Ascaso Steel DUO Professional Espresso Machine - SDbfVbr

This is the newest Ascaso espresso machine brought into the United States. This machine is the pride and joy of the Ascaso Steel series, combining the standard Professional series features of a 58mm group and brass coffee boiler with a dedicated thermoblock for steam. This Steel Duo Professional model also adds a dedicated hot water tap. This machine differs from the Ascaso Steel Duo Versatile Office model in that it has a larger coffee boiler and does not include a pod basket.

Steaming Milk

• Hit the steaming button and watch the indicator light to know when the temperature has been reached for steaming.
• Before turning the steam nozzle, point the end of the steam wand into an empty container or point it towards the drip tray. This is to get rid of any water that might first come out when you turn on the steam wand.
• When dry steaming begins exiting the steam wand, you can turn it off. You are now ready to start steaming your milk.
• Do not fill your milk pitcher more than halfway full with cold milk
• Make sure the tip of the steam wand is fully submerged before you turn on the steam.
• After you begin steaming, you can raise the steam wand so that the tip is barely submerged. If the tip is submerged too much the milk will begin to squeal meaning it needs more aeration. If you bring the tip too far out you will hear a heavy chirping or sucking sound. This will result in big bubbles and a possible mess.
• You should aim for slight chirping up until the milk reaches room temperature. At that point you can submerge the tip of the wand to one side of the pitcher to create a swirling motion. Continue this until the steaming pitcher becomes too hot to the touch or a couple seconds after you have to take your hand off of the bottom or side (this should be around 140°).

Accessories:

• Portafilter with Double Spout.
• Single and Double filter basket.
• 57mm Aluminum Tamper (Machine actually takes a 58mm so we recommend purchasing a 58mm tamper in the options above)
• Pod Filter Basket
• 3-Hole steam Tip
• Coffee Scoop
• Instruction Manual and Quick Start Guide
• Ascaso Cleaner Packet

Product Care

• Plain water backflushing should be done at least once a week. To backflush, use the portafilter's backflush disc. Take out your single or double basket and securely place the blank insert into the portafilter. To perform a plain water backflush, place the portafilter into the group head. Then raise the brew lever all the way up for 15 seconds, and then lower it. Water will forcefully discharge out of the bottom of the group into the drip tray; this is normal. Repeat three to five times.
• Backflush with detergent like Cafiza (see options above) once every fifty extractions.
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor provided by US distributor. (Shipping costs excluded)

*Image is a representation. Actual product may vary based on model, size, and options selected. Please note there is no rail across the top rear of the machine as shown in the picture. The reason is that it can impede the opening of the water reservoir cover.