191 Classic

Fast, high-performance single-flavour counter-top express gelato and soft serve machine to produce more than 250 servings of 75 g in one hour

The Carpigiani single-flavour soft serve machine for gelato, sorbets and frozen yoghurt.

  • ✓Hard-O-Tronic®: dial in soft serve consistency quickly and simply
  • ✓Pump or gravity feed to suit your soft serve style
  • ✓Adjust overrun even with a full tank
  • ✓2E-RSI beater: smooth, creamy soft serve
  • Previous code: 191-classic

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Catalogue

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191 Classic

Fast, high-performance single-flavour counter-top express gelato and soft serve machine to produce more than 250 servings of 75 g in one hour

The Carpigiani single-flavour soft serve machine for gelato, sorbets and frozen yoghurt.

  • ✓Hard-O-Tronic®: dial in soft serve consistency quickly and simply
  • ✓Pump or gravity feed to suit your soft serve style
  • ✓Adjust overrun even with a full tank
  • ✓2E-RSI beater: smooth, creamy soft serve
  • Previous code: 191-classic

Explore all 31 technologies ↓Free showroom demo ↓

The gravity version, with 18-litre hopper capacity, allows up to 40% of overrun, for compact, dense gelato. The pump version, with 12-litre hopper capacity, can incorporate up to 80% of overrun, for a creamier gelato. The machine can be equipped with the Star Door that allows fitting the 18 different nozzles that can be purchased individually or in the optional kit.

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You can customise the machine by choosing the colour and adding your logo to the plastic front panel.

It is possible to choose whether to equip the machine with the automatic self-pasteurisation system, which allows scheduling the next machine washing at a maximum interval of 42 days.

Technology & features

What the 191 Classic does for you

32 features in 5 groups. The tabs change by themselves until you choose one.

  • Hard-O-Tronic® (H-O-T) consistency control

    Carpigiani’s electronic consistency control lets operators set and change soft serve texture, from delicate vanilla to firm chocolate, to suit different product styles.

    About Hard-O-Tronic® →

  • Choice of mix feeding system: pump (P) or gravity (G)

    Pump versions use a pressurised steel pump with thermoplastic polymer gears for dry, compact product; gravity versions meter air through feed-tube holes for up to 40% overrun.

    More →

  • Adjustable overrun (pump regulator / overrun adjuster)

    On pump models the regulator holes deliver 40–80% overrun; on gravity models an overrun adjuster uses feed-tube holes above and below the mix. Both can be changed without emptying the tank.

    More →

  • 2E-RSI High Efficiency Beater

    A stainless steel high-efficiency beater with plastic scrapers and a removable shaft, suited to soft, creamy soft serve.

    About High-efficiency beaters →

  • High Efficiency POM Beater

    A convenient one-piece beater made from food-grade plastic, supplied as standard on gravity-fed versions.

    About High-efficiency beaters →

  • Adjustable dispensing speed

    Dispensing flow can be adjusted to suit different serving volumes and speeds.

    More →

  • Independent pump transmission

    On pump versions a separate pump transmission prolongs the life of the pump and gears while keeping performance high.

    More →

  • High-performance gearmotors and condensers

    New high-performance electric gearmotors and condensers are used to reduce running costs.

    More →

  • Choice of cooling: air or water

    Air-cooled units have a rear chimney so machines can sit side by side; water-cooled units use rear-mounted inlet and outlet connections. Water cooling is optional.

    More about this option →

  • Removable pump shaft

    The pump shaft can be removed, making cleaning easier and supporting hygiene and reliability.

    More →

How Carpigiani’s exclusive technologies work →

  • Black-out and water outage protection

    After a power or water failure the machine resumes if time-temperature data show the mix is unaffected; otherwise self-pasteurising units run a pasteurisation cycle and non-pasteurising units prompt a wash.

    About Black-out and water outage protection →

  • Multifunctional cleaning button with hot cleaning

    One button switches the pump and beater on or off separately or together; the hot-cleaning function heats the cylinder surface while stirring to break down fatty residues quickly.

    About Multifunctional cleaning button and hot cleaning →

  • Carpi Care kit / Carpi Clean kit

    Dedicated kits of gaskets and brushes, available from the dealer, for keeping the machine hygienic and clean.

    More about this option →

  • 1.75 L direct expansion cylinder

    The 1.75 L direct-expansion freezing cylinder optimises refrigeration for quicker freezing and energy savings, with a repositioned feed hole for simple, safe pre-loading.

    More →

  • Scheduled start

    Production, pasteurisation and storage programs can be set to start automatically, for example overnight, so the machine is ready to serve the next day.

    About Scheduled start →

  • Tank agitator

    Keeps the stored mix from stratifying and improves heat exchange during pasteurisation.

    More →

  • Button lock

    Display buttons can be locked to avoid accidental operating errors.

