Ascaso Steel UNO Professional Espresso Machine with PID
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The Ascaso Steel Uno may boast a 'professional' moniker, but it really is an extraordinary home-model espresso machine. Upgraded from the Ascaso Steel Uno Professional, this unit features PID - the newest innovation from Ascaso that allows the user to change the temperature of the coffee boiler to achieve a superior and more consistent espresso extraction.
The three-way solenoid valve operates to relieve the pressure on the filter basket immediately when you finish your shot. This prevents the gross expulsion of wet coffee grounds that is found on home espresso machines without three way solenoid valves. This valve also assists in creating a drier puck after the extraction.
This espresso machine is also a great option for a small office environment (approximately 5-10 people) where E.S.E. single dose pods need to be used for easy and clean brews.
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Learn more about the Uno Professional with PID:
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Crew Review
Pros
- PID - Connoisseurs will love the valuable addition of the PID on the Steel Uno
- Steely Design - This machine has a modern, industrial look that accents most kitchens beautifully
- Three-Way Solenoid Valve - Don't let soupy pucks ruin your morning! The three-way valve leaves your pucks hard and dry enough to knock out in one piece
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Cons
- Panarello Wand - The Uno has a Panarello which makes steaming easy to create soft fluffy foam but does not have an option for a standard steamer like the Rancilio Silvia which makes it difficult to get good microfoam
- Water Reservoir Location - The water reservoir is accessed from the back, with a moderately cumbersome lid that can get snarled up
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How it Works
The grind, tamp pressure and extraction time all play vital roles in extracting great espresso from this semi-automatic machine.
Read the manufacturer manual for full instructions on operation
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Care
For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine:
- Descale every 2 - 3 months. We recommend using Dezcal.
- Soap out water tank and drip tray every few days
- Rinse portafilter and baskets after each use
- Brush brew head gasket area weekly to remove any coffee build-up
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Features & Accessories
This super shiny unit brews with a measure of control over the temperature not available with most home machines.
Components & Functionality
- PID Controller: PID temperature programming allows user to change boiler temperature via the digital control panel on the front panel of the machine. The display reads out the current temperature of the coffee boiler.
- Safe: Steam pipe protector so one does not burn his/her fingers when touching the steam wand.
- Professional Size: Enjoy professional results with the 58mm chrome-plated brass portafilter.
- Removable Drip Tray: Slides forward for easy cleaning.
- Temperature Gauge: Temperature gauge of coffee boiler allows you to hone in on best temperature range for your espresso coffee. Note: This temperature gauge 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 brewhead will yield different results.
- Low Water Sensor: There is a sensor to monitor low water level in the water reservoir. This helps avoid damage to the heating element in the boiler.
- Panarello Wand: Frothing aid on swivel steam pipe helps in creating good froth for cappuccinos.
Included Accessories
- Single and Double Filter Basket
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Notes:
- 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.
- To program the boiler temperature, the user needs to press the left small button on the temperature display and then immediately press the right button to show the program temperature. The left button can be pressed for each degree to decrease, and the right button can be pressed once for each degree to be increased.
- The right button on the temperature display can be pressed and held to shut off the PID controller
- The PID controller will stay on even when the main power switch is shut off, and the display will read "off" unless machine is unplugged.
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Tech Specs
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