Breville Cafe Modena Espresso Machine ESP6SXL
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The Breville Cafe Modena ESP6SXL combines beautiful stainless steel modern design with classic features of an entry-level semi-automatic. The Modena is simple-to-use, with a large removable water tank with a window that indicates when the tank needs to be refilled. Includes a 15 bar pump, stainless boiler, a warming plate to preheat cups, and a froth enhancer to aid in steaming the perfect foam.
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Learn more about the Breville Cafe Modena Espresso Machine:
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Pros
- Metal Casing - Metal casing for enhance durability is better than the plastic used on most machines in this class
- Large Water Tank - The water tank hold 87oz. of water
- Excellent Temperature Control - With Breville's unique boiler design brewing at the proper temperature is easier than on other single boiler designs
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Cons
- Pressurized Portafilter - While the pressurized portafilter design makes brewing easy so will wish for a the better espresso that can be achieved with a non-pressurized portafilter
- Wet Puck - The Cafe Modena does not have a 3-way valve so cleaning the portafilter after brewing can be a little messy
- Portafilter - Temperature Control - The portafilter is made of stainless steel rather than brass (which would aid in keeping brewing temperature a little more stable)
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How it Works
- Fill the water tank to the maximum mark
- Place the 1 or 2 cup filter into the filter holder, fill with one or 2 level measures of coffee and press firmly with the back of the measure or a tamper
- Place the filter handle on the machine and place a cup below the spouts
- Set the coffee selector to the brew position until the desired amount of espresso is extracted
- Set the coffee selector back to the standby position
- Steam milk by turning the selector to the steam position
For more detail consult the Cafe Modena's user manual.
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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
- Keep the stainless steel casing shiny with a microfiber cloth
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Features & Accessories
The Modena is a no-muss, no-fuss espresso machine designed for the budding barista just breaking into pulling shots or the seasoned pro who is looking for a bare-bones and easy machine for every day use.
Components & Functionality
Selector Dial: The selector dial enables simple switching between Espresso,
steam and hot water.
15 Bar Pump: Pull quality, consistent shots with the same level of control, every time. Filters:
Included are single, double and pod filters.
Steam:
The stainless steel steam wand produces continuous dry steam for barista-style
milk and froth (the included enhancer allows you to create perfect
froth without moving the jug). The wand also dispenses hot water. -
Stainless steel boiler: For shot extraction and steaming.
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Tech Specs
- Color: Silver
- Power: UL-Listed
- Size: 9" x 9" x 12"H
- Weight: 14.5 pounds
- Body Material: Stainless Steel
- Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty
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