Thoroughly read the instructions contained in this booklet because it gives important information regarding safety for installation, use and maintenance.
Keep this booklet in a safe and accessible place for further consultation.
This machine must be used only for the purpose it was designed:
dispensing coffee, cappuccino, pouring hot water.
Any other use is to be considered inappropriate and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage caused by any improper, incorrect and unreasonable use of the machine.
The use of any electric appliance implies the observance of some fundamental rules.
More specifically:
do not touch the appliance with your hands or feet wet or damp
do not use the appliance with bare feet
do not pull the power cord to disconnect the plug from the power socket
dot not leave the appliance exposed to the weather (rain, sun, frost)
do not let children or untrained persons use the appliance.
Before carrying out any cleaning and maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the power supply, pulling the plug from the power socket and turning off
the main switch.
In case of failure or malfunction turn the machine off and do not attempt to carry out any repairs or direct operations on the machine.
All repairs must be carried out in an authorised service centre, using original spare parts only.
Failure to comply with the above recommendations will compromise the safety of the machine and the warranty conditions.
If this machine is no longer used we recommend that it is made inoperative by disconnecting the cable from the power supply, and all potentially dangerous
parts are made harmless, especially to protect children who might use the machine for their games.
INSTALLATION NOTES
Installation must be carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
An incorrect installation can cause damage to persons, animals or things; the manufacturer declines all responsibility for such situation.
Place the machine on a table having minimum height of 0,95mt. Furthermore the surface has to be flat, having a maximum inclination of 5°, in order to
secure a perfect stability. Check also that the table can bear the weight of the machine.
This is a professional machine and is not designed for home use and must be operated by duly qualified persons.
Place the machine in a restricted area where just qualified people are allowed to use and maintain it.
The machine must not be used by children or people with reduced mobility, sensory, mental or lack of experience or education, unless there is a supervisor.
After unpacking check that the machine is not damaged.
If in doubt, do not use the machine and contact an Carimali Spa. Authorised Service Centre.
All packing materials (plastic wrapping, polystyrene, nails, etc.) are potentially dangerous and must be kept out of children’s reach and disposed of in a safe
manner for the environment.
Before connecting the machine to the power supply make sure that the rating information of the machine correspond to that of the power supply: if the
power socket is not compatible with the plug of the machine (if supplied), replace the socket with a proper one, ensuring that the size of the cable is suitable
for the absorbed power of the machine.
Make sure that the voltage rating of the machine corresponds to that of the power supply, and that the power supply is adequate to additional power
absorption of the machine.
In case the machine is supplied with power cord and without plug, connect the machine to the main switch with bipolar knife switch and protection fuses. In
case of maintenance, open the bipolar knife switch.
In case the machine is supplied with power cord and plug, the use of adapters, multiple power boards and extension cords is not recommended.
If it is absolutely necessary, then use only single or multiple adapters and extension cords which comply with current safety regulations, ensuring also that
the electricity load capacity of the single adapters and extension cords and the maximum power rating of the multiple adapters is suitable.
The electrical safety of this machine can be guaranteed only if correctly connected to an efficient earth circuit as indicated by current electrical safety
regulations.
It is necessary to check this fundamental safety prerequisite, and in case of doubt, ask a professionally qualified technician to check the circuit.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage caused by failure to earth the equipment.
In order to avoid any dangerous overheating, we recommend that the power cord be fully unwound.
In case of damage to the cord, contact exclusively an authorised service centre to have it replaced.
The power cord of this machine must not be replaced by the customer.
Do not leave the machine connected unnecessarily.
Turn off the main switch of the machine when not in use.
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the machine.
Place the machine at an adequate distance from walls, objects, etc.
The machine must be connected to a system with a water pressure which is not greater than 0.6 MPa. Do not use pipes and coupling gaskets already used
for previous installations.
If the pressure is greater, a pressure reducer must be installed.
