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CONTENT CARAT Colour setting ........................................25 Display mode........................................25 Contrast ..........................................26 Colour ON ........................................26 Colour OFF ........................................26 Name 1: Adjust the publicity message on the display (superior line) ....................27 Name 2: Adjust the publicity message on the display (inferior line) .....................27 Service pone ........................................27 Dosed service enabling ....................................28 Continuous brewing button ..................................28 Electronic steam wand ....................................28...
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION CARAT Hazard intensity levels There are three different levels of hazard intensity, identified by signal words DANGER, WARNING and IMPORTANT. The level of hazard is determined by the following definitions. Observe the statements to ensure safety, performance, prevent injury and machine damage. Important: Alerts against unsafe practices.
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 Porta-filter 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 Porta-filter wand outlet Steam wand Pump manometer...
INSTALLATION AND START UP CARAT Positioning MIN. 10 cm Install the machine on a level surface. Adjust the feet to ensure that it dispenses coffee evenly in all of the cups. Select a level, dry, strong and stable installation surface at MIN.
INSTALLATION AND START UP CARAT Water connection The Installation of the machine to a water mains connection must be done by a qualified person. Rinse around 20 liters of water from the main water supply before connecting the machine to the water connection.
CLEANING AND CARE CARAT Coffee machine cleaning Important: To obtain the best efficiency, quality and performance of the machine, you should always follow the cleaning and care instructions provided in this manual. Turn off the power switch when cleaning the exterior of the machine. All external surfaces should be cleaned with a wet cloth that will not get out fibers, threads or scratch the machine.
CLEANING AND CARE CARAT Cleaning the Brewing group and porta-filter Unlock and remove the porta-filter 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 porta-filter into the group head. Activate the auto-cleaning program: When the machine is in idle mode, press and hold the Continuous button (A).
CLEANING AND CARE CARAT Cleaning the gasket and shower plate Cleaning the gasket When placing the porta-filter filled with grinded coffee into the brewing group, left overs will accumulate in the closing surface. If these remains are excessive it can prevent a good closing between the porta-filter and the group head.
Remove the shower and gasket. Remove and discard the old gasket. straight-blade screwdriver to release Insert the new gasket (chamfer and the shower by prying down with EXPOBAR logo facing up) into the medium force. shower. > 65 Remove the filter basket(A), then Preheat the gasket to soften the rubber.
CLEANING AND CARE CARAT Insert the preheated gasket and Rotate the porta-filter into its Remove the porta-filter. The new gasket and shower will remain shower into the head group using locked position using medium force. inside the head group. (Do not the porta-filter.
Steam Button Display Shows temperature and water lever of the boiler. Water Button Option to show time and date. 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.
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 boiler is heating. 96ºc 93ºc hh:mm hh:mm During espresso brewing this will show Boiler water level Time &...
PROGRAMMING CARAT Programming the coffee dosage This section explains how to program the doses dispensed automatically by the drink buttons. Keep the continuous button pressed over 8 seconds, all the lights in the keypad will light up and continuous button will flash. Within 30 seconds press any selection that you want to reprogram (1 short espresso, 1 long espresso, 2 short espresso, 2 long espresso).
PROGRAMMING CARAT Maximum security time As an additional safety, all dose settings have a maximum dispensing time of 5 minutes. Access to second level menus Doses Programming Keep the continuous button pressed over 8 seconds on the left Select 30s keypad.
PROGRAMMING CARAT Auto on/off After accepting the adjusting made in the time and day by pressing the Auto On/Off On: Hh:mm button (2 short espresso), we enter in the programming of the 1 short espresso ↑ + 1 long espresso ↓ - automatic ON/OFF function of the machine.(See fig.
PROGRAMMING CARAT Counters There are 4 counters available: Litres: litres of water which have come through the machine (help to know when decalcifying is needed) Service: coffee brewings needed for technical service. Total coffee & hot water brewings Coffee brewings per dose keypad Counters access Doses Programming Keep the continuous button...
