

H) The non-slip grip on portafilter handle offers a feel of professionalism in the home G) The professional-grade 58mm portafilter handle was designed and manufactured with a 10 degree tilt for ergonomic handling
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It also allows you view the water level.Ĭ) The featured cool touch and multi-directional steam wand allows brief handling for moving an internally piping, hot wand.ĭ) The rubber protector over wand allows holding the wand for longer periods of time (we do not know of any cool touch wand will allow you to hold the wand for more than 5 seconds continuously)Į) The steam wand is made of stainless steel, unlike chrome over brass found on other machinesį) The 325cL brass boiler is plated with nickel and incorporated with a professional grade 3-way solenoid valve This extraordinary home-model espresso machine has incorporated many improvements over its predecessor::Ī) There is increased cup height between portafilter spout and drip tray to 3.35 inchesī) The lateral removable water reservoir allows easy access for refill and cleaning without moving moving machine away from overhead cabinets. The ultimate result that can be found is the wonderful taste in the cup! Some coffee blends require a moderate temperature of 195 d C versus others that like 204 d F.

This allows fine tuning of the water temperature to the needs of the particular lend of coffee being consumed. The addition of the PID on this already great machine makes it even more wonderful for the espresso enthusiast! The PID display offers functionality to program the temperature of the boiler. Passive cup warmer on top with side guard rails.Multi-directional steam wand allows the desired angle of the steam wand into the steaming pitcher (recommended size 20 oz or less) on counter or placement over drip tray.The three way valve also allows the user to backflush the grouphead. Three-way solenoid valve allows the immediate removal of the filter handle when the espresso extraction is completed.Blue lights (left to right) indicate power, heating (on when heating in coffee or steam mode), pump for hot water on, and steam mode (on when machine is in steam mode).Vent in top rear of machine allow heat near water reservoir to escape.


There are no internal changes from Version 3. A new grouphead design, now made with 100% solid brass. As of April 2015 production, Ascaso is combining the ground/pod system into one.
