
dispensing button down, turn the steam dispensing knob clockwise (S), after placing a cup under the nozzle of the
MAXI CAPPUCCINO attachment (C).
Turn the knob in the opposite direction (S) to stop the water from coming out of the cappuccino maker and release the but-
ton (I).After a short while you will notice that the indicator lamp (L) turns off to indicate that the boiler has reached the right
temperature for preparing coffee.
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE
Put the Thermocream® Disc (M), the silicone ring (O) and the Thermocream® Filter (N) into the lter holder in the order
indicated (Fig. 3). Measure out the coffee in the lter and lightly press with the specially provided presser. Insert the lter
holder into its seat. Tighten the lter holder while making sure you have hooked it properly onto the ange (Fig. 6).
Warning!
If too much ground coffee is put inside the lter, turning the lter holder may prove difcult and/or you may get leaks
from the lter holder when the coffee is being dispensed.
It is advisable to let the lter holder heat up a few minutes in its seat before making a cup of coffee so that the rst cup is
piping hot, too. This will not be necessary for the cups of coffee that follow.
Press the button (I). The coffee will start coming out of the spouts of the lter holder. Press the button (I) again to stop it.
The minimum serving of coffee is 50 ml.
Warning!
Like in professional coffee machines, do not remove the lter holder when the dispensing switch (I) is on; danger
of burns!
After the coffee is made, gradually loosen the lter holder by turning it clockwise so as to decrease pressure inside of it.
When themachine isstopped waitingfor commands,the lamp(L) will turnon andoffperiodically.This shows thatthe boiler
thermostat is tripping, which serves to keep the water temperature optimum. It is a good idea to start dispensing the coffee
only when this indicator lamp is off, and this is true for both the rst cup and those that follow.
The ARIETE Thermocream® system was specially designed to best meet all of the consumer’s needs, and is made up
of two components: the Thermocream® lter (N), tted with a single drawing spout (Fig. 10), which helps the formation of
cream, and the Thermocream® plastic disc (M) with the silicon ring (O) which may be used as follows:
- By inserting all three of them inside the lter holder, you get a cup of coffee with ner cream (Fig. 3).
- By using only the lter (N), you get a cup of coffee with higher cream (Fig. 4).
Cleaning the three components often, will help guaranteeing its preservation in time.
Filling the water tank during use
Nospecialoperationis necessarywhenthe waterinthe tankrunsout asthemachine isequippedwith aspecialself-priming
device. Just unplug the machine, pull out the tank and ll it with fresh cool water again.

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HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO
Toprepare acappuccino,hot chocolateor heatany otherbeverage, pressthe button(Q).The lamp(R)will turnon, showing
that the steam function has been switched on. The lamp (L) turns on to show that the water in the boiler has started to heat
up. The machine has reached the right temperature for dispensing steam when the lamp (L) turns off.
Warning
When warming up, your appliance may release small puffs of steam from the lter holder; this is perfectly normal.
Turn the steam dispensing knob (S), having the foresight to position a cup underneath the MAXI CAPPUCCINO (C) device
(Fig. 8): at rst a little water will come out, immediately followed by a strong jet of steam.
Close the steam dispensing knob again (S) and put the pot of milk to be whipped underneath the MAXI CAPPUCCINO
device.Plunge thewand alltheway intothe potofmilk (Fig.9) andturnthe steamdispensing knobagain(S) againuntilyou
get the result you want. During these operations you may notice that the warning light (L) goes on and off from time to time,
indicating that the boiler thermostat is keeping the water required for the steam supply at the right temperature.
It is opportune you start dispensing the steam only when the lamp (L) is off. Dispense the steam for a few seconds
after every use in order to free the hole of any milk residue.
When the cappuccino is ready, turn off the steam function by pressing the button (Q).
MAKING FURTHER CUPS OF COFFEE
To prepare a cup of coffee right after making cappuccino, it is necessary to bring the boiler back to the coffee preparation
temperatureby performingtheseoperations: switchoffthe steamfunctionby pressingthebutton (Q).The lamp(R) willstop
blinking and only the on indicator lamp (H) will stay on.
Place a container underneath the wand (C), press the button (I) and at the same time turn the steam dispensing knob (S).
Have water come out of the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device until the indicator lamp (L) turns on again; close the knob again
(S) and press the button again (I).
Wait for the lamp (L) to turn off before making another cup of coffee.
HOW TO MAKE TEA OR TISANES
When the machine is in the coffee-ready position, i.e. with the lamp (L) off, put a cup underneath the dispensing wand (C)
and press the coffee dispensing switch (I). Immediatly turn the steam dispensing knob (S); in this way hot water will come
out of the spout. The maximum quantity for two cups is 200 ml.
USEFUL TIPS FOR OBTAINING A GOOD ITALIAN ESPRESSO
The ground coffee in the lter 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 lter holder and the pressing.
Just a few seconds are needed for the coffee to ow down into the cups. If the dispensing time is longer, this means that the
coffee is ground too ne or that the coffee put into the lter holder has been pressed too much.
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 efcient 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 lter containing the grounds.
