Quick MILL Carola, Owner'S Manual

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Water Reservoir
The water reservoir can be accessed by lifting the top off the machine. We recommend that the reservoir
be removed prior to filling to prevent the spilling of water inside the machine which can cause damage to
sensitive electrical components. Should water accidently get spilled inside the machine then immediately
turn the power switch to the off position and unplug machine from electrical outlet. Do not plug the
machine back in until it has had at least 1 full day to dry out. If it does not operate after that time then
unplug the machine and refer to the troubleshooting section o
f the owner’s manual.
The reservoir must be installed properly for the machine to function. The float inside the reservoir must be
on the left side of the machine. Also be sure the reservoir is seated as far down as possible and the
silicone hoses are not pushing the float down or the heater will not function.
The machine is equipped with a float in the water reservoir to detect the water level. When the water level
gets low the heating light will go out and the heater and pump will no longer function until the reservoir has
been refilled with water.
The reservoir should be cleaned at least once a week with mild dish detergent and rinsed thoroughly
before use.
DO NOT PUT IN DISHWASHER!!!
Depending on your water quality it may be necessary to periodically sanitize the reservoir or if you are
using hard water and have a mineral build up inside. White vinegar can be used to sanitize and will also
remove the mineral deposits that can accumulate. Fill the reservoir with white vinegar and then let it sit for
an hour and then rinse and clean the reservoir thoroughly. If the reservoir still has a vinegar taste or odor
you can mix some baking soda and water in the reservoir to remove the taste and odor and then clean it
as you normally would.
Brewing Espresso
Let
’s begin by stating that there are three main variables of preparing great espresso.
1. Quantity of ground coffee
2. Tamping
3. The grind
Quantity of ground coffee
Loosely fill the basket slightly mounding over the top. Then lightly run your finger arched across the
basket from left to right, right to left, front to back, and then lay your finger flat on the basket and go from
back to front to remove any excess coffee. This technique helps fill any voids in the basket to help achieve
an even extraction.
Tamping
After filling the basket with coffee then use your tamper to apply 30lbs of pressure evenly on the coffee
bed. Then without applying any pressure lightly twist the tamper o
n the bed of coffee to “polish” the loose
grounds on top. Then lock the portafilter firmly into the group head and then raise the brew lever to start
the extraction. When it has reached the desired level, lower the brew lever to stop the shot. It is very
important to tamp consistently with the same pressure each time or your shot quality and timing will vary.