You&Me 1323 - Machine à café ARIETE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL You&Me 1323 ARIETE

IMPORTANT WARNINGS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY The necessary precautions must be taken when using electrical appliances, including the following:

• The appliance is equipped with thermostats and safety cap; these have been made in compliance

with European regulations governing domestic appliances.

• Before connecting the appliance to the power source, make sure that the voltage on the rating plate

located on the bottom of the machine corresponds to that of the power source.

• This appliance is for home use only and should not be used for commercial or industrial purpos-

• Always connect the appliance to a grounded plug socket.

• Never allow energised parts to come into contact with water; this could cause short circuits!

• Choose a clean area with sufficient lighting, where the power socket is easily accessible.

• Never leave the appliance within the reach of children or people unable to properly operate it.

• Never leave the appliance exposed to the elements (rain, sun, etc.).

• Always place the appliance on a flat, level surface during use.

• Never carry the machine holding a hand beneath the flange, since this could burn you if coffee has

just been dispensed. When moving the machine, never touch the power lever as this could cause

any hot water left in the boiler tank to drip on your hand, leading to burns.

• If the appliance is to remain unused for a long period, it is advisable to unplug it from the power

• To prevent damage to the appliance, never use it without water in the boiler tank.

• Never fill the boiler tank with hot or boiling water.

• The power cord must not come into contact with the hot surfaces of the appliance.

• Never place the appliance on or close to sources of heat.

• Always unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance.

• The use of extension leads other than those authorised by the appliance manufacturer could cause

damage or accidents.

• Never direct the steam jet towards body parts; always handle the steam nozzle with care: risk of

• Always unplug the appliance from the power source before filling the boiler tank.

• Before opening the safety cap, and before refilling the boiler tank, make sure that

there is no residual steam still under pressure in the tank, by pressing the steam dis-

• Never use the appliance if the boiler tank cap is not correctly inserted.

• Only start the appliance once the boiler tank has been filled to the maximum level, otherwise the

water will not reach the pressure required to dispense the coffee.

• Never leave the appliance in ambient temperatures of less than 0°C, since any water left in the boil-

er tank could freeze, damaging the appliance.

• Never touch the filter clip and the cappuccino maker tube when the appliance is operating, as this

could cause scalding.

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• After dispensing coffee, wait at least ten seconds before removing the filter holder, which must be

taken out slowly to prevent water or coffee splashes.

• The metal parts on the appliance exterior and filter holder must never be touched while the appli-

ance is operating since they are a potential cause of scalding.

• Never place anything except ground coffee into the filter; this could lead to serious damage to the

• Only ever use containers made in material “for foods”.

• Never use sparkling (carbonated) water.

• Do not wash attachments in a dishwasher.

• Never add de-scaling, aromatic, alcohol-based or cleansing products to the inside of the appliance

as they could cause damage.

• In the event of failures, faults, defects or suspected defects subsequent to a fall, unplug the appli-

ance immediately. Never use a faulty appliance. REPAIRS MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT AT AN AUTHORISED ASSISTANCE CENTRE. No liability will be accepted for damage caused by incorrectly

• To prevent any risks, if the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its

Technical Assistance Service, or a similarly qualified person.

• After first unplugging the appliance and leaving it to cool, clean it only with a non-abrasive, slight-

ly damp cloth and a few drops of a mild, non-aggressive, detergent (never use solvents that could

damage the paintwork); ). NEVER PLACE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

• In the event that you decide to dispose of the appliance, we advise you to make it inoperative by

cutting off the power cord. We also recommend that any parts that could be dangerous, especially

for children - who may play with the appliance or its parts, be rendered harmless.

• Packaging must never be left within the reach of children as it is potentially dangerous.

• We recommend that you keep the original packaging, since free assistance is not possible for any

breakdowns or failures resulting from any unsuitable packaging used when dispatching the appli-

ance to an Authorised Assistance Centre.

