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Introduction 

 

Thank you for your business! You are going to love your new Carola espresso machine. It combines 
classic beauty, value, and great performance for making the best espressos 

you’ve ever tasted! These 

instructions include tips that will help bring out the Barista that’s hidden within! Enjoy your new machine!  

 
First Time Set Up 

 

Before using your machine, test your water for hardness using the provided test strips. Fill a glass with 
cold tap water; dip the tip of the test strip into the water for one second, then pull the strip out of the water 
and hold it horizontally for fifteen seconds. After fifteen seconds, compare the color of the strip to the chart 
on the side of the package to determine how many grains of hardness is in your tap water. Three grains or 
less of hardness is acceptable to be used in the machine. 

 

 

Note: 

Should your water’s hardness level exceed three grains, then it is strongly recommended that an in 

tank softener be used or a different source of water that has been tested for hardness. Some bottled water 
can be extremely hard and should always be tested before using. Using a Brita or PUR style pitcher or 
faucet filter DOES NOT remove any hardness from the water and should only be used in the machine if 
your water source is under 3 grains of hardness. Using hard water in the machine will affect its 
performance and may cause damage to the machine which is not covered under warranty. Open the 
hinged reservoir door on the top of the machine and remove the water reservoir. Rinse the water reservoir 
out and fill with cold softened water and then install it back into the machine being careful not to spill any 
water inside the machine.  Be sure that silicone lines are sitting on the bottom of the reservoir.  To make 
sure boiler is completely filled before continuing set up, please follow these first time stet up directions: 

 
1. Fill water reservoir and place in machine 
2. Power up machine for 30 seconds allowing pump to draw water 
3. Shut down main power for 4-5 minutes allowing heating element to rest 
4. Repeat 2 to 3 times at this point your boiler should be full and now you can allow your machine to fully heat 

Failure to follow the steps can result in damage to your heating element. 

 
 
Before plugging the machine in, verify that the brew lever is in the down position.  Also make sure the 
power switch is in the center off, and the drip tray is in place.  Plug the machine into the outlet* and then 
turn flip the switch to the “on” position. Raise the brew lever for at least 30 seconds until water comes out 
of the group head and then lower the brew lever. The heating indicator light will illuminate and the machine 
will start heating up. You will hear some gurgling noises as it heats up this are normal. After filling the 
boiler insert the portafilter into the group head so it heats up with the machine. The machine should reach 
temperature in approximately 15 minutes, but to make delicious espresso with thick rich crema it is 
necessary to allow the machine to be heated for 30-45 minutes with the portafilter kept in the grouphead.  
 

* The electrical outlet must be a 3 prong 120V grounded outlet. No adaptors or extension cords should be used. A timer 
may be used to turn the machine on and off, but it must be a 3 prong grounded timer rated for 15 amps. A GFCI outlet is 
recommended but is not necessary.

Before Each Use 

 

Fill the reservoir with cold softened water.  
Place whichever portafilter you intend to use into the group head and then flip the power switch. 
Let the machine warm up for 30-45 minutes for optimal performance.  

Содержание Carola

Страница 1: ...Carola Espresso Machine Made In Italy Owner s Manual by...

Страница 2: ...erature 5 Maintenance 6 PID Parameters 6 Backflushing 6 Plain water backflushing 6 Backflushing with espresso machine cleaner 6 Setting Pump Brew Pressure 8 Group Gasket And Shower Screen Replacement...

Страница 3: ...Light 3 Heating Indicator Light 4 Water Reservoir 5 Cup Warming Tray 6 Pump brew Pressure Gauge 7 E61 Group Head 8 Brew Lever 9 Drip Tray 10 Single Portafilter 11 Double Portafilter 12 Cleaning Brush...

Страница 4: ...hat silicone lines are sitting on the bottom of the reservoir To make sure boiler is completely filled before continuing set up please follow these first time stet up directions 1 Fill water reservoir...

Страница 5: ...he green power light will illuminate when the machine is on The red heating light will illuminate every time the heater comes on and will cycle on and off to maintain temperature Switches There is one...

Страница 6: ...dically 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 Fil...

Страница 7: ...resso After disposing of the grounds return the portafilter to the group head and raise the brew lever for a few seconds to rinse away excess oils and loose grounds By regularly following this procedu...

Страница 8: ...e portafilter into the group head Then raise the brew lever all the way up for 15 seconds and then lower it Water will forcefully discharge out of the bottom of the group into the drip tray this is no...

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Страница 10: ...r clockwise to decrease the pressure To set the pump pressure turn the adjustment nut shown in the picture to the right Turning clockwise will increase the pressure counter clockwise to decrease Be su...

Страница 11: ...chriscoffee com Group Gaskets p groupgasketg htm Replacing the group gasket requires the removal of the shower screen as well so we also recommend replacing the shower screen at the same time The E61...

Страница 12: ...imeter of the screen Insert either a flat blade screwdriver or a spoon into the indent and then carefully pry the gasket and screen down You may have to do this on a few spots to remove them more easi...

Страница 13: ...e of any residual gasket material and coffee grounds or the new gasket will not seat properly Group Gasket And Screen Installation Step 1 With the writing or beveled side of the gasket facing up inser...

Страница 14: ...ment procedure much easier There are also benefits to having a new gasket It will provide a better seal for a better espresso extraction and it also enables you to be able to remove the shower screen...

Страница 15: ...e if it is tripped Unplug the machine from the outlet and remove the outer body panels Locate the resettable hi limit switch on top of the boiler shown in the picture to the upper right Press the smal...

Страница 16: ...ater level Make sure the screen on the end of the silicone water line in the reservoir is not clogged with debris Be sure the insert basket is not over filled with coffee and you are tamping with no m...

Страница 17: ...ervice chriscoffee com Please remember Save the shipping carton and all the packing material that came with your machine This is very important should you need to return your machine to us If you do n...

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