Features particular to the Vibiemme Domobar Super Manual Black
- Black steel body panels.
- Small lever on side of grouphead allows user to engage/disengage
pump and three-way manual solenoid valve to start/stop espresso
extraction.
- Manual three way valve below grouphead allows removal of portafilter
handle from grouphead immediately after espresso extraction has
terminated.
- Insulation on inner wall between water reservoir and internal
boiler.
Detailed COMMENTARY of why Vibiemme
are SUPER BEST IN CLASS
Common features across all Vibiemme Domobar Super Espresso
Machines
- Heavy duty True Faema E61 grouphead maintains active flow of
water from the grouphead to the heat exchanger in the boiler.
- The heat exchanger allows you to make espresso after espresso
until water reservoir is emptied.
- Professional grade brass portafilters - one portafilter with
single spout and single filter basket and one portafilter with
dual spout and double filter basket.
- Boiler capacity: 1.8 liter copper boiler with heat exchanger
for on demand steam.
- Removable 3.8 liter pour-over water reservoir.
- Boiler pressure gauge to indicate boiler pressure (reading
will vary between .8 and 1.2 bar pressure). The setting can be
varied by adjusting the full size pressurstat through the access
port under the cup warmer tray on top of machine.
- Pump pressure gauge to indicate brew pressure during espresso
extraction (reading will vary while not extracting).
- Multi-directional stainless steel steam wand on left side can
be moved in different directions.
- Multi-directional stainless steel hot water tap on right side
can be moved in different directions.
- Power indicator light on right side indicates when the machine
is powered on.
- Heating light on left side indicates when espresso machine is
heating.
- Low water level light in middle indicates when water level in
water reservoir in rear is low
- Three stage power switch allows user to fill internal boiler
without sending power to the heating element (prevents damage
upon initial start up).
- Full size Parker pressurstat (rated as one of the best boiler
pressure regulators) monitors boiler pressure.
- Extremely large stainless steel drip tray which can be easily
(slides out with pull of handle) removed for cleaning. Grate stays
on machine when pulling out drip tray so that it is one step to
empty.
- GICAR branded electronic water level control for internal boiler
is located in lower right rear corner of machine where there is
least heat build up.
- 41 watt vibratory pump ("vibe" pump) rated up to
15 bar with air valve bypass.
- Largest OPV (over pressure valve opens when too much pump pressure
exists) located in rear of machine with easy access when body
panel and six (6) associated screws are removed.
- Accessories: Single spout portafilter, single dose filter basket,
double spout portafilter, double dose filter basket, blind filter
basket for backflushing, plastic coffee scoop, and a common useless
plastic tamper (please make sure to order a good tamper).
- Effective for purchases made on or after February 23, 2009,
the parts and labor warranty is limited to manufacturer's defect
effective for one year for tank models only. For direct water
connect machines, the selling dealer is responsible for labor
warranty.
- Dimensions: 10.6" W x 21.0" D x 16.5" H.
- Product Safety Listing: UL Commercial for home and office use
(please note that NSF approvals have not been applied for use
in coffee shops, restaurants, and other foodservice establishments.
Please check with your local health department if NSF is required
for your foodservice establishment).
- Electrical: 110 volts only, 1600 watts, 20 amp.
- Net weight: 70 pounds.
- Options: Single
E.S.E. pod capable with optional portafilter, in-tank
water softener (tight fit).
- Types
of water that can not be used with this espresso machine.
- Although you can read some older reviews of older Vibiemme models here, we cordially invite you to post a new review for us here!
Notes:
- The
Philadelphia Inquirer stated "Even these high performers
were blown away, however, by the gleaming chrome gargantua of the
Vibiemme ($1,500), a retro- styled semi-commercial machine weighing
in at 63 pounds. With a computer board to monitor temperature, a
big boiler that transitions with no time delay between coffeemaking
and frothing (a major difference in some machines), and the option
of going fully automatic or manual, this was the luxury limousine
of the test. Its espresso was not just silky in texture, topped
with a swirling, multihued crema, it sang ethereal notes of fruitiness
and chocolate the other machines didn't produce."
- Problems with the valve leaking from tip -
With the machine COLD, you can bring out the knob, then loosen the nut right behind it. The entire steam will come out. You can also look inside the valve to make sure the 2 orings and cock gasket are intact as well as inspect the inside of the valve to make sure there is no debris. You can start the machine up and allow to heat up, BUT be really careful as hot water may start to spit out!
Replacement Parts:
Grouphead Gasket |
Dispersion Screen |
Service Notes:
Backflushing: This machine should be backflushed minimum once every 50 espresso extractions using Ascaso Detergent (our instructions included with purchase). This is only for cleaning the oils fromt he grouphead.
Descaling: This really is for internally cleaning of the machine. Recommended once every 3 months using Ascaso Descaler. However, it can be more or less time depending upon the amount of magnesium and calcium is in your water, how often you use the machine, and how much time you leave the machine powered on each day. Join our email list to get monthly reminders on how to descale the different machines we sell. |
