Rocket Giotto Premium II Semi-Commercial Espresso Machine
Item# GiottoPremII
Regular Price: $2,399.00 US Dollars
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Included is: R037 Blind Backflush Filterbasket, Taylor Thermometer #5985, 20oz Steaming Pitcher, Dezcal Descaling Powder, Urnex Cafiza Detergent, and two 8.8oz Cafe La Semuse "Classique" Whole-Bean bags of coffee.

Rocket Giotto Premium II Semi-Commercial Espresso Machine

Overview:

This version has the following improvements over the first version of the Giotto Plus/Premium:

• All stainless steel bodywork (AISI 304).
• Commercial brewing head. Weight 4.05 kg (9 lbs).
• Dual pre-infusion system: mechanical pre-infusion system with progressively working piston and static pre-infusion chamber. This reflects into smooth coffee extraction with optimum aroma, body and “crema”.
• Superior layout of thermosyphon system resulting in optimum extraction. Generously dimensioned. 20% higher volume as with comparable machines on the market.
• Boiler is made of pure copper (Cu. 99.9%) with a lead free, heavy brass end plate to increase the thermal retention and the steam power by approximately 40% versus other boiler systems. Boiler is nickel plated for protection against copper oxidation. Boiler capacity: 1.8 liters.
• Giotto now come with a full size commercially rated pressure switch (0,035°C temperature differential tolerance). Optional for some markets.
• Patented cool-touch technology: anti-burn (only the nozzle gets hot); easy cleaning as milk doesn't bake on wand; more efficient steam, as heat is not dissipated around the wand. Steam nozzle designed for easy milk foaming with fine texture.
• Electronically controlled microprocessor automatic level control of boiler and fresh water reservoir, with low water level indication warning system.
• Optimized boiler capacity to thermosyphon system ratio. Results in fast heat up time with 1200 watt element, made from special long life material (5 times longer than normal elements).
• Fully certified commercially rated safety valve.
• Full size commercial one and two cup filter handles, and baskets. Full training guide and instructions.
• Buyer Advice: When shopping for the premium version II of the Giotto or Cellini, make sure the company states Premium Plus II or Premium II. If they do nto state this, then it is a version 1. In addition, the version II machines have a full round gauge where the version I has a half moon gauge.

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.
• Incorporated true Faema E61 grouphead that has water in the heat exchanger flowing through the grouphead for maximum temperature stability when extracting espresso.
• 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.
• Best quality vacuum breaker valve.
• Best quality expansion valve.
• Precise sensor directly in the water tank. Some espresso machines use a magnet which sticks in the water tank.
• Removable drip tray and cover for easy cleaning.
• 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.
• Accessories: Measuring spoon, bakelite tamper, single spout filter holder, 1-cup filter basket, dual spout filter holder, 2-cup filter basket, and instruction manual.

Specifications:

• Measurements: 13.8" H x 16.8" W x 13" (350mm H x 425mm W x 330mm D).
• Power: 1200 watts, 120 volts, 60 hertz, 15 amp.
• Weight: 46.3 pounds (21 kilograms).
• Water reservoir capacity: 2.9 liters.
• Boiler capacity: 1.8 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).
• 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.
• ETL Listed.
• Dimensions (W x D X H) 33 x 42.5 x 35 cm.

Notes:

1. We have improved the internal packaging to avoid machine damage during shipping!
2. The instructions state the year of manufacturer 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.
3. Please be aware that the instruction manual makes reference to black handles in the reservoir. The Giotto Premium uses a superior low water sensor that does not need these handles in the reservoir. The black tabs and rods in the reservoir were only part of the Classic Giottos.
4. Giotto has nickel plating which adds to the durability of the tubing and boiler. We have recently discovered that some espresso machines use a lot less tubing for the heat exchanger in their machines. What does this mean? First, the tubing is narrower. The narrower tubes are also more likely for limescale problems when compared to larger tubes. Second, the tubing is shorter when compared to all other heat exchange machines. This means that the thermal stability of the shot is affected more quickly as there is less water in the heat exchanger due to less length of tubing. Also, the less water heats up faster which means more cooling flushes.
5. 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.

Gauge Replacement:

Please make sure you disconnect the machine from the power supply
1. Remove the water reservoir cover
2. Remove the water reservoir (pulls straight up)
3. Where the reservoir was sitting you will see 2 screws that need to be removed
4. The top panel of the machine will now lift off
5. Now remove the right hand side panel by;
A. Loosen off the two bolts on the bottom of the panel under the machine
B. Inside the machine, from the top, there are nuts in the front and back corners. Remove the front nut and loosen the rear nut (7mm)
C. Remove the side panel
6. Remove the 13mm fitting where the gauge fits onto the boiler.
7. Undo the 14mm nut on the back of the gauge and remove the bracket
8. Remove the gauge through the front on the machine
9. Reassemble