The machine must be connected to a softener.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO USE THE MACHINE
Environmental temperature: 5 – 30 °C (empty the hydraulic system in case of freezing)
Maximum humidity: 80% relative humidity
Water hardness: 5° eh, 7° dH, 13° Fh
USE AND MAINTENANCE NOTES
For a correct functioning of the machine it is fundamental to comply with the manufacturer’s instructions, having qualified personnel to carry out special
maintenance and to check all safety devices.
Do not use the machine without water.
Avoid to expose hands or other parts of the body to the coffee dispensing spouts or to the steam or hot water nozzles.
The water and steam from the nozzles is very hot and can cause severe burns.
The water and steam nozzles and the filter holders are very hot and therefore must be handled with care, holding them in the appropriate points.
Do not leave the machine in rooms where the temperature is below 0°C or 32°F without having first drai ned the boiler and the hydraulic circuit.
Cups and coffee cups must be placed on the cup-warmer tray (if fitted) only after having been fully drained.
Only the crockery related to the machine should be placed on the cup-warmer tray.
Placing any other object on the tray is to be considered incorrect.
The machine is not waterproof and therefore should not be cleaned with water jet.
Failure to clean machines daily, especially for brewing unit and milk frother (optional), using approved cleaning products and following specified cleaning
procedure will result in void warranty and service contract.
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MACHINE
PRATICA1 GR.
PRATICA 2 GR.
PRATICA
DOUBLE STEAM
2 GR.
MAIN FEATURES
Display NO YES NO
Maximum quantity of coffee dispensed per hour 240 480 480
Width (mm.) 306 577 577
Height (mm.) 498 498 498
Depth (mm.) 476 476 476
Net weight (Kg.) 32 45 45
Boiler capacity (lt.) 4 10 10
Hot water nozzle 1 1 1
Steam nozzle 1 1 2
Automatic cappuccino LM maker optional 1 1 1+1
Boiler resistor (W) Standard version 1600 2700 2700
Voltage 230V mono.
200V mono.
120V mono.
Materials used:
• Copper for boiler and piping
• reinforced silicone for the articulated feed tube
• reinforced silicone for the articulated pump tube
• brass chromed for the brewing group
• brass for taps and connections
• Working area in stainless steel for Pratica, painted stainless for Pratica Double steam.
Peripheral applications: serial connection RS232C for I/O interface 18/26 relay
NOTE: The registration and technical data plate of the machine is on the side of the machine behind the drip tray.
230V mono.
200V mono.
230V mono.
200V mono.
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WATER FILTRE
WATER
DRAIN
ELECTRIC CONNECTION
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION
WATER SOFTNER
WATER TAP
1 – 6 Bar
0,1-0,6MPa
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ON/OFF
KEY 1 KEY 2KEY 3KEY 4KEY 5
Group
Key1
Key2
Key3
Key4
Key5
ns
Turn on the tap from the water mains and switchthepowerON/OFFbymeansofmainswitch.
The display will show for few seconds the softwareversion
This operation will automatically stop when theleveloftheprobeisreached.
uring the heatingupphasethedisplayshow
up temperature in the boiler is reached.
During this stage, keep the steam tap open forafewseconds,thisoperationwillreleasetheairfromtheboilerinside.
1-2-3
-
HOT
keypad
2 Espressi
1 Coffee
2 Coffee
Continue/Prog.
the boiler temperature, thisphasewillautomaticallystop
1-2-3-4-5 4-5
STEAM
MACHINE KEYPAD PRATICA E
After the plumbing and electrical connectio
WATER
GAUGE
Re-filling the boiler.
Heating the boiler.
Only for Pratica E2 with display, d
when the set
PLEASE NOTE:
1 Espresso
STARTING UP
, proceed to the starting up of the machine.
DISPLAY
s
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DISPENSING
Condition of the coffee
It comes out slowly
It co
mes out rapidly
1) Coffee Dispensing.
Place a cup under the dispenser and press one of the coffee dose keys.
