DISCONTINUED Ascaso Dream UP V3 PID Espresso Machine w/ WOOD Handle and Steam Knob
| Brand | Ascaso |
|---|---|
| Height (inches) | 14, approximate |
| Width (inches) | 10, approximate |
| Depth (inches) | 11.5, approximate |
| Weight (pounds) | 23 |
| Wattage (watts) | 900 |
| Voltage (volts) | 110 – 120 |
| Portafilter size (mm) | 58 |
| Tank capacity (liters) | 1.3 |
| Country of manufacture | Barcelona, Spain |
Espresso Machine Warning:
- ELECTRICAL WARNING: To avoid electrical damage to this espresso machine which is not considered a manufacturer's defect, please acquire and install a single-outlet surge suppressor rated at 1080 joules or higher. the lack of the recommended surge suppressor, the espresso machine can be damaged at the power switch, the electronics, the heating element, the pressurstat or the wiring inside.
- WATER WARNING: To increase the useful life of and not damage your espresso machine, please use softened water. Softened water is water without calcium and without magnesium, but still has other minerals for espresso extraction. Do not use distilled water, purified water, nor reverse osmosis water as these types of water create oxidation with the metals and cause the same damaging effects as limescale.
- DESCALING WARNING: We do not recommend descaling unless there is an issue with the espresso machine. The reason is that too much descaling can eat away at the metals and gaskets inside an espresso machine.
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I was wondering if you sell a replacement display/board for the Ascaso Dream PID? I'm referring to the actual numerical/letter display (and the small circuit board attached to it). I checked your site and cannot find it as an available item. I checked the parts diagram and I believe the part # is I.3959. My Dream PID display has a couple of lines missing a few days ago, and it's getting difficult to read. I checked the inside and it looks like a fairly easy item to replace. Please let me know if you have it or if we need to order it from Ascaso.
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Q I was wondering if you sell a replacement display/board for the Ascaso Dream PID? I'm referring t...... Read more answer nowAsked by on November 24, 2020 8:34 pmAnswered by the admin
Sorry, this is no longer in stock. Please contact www.ascaso.com directly.
A Hi, I don't know if they do but I had an unrelated problem ( a hose blew off the nipple) and I contacted the company directly and they sent the replacements parts and repair instructions right away with no charge. So my suggestion is contact them as they are wonderful!
I've ordered from you guys in the past, and most recently ordered an Ascaso steam knob. The issue is, when making espresso on my Ascaso Dream PID, the steam wand drips no matter how hard I tighten the dial (I obviously don't want to force it to the point of breaking every day, as that is clearly not the soultion). Any thoughts on what part has warn out ? If so, please send me any links as I'd like to get this fixed. As always, thanks for the help
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Q I've ordered from you guys in the past, and most recently ordered an Ascaso steam knob. The issue...... Read more answer nowAsked by on August 11, 2020 5:59 pmAnswered by the admin
Sorry to hear about this. Some Ascaso machines had a problem with an internal part of the steam valve. Please email us your order number, date of purchase, and full name that the machine was ordered under. If under warranty, we will send this part free of charge. Please note that the machine had to be purchased from us to attain this part. For those who purchased elsewhere, it is best to contact the dealer as they are responsible for this issue.
I have the latest version of the Ascaso PID Dream and water/steam leaks from the wand no matter how hard I tighten the steam control handle. I would like to purchase and replace the steam assembly but Im not sure what model is correct for my machine.
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Q I have the latest version of the Ascaso PID Dream and water/steam leaks from the wand no matter h...... Read more answer nowAsked by on June 8, 2020 4:14 pmAnswered by the admin
There is a gasket part inside that would need to be replaced.
I need to purchase complete steam valve assembly for Accaso Dream PID serial number xxxxxx
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Q I need to purchase complete steam valve assembly for Accaso Dream PID serial number xxxxxx answer nowAsked by on May 20, 2020 9:13 pmAnswered by the admin
Please use the appropriate diagram on our web site, and then search by part number on our web site.
Where can I buy a Portafilter with the same wooden handle as this model?
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Q Where can I buy a Portafilter with the same wooden handle as this model? answer nowAsked by on May 1, 2020 6:16 amA This link appears to provide the same Portafilter with wooden handle for purchase: "https://www.1st-line.com/buy/ascaso-pm-263/"
When replacing the "Ascaso I.2908 2015 Steam Valve Gasket and Small Internal Stem" https://www.1st-line.com/buy/ascaso-i-2908/ I found the old one was stuck inside (that possibily is mentioned in the video but not what to do about it). Some pushing and pulling (after screwing the longer stem back on) it came out. Just mentioning in case others face the same. One question though: I wasn't sure if I needed to replace the o-rings on the longer stem that comes out (the part that piece I linked screws into), do you know what size they are (and perhaps a good idea to sell two of those with the linked piece above.