PROGRAMMING CARAT To reset this counter (reset litres counter): The espresso machine must be in the ON Status. Turn off the machine using the main switch. Maintain pressed both button (2 short espresso) and (2 long espresso), and while pressing them, turn on the espresso machine from the main switch.
PROGRAMMING CARAT Partial counter This counter constitutes a partial counter since last reset.(See fig.A) Partial counter Cof. cycle xxx Press Coffee cont. Fig. A Brewed services per keypad counter This counter shows the number of brewed services brewed by each of the Doses type GR N possible selections of the machine.
PROGRAMMING CARAT Select language When on the display it is shown: “Select Language” and the selected Select language language(See fig.A), we can change the language used in the display. 1 short espresso ↑ + 1 long espresso ↓ - To change the currentlanguage used, press one short espresso 2 short espresso OK Continuous to confirm or one long espresso...
PROGRAMMING CARAT Colour setting When on the display it is shown “Bar Led Colour”(See fig.A), the colour of Bar Led Colour Colour the led lines on the base of the machine can be adjusted. To toggle between 1 short espresso ↑ + 1 long espresso ↓...
PROGRAMMING CARAT Contrast In this menu(See fig.A), the contrast of the display lightning is set. It can be Contrast 0 - 50 adjusted between the values of 0 and 50. To adjust it use the one short 1 short espresso ↑ + 1 long espresso ↓...
PROGRAMMING CARAT Name 1: Adjust the publicity message on the display (superior line) The message shown (See fig.A) on the 2 superior lines of the display can be Name1 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA adjusted here and in the following menus. 1 short espresso ↑ + Here the first row will be adjusted.
PROGRAMMING CARAT Dosed service enabling This menu Enables/disables(See fig.A) the possibility of modifying the doses Doses setting volumes set. This is, makes it possible to disable (they will not work) the Enabled/disabled possibility for the user to modify the doses set in the machine. 1 short espresso ↑...
PROGRAMMING CARAT Pre-brewing This setting enables or disables the electronic pre-brewing(See fig.A). By Pre-brewing factory default this option is disabled, as the Brilliance’s brewing groups are Enabled/disabled equipped with mechanical pre-brewing systems. 1 short espresso ↑ + 1 long espresso ↓ - 2 short espresso OK To activate this function press the button (one short espresso),...
PROGRAMMING CARAT Grinding notice This setting enables or disables the brewing monitor(See fig.A). This function Grinding Notice analyzes the output flow when brewing, and depending on it, advises if the Enabled/disabled grinded coffee is too thin or too coarse. If the brewing flowrate was between 1 short espresso ↑...
PROGRAMMING CARAT Chronometer The displays (See fig.A) of each group have different working modes: Crono option Brewing chronometer: When brewing an espresso, the display acts as a 1 short espresso ↑ + chronometer measuring the time taken to erogate the espresso. 1 long espresso ↓...
PROGRAMMING CARAT Boiler temperature In this section the temperature of the boiler is set. Boiler temperature XXºC YYYºF To increase temperature, press the button (one short espresso), 1 short espresso ↑ + 1 long espresso ↓ - to decrease it, press the button (one long espresso).
PROGRAMMING CARAT Offset temperature set In this setting it is set the temperature offset to be considered between the OFFST Tset Coffee group boiler and the group head. If the Grupos Calefactados (multicaldera) XXºC YYYºF was set to “OFF”, this menu will not appear. 1 short espresso ↑...
MESSAGES AND ALARMS CARAT Alarm flowmeter Flowmeter X failure / No flow detected in flowmeter X No water Check that the machine is receiving water. Tprobe Unconnect Temperature sensor X fault. Service 9999999 Warning technical service needed. Filter 999999999 The water softener filter needs to be replaced.
TROUBLESHOOTING CARAT The following checks can be carried out by users once the machine has been turned off and disconnected from the power supply. For all other non-specified machine faults, disconnect the machine from the power supply and immediately contact authorised and qualified service personnel. Problem Possible cause Solution...