Checkthat theinternalholes arenotclogged andif so,clean themwitha smallbrush.Check thatthe holeunderneath isnot
clogged and if so, clean it with a pin (Fig. 10). Dispense boiling water from the lter holder with the lter inside, without coffee
grounds, after placing a glass underneath the dispenser in order to dissolve or remove any coffee residue or impurities. It is
advisable to thoroughly clean the lter (N) about every 3 months using Ariete COFFEE CLEAN detergent tabs, which can
befoundat retailstores andtheAuthorisedService Centres,following theinstructions insidethe package.Asanalternative,
you can use a simple dishwasher detergent tab (without added rinse aid or other chemical additives) as follows:
• Put a dishwasher detergent tab into the lter (without coffee) when the machine is hot (after heating for at least ve min-
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• Couple the lter holder to the machine and put a container underneath the lter holder.
• Press the coffee button to start dispensing water, and dispense the water for 15-20 seconds.
• Stop the water supply and let the tab act for at least 15 minutes while keeping the lter holder coupled 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.
• Remove the lter holder from the machine, remove the lter and rinse it well under running tap water.
• Turn off the machine, disconnect the power cable from the socket-outlet and clean the coupling seat of the lter holder
with a sponge in order to remove any detergent residue from the shower disc.
• Turn the machine back on, couple the lter 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 lter holder seat
With time, coffee residue may accumulate on the lter holder seat. It can be removed with a toothpick, a sponge (Fig. 11),
or by letting water run through without tting the lter holder (Fig. 5).
Cleaning the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device
Warning
Perform this operation when the chrome-plated pipe is cold so as to prevent burns.
Unscrew the device (C) from the small pipe and wash it with running water. The small pipe can be cleaned with a non-abra-
sivecloth.Screwthe cappuccinomakerback onasfar asitwill go.Ifnecessary,cleanthe smallsteamoutlet holeagainwith
a pin.After use, always let the steam nozzle run for a few seconds so to free the outlet from any possible residue.
Cleaning the tank
Periodically clean the inside of the tank (B) with a sponge or damp cloth.
Cleaning the grill and drip tray
Remember to empty the drip tray from time to time (D).
Remove the drip tray (D) from the machine, empty it and wash it under running water. Remove the grill (E) and wash it
under running water.
Cleaning the machine body
Warning
Clean the xed parts of the machine using only a damp, non-abrasive cloth so as to not damage the body.
DECALCIFICATION
Good maintenance and regular cleaning preserve and keep the machine efcient for a longer amount of time, considerably
limiting the risks of lime deposits forming inside the appliance. However, should your coffee machine fail to work properly
as a result of the frequent use of hard, high calcium content water, you may perform a decalcication procedure to restore
its operational efciency. For this purpose you must use only Ariete’s, citric acid-based decalcifying products (NOCAL). This
productiseasilyfoundattheAriete technicalservicecentres.Otherdecalcifyingproducts –althoughcitricacid-based–may
contain chemical additives which might damage the internal parts of your coffee machine;Ariete declines any responsibility
fordamagescausedbytheuseofsuchproducts.Shouldyouneedtodecalcifyyourappliance,pleasefollowtheinstructions
which come with the decalcifying product.
PUTTING OUT OF SERVICE
Ifyouwanttoputthemachineoutofservice, youmustdisconnectitelectrically,emptythewatertankanddriptrayand clean
it (see the paragraph on “Cleaning the appliance”).
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 provisions in force in the country of use.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If there are problems with operation, immediately turn off the machine and unplug it from the socket-outlet.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS
The coffee
maker does not
supply boiling
water for
tisanes.
Air has probably entered the circuit
and deactivated the pump. 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.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
wand is clogged. Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the hole of the dispenser wand with a pin.
The coffee
maker does not
supply steam.
There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up. Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary, ll it with cool tap water.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
wand is clogged. Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the hole of the dispenser wand with a pin.
Coffee
overowing
from the edges
of the lter ring.
Probably an excess amount of
ground coffee has been placed in
the lter ring preventing the lter ring
from being correctly tightened into its
housing.
Remove the lter holder and clean the coupling seat with a
sponge (Fig. 11). Repeat the operation placing the correct
quantity of coffee in the lter.
Residues of ground coffee have
remained on the gasket of the lter
holder coupling seat.
Clean the seal with a toothpick or a sponge (Fig. 11).
The exit hole of the lter containing
coffee grounds is clogged. Clean the clogged lter hole with a pin (Fig. 10). Clean the lter using Ariete COFFEE CLEAN tabs, following the
instructions provided in the package.
The coffee is
not supplied
or ows too
slowly.
The holes of the lter holder coupling
seat are clogged. Turn on the machine without the lter holder, making the water run.
The exit hole of the lter containing
coffee grounds is clogged. Clean the clogged lter hole with a pin (Fig. 10). Clean the lter using Ariete COFFEE CLEAN tabs, following the
instructions provided in the package.
The coffee blend is ground too ne. Try using coarser coffee blends.
The coffee blend is pressed down
too much. Tamper coffee inside the lter using less pressure.
The tanks is not inserted well. Fit the tank securely by pushing it as far as it will go.
There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up. Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary, ll it with cool tap water.
The coffee is
too watery and
cold.
The blend has been ground too
coarsely. A more nely ground blend must be used to obtain a more concentrated and hotter coffee.
Anyhow, this problem is easily solved thanks to the Ther-
mocream® System, which always guarantees hot coffee
accompanied by a reach cream, even with coarsely ground
beans.