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CONTENT CARAT Steaming and frothing milk with turbo steamer ......................19 Dispensing hot water ................................. 20 CLEANING AND CARE ............................21 Coffee machine cleaning ..............................21 Daily cleaning ..................................21 Weekly cleaning ................................... 21 Cleaning the brewing group and portafilter ......................... 22 Cleaning the gasket and shower plate ..........................
NOTIFICATION DESCRIPTIONS CARAT Notification intensity levels There are four different levels of notification intensity within this manual, as identified by the signal words DANGER, WARNING, IMPORTANT, and NOTE. The level of risk and importance of the notification is determined by the following definitions. Always observe the warnings to ensure safety and prevent potential injury and product damage.
GENERAL CARAT Introduction Thank you for choosing a CARAT espresso machine. We hope you enjoy it ! Read this user manual carefully before starting Do not discard this manual, it will be useful for to use the machine. future reference. If damaged or lost, request a This manual contains important instructions copy from the manufacturer.
GENERAL CARAT In case of emergency, (e.g., the machine catches units high of the same model. Do not place fire or becomes unusually hot or noisy), other heavy items on top of the box. disconnect the power immediately and turn off If the machine is likely to be exposed to the water supply.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CARAT Carat 1GR CARAT 1GR FACTS Standard Turbo Steamer Steam wand 2pcs Hot water outlet Turbo steamer None Electronic temperature control Temperature control by group Programmed via display Stand by mode Height, width, depth 620, 586, 563mm Boiler volume...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CARAT Carat 2GR CARAT 2GR FACTS Turbo steamer + Standard Turbo steamer 3Boilers Steam wand 2pcs Hot water outlet Turbo steamer None Electronic temperature control Temperature control by group Programmed via display Stand by mode Height, width, depth 620, 774, 563mm Boiler volume 11.5L...
OVERVIEW OF COMPONENTS CARAT Front view of the machine Carat 1GR Steam button Display Steam lever Hot water Drink buttons button Turbo Steamer Steam Manometer Pump Manometer Portafilter Main switch Hot water outlet Cup shelf Steam wand Brewing group...
OVERVIEW OF COMPONENTS CARAT Front view of the machine Carat 2GR Steam button Drink buttons Steam lever Steam manometer Steam button Display Brewing group Cup shelf Main switch Steam Hot water Portafilter wand outlet Steam wand Pump manometer...
TRANSPORT CARAT Packaging The machine is shipped in a custom-designed carton which utilizes model-specific polystyrene cushions to protect it from damage. The machine’s carton features standardized handling symbols to explain proper shipping and storage methods. The machine must remain in a horizontal position during the transport. Do not store or handle the machine except on its feet.
INSTALLATION AND START UP CARAT Electrical installation The machine should only be connected to the power supply by qualified personnel. The following safety instructions should be obeyed at all times: Ensure that the electrical requirements stated on the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (pages 7 - 8) match the specifications of the power supply at the outlet.
INSTALLATION AND START UP CARAT Water connection Connecting the machine to the domestic water supply must be performed by a qualified person. Purge at least 20 liters of water from the domestic water supply before connecting the machine to it to flush out any debris that may be in the plumbing system that would otherwise accumulate inside the boilers.
OPERATION CARAT The portafilter set Filter basket locking spring Filter basket Portafilter spring slot Portafilter and filter basket for single espresso (7g) Portafilter & filter basket for double espresso (14g) Inserting the portafilter in the group Align the portafilter's two flanges with Insert the portafilter and rotate it counterclockwise the two slots in the group housing.
OPERATION CARAT Espresso brewing Important: Always keep the portafilter inserted in the group to keep it warm. This is important to maintain an optimal temperature when the espresso is Unlock and remove the portafilter Fill the filter basket with dispensing. from the group head.
OPERATION CARAT Steaming and frothing milk with the manual steam wand Steaming Frothing Place the steam wand over the drip tray and Immerse the steam wand into the milk, open the steam lever for a few seconds to allow making sure the wand tip is submerged. condensed water to be ejected.
OPERATION CARAT Steaming and frothing milk with turbo steamer Place the steam wand over the drip tray and Immerse the steam wand and temperature open the steam lever for a few seconds to sensor into the milk pitcher, making sure the allow condensed water to be ejected.