• This appliance complies with the EEC 89/336 Directive with regard to electromagnetic compatibil-

DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARIETE coffee machines are ideal for those who enjoy savouring life’s pleasures, starting with a good

cup of coffee. Thanks to its Thermocream® device, you can now enjoy a hot, creamy cup of coffee

like the ones served in bars in the comfort of your own home. In fact, the Thermocream® device is

formed by a filter, with a hole in the centre to ensure coffee is dispensed at high pressure, and a plate.

This way it is possible to savour a really creamy coffee with an intense aroma and a full-bodied flavour.

This is possible without needing to press the coffee down firmly and using any type of blend, as long

as it is not too finely ground. Ariete coffee machines also cater to cappuccino lovers because, thanks

to the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device, you can make a rich, creamy froth in just a few seconds. Great

coffee for all with Ariete You & Me!

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4. Steam dispenser button 13. Thermocream® plate

5. Removable drip tray 14. Water measure

6. Removable cup grille 15. Boiler tank safety cap

7. Pre-heat/power lever 16. Appliance hatch

8. Boiler temperature indicator light 17. Drip tray

9. Coffee measure/presser

MAKING COFFEE ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT PLUGGED IN AND PLACE IT ON A FLAT, LEVEL SURFACE.

Using for the first time

- Open the hatch (16) and unscrew the boiler tank safety cap (15) anticlockwise.

- Fill the boiler tank completely with water, using the relevant measure (14).

The hole near the safety cap (Fig. 2) allows any excess water poured in with the measure to fall into

- Tighten the boiler tank cap securely, turning it clockwise.

- Dose the ground coffee in the Thermocream® filter (12) using the relevant measure (9): one dose

for one cup of coffee, two doses for two cups.

The Thermocream® filter (12) has a single hole in its lower part to guarantee that cof-

fee is dispensed at high pressure (Fig. 3) which means that the result is a rich, thick cream.

- Add the coffee evenly without pressing it.

- Insert the filter holder into the proper seating turning it 40-45° anticlockwise until it can go no fur-

ther (Fig. 4) and making sure it is correctly in place.

WARNING: If you put too much ground coffee in the filter, it may become difficult to turn the filter

holder inside its seat and/or the filter holder may leak when dispensing coffee.

- Plug the power cord into a mains socket.

- Push the power lever (7) back to the pre-heat position (Fig. 5). The pre-heat indicator light (8) will

- While the coffee maker is heating up it is normal for small amounts of steam to be form around the

- After around 3 minutes, once the temperature has been reached, the pre-heat indicator light (8) will

switch off and the appliance will emit a sound signal. At this point, the appliance is ready to dis-

WARNING: Never wait for more than 3 minutes after the sound signal before dispens-

ing coffee. After 3 minutes, there may be steam leaks or splashes of boiling water

which could cause scalding.

- Place one or two small cups (according to the amount of coffee used in the filter) below the filter

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- Pull the power lever (7) all the way forwards to begin dispensing the coffee (Fig. 6).

The sound signal may continue even during coffee dispensing.

If coffee dispensing is not begun immediately, the appliance will continue to emit its sound

signal for the entire time that the water in the boiler tank is at the correct temperature.

In any case, we recommend that you do not wait too long before dispensing coffee because this could

alter the taste, leading to coffee with a burnt flavour.

- Once the coffee has reached the required level in the cup, stop dispensing by moving the lever (7)

back to the upright standby position (Fig. 7).

If the lever (7) is not moved back to the upright position after use, small amounts of water and steam

may leak out from the coffee dispensing nozzles for as long as there is water in the boiler tank. This

does not mean that the appliance is malfunctioning. To resolve this problem, it is sufficient to move

the lever (7) to the upright standby position.

WARNING: After dispensing coffee, wait at least ten seconds before removing the filter holder, which

must be taken out slowly to prevent water or coffee splashes.

