Summary of Carola
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Carola espresso machine made in italy owner’s manual by:.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents table of contents .................................................................................................................... 1 diagrams .................................................................................................................... ............ 1 intr...
Page 3: Diagrams
Diagrams 1. Power switch 2. Power indicator 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 13. Backflush disc 14. Coffee tamper/scoop.
Page 4: Introduction
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! Enjo...
Page 5: Normal Operation
Normal operation gauge the gauge is for your pump (brew) pressure. When sitting idle the gauge is reading trapped pressure and may vary. To get an accurate pump pressure reading install the backflush disc in the portafilter and lock it into the grouphead and raise the brew lever. After a few seconds...
Page 6: Brewing Espresso
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 insid...
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Brewing espresso- continued the grind adjust your grind so that when you activate the pump, the flow of coffee coming out of the portafilter spout looks like the tapered tail of a mouse. It should take approximately 25 seconds for a 2 oz. Double shot. If your shot is coming out quickly, the grind ne...
Page 8: Maintenance
Maintenance backflushing is a vital maintenance procedure you must follow to help keep your machine running flawlessly for years to come. There are two types of backflushing; one with plain water, and the other with espresso machine cleaner. Plain water backflushing should be done at least once a we...
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Setting pump pressure this requires removing the outer shell. The expansion valve is located on the bottom of the boiler and may be positioned facing up or down as shown to the right. The adjustment nut is the one that is attached to the soft silicone hose and is shown in the picture to the lower ri...
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Group gasket and shower screen replacement the group gasket is a black rubber or blue silicone gasket. This makes the seal between the portafilter and the group head. We recommend replacing the gasket on a yearly basis which will make the replacement procedure much easier. The carola uses an e61 8.5...
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Group gasket and screen removal there are two ways to remove the group gasket and shower screen depending on how old they are. If you replace the group gasket on a yearly basis then the first method shown is recommended. If the gasket is older and dried out then the second method shown will be neces...
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Cleaning the group before installing the new gasket and screen it is very important to clean the group head. Make up a solution of hot water and backflushing cleanser. Using the provided cleaning brush and cleanser, clean the group head and be sure the groove that the gasket sits in is completely fr...
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Group gasket and screen installation- continued step 3 with the gasket and screen in the portafilter, press the portafilter into the group head as shown. Apply equal upward pressure on the portafilter so the gasket goes in evenly. Once the gasket is up far enough then lock the portafilter into the g...
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting – continued not heating verify the machine is plugged into the outlet and the outlet has power. Also check the power cord and make sure it it properly installed into the back of the machine. Verify the power switch is in the on position. Check the resettable hi-limit switch on the bo...
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting espresso coming out too slow or not at all install the backflush disc into your portafilter and then lock it into the group head. Raise the brew lever to check the pump pressure. Recommended setting with the backflush disc is 9 -10 bar. Adjust the pump pressure if necessary. Please r...
Page 17: Warranty
Warranty the carola comes with a 1 year warranty starting from the original date of purchase to protect against defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty is void if the product has been damaged by abuse, neglect, or modification. The warranty is provided by the seller of the machine. Contact...