Section 1 Questionnaire
1. What’s unique about the La Marzocco espresso machine compared to other traditional machines
on the market?
2. Why are two boilers in an espresso machine better than having only one?
A. The heat exchangers require less maintenance.
B. More stable brewing temperature.
C. The machine uses less electricity.
D. You can operate the machine at a higher steam pressure.
3. What safety precautions must be carried out before performing maintenance on the coffee boiler?
A.
B.
C.
4. What are the three special La Marzocco tools?
A.
B.
C.
5. There are two electical cords coming out of the machine. What are each of them for?
6. What must you do to the coffee boiler after initial installation before you operate the machine?
7. Explain why the bottom portion of the pressure gauge travels up and down between 3 bar and 12
bar during normal operation?
8. What design change allows for a more stable and effecient brew temperature on machines
manufactured after March 2003?
9. How should the water supplying the machine be treated to ensure its quality?