DISCONTINUED ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine
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ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine
Overview:
Above all, the atmosphere of an Italian espresso bar at homemade for the smallest of kitchens. The ECM Classika PID is perfect for small spaces considering it is a single-boiler machine. It satisfies the highest demands, perfect espresso preparation, and absolute espresso pleasure. Further review this timeless, elegant classic in clear, stainless steel design.
Single boiler system:
- Stainless steel boiler – The boiler is made of stainless steel which is less susceptible to limescale. Typically stainless steel boilers do not retain their heat as well as copper or brass boilers. This machine compensates that by being wrapped with insulation.
- Short heat-up time – Approximately 20 minutes which is faster when comparing to a heat exchange system.
E-61 grouphead:
- Constantly heated – Hot water circulates from the heat exchanger through the grouphead and back to keep the grouphead and your portafilter nice and hot. This keeps the grouphead at a constant, stable temperature compared to other groupheads that have a built-in heating element.
- Pre-infusion – The lever next to the grouphead activates a microswitch which turns on the pump to pump water through the coffee grinds. When you pull the lever half way up, it will open the valve to allow water into the grouphead without activating the pump.
PID controls / pressure gauge:
- PID temperature programming – This comes with an upgrade gray PID Display. This Allows you to program the boiler temperature for different coffee blends.
- Pressure gauge – Measures pump/brew pressure (0 – 16 bar) and should only be looked at while extracting espresso or adjusting the OPV with a blind filter in the portafilter inserted into the grouphead. This gauge has no meaning at any other time.
Vibratory pump:
- Efficient – 41 watts, rated up to 15 bar with air valve bypass. You only need 9 bar to extract perfect espresso, and wattage has no correlation to longevity.
- Cost-effective – Pumps will degrade in performance over time. Replacing a vibration pump will cost less than a rotary vane pump.
Steam / hot water wand:
- Rotational knob – Allows for easier control of the intensity.
- Multi-directional – Allows for more movement and flexibility
- 2-hole steam tip – Allows for a slow gradual build-up of microfoam.
- The grip on the wand protects your fingers from heat while the full-size steam wand allows greater steam power over a no-burn wand.
Construction:
- Stainless steel body: Polished to a mirror finish. Black enamel-painted steel frame.
- Passive cup warmer on the top: Heat from the boiler rises and heats the top panel. Just like other espresso machines, it can take up to two hours to preheat your cups. Therefore, it is better to flash heat the cups from hot water from the grouphead or steam/water wand.
- Three-way solenoid valve: Allows quick removal of portafilter after the espresso extraction and immediately prepare for the next extraction.
- OPV (over pressure valve): Easily adjustable. Located underneath the cup warmer tray (8.5 – 12 bar).
- Rocker switches and indicator lights: For the “On/Off” function and for steam and hot water.
Accessories included with the ECM Classika PID:
- Portafilters – Dual spout portafilter. The filter head is solid brass and 58mm diameter.
- Filter baskets – 1-cup filter basket which holds approximately 7 grams. 2-cup filter basket which holds approximately 14 grams. Blind filter basket which you can use for backflushing. All baskets are 58 mm in diameter.
- Tamper – It now comes with an upgraded stainless steel tamper.
- Cleaning brush – Used for cleaning the grouphead. Ergonomically designed with an angle for easier usage. The neck has special ridges to keep hot water from dripping to your hand.
- Scoop – A simple plastic scoop if you are going to use ground coffee.
- Water tank hose – Water feeds through a hole at the bottom of the water tank. You can connect this hose and fit a particle filter or a water softener on the other end.
- Instruction manual – Written in both German and English.
Espresso Machine Warning:
[ls_content_block id=”63004″]- Direct water connection: This machine can only operate as a tank model. It cannot be hooked up to a water line.
| Brand | ECM Manufacture |
|---|---|
| Height (inches) | 16, approximate |
| Width (inches) | 10, approximate |
| Depth (inches) | 18, approximate |
| Weight (pounds) | 41 |
| Wattage (watts) | 1200 |
| Voltage (volts) | 115 |
| Boiler capacity (liters) | 0.75 |
| Portafilter size (mm) | 58 |
| Tank capacity (liters) | 2.8 |
| Country of manufacture | Assembled in Milan, Italy, Designed in Germany |
| Approvals | CE |
- Please use the parts diagrams provided below to determine the part(s) you need. Then use our search box above to find the part(s) on our website.