- To dispense more coffee immediately after, proceed as follows:

- Slowly unhook the filter holder from its seat and clean off any coffee grounds from the previous cof-

- Place the empty water measure under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3) and release all residual

steam inside the boiler by holding down the steam dispenser button (4) (Fig. 8). With the button

pushed, it is possible to bring the measure forward into its fixed position, allowing you to take your

finger off the steam dispenser button and simply wait for the remaining residual steam to discharge.

- When the steam is all out, move the device (3) back to its initial position, pushing it back with the

- Unscrew the safety cap to refill the boiler tank and then follow the steps described here above.

WARNING: : The boiler tank cap is fitted with a safety valve which allows it to be unscrewed only if

all residual steam has been completely released.

MAKING CAPPUCCINO To make a cappuccino or hot chocolate, or to heat any other beverage, proceed as follows:

If the coffee has already been prepared:

- Move the power lever (7) to the pre-heat position (Fig. 5). In this position, the boiler tank remains

pressurised without dispensing any liquid from the nozzles on the filter holder.

- Place the container of milk to be foamed (or liquid to be heated) under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO

device (3) and press the steam button (4) to start the jet of steam (Fig. 11). While holding down

the button, you can move the milk container forwards until it is in the fixed position, allowing you

to remove your finger from the steam button and to wait until the milk is ready following the direc-

tion of rotation of the device (3) as shown in Fig. 9. During steam dispensing the sound signal may

go on and off, indicating that the boiler is maintaining its temperature.

WARNING: Before pressing the steam button to dispense a jet of steam, make sure that

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the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device is pointed in the correct direction so as not to hit peo-

ple or things with the steam jet.

The steam jet shuts off automatically as the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device is brought back into its

original position by pushing it with the coffee pot (Fig. 10).

- Once steam dispensing has finished, move the power lever (7) back to the upright position (Fig. 7)

and, using a sponge, clean all residues of the liquid heated from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device.

- If the steam pressure should be insufficient for frothing the milk, fill the boiler again following the

procedures described in the paragraph “Successive use”.

For the best results, we recommend that you prepare the coffee before frothing the milk.

If the coffee has not already been prepared:

- Fill the boiler tank (as explained in the section entitled ”Making coffee”) and move the power lever

(7) to the pre-heat position (Fig. 5). The indicator light (8) will switch on.

- When the front indicator light switches off, indicating that that temperature inside the boiler tank has

reached the optimum level, the appliance will emit a sound signal. Then place the container of milk

to be foamed (or liquid to be heated) under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3) and press the steam

button (4) until the liquid is heated or foamed as required (Fig. 11). To make this operation easier,

position the device in the fixed position with the help of the container itself, rotating the device (3)

forward as shown in Fig. 9. During steam dispensing the sound signal may go on and-

off indicating that the boiler is maintaining its temperature.

WARNING: Before pressing the steam button to dispense a jet of steam, make sure that

the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device is pointed in the correct direction so as not to hit peo-

ple or things with the steam jet.

- To stop the jet of steam, release the button (4) or bring the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device back to its

original position by rotating it back as shown in Fig. 10.

- Return the lever to its upright position (Fig. 7), and using a sponge, clean all residues of the heat-

ed liquid from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device.

WARNING: While dispensing steam, always take care never to place your hands beneath the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device, which issues a hot jet of steam. Risk of scalding.

- After dispensing steam, water residues may continue to come out from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO

device (3). To avoid wetting the surface on which the appliance stands, open the drip tray (17), by

pressing your finger on its right-hand side (Fig. 12).

REGULAR CLEANING WARNING: All cleaning operations described here must only be performed when the appliance is

unplugged form the mains power.

Cleaning the Thermocream® coffee filter (12)

Make sure that both the internal holes and the single coffee dispenser hole are not clogged, if neces-

sary, clean them with a small brush.

For perfect filter cleaning, it is advised that you periodically use purpose made COFFEE CLEAN deter-

gent pellets available at Authorised Ariete Assistance Centres, following the instructions on the pack-

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UK Cleaning the Thermocream® plate (13)

Remove the disc from the filter holder and rinse it under running water.