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Q When replacing the "Ascaso I.2908 2015 Steam Valve Gasket and Small Internal Stem" https://www.1s...... Read more answer nowAsked by on April 6, 2020 9:04 pmAnswered by the admin
Yes, that one part is tricky.
Please use the diagrams in the technical support section of our web site. We do not want to mention it because these parts have changed a few times. So, best to ccheck the diagrams based on the month/year production of your model.
A Hmmm, according to the parts diagram the o-rings are not broken out, and are included in this: https://www.1st-line.com/buy/ascaso-pm-212/ Definitely seeing leaking when the steam tap is open, so it's definitely the o-rings. But I'm not sure how to replace that whole part. I may just remove mine and measure for the o-ring. Unless someone knows what size the old o-rings (I2302) are?Answered by the admin Usually, when stuck, the part I2908 needs to be replaced. I.2302 is a highly specialized high temp gasket.
It feels like my group is coming loose when I attach or remove the portafilter. Is that something that I could potentially resolve myself?
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Q It feels like my group is coming loose when I attach or remove the portafilter. Is that something...... Read more answer nowAsked by on January 29, 2020 4:13 pmAnswered by the admin
Please disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet. Please allow machine to cool to a cold state.
Please follow these instructions to remove the top cover.
On each corner of the boiler, there is a screw under each corner of the thermoblock that needs to be tightened.
I recently noticed after doing a backflush cleaning that the pressure gauge does not go all the way to the max. In prior backflush cleanings, the indicator would always reach the max pressure. I've also tested this with pulling shots and very find grinds, and ive seen similar behavior on the gauge. What can I check?
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Q I recently noticed after doing a backflush cleaning that the pressure gauge does not go all the w...... Read more answer nowAsked by on January 2, 2020 6:43 pmAnswered by the admin
Sounds like a bad gauge or a bad pump. There is no other test except to replace either or both parts.
Answered by the adminOn a second thought, it could be the OPV is set too low, is stuck open, or is defective.
Recently my ascaso no longer gets to the proper pressure even though I haven't changed any parameters like grind or tamping pressure. Usually I get >8, but now it's <5.
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Q Recently my ascaso no longer gets to the proper pressure even though I haven't changed any parame...... Read more answer nowAsked by on December 18, 2019 4:52 pmAnswered by the admin The gauge shows you the result of the grind fineness, the amount of coffee in the basket, and the tamping pressure. If the pump failed, it would not pump water at all. If the gauge failed, the gauge would be frozen and not move at all.
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I recently bought the Ascaso PID dream Up from you and wanted to know which bottomless portafilter do you sell that will work? I would love to get one which I can swap my current wood handle and place it on a bottomless one to keep the same look.
The one i have is 58mm.
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Q Hi, I recently bought the Ascaso PID dream Up from you and wanted to know which bottomless por...... Read more answer nowAsked by on October 31, 2019 3:01 pmAnswered by the admin
The E61 bottomless/naked portafilter should work on the Ascaso Dream PID espresso machines. However, the grind fineness will need to be changed.
I have a Dream UP PID. The shot size (single / double) is ONLY working when I select double (warranty expired about a week ago!). I have tried to reprogram and the single setting is "fussy" which makes me think that the switch itself is worn or not functioning correctly (again, double shot works fine, single shot won't run water through more than 1 time out of 10). I THINK that the part I need is the I.3920 from the diagram. 1. Please confirm. 2. How would I remove the lid (I think 2 screws near the brew head?). 3. How would I replace the switch? I see that it has two slip on connectors but how is it housed? I may find the answer just by removing the lid but was hoping to avoid opening it until I had the replacement part (which I'm not going to order until I get more information). Thank you in advance!
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Q I have a Dream UP PID. The shot size (single / double) is ONLY working when I select double (warr...... Read more answer nowAsked by on October 15, 2019 10:11 pmAnswered by the admin
Sorry, we can not tell if it is the switch, the software, or the flowmeter. Please follow the instructions in the manual to reset the Dream PID espresso machine. If this does not work, please make sure the double dose basket is not being used with the single dose switch as there may be not enough water coming through.
Special crescent wrenches are needed to remove the switches.
When programming the pid, it doesn't seem to want to accept 0.5h or any other choice for the automatic shut off. It always reverts back to OFF no matter what. I've tried factory resetting, but it didn't fix this bug. I decided not to use this feature, but thought I would share.
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Q When programming the pid, it doesn't seem to want to accept 0.5h or any other choice for the auto...... Read more answer nowAsked by on August 28, 2019 1:27 pmAnswered by the admin
As soon as you program it, the menu will go back to OFF. It should work.
My previous question regarding not being able to fit the portafilter was fixed by ensuring that the gasket is snug in position. Somehow it came out of place. It was easier to do that by inverting the machine and pressing down. My next question is whether removing the portafilter moves the whole assembly head. I hear a noticeable click and movement when I do...it seems like quality control isn't super great and something should be tightened down.