In case the machine is electronic version E, the dose will automatically stop once the pre-programmed dose has been delivered. On the
contrary, in case of manual version P, press again the key to stop dispensing.
The system can be used for the simultaneous dispensing of coffee from all the groups on the machine.
Please note:
In case the machine is electronic version E, if you press any dose key of the same keypad during dispensing, the dose will be stop.
2) Hot water dispensing.
Place a container under the hot water nozzle, rotate the tap knob anticlockwise to open it.
Reached the desired dose, then rotate the tap knob clockwise to interrupt the delivery.
3) Dispensing steam.
Before you heat any drink, carefully let a small amount of steam out of the steam arm, by rotating the steam tap knob anticlockwise, to
eliminate any condensation inside the pipe, them close the steam nozzle by rotating the steam tap knob clockwise .
Warm up drinks (milk, cognac, etc) as follows:
- Dip the steam nozzle in the drink and then slowly open the steam tap knob;
- Close the steam tap knob then remove the container with the heated drink, afterwards open again the steam tap knob for a moment to
purge the nozzle from any liquid inside it.
This operation is very important as it prevents milk or other liquids from being drawn into the boiler.
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE
The physical state of the ground coffee is fundamental for a good beverage.
Dose of ground coffee Excessive Insufficient
Pressure on ground coffee Excessive Insufficient
Atmospheric humidity Too damp Too dry
Degree of grinder Too fine Too coarse
Filter condition Partly clogged, dirty Holes enlarged by wear
Proceed with preparation of the first cups of coffee: Fill the filter with the correct quantity of ground coffee and press it lightly the special
presser.
The machine is equipped with following components:
6-grams basket filter for single cup
7-grams basket filter for single cup
14-grams basket filter for double cup
Dosage and grinding must be set according to the machine and strength of coffee desired. If too much coffee is used, the filter holder
cannot be inserted in to the unit; if too little coffee is used, the coffee grounds get too wet.
For a perfect cup of coffee, it is advisable to have a self-dosing coffee grinder beside the machine. This will give improved quality of the
coffee, and ensure it is kept constant because it is freshly ground.
Fit the filter holder into the unit with the knob facing to the left, then turn in to the right until it locks.
When the coffee grounds have to be emptied out, knock the filters against a wooden surface and not a metal one as this could damage
the edge of the filter and jeopardise its tightness.
press the coffee dose key to be programmedandthebeveragewillstartbeingdispensed;
KEY 1 KEY2KEY3
PROGRAMMING
ESPRESSO
press the selected dose key againwhentherequireddosehasbeendelivered.Thedosewillbesto
The planning effected on the left group will bebroughtonallthemachinekeypads.
In the case is required to diversify the doses fromtheremainderskeypad,repeattheprocedureontherightkeypad.
programming phase without modifyingtheparameters,
The following note are valid for Pratica E2withd
parameters, you need to connect the display(notpresentonthemachinefront),totheelectronicPCB.Todosousedisplaya
149
Proceed as follows to access the machine parameters:
power ON the machine keeping keys N° 5 (continuous/program)pressedfor
KEY 1 KEY 2KEY 3KEY 4KEY 5
Key Function
T5 continu
e
the display messages are shownonlybyPraticaE2:
PROGRAMM
SELECTIN
the timeoutoffivesecondswithout
DOUBLESTEAM
, inordertoseethenvarythe
149
seconds until the displayunitshows:
Special Function
Description
scrollmenu
scrollmenu
Enter
The following procedure is valid for
2 groups with display.
1)
The
•
the keys N°5 ( contin./ progr.).
•
The display shows:
PROGRAMMING
ESPRESSO
•
automatically.
2
Please Note:
To exit the
pressing any key.
MACHINE PARAMETERS -
cable having code no.: 96.00718.CA + 03.01
The boiler temperature is pre-set at 122°C
- power OFF the machine
-
DOSE PROGRAMMING
, but note that
PROGRAMMING
COFFEE
it is necessary to wait
PRATICA E2 WITH DISPLAY AND PRATICA
isplay machine. In case of Pratica Double steam
three
.
