ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine

Name: ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine
SKU: ECMG81084
Price: 1599.00 USD
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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.

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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

Espresso Machine Warning:

ELECTRICAL WARNING: To avoid electrical damage to this espresso machine which is not considered a manufacturer's defect, please acquire and install a single-outlet surge suppressor rated at 1080 joules or higher. the lack of the recommended surge suppressor, the espresso machine can be damaged at the power switch, the electronics, the heating element, the pressurstat or the wiring inside.
WATER WARNING: To increase the useful life of and not damage your espresso machine, please use softened water. Softened water is water without calcium and without magnesium, but still has other minerals for espresso extraction. Do not use distilled water, purified water, nor reverse osmosis water as these types of water create oxidation with the metals and cause the same damaging effects as limescale.
DESCALING WARNING: We do not recommend descaling unless there is an issue with the espresso machine. The reason is that too much descaling can eat away at the metals and gaskets inside an espresso machine.

Direct water connection: This machine can only operate as a tank model. It cannot be hooked up to a water line.

Use the diagrams below to help find the exact part you are looking for. After you find the part, copy the corresponding SKU #. Then use the search bar at the top of our website. If there are no results in the search, we most likely do not have the part.
Please note we only special order parts if the specific model was purchased through 1st-line Equipment.
For general questions regarding any parts, use our parts inquiry page.

#	SKU
1	P9002
2	P9008
3	P2022
4	P2006
5	B5220818
6	P9028
7	P3002
8	B7826212
9	P2009
10	B7474216
11	P9001
12	B7474212
13	P9005
14	P9006
15	E81100
16	P1999
17	P9004
18	P9003

#	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

#	SKU
1	P2080
2	P6037
3	P9023
4	P6031
5	P2026
6	P2006
7	P6039 (230V)
7	US1040 (110V)
8	P3001.6
9	P2583
10	P7025
11	P2508
o.Nr.	P7051
12	P9006.1

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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 now
Asked by Al on May 9, 2022 5:38 pm

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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 now
Asked by Chad on February 4, 2022 12:32 pm

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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 now
Asked by pat gwin on January 20, 2022 2:54 pm

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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 now
Asked by Mary on December 16, 2021 3:31 pm

Answered 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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Q What flow control fits this machine? answer now
Asked by ILYA KIBLITSKY on July 8, 2021 2:37 pm

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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 now
Asked by John Coletti on June 29, 2021 2:22 pm

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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 now
Asked by Martin on June 29, 2021 1:21 pm

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By end of third quarter 2021.

What's your ETA for more machines?

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Q What's your ETA for more machines? answer now
Asked by Roger on August 17, 2020 4:56 pm

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 now
Asked by Adam on September 1, 2019 9:00 pm

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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 now
Asked by Danilo Giulianelli on August 13, 2019 4:09 pm

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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 now
Asked by Ken on March 18, 2019 7:06 pm

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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 now
Asked by K on January 4, 2019 5:58 pm

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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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Asked by K on November 3, 2018 4:09 pm

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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 now
Asked by K on August 23, 2018 5:04 pm

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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 now
Asked by K on August 23, 2018 3:32 pm

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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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Q Do you sell a reservoir for this machine answer now
Asked by Max on December 20, 2017 5:38 pm

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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.