Cleaning the filter holder hook seat

With use, the filter holder hook seat may become soiled with coffee grounds that can be cleaned off

with a sponge (Fig. 13).

Cleaning the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3)

WARNING: To prevent the risk of scalding, only clean the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3) once it is

Unscrew the device from its support pipe (Fig. 14), and wash it under running water. The pipe can be

cleaned with a non-abrasive cloth. Screw the MAXI CAPPUCCINO (3) device back until it clicks into

place, but make sure not to tighten it excessively. If necessary, use a pin to clean the steam dispens-

Cleaning the removable cup grille (6) and drip tray (5)

- Remove the cup grille (6) and drip tray (5) (Fig. 15).

- Wash both under running water and dry them.

- Refit the drip tray (5) slotting the four bottom holes onto the four pegs in the base (Fig. 16).

- Refit the grille (6) by placing one of the alignment holes level with the tab on the drip tray (Fig. 17).

DECALCIFICATION OF THE COFFEE MAKER The coffee maker requires regular decalcification. The frequency depends on the quality of the water

used and the amount the maker is used.

In any case, it is strongly advised that you decalcify the coffee maker every 800 uses,(or about every

6 months). Use NOCAL by Ariete, available at Authorised Assistance Centres.

- Remove the filter holder from its hook.

- Dissolve one full tea-spoon of decalcifying product (about 8 g.) in 1 measure (14) of warm water

(about 220 ml), pour the solution into the boiler and close the boiler cap.

- Place a container under the coffee dispenser lip (with the filter holder removed), and another con-

tainer under the steam arm.

- Bring the lever (7) to the pre-heat position (Fig. 5).

- Once the sound signal comes on, wait 2 minutes, then dispense one cup of water bringing the lever

completely forward (Fig. 6).

- Push the lever back to the pre-heat position, and immediately dispense the steam from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3).

- Repeat the entire procedure once more, ALWAYS following the steps described in the paragraph

The decalcifying product remaining in the packet can be stored in a dry place for the next time you

decalcify the coffee maker.

Once finished decalcifying the coffee maker, rinse the boiler well with fresh water, then run the machine

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twice successively with only water so as to remove any trace of acid in the system.

TROUBLESHOOTING The appliance does not dispense any steam:

- The MAXI CAPPUCCINO device needs cleaning: use a pin to remove any scale build up inside the

hole on the MAXI CAPPUCCINO (3).

- The water level in the boiler tank is insufficient: refill the boiler tank, taking the necessary precau-

tions as described in the paragraph “Successive use” and repeat the steps for dispensing steam.

Coffee leaks out from the sides of the filter holder:

- Probably, too much ground coffee has been placed in the filter, preventing the filter holder from

being correctly tightened in its seat: repeat the operation, this time using the correct amount of cof-

- There are residues of ground coffee on the seal of the filter holder seat: clean the seal of the perfo-

rated disc with a damp sponge (Fig. 12)

- If the problem persists after you have followed these procedures, contact an Authorised Assistance

Coffee is not dispensed, is dispensed too slowly, or is dispensed unevenly from the dispenser holes:

- It is possible that slow coffee dispensing depends on a lack of water coming from the perforated

disc in the filter holder seat. In fact, it is possible that after a few months of use, coffee residues or

scale can clog the holes in the disc: clean it with a damp sponge (Fig. 13).

- There is no water in the boiler tank: fill the tank completely using the relevant measure, as explained

in the paragraph “Successive use”.

- Uneven dispensing from the two dispenser holes could be caused by overfilling of the coffee filter,

or by coffee that is too finely ground or pressed.

The indicator light does not switch on:

- The power cord is not connected to the power mains. Make sure that the appliance is plugged in

- It is possible that the boiler tank is not functioning correctly: if the problem persists after you have

followed the above procedure, contact an Authorised Assistance Centre.

- The coffee blend has been ground too coarsely: for a more concentrated, hotter coffee, it is best to

use a more finely ground blend. We also recommend pre-heating the coffee cups by rinsing them