Rocket Cellini Premium Semi-Commercial Espresso Machine

This item has been discontinued at 1st-line Equipment on 5-11-10. Check out the Cellini Premium II.

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Rocket Cellini Premium Semi Commercial Espresso Machine

Overview:

The Cellini was "rated the best small commercial espresso machine" by David Schomer of Cafe Vivace magazine of Seattle and Derfeinschmecker magazine of Germany and dubbed the "Rolls Royce" of filter handle espresso machines by Test magazine. This espresso machine has a professional heavy-duty Faema E-61 coffee brewing group with thermosyphon circulation system. This group is three times heavier than most non-commercial groups for superior thermal stability.

As of June, 2007, ECM in Italy spun off the Giotto Premium and Cellini Premium into a new company called Rocket Espresso. Rocket Espresso is now managed by Andrew Meo, from new Zealand, and Daniele Berenbruch, the daughter of Friedrich Berenbruch (founder of ECM). The purpose of the spin-off was to improve production of these two very popular models which always had demand outstrip supply on a worldwide basis. With Rocket Espresso formed, ECM can better manage their production of their commercial espresso machines.

With these changes, 1st-line Equipment, LLC has moved from a sub-importer of the ECM Giotto Premium to a Master Importer for the Rocket Espresso Cellini Premium.

This model is on closeout sale - after we run out, there will be no more. You can save a considerable amount of money. A common question is how is this different than the Premium version 2 Cellini - the most significant difference is the pressurstat - the Cellini Premium 2 has a full size pressure regulator whereas the version 1 Cellini Premium listed here has the smaller pressurstat (which requires more frequent replacement) - something you can do yourself if you are half-way handy.

Features:

• Immediate availability of espresso coffee, steam or hot water.
• Small lever on brew group engages micro switch to pump water through grouphead and coffee in filter handle.
• Pre-infusion possible by engaging lever to point prior to engaging micros.
• Incorporated true Faema E61 grouphead that has water in the heat exchanger flowing through the grouphead for maximum temperature stability when extracting espresso.
• Boiler is nickel-plated for added durability.
• Auto water refill circuitry maintains water level in internal boiler.
• Water reservoir removable for cleaning and refill.
• Sensor in water reservoir to inactivate machine when water is low.
• All stainless steel finished with a mirror polish.
• Nicely fit boiler gauge shows the pressure in the boiler which is indirectly related to the temperature.
• Removable drip tray and cover for easy cleaning.
• Long steam wand with two hole steam tip.
• Swivel-based (side to side) steam and hot water arms.
• Medium-sized gauge on front panel to measure boiler pressure.
• Internal pressure regulator monitors pressure in boiler.
• Safety valve in boiler to deplete steam pressure when over allowable limits.
• Upgraded pressure regulator.
• No-burn multi-directional steam and water wands.
• Larger steam and hot water valves when compared to Giotto Classic.
• Superior portafilter handles with respect to structural integrity.
• Internal filter to capture large particles, liquid level sensor shuts off machine when there is no water in removable reservoir, heavy weight bleeder valve to relieve vacuum pressure which builds when machine cools down, and heavy duty expansion safety relief valve that opens when the too much pressure is built up in the boiler.
• Improved internal packaging to avoid machine damage during shipping!
• Accessories: Measuring spoon, bakelite tamper, single spout filter holder, 1-cup filter basket, dual spout filter holder, 2-cup filter basket, and instructions.

Specifications:

• Measurements: 13.8"H x 11.5"W x 17"D.
• Power: 120 Volts, 60 Hertz, 1300 Watts, 15 Amp.
• Boiler Capacity: 1.4 liters.
• Water Reservoir Capacity: 2.9 liters.
• Ulka EX5 Brass Pump 41 watts (please note that there is very minute difference in noise levels when compared to a 52 watt pump - there is practically no difference in espresso quality found in the cup)
• ETL Listed.
• Effective for purchases made on or after July 22, 2007, the parts and labor
  warranty is limited to manufacturer's defect for a period of an twenty-four (24) months from the original purchase date.
  Exclusions to extended limited warranty.

Notes:

1. The instructions state year of manufacture is 1997. This is when the Giotto was first produced. Our inventory turnover occurs several times a year so that our customers get the latest and greatest production model.
2. The instruction manual makes reference to black handles in the reservoir. The Cellini Premium uses a superior low water sensor that does not need these handles in the reservoir.
3. Water Intake Expansion Hose - This hose is held in by friction in the top left corner of the machine. Its purpose is to displace excess water pressure in the water reservoir catch basin every time the water reservoir is removed or placed back into position. This hose sometimes falls off its holder in shipping. If it falls off, there will be leakage of water from the machine when powered off. To resolve, please remove the 4 screws off the top cover and pull the water reservoir and top cover off. You will probably find a hose on the floor. This hose needs to be placed into the slot in the upper left hand corner of the machine. Once this accomplished, put the cover, the 4 screws, and water tank in place. The leaking should stop.

Replacement Parts:

Grouphead Gasket

Dispersion Screen

Service Notes:

Backflushing: This machine should be backflushed minimum once every 50 espresso extractions using Cafiza (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 Dezcal. 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.