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Q My previous question regarding not being able to fit the portafilter was fixed by ensuring that t...... Read more answer nowAsked by on August 28, 2019 1:21 pmAnswered by the admin
Thanks for sharing. If there was something loose, the whole grouphead would move. There are usually 4 bolts that hold the grouphead and boiler to the frame. The clicking may be when locking the portafilter into place. The metal screen touching the basket.
I just got it (love the orange!) and tried making espresso. I find it very hard to rotate the portafilter. After second try making espresso (first try grind too coarse), portafilter must have been too loose and fell off during pre infusion. I tried fitting it back on but it looks like gasket preventing portafilter from locking in at all. How can I fix this? Help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Q I just got it (love the orange!) and tried making espresso. I find it very hard to rotate the por...... Read more answer nowAsked by on August 28, 2019 4:06 amAnswered by the admin
There is a break in period for the gasket, and it may require more force when the gasket is so new. Second, too much ground coffee in the basket will also cause this.
Does 1st-line sell any Ascaso portafilters for Ascaso Dream PID? If so, could you please provide the link or a site where I could buy one?
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Q Does 1st-line sell any Ascaso portafilters for Ascaso Dream PID? If so, could you please provide ...... Read more answer nowAsked by on June 20, 2019 6:35 pmAnswered by the admin Sorry, we do not have any wood ones in stock at this time. We may have some in September.
I want to purchase an extra portafilter for the Ascaso Dream PID with dual spouts. Can I use any 58mm portafilter or does it have to be an Ascaso portafilter?
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Q I want to purchase an extra portafilter for the Ascaso Dream PID with dual spouts. Can I use any ...... Read more answer nowAsked by on June 19, 2019 5:20 pmAnswered by the admin Sorry, not all 58mm portafilters are the same. It is best to purchase an Ascaso portafilter or sometimes an E61 Faema will work. We say sometimes because there are even differences in the E61 portafilters.
When the expresso shot is being made, water drips from the steam wand, about one drop per second. What needs to be done here?
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Q When the expresso shot is being made, water drips from the steam wand, about one drop per second....... Read more answer nowAsked by on June 18, 2019 5:17 pmAnswered by the admin The steam valve is a compression valve which means the knob needs to be turned tight. However, if you turned the screw for the overpressure valve to open at a higher pressure, the pressure created by the pump can exert more force than the gasket can handle in the steam valve. A few drips would be considered normal in this case. A stream is not considered normal.
One the pressure was low when we first unboxed and ran for a few days, so we turned the pressure screw about a quarter turn and then it landed in the correct spot, however it varies / inconsistent - meaning the pressure is sometimes too low, sometimes where it is supposed to be, and other times too high. Is there some technique we need to have, or maybe we need to wait a certain time? Please let us know.
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Q One the pressure was low when we first unboxed and ran for a few days, so we turned the pressure ...... Read more answer nowAsked by on June 18, 2019 5:14 pmAnswered by the admin Please note the screw, which is the overpressure valve a.k.a. OPV, controls the maximum pressur that is allowed to hit the coffee grind or puck in the basket. The adjustable screw DOES NOT control the actual pump pressure. The pump will produce a pressure by the maximum allowed by the OPV AND the amount needed to pass the resisyance created by the grind fineness and amount of coffee in the basket, and the tamping pressure. Therefore, your changes are occurring because there is a change in grind fineness, tamping pressure, AND/OR amount of coffee in the basket.Answered by the admin Pulling a shot without running water through the steam wand after steaming milk will also increase the pressure as steam inside the thermoblock has a higher pressure. So, after steaming milk, water should be run through the steam wand until the temperature of the thermoblock comes down.
Hi, I recently purchased this model. The pump doesn't seem to come to pressure, even when we put in the blind filter basket. We tried priming the pump and backflushing the grouphead and it is still not working.
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Q Hi, I recently purchased this model. The pump doesn't seem to come to pressure, even when we put ...... Read more answer nowAsked by on May 23, 2019 9:05 pmAnswered by the admin
If there is no water glow through an open steam valve, there may be an air pocket inside the pump. The machine will need to be re-primed.
If the pump pumps water, then this means the capillary tube to the gauge is blocked, usually with limescale. We suggest doing a descaling with vinegar to try and clear it.
A I have reprimed and descaled and still very little water comes out of the group head or wand. Please advise.Answered by the adminThe descaler (white vinegar, Dezcal, Ascaso descaler, etc) needs to stay in the machine for ~20 minutes. Please follow the procedure we gave a link to in our last response.
If this does not work, then check to see if a lot of water drips into the water reservoir. It could be one of the valves is stuck open and sending back water to the reservoir. This open valve would usually only stay open because of limescale or other particulates.