OPERATION CARAT Dispensing hot water Place a pitcher (or other heat resistant vessel) under the hot water outlet. Press the hot water button (A) for 3 seconds to begin dispensing. Wait until the machine stops dispensing hot water automatically, or press the button again to stop hot water dispensing at any time.
CLEANING AND CARE CARAT Coffee machine cleaning Important: To keep the machine looking and working like new, you should always follow the cleaning and care instructions provided in this manual. Always turn off the main power switch when cleaning the exterior of the machine. All external surfaces should be cleaned with a damp, lint-free cloth that will not scratch the machine.
CLEANING AND CARE CARAT Cleaning the brewing group and portafilter Unlock and remove the portafilter from the group head. Place the cleaning membrane in the filter basket. Fill the filter basket with professional cleaning powder for espresso coffee machines. Lock the portafilter into the group head. Activate the auto-cleaning program: When the machine is in idle mode, simultaneously press the Continuous...
CLEANING AND CARE CARAT Cleaning the gasket and shower plate Cleaning the gasket While making espresso, coffee grounds will naturally accumulate on the group’s sealing surface. Allowing an excessive amount of grounds to build up can prevent the portafilter from properly sealing to the group head.
CLEANING AND CARE CARAT Additional handling of the machine Important: Do not place wet cups directly on the cup shelf. Allowing water to drip into the machine can cause mechanical and electrical damage. Always remove and insert the portafilters gently. Never use excessive force to try to close the portafilter.
Steam Button Display Shows temperature and water lever of the boiler. Option to show time and date. Water Button Publicity EXPOBAR hh:mm 1 Short Espresso 2 Short Espresso 1 Long Espresso 2 Long Espresso Continuous Depending on how long this button is pressed it has 3 functions: Less than 1 second, activates the hot water for infusions dosing.
PROGRAMMING CARAT Espresso machine status The machine has 3 different statuses: Publicity EXPOBAR hh:mm The machine is active and ready for use. Generally when switching on the main switch, the machine will enter this status quickly. (See “ON” fig.A) fig.A STANDBY The main switch is turned on, but the machine’s display reads OFF (See...
Actual temperature of group boilers Customizable lines Actual temperature of the main boiler (Only on multi-boiler models) This wave symbol Publicity is shown when the EXPOBAR 96ºc 93ºc boiler is heating. hh:mm hh:mm During espresso brewing this will show Boiler water level Time &...
PROGRAMMING CARAT Programming the coffee dosage Use the following steps to program the espresso brew dosages for each Brewing Group and Drink Button (each button can be programmed for a different dosing time if desired): 1. Place a Portafilter filled with fresh espresso grounds in the Brewing Group. 2.
PROGRAMMING CARAT Auto On/Off “Auto On/Off” Program controls when the machine will automatically turn on and off via preset times when the main power switch remains on. This is a power saving feature. “Closed on Day” Program is a power saving feature that allows users to specify one day per week that the machine will not be used, and therefore should not turn on, heat the boiler, and go into On status.
PROGRAMMING CARAT Counters This machine has 4 self-operating counters that keep track of the following information: Total litres of water that have cycled through the machine: Helpful in determining when cleaning and decalcifying is required. Service: Indicates when the machine needs technical service. Total coffee and hot water servings brewed.
MESSAGES AND ALARMS CARAT Display messages, alarms, and warnings overview Alarm flowmeter Flowmeter X Alarm: Indicates no water flow is being detected by flowmeter X. No water No Water Warning: Indicates that the machine is not receiving water. Tprobe Unconnect Temperature Sensor Warning: Indicates that the temperature sensor is not functioning.
TROUBLESHOOTING CARAT The following troubleshooting steps should only be done when the machine has been turned off and disconnected from the main power supply. For all other nonspecific machine faults, disconnect the machine from the power supply and immediately contact the authorised and qualified service technician. Problem Possible cause Solution...
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For the warranty to be valid the conditions for maintenance must have been followed according to our instructions, proper precaution has been made and warranty claim been issued without delay. The affected equipment may not be used during awaiting service if there is any risk that the damage or defect would worsen.
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