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Saeco Aroma Stainless Steel Espresso Machine - SS (00345)
Saeco's key to consistent quality coffee production is their patented,
stainless steel boiler and pressurized portafilter system. Whether you
are an expert or novice you will love the reliability of this system to
pull flavor rich espresso shots with thick crema, time after time. Your
lattes, cappuccinos and mocha's will always have more than enough hot
milk due to the Aroma's efficient heating element. For classic
performance and reliability, we recommend the Saeco Aroma!
Learn more about the Aroma:
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Pros
- Sturdy Compact Design - The Saeco Aroma has a compact and sturdy all metal design and fits easily into compact spaces.
- Ease of Use - With its pressurized portafilter this is one of the easiest to use espresso machines we have tested.
- Shot Quality - Its easy to
produce excellent espresso and coffee from the Aroma. Upgrade the
portafilter to a non-pressurized version for an even better shot
rivaling what can be achieved on the Rancilio.
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Cons
- Steam Wand Location - The
steam wand swivel nicely but because of the compact design of the
machine it can be difficult to get large frothing pitchers under the
wand easily. A 12 oz. pitcher works fine but it helps to elevate the
machine to use large steaming pitchers.
- Messy Portafilter - When
using the pressurized portafilter the coffee will be a little messy
after brewing. Tip: upgrading to the non-pressurized portafilter
improves this with a little bit dryer puck that slips out more easily
into a knock box.
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How it Works
Each time you brew, you'll set the shot volume and dosing uniquely so you can easily tweak your shot to your preferences.
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.
- Wash all removable components with soap & water on a regular basis (many are not dishwasher safe).
- Remove and clean panarello wand weekly.
- Clean brewhead with group head brush weekly.
Features &
Accessories
Components &
Functionality
- Simple to Brew With -
Fill the portafilter with finely ground
espresso, tamp lightly and secure in place on the machine. Press the
brew button to initiate brewing and then press again to stop.
- Frothing Tip for Perfect Foam -
Like
magic, your Aroma stainless steel steam wand will make beautiful foam
just by slipping on the Pannarello frothing tip. Mounted on a swivel
joint, the
wand conveniently swings aside and clean up is a snap.
- Perfect Espresso No Matter What
The Consistency Of The Grind - It
stands to reason that the correct texture of the coffee grounds and the
right pressure used to pack them, (know as tamping), makes a huge
difference in the quality of espresso produced. The Aroma's heavy-duty
pressurized portafilter does
away with that concern by pressurizing the brewing chamber to improve
extraction from the ground beans, promoting the perfect brewing
conditions. A non-pressurized
portafilter is also available for those that are into tamping their
own grinds.
- Built In 80 oz. Water Tank -
The
80 oz. water reservoir is prefect for home and entertaining. You can
brew a number of espressos and then refill the reservoir right where
it's at, even if it is still brewing. Simple to remove, the reservoir
can also be carried to a faucet.
- Powerful Pump System - The
Aroma
boasts a powerful vibratory pump rated at 15 BAR of pressure, the
same pump found on top of the line Saeco espresso machines to pull
maximum flavor from the coffee beans.
- Safe, Rapid Recovery Boiler - No
hot water, no espresso. The Aroma keeps hot water coming with a large
stainless steel, 950-watt quick recovery boiler of stainless steel.
This boiler also has burnout protection; a thermal fuse to shut down
the heating element should the machine run dry during operation
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Removable Cup Tray, Drip Pan &
Cup Warming Shelf - This
removable cup tray and plastic drip pan make clean up simple. The
polished steel construction makes it simply stylish. A cold cup can pull
the heat and heart right out of an espresso. If you've ever had a tepid
espresso you'll know how important a warmed cup can be. The Aroma
provides a stainless steel passive heat cup warmer that cleverly
eliminates the problem.
Included Accessories
Welcome kit, user manual,
tamper, pressurized portafilter with single and double baskets.
Tech Specs - Color:
Brushed
stainless steel
- Power: 950 Watts
@120 Volts
- Size: 12" H x 8" W x 9.25" D
- Weight:
17lbs.
- Body Material: Stainless Steel
- Warranty:
1 year parts and labor warranty
- Origin: Italy
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