Ascaso Steel Uno Professional Espresso Machine

Overview:

1st-line Equipment, LLC started marketing the Ascaso Steel Uno Professional in June of 2006. Although 'professional' is in its name, the Ascaso Steel Uno is an extraordinary home-model espresso machine. The features found on no other machines in its price class are a) the low water cut-off switch under the reservoir when the water is low and b) the temperature gauge which helps users achieve repeatable results of espresso extraction by focusing in on the boielr temperature. This espresso machine is also satifactory for a small office environemt (approximately 5-10 people) where E.S.E. single dose pods need to be used.

There is approximately 30-60 second wait time to go from coffee mode to steam mode (after depressing the steam switch in). After steaming milk, the user can depress the steam switch out. After placing a cup under the steam wand, the user can rotate the steam knob to the on position, and the pump will automatically activate so that the 'too hot steamed water' exits and the temperature of the boiler can be brought down to make additional espresso.

Also, when shopping around, it is a good idea to confirm that the model you are shopping for is the Steel Uno Professional. If it does not state Professional, some of the features listed below are different on the non-professional versions which have smaller brass boilers or smaller sized groupheads.

This steam knob feature in coffee mode makes it very practical for preparing Cafe Americanos.

Features:

• Brushed stainless steel finished body over a black enamel painted steel frame
• Water reservoir removable from top of machine after removal of water reservoir cover - there is a metal bar on top of water reservoir. this bar sits horizontally along the top of the reservoir and also holds two hoses - the longer hose is the intake hose with a particle filter on the end and the short hose which ends at the metal bar is the air release valve exit tube. If you purchase the optional water softener, the particle filter needs to be removed from the longer hose.
• Low water reservoir cut-off: when water reservoir is near empty, the cut-off switch will not allow power to the heating element nor the pump. This avoids costly damage.
• Brass boiler capacity: ~325 mL
• Brass boiler is located directly over the brass grouphead
• Brass filter handle with plastic grip
• Gauge on front panel reads temperature rangeof boiler and allows user to find right temeprature for the coffee grind at hand. This feature also allows for achieving repeatable results
• Slide out drip tray made of plastic for easy cleaning (please note drip tray cover is part of machine. Front portion of pull out drip tray is in brushed stainless steel
• Three selection switches: power on/off, espresso extracting, and coffee/steam mode
• Vent in top rear of machine allow heat near water reservoir to escape
• Blue lights indicate power, heating, and no water (lights from left to right)
• Three-way solenoid valve allows the immediate removal of the filter handle when the espresso extraction is completed. The three way valve also allows the user to backflush the grouphead.
• Swivel based steam wand allows easy rotation of steam wand over steaming pitcher (recommended 20 oz or less) on counter or placement over drip tray
• Frothing aid attachment makes it easy to froth milk for cappuccinos. It is not recommended to remove this attachment to steam milk as the wand will be too short
• Passive cup warmer on top with guardrail

Specifications:

• Measurements: 9.8" Wx 14.2" H x 12.4" D
• Water tank: 3 liters
• Bodywork: Brushed Inox Steel
• Recommended tamper size: 58mm
• Weight: 26.5 lbs.
• Voltage: 120V
• Power: 1200W
• Pump Pressure: up to 16 bar (only 9 bar is needed to make espresso)
• Coffee thermostat: 100º
• Steam thermostat 140º
• Steam pipe protector so one does not burn his/her fingers when touching the steam wand
• Brass portafilter holder: 60mm
• Coffee solenoid: no drip
• No water in reservoir warning light: auto stop of heating element and pump to avoid burnout
• Asccessories Included: filter handle with dual spouts, single cup filter basket, double cup filter basket, plastic tamper (57mm), pod filter basket, instruction manual and quick start guide.
• Warranty: One year parts and labor limited to manufacturer's defect and provided by 1st-line Equipment, LLC

Notes:

1. Click here for manual.
2. The instructional manuals for Ascaso are printed for worldwide distribution and covers almost every model produced worldwide. With this in mind, there may be features, accessories, or colors available in Ascaso equipment in other countries, but not available in our models produced for the United States.
3. Temperature gauge - the temperature gauge on the front of this machine should be used as a relative guide on how to make the best out of your espresso machine. Since temperature measurement is a science, a comparison with measuring water at the grouphead will definitely yield different results.