EXPLODED VIEW CARAT Machine with 1GR Drawing 16 17...
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Right panel upper black 260719 Top Cup Tray 1GR Carat 260679 Strengthen Panel 1Gr 260677 Water Proof Top 1260005 Insulation Back Panel Carat 1Gr 1260015 Insulation Top Tray 1Gr 1264208 Back Overlay 1Gr 1264241 Water Proof Pan 1Gr 1264234 Plactic Strip...
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EXPLODED VIEW CARAT Machine with 2GR Spare parts list POS. Part No. Description 1264089 Left panel upper white 1264162 Left panel upper black 1264090 Left panel lower white 1264163 Left panel lower black 260713 Left Lower Panel Cover 260712 Left Upper Panel Cover 1264116 Display overlay 2Gr TS 1264142...
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EXPLODED VIEW CARAT Steam wand Spare parts list POS. Part No. Description 1264215 Steam Tap Lever Espresso Filter C30370095 Pipe steam Eleg./MegaCrem wo nozzle C21003041 Tap Cover C30370190 Nozzle steam tap-1H M8.5 with oring C30370141 Nut G5/8 * H26 C30370161 Tap axle with nob C30370165 Conector FemaleG1/2-Male G5/8...
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EXPLODED VIEW CARAT Hot water outlet Spare parts list POS. Part No. Description C30000510 Conical Adaptor 1/4*1/4 Electron C60000100 1/4 X 1/4 Electrovalve Parker 220V C30100010 Hexagonal Nut 1/4 Pressostat C30000236 Elbow Racor G1/4Xg3/8 C50010080 Gasket Tap Steam/Water Teflon C30370076 Spring Steam/Water Tap C30370077 Gasket Tap Steam/Water Brass...
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EXPLODED VIEW CARAT Group head Spare parts list POS. Part No. Description C30200035 Long Plug 1/2 Group C50010040 21.7*25.7*2 G/C-G Teflon Gasket C70000009 Tubular Group Filter C30200061 Group Teflon Injector Rev3 C30200026 Tefl Water Reduc. Holder 4X6x65 C25091250 Allen Screw 6*10 Din-912 Group C30200010 Crem Brewing Group Body C30200040...
EXPLODED VIEW CARAT Machine components DRAWING PART NO. MODEL/NAME Main control box C60100420 C60100049 Adjustable Unit Trimmer C60000072 Manometro D40 0_16 BAR C60000062 Manometro D40 0_2.5 BAR C60100045 Flowmeter UL Red TEF Led 1660097 Contactor 230V LC1D18P7C...
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EXPLODED VIEW CARAT Machine components DRAWING PART NO. MODEL/NAME 1660036 Power Switch Blue Φ22mm C60800103 Solid State Relay Cover C60800101 STATIC RELAY 4-32 C70001001 Drain cup with thread C70001005 Drain cup cover 260177 DIN Connection SS 65MM...
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DRAWING PART NO. MODEL/NAME 1660131 Peristaltic Pump with Harness 1666032 Harness NTC Extension 1666039 Signal cable 1666061 Long Cable Signal Carat C16660028 Harness complete Carat 1Gr C16660029 Harness complete Carat 2Gr 1666042 Harness complete Carat 2Gr 3phase C60102020 O-ring flowmeter...
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EXPLODED VIEW CARAT Machine components Drawing Spare parts list POS. Part No. Description 2760062 Display PCB Assy with 2 Buttons C*60101513 Metal button set cover water/steam 1264156 Conductive Control Button 2 Keys 1660040 PCB Mechanical Type 2 Buttons C60101060 Graphic Display Gicar 1264128 Display PCB Box Bottom 2 Buttons 1264129...
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EXPLODED VIEW CARAT Machine components Drawing Spare parts list POS. Part No. Description 1264124 Button Box Assy Carat C*60101512 METAL BUTTON SET COVER (x5) 1264126 Button Box Upper 1264095 Conductive Control Button 1264125 Button Box Bottom 1660039 PCB Mechanical Type 5 Buttons...
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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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