Note: These parts diagrams are provided by the manufacturers. We list them on our site for informational purposes only. We do not stock every single part listed nor can we guarantee that every part is available to order. - If uncertain, please go to the equipment model or part product page. Then use the Q&A tab found on that web page to ask your question.
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- Please note also that all parts purchases are non-returnable or refundable and do not include technical support, instructions, or warranties as the purchase price of any part does not cover the cost of technical support. Technical support is available for repairing equipment in our shop.
- Sorry, we will only special order a part for a model we carry AND was purchased through our supply chain.
- Since we are unaware of the mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing expertise of a parts buyer or the tools owned by a parts buyer, we are never able to advise if a self-repair can be performed.
| # | SKU |
| 1 | P6016 |
| 2 | P6021 |
| 3 | P9010 |
| 4 | B7432517 |
| 5 | P6020.N |
| 6a | P6020.3 |
| o.Nr. | P6025 |
| 6b | B7496076 |
| 7 | P6017.N |
| 8 | P2006 |
| 9 | P6023 |
| 10 | B5471509 |
| 11 | P9010.K1 |
| 12 | P7000 |
| 13 | P2007 |
| 14 | |
| 15 | P7000.3 |
| 16 | P7000.4 |
| 17 | |
| 18 | P7000.6 |
| 19 | P6052 |
| 20 | P6051 |
| 21 | C499900769 |
| 22 | C229900644 |
| 23 | C229900548 |
| 24 | P8012 |
| 25 | P9026 |
| 26 | E2113001 |
| 27 | P6020.K3 |
| 28 | P9007 |
| 29 | P2021 |
| 30 | P6022 |
| 31 | P2006 |
| 32 | P9118 |
| 33 | P9027 |
| 34 | P6020.K4 |
| 35 | C199900280 |
| 35 | US1001 |
| 36 | P3004 |
| # | SKU |
| 1 | P2040 |
| 2 | C100001816 |
| 3 | C199901549 |
| 4 | P9022 |
| 5 | C229900520 |
| 6 | P9020 |
| 7 | P9012 |
| o.Nr. | P7051 |
| 8 | P9021 |
| 9 | P2047 |
| 10 | P9015 |
| 11 | P9013 |
| 12 | P9011 (230V) |
| 12 | US1008 (110V) |
| 13 | P2011 |
| 14 | C309900127 |
| 15 | P2009 |
| 16 | P2006 |
| 17 | P9009 |
| 18 | C100001815 |
| # | SKU |
| 1 | |
| 2 | P6000.2 |
| 3 | P6000.3 |
| 4 | P6000.4 |
| 5 | P6000.5 |
| 6 | P6000 |
| 7 | B7371509 |
| 8 | B5522057 |
| 9 | P6015 |
| 10 | P6011 |
| 11 | P6010 |
| 12 | B7496073 |
| 13 | P6002.5 |
| 14 | P6000.6 |
| 15 | P6002.2 |
| 16 | P6002.1 |
| 17 | P6002.4 |
| 18 | P6002 |
| 19 | |
| 20 | C469900421 |
| 21 | C619900554 |
| 22 | C229900549 |
| 23 | |
| 24 | C469900422 |
| 25 | P1000.1 |
| 26 | C449900767 |
| 27 | C219900423 |
| 28 | C219900424 |
| 29 | C309900127 |
| 30 | P2011 |
| 31 | P2010 |
| 32 | C309900131 |
| 33 | C329900682 |
| 34 | C519900103 |
| 35 | C449900229 |
| 36 | C309900164 |
| 37 | C469901132 |
| 38 | C219900425 |
| 39 | P1009 |
| 40 | R000002142 |
| 41 | C219900426 |
| 42 | P1004 |
| 43 | B7479947 |
| 44 | R000002146 |
| 45 | C219900427 |
| 46 | R000002144 |
| 47 | P1000.2 |
| 48 | P1002 |
| 49 | C469900783 |
| 50 | C219903081 |
| 51 | P1000.5 |
| 52 | B7479942 |
| 53 | C229901128 |
| 54 | C229901165 |
| 55 | C219900430 |
| 56 | C219900431 |
| 57 | R000002148 |
| # | SKU |
| 1 | C199900087 |
| 2 | B7633617 |
| 3 | B5221875CM |
| 4 | C199900306 |
| 5 | B7434012 |
| 6 | P2055 |
| 7 | B7434011 |
| 8 | P2007 |
| 9 | P9023 |
| 10 | P9025 |
| 10 | US1009 |
| 11 | P2070 |
| 12 | C199900957 (DE) |
| 12 | P2034 (US) |
| 12 | P2035 (UK) |
| 12 | P2036 (AU) |
| 13 | P9024 |
| 14 | B7633618 |
| # | SKU |
| 1 | R210 |
| 2 | C639900710 |
| 3 | C499900769 |
| 4 | C639900764 |
| 5 | C619900104 |
| 6 | C619900106 |
| 7 | C619900105 |
| 8 | P9120 |
| 9 | 89423 |
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What replacement pump should I buy for the ECM Classic PID? Thank you.