30S
KEY 4
PROGRAMMING
2 COFFEE
red in memory
nd ribbon
T1 1 espresso
T2 2 espressi
T3 1 caffè
T4 2 caffè
+
-
Confirm
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To exit from the technical program menu press T5 ( Menu )
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PROGRAMMING PRE INFUSION - ONLY PRATICA E1 AND PRATICA DOUBLE STEAM
Following this procedure it is possible to enable the pre-infusion for buttons no.1 and no.2 of each keyboard.
Proceed as follows:
1. Power the machine OFF by means of the switch
2. Power the machine ON by keeping pressed key no.1 until the LED next to continuous key in lighted
3. Power the machine OFF by means of the switch
4. Power the machine ON, which is now ready to be used with pre-infusion enabled.
Follow the same procedure to disable the pre-infusion.
MACHINE PARAMETERS - ONLY FOR PRATICA E1 AND PRATICA P1 / P2
How to adjust boiler pressure:
To adjust the boiler working pressure ( 0.9 – 1.3 Bars ) turn the trimmer ( see pic. ) clockwise to increase the pressure and anticlockwise to decrease it.
The working pressure is displayed on the pressure gauge placed on the front of the machine.
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WASHING
1) Washing the group and filter holder.
It is advisable to carry out these types of washing at the end of each working day.
1a) washing the filter holders.
Carry out the following operations:
Remove the filters from the filter holders and wash both parts under running water.
Remove the remaining coffee using the provided brush ( code N° 95.01773 ) supplied with the machine, to eliminate the coffee
residues from the filters and showers
If the filters get clogged up and you cannot manage to clean them by washing, it is advisable to place it under a naked flame to burn any
coffee particles remaining in the holes.
This operation should not be carried out frequently, as it may damage the filter.
1b) washing the group gasket.
Carry out the following operations:
Insert the blind filter membrane supplied in the filter holder.
• Turn the machine ON;
• Press the key N. 5 (continue) of the group you want to clean.
• Slightly open and close the filter holder a few times, letting the water flow out. Be careful not to let hands and other parts of
the body come into contact with water, in order to avoid danger of burns;
•If necessary repeat this operation several times, and remove the remaining coffee from the group gasket by using a cloth.
1c) washing the third duct of the group.
Carry out the following operations:
• Insert the blind filter membrane supplied in the filter holder;
• Turn the machine ON;
• Press the key N. 5 (continue) of the group you want to clean at intervals of 5 seconds around.
1d) Steam wand washing.
To avoid the filling of the holes of the terminal of the steam wand, clean with care after every use.
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MANUAL CLEANING OF STEAM WAND
PLEASE NOTE: IT IS ADVISABLE TO CARRY OUT THESE TYPES OF CLEANING AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY
2►
1►
Leave the steam wand into
hot water for 5 minutes.
Clean the steam wand by
means of a cloth.
3►
Do not leave the steam
wand into any liquid at any
time.
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS FOR MACHINE CALIBRATION
SECURITY
- ALARMS
1
2222
ONLY ASSISTANCE SERVICE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED BY I.M.C. SPA. ARE PERMITTED TO ENABLE THE USE OF THESE
FUNCTIONS.
1) Calibrating the coffee dispensing pressure ( pump pressure)
To calibrate the water pump, remove the drip tray (1) then the front panel (2) and calibrate the pump by turning the adjustment,
clockwise to increase the pump pressure or anticlockwise to reduce pressure.
The pressure is pre-calibrated at the factory at 8/9 bars.
2) Adjusting the contrast of the display (only Pratica)
The adjustment of the contrast can be done by turning the trimmer on the electronic board as per picture
1. Boiler filling alarm
Causes: the stage of boiler fillings has exceeded the maximum time of 120 seconds; the level of the probe (SLC) has not been reached.