    More →

  • Rubber tank lid

    The rubber lid opens partially so the tank can be topped up without removing it; on 193 models each tank opens separately to avoid filling the wrong one.

    More →

  • Ergonomic design

    Corners in the operator’s working area are more rounded to lower the risk of injury.

    More →

  • QR code documentation access

    Scanning the QR code on the machine front brings up the current instruction manual and Carpi Care and Carpi Clean kit details.

    More →

  • Optional

    Self-pasteurisation system

    The automatic self-pasteurisation system lets you schedule full cleaning at intervals of up to 42 days; if cleaning is not done by the deadline, the machine locks itself for hygiene. Standard on 241 SP.

    About Self-pasteurisation (heat treatment) →

  • Optional

    Teorema remote monitoring and diagnosis

    Teorema lets owners check machine operation from a computer, tablet or phone and gives Carpigiani technicians remote access to settings for faster support.

    About Teorema →

  • Optional

    Self Closing levers / Self Closing Door

    Dispensing levers close automatically to stop product flow, reducing waste; they are easy to fit and remove, suiting venues with rotating staff.

    More about this option →

  • Optional

    Star Door

    An alternative dispensing door (one-lever or twin-twist) that accepts Carpigiani’s newer shaped nozzles and the single-portion kit.

    More about this option →

  • Optional

    Nozzles

    A choice of new, distinctive nozzles lets operators shape soft serve to match their own style.

    See the Nozzles →

  • Optional

    Monoportion kit

    A nozzle kit designed for filling small cups, cannoli and other single-portion frozen desserts.

    More about this option →

  • Optional

    Wash kit (water tap)

    A water tap fitted above the tank makes cleaning easier.

    More about this option →

  • Optional

    Mixer Shake

    An integrated mixer for blending toppings and inclusions into shakes.

    More about this option →

  • Optional

    Cabinet

    A cabinet lets the machine be positioned and moved easily and safely, and includes an internal compartment for storing supplies.

    More about this option →

  • Optional

    Only You / Total Only You personalisation

    Only You colours the front panel, while Total Only You colours the entire machine, chosen from Carpigiani’s dedicated colour range.

    About Only You personalisation →

  • Optional

    Stainless steel front panel

    A stainless steel front panel is available in place of the classic plastic panel; standard on 241 SP.

    More about this option →

Optional extras can be added to your order or, for most items, fitted later. All Carpigiani options and accessories →

  • Safety

    • More operational safety and more control during production

See the 191 Classic in action

Complete your set-up

Soft serve mix for the Carpigiani 191 Classic

Soft serve mix

Creamy and fruit soft serve bases: just add water or milk.

All soft serve mixes →

Açaí mix for the Carpigiani 191 Classic

Açaí mix

Serve smooth açaí soft serve straight from the machine.

All açaí ingredients →

Toppings for the Carpigiani 191 Classic

Toppings

Sauces, crocks and crumbles to finish every serve.

All toppings →

Training for the Carpigiani 191 Classic

Training

Hands-on soft serve and gelato courses with Carpigiani Gelato University.

Gelato University →

Demo and training

See the 191 Classic run at a free showroom demo, then get one-on-one training on your machine, its programs and recipes.

Demo, training and support →

Trade in and upgrade

Put the value of your current machine towards the 191 Classic, with finance to spread the cost.

Talk to us about a trade-in →

Service and consumables

Genuine Carpigiani parts, Carpi Care and Carpi Clean kits, preventive maintenance and repairs by our technicians.

Service →

Finance

12-month rent-to-buy, lease and equipment finance for the whole set-up.

Finance options →

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Key specifications

The Carpigiani 191 Classic is a single-flavour countertop soft serve machine producing about 245 servings of 75 g an hour with the pump model, or 230 with the gravity model, with a 12 L hopper on the pump model or 18 L on the gravity model and a 1.75 L freezing cylinder. It runs on 240 V single phase at 2.4 kW with a 16 A fuse, measures 50 × 75 × 83 cm and weighs 140 kg.

  • Output per hour245 for the Pump model, 230 for the Gravity model (75 g servings)
  • Flavours1 Flavour
  • Hopper12 L for the Pump model, 18 L for the Gravity model
  • Cylinder1.75 L
  • FeedGravity Feed | Pump Feed
  • CoolingAir Cooling | Water Cooling
  • Power supply240 V / 50 Hz / 1 Ph
  • Rated power2.4 kW

Figures are the manufacturer’s published specifications; output depends on the mix and the room temperature.

Technical Specifications

Weight140 kg
Dimensions50 × 75 × 83 cm
Power Supply

Cooling System

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Feeding System

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No of Flavours

Hourly Production

245 for the Pump model, 230 for the Gravity model (75 g servings)

Tank Capacity

12 L for the Pump model, 18 L for the Gravity model

Cylinder Capacity

1.75 L

Rated Power Input

2.4 kW

Fuse Size

16 A

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