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Q What replacement pump should I buy for the ECM Classic PID? Thank you. answer nowAsked by on May 9, 2022 5:38 pmAnswered by the admin
Please check the one that is inside your machine to confirm which one you need.
I'm having trouble with wet steam out of the machine. I'm maxing out the steam boiler temp and doing an extended purge. When steaming 100g milk i'm still getting between 20-35% water gain. Is this normal? Bonus points if you can tell me how much water gain you're getting out of the same amount of milk.
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Q I'm having trouble with wet steam out of the machine. I'm maxing out the steam boiler temp and do...... Read more answer nowAsked by on February 4, 2022 12:32 pmAnswered by the admin
Remove water as soon as you depress the steam switch. You need to make some air space for the steam to build up.
I have a 6-year old Classika (non-PID model). It has developed a leak (a fairly consistent drip/seep...a drip/run every 3-5 seconds) from the area where the Group Head attaches to the front of the machine. I have accessed the interior and tightened up the bolts that hold the group head onto the front..as well as tightened up the 2 water supply lines...no change. The drip occurs just before and during drawing a shot. The group head is cleaned regularly and the machine is descaled regularly.
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Q I have a 6-year old Classika (non-PID model). It has developed a leak (a fairly consistent drip/s...... Read more answer nowAsked by on January 20, 2022 2:54 pmAnswered by the admin
Sorry, this would probably need to be looked at by a professional as this is the first we heard of this on the ECM line.
What is the best bottled water to use for this machine?
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Q What is the best bottled water to use for this machine? answer nowAsked by on December 16, 2021 3:31 pmAnswered by the admin Unfortunately, we do not have any particular bottled water that we can recommend. You can use filtered water with a water softener. The most important thing is to use softened water. Do not use water that has calcium or magnesium because that can lead to limescale buildup.
What flow control fits this machine?
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Answered by the admin
This is the best fitting flow control for ECM espresso machines.
I am trying to purchase part # P9022. It is the copper tube that connects the boiler to the steam/water line. I accidently broke mine while replacing the boiler (which had cracked). Ifyou do not have it in stock, can it be ordered and how long will it approxately take? Ty.
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Q I am trying to purchase part # P9022. It is the copper tube that connects the boiler to the steam...... Read more answer nowAsked by on June 29, 2021 2:22 pmAnswered by the admin
Sorry, this is not a part that is normally stocked. Unfortunately, at this time during shortages of people to work, we are very sorry that we only special order parts for customers who purchased their machine from us.
When do you expect to have the
ecm classika pid espresso machine
back in stock?
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Q When do you expect to have the ecm classika pid espresso machine back in stock? answer nowAsked by on June 29, 2021 1:21 pmAnswered by the admin
By end of third quarter 2021.
What's your ETA for more machines?
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Answered by the admin Early September, 2020 for next batch.
Does this model include a shot timer along with the PID?
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Q Does this model include a shot timer along with the PID? answer nowAsked by on September 1, 2019 9:00 pmAnswered by the admin
Yes, it currently does have a shot timer on the PID display when extracting.
The steam thermostat in the center on top of the boiler started leaking and when I tried to remove it to see what was going on, I only noticed one metal gasket, while the parts picture shows two gaskets. Probably the rubber one is gone or melted down somehow.
As a result of the small leak, the water sitting on top of the boiler managed to ruin the safety thermostat (it broke in half).
I also have a question about the steam thermostat, because even though the parts picture from this document: https://www.1st-line.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Classika-II-Parts.pdf shows a small center hole where the thermostat is screwed in, in my ClassiKa II PID model I have instead a larger hole (at least 5 mm) which opens inside the boiler with a one inch metal probe attached to the part, which appears to be more a steam valve than a thermostat. So I'm not sure if the listed part C100001816 is the right replacement part for my machine.
Do you have these parts in stock and if not can they be ordered?
Thank you in advance.
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Q The steam thermostat in the center on top of the boiler started leaking and when I tried to remov...... Read more answer nowAsked by on August 13, 2019 4:09 pmAnswered by the admin
The two gaskets are probably copper or metal washers as there is no need for rubber gaskets for these thermostats. The reason is no water comes from the threaded section of these thermostats. On non-PID models, there is a thermostat for steam, one for coffee, and one fore safety. On PID models, there is one for safety and one for steam.