Result: the machine is OFF, and all the keypad LEDs flash simultaneously:
Solution: carry out the following controls.
• Level probe (SLC) is dirty, so isolated from the water (the complete filling of the boiler is checked)
Turn the machine OFF and back ON to erase the alarm
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2. Turbine alarm.
Cause: the volume meter is not sending signals to the control unit within a time-out of 5 seconds.
Result: delivery continues up to a time-out of 240 seconds or until the selected key is pressed, and all the LEDs on the push-button
panels flash (medial flashes)
Solution: carry out the following controls.
• No water from mains (coffee is not dispensed)
• clogged group piston filters (coffee is not dispensed)
• faulty group solenoid valve (coffee is not dispensed)
• clogged entrance filters (coffee is not dispensed)
• blocked or faulty volume meter (coffee dispensed continuously)
If the coffee is dispensed continuously, use the machine as if it were manual: press the required key to start up the dose, then press the
same key to stop the dose being dispensed, after checking the amount in the cup.
3. Safety Klixon operation.
Cause: The temperature of the boiler has reached the limit of 145°C.
Result: the heating is interrupted.
Solution: carry out the following controls.
• Level probe (SLC) earthed
• Faulty temperature probe
• Faulty Triac
• Defective inlet solenoid valve
WARNING: To activate the safety Klixon, it is necessary to press the button placed at the centre of the thermostat itself.
4. Safety valve operation.
Cause: overpressure in steam boiler
Result: the 1.7-1.9 bar safety valve opens and releases steam in the upper part of the machine.
Solution: carry out the following controls:
• Triac earthed
• Faulty temperature probe
5. Anti-vacuum valve.
The anti-vacuum valve is installed on the boiler and prevents any air remaining during
the loading phase and a depression being created during the heating phase.
6. Non-returnvalve.
The non-return valve is installed between the loading solenoid valve and the boiler
and has the following function:
During the loading phase it opens by means of the water pressure, letting the water enter
into the boiler. Once the loading phase is over, it closes preventing the water in the
steam boiler from returning to the water supply network.
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7) Temperature probe alarm
First case: the temperature inside the boiler has reached the maximum value of 131°C
Effect: boiler heating is interrupted and drink keys are disabled.
Solution: swicth off the machine ( OFF ), check and if needed replace the “ triac”.
Second case: the temperature probe is defective and send a 0 Ohm (short circuit) signal to the pc board.
Effect: boiler heating is interrupted and drink keys are disabled.
Solution: switch off the machine OFF, then replace the temperature probe and switch the machine ON.
Third case: the temperature probe is defective and send a 154 Ohm or more (open circuit) signal to the pc board.
Effect: boiler heating is interrupted and drink keys are disabled.
Solution: switch off the machine OFF, then replace the temperature probe and switch the machine ON.
Attention: Periodically check the electric wiring of the TRIAC. A wrong or incomplete wiring
may cause a pc board breakage.
SUGGESTED ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance must be carried out daily by authorized staff as specified in the specific chapters of instructions machine.
Cleaning of the coffee outlet by means of the provided special brush is part of the daily maintenance.
Special maintenance must be carried out periodically by the I.M.C. Spa. authorized service centre in the following way:
Replace filter holder gasket every 3-6 months
Replace the steam-water valve gasket every 6 months
Replace the steam nozzle joint gasket every 6-12 months
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The Carimali product you have purchased is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament
Tabella Revisioni
DATE
NOTE
Revisionato da:
and the Council of the European Union on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and, in
jurisdictions adopting that Directive, is marked as being put on the market after August 13, 2005, and should
not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. For further information please contact Carimali.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change, without prior notice, the specifications of the equipment
illustrated in this publication; the manufacturer declines all responsibility for any mistakes due to printing
and/or typing errors contained in this publication.
All instructions, drawings, tables and information contained in this publication are reserved and may not be
reproduced entirely or in part or be communicated to a third party without written authorisation from the
manufacturer who holds exclusive right
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