Welcome! Please Sign In or Create an Account
Ascaso Steel Uno Professional Espresso Machine - Brushed Stainless
* Image is a representation. Actual product may vary based on model, size, and options selected.
$599.00
-
Free ShippingxLucky you! This product qualifies for free shipping.
Click here to see why - Price MatchxFound a better price somewhere else? We'll beat it! Call us at 888-810-5043 or fill out our price match form
Overview
Although 'professional' is in its name, the Ascaso Steel Uno is a consumer espresso machine titled for its professional features. The Ascaso Steel Professional series features a 58mm grouphead, a low-water cut-off, and brass boiler to name a few of the notable features. This espresso machine is also satisfactory for a small office environment (approximately 5-10 people) as well as for those who use E.S.E. single dose pods on a regular basis.
Highlighted Features
- Brushed stainless steel finished body over a black enamel painted steel frame  
- Water reservoir removable from top of machine after removal of water reservoir cover  
- Low water reservoir cut-off: when water reservoir is near empty, the cut-off switch will not allow power to the heating element nor the pump.  
- Brass boiler capacity: ~325mL.  
- Brass boiler is located directly over the brass grouphead for superior temperature stability.  
- Three-way solenoid valve allows the immediate removal of the portafilter when the espresso extraction is completed. The three way valve also allows the user to backflush the grouphead for regular cleaning.  
- The Steel Uno model comes with a single E.S.E. pod basket.  
Standard Features
- Brass portafilter handle with plastic grip  
- Temperature gauge  
- Slide out drip tray for easy cleaning  
- Three selection switches: power on/off, espresso extracting, and coffee/steam mode  
- Blue lights indicate power, heating, and no water (lights from left to right)  
- Swivel based steam wand allows easy rotation of steam wand over steaming pitcher  
- Frothing aid attachment makes it easy to froth milk for cappuccinos (It is not recommended to remove this attachment to steam milk as the wand will be too short)  
- Passive cup warmer on top