The metal probe, as referenced, is the PID sensor problem to monitor the boiler temperature.
C100001816 is the steam thermostat part.
What water filter treatment you recommend to prevent scale?
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Q What water filter treatment you recommend to prevent scale? answer nowAsked by on March 18, 2019 7:06 pmAnswered by the admin
The Oscar150 is a very good solution.
It looks like I need a new steam wand for the ECM Classika PID I purchased from you. Can you help me purchase one of those? Thanks.
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Q It looks like I need a new steam wand for the ECM Classika PID I purchased from you. Can you help...... Read more answer nowAsked by on January 4, 2019 5:58 pmAnswered by the admin
It is rare that a steam wand needs replacement. If the machine was purchased through 1st-line Equipment, please use the contact link at the top of our web site, and submit a more detailed problem that your machine is experiencing. Please include your 1st-line invoice or order number in the submission.
My ECM Classika is 4 years old and for the first time I'm seeing metallic flakes discharged from the steam wand after descaling the machine. My understanding is this unit has an uncoated stainless steel boiler. Where would the chrome flakes be coming from? Can anyone say what may be going on and how to resolve this?
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Q My ECM Classika is 4 years old and for the first time I'm seeing metallic flakes discharged from ...... Read more answer nowAsked by on November 3, 2018 4:09 pmAnswered by the admin
We are sorry to hear about this. We have never heard of flaking from the stainless steel boiler. It may be from the heating element or the chrome plated steam valve. Parts will need to be removed and inspected to find the fault. Once the part is identified, it will need to be cleaned or replaced.
What is it about the heating element that can cause electrical shorting?
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Q What is it about the heating element that can cause electrical shorting? answer nowAsked by on August 23, 2018 5:04 pmAnswered by the admin
Lack of water in the boiler, electrical surges, burned wiring, etc.
Hello, what are the common reasons and fixes for the ECM Classika PID to short out and blow the GFCI outlet? My machine is 4.5 years old. I replaced the heating element last year which seemed to resolve the short circuiting problem for 12 months. And now it's happening again.
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Q Hello, what are the common reasons and fixes for the ECM Classika PID to short out and blow the G...... Read more answer nowAsked by on August 23, 2018 3:32 pmAnswered by the admin
In most cases, it is the heating element. However, a visual inspection and checking with a mulitmeter is usually best. Then, the hardest part is finding the cause. Just replacing a part does not always correct the cause.
Do you sell a reservoir for this machine
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Answered by the admin
At the time of this writing, the part number is P9010K1. For the future, the diagrams can be reviewed.
Sorry, at the time of this writing, we are currently out of stock on this item.
David B –
How do you beat the control and artistry of this machine? YOU DON’T! PID control of brew temp. PID control of steam temp. Easy to change the pump pressure to experiment with max flavor, crema and shot timing! Stainless steel insulated boiler – none in this class. No leaching of copper (with lead percentage in it) or teflon or other boiler materials that put undesirable elements into your coffee and your body. Stainless will not scale up as easily. PID shot timer is not unique but is a great added bonus that helps you adjust your pours to maximum flavor. (not all PID machines have a shot timerS) Stainless hoses inside in many key areas. REALLY heavy duty and beautiful portafilter. Looks great and combined with E-61 grouphead, there is much less heat loss from the shot, and more consistent and more flavorful shots. There is NOTHING in this price range (and very few in much more expensive machines) that give you all this control. Yes, because it is a single boiler machine, it is a bit of a ritual and takes time to get the steam ready. When it is ready however, it is powerful and creates great creamy milk, microfoam, or light airy froth – whatever you want- you can do it with this steamer. The hassle is a small price to pay for the best espresso maker in its price range and even probably better than machines that cost twice as much. Add to that stainless boiler – and stainless hoses – better for health and longer lasting. Can pull a shot within 8 minutes of startup, but I recommend at least 20 minutes warmup time for the grouphead to heat up as well. Then you get that awesome temp consistency and shot pulling consistency. Final bonus – ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND SOLID BUILT MACHINES OUT THERE! Diane was great to work with in choosing this machine. Very patient with hours of my questions. Why would anyone not buy from 1st Line? Why would anyone not buy this machine if you want quality, looks, performance, and price? !!
Steve M (verified owner) –
Stunning looking and performing. I love that you can control the temperature as I like my espresso extra hot.