If this does not solve it, the machine would need to be shipped in for evaluation and repair.
A I performed the descaling operation (leaving the descaling solution in the machine 20+ minutes and repeating this several times) as well as the priming procedure multiple times. I am still getting only spurts of water when the "water" function is on and steam/drops of water from the group head when it is engaged. I also don't get any increase in pressure when the backflush disk is in place. I have tried all of these things multiple times at this point and spent many hours trying to get the machine to work. Incidentally, it was working fine for several weeks, then the output all but stopped in the middle of pulling a shot. I also checked to see if there was any water running back into the reservoir, and there was not. I think I need to send it in for service at this point to have the pump looked at. Please let me know how to do this. Thank you kindly for your help.Answered by the adminPlease email customer service for a repair authorization number and form. Please keep all loose components to less chance of shipping damage. Please read all instructions on the repair authorization form.
I just received my Dream PID. I missed the spec the dual spout was so wide, do you sell the Single Spout adapter ref 1607. I see only a full PF in plastic with the part in it. Please advice.
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Q I just received my Dream PID. I missed the spec the dual spout was so wide, do you sell the Singl...... Read more answer nowAsked by on April 23, 2019 3:58 amAnswered by the admin
Since the Dream PID has the same sized portafilter, the following Ascaso single spout should fit.
So my machine just blew up (exaggerating)... actually, just a loud pop then steam and water all over the place. I surmised it was a line that must have popped off and sure enough the thin plastic tube that runs from the pump to the steam valve had popped out. I tried to simply reconnect it but the brass pressure fitting will probably need to be replaced because it won't seal now. I searched the parts page but can't find that part. It might be that I would need the plastic line itself with the fitting already clamped on right?
Anyway, I bought it this year and it is probably still under warranty but I would rather just fix it myself than deal with all the shipping. So I have clearly identified the problem and am very comfortable repairing it but I need that part. Can you help me, please,
Kevin
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Q So my machine just blew up (exaggerating)... actually, just a loud pop then steam and water all o...... Read more answer nowAsked by on March 14, 2019 5:53 pmAnswered by the admin
Thank you for the inquiry, and we are sorry to hear about this. Usually, about 0.25-0.50 inch of hose can be sliced off then reinserted using the components on the hose. If this does not work, please contact us directly with your online order number.
I purchased a Dream PID and the wood steam tap just broke. I am so disappointed. The tap seemed to be stuck and was very hard to turn at all in either direction and it cracked at the funnel screw.
How can I order a replacement wood steam tap? The item number in the parts catalog for the Dream PID is I.3654 Pomo Vapor Madera Dream / Steam Tap Wood Dream and also the I.895 Tornillo Fijacion Embudo Inox / Funnel Fixed Screw?
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Q I purchased a Dream PID and the wood steam tap just broke. I am so disappointed. The tap seemed t...... Read more answer nowAsked by on January 1, 2019 12:45 pmAnswered by the admin
If you purchased the machine from 1st-line, please use the contact us link at the top of our web site and submit a warranty claim through the form. Please include your 1st-line invoice number as well as your name and address in that form.
Is there a bottomless portafilter for this machine? Do you sell any portafilters that fit this machine?
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Q Is there a bottomless portafilter for this machine? Do you sell any portafilters that fit this ma...... Read more answer nowAsked by on December 6, 2018 2:31 amAnswered by the admin
Yes, only for the NON-PID version as shown. The 57mm bottomless or naked portafilter can be purchased on our web site.
This bottomless does not fit the PID Ascaso Dreams because the Ascaso PID Dreams have 58mm groupheads.
Just unpacked new Ascaso dream PID from 1st-line. Pump won't take up water no matter which priming method outlined in the manual I use. Can't seem to get water to move up the hose, even when I use a syringe to pre-fill the hose
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Q Just unpacked new Ascaso dream PID from 1st-line. Pump won't take up water no matter which primin...... Read more answer nowAsked by on November 5, 2018 6:13 pmAnswered by the admin
We are sorry to hear about this. A turkey baste is best used to solve this issue. We test every machine with water prior to shipping. Unfortunately, some machines develop an air pocket which can be difficult to remove. Thanks for calling in and working with us to resolve.
I have a new Ascaso Dream PID machine. I have set the machine to preinfuse for 5 seconds. It seems no matter what grind I use (within reason), the machine will go for 45 or 50 seconds until it stops. Of course that is too long. I have to manually stop it before that. Is that normal? Can one set the time that the machine will run to pull an espresso? Thanks.
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Q I have a new Ascaso Dream PID machine. I have set the machine to preinfuse for 5 seconds. It seem...... Read more answer nowAsked by on October 24, 2018 3:34 pmAnswered by the admin
Please review the instructional manual on how to program. It seems like the programming was changed to run this long if it runs 50 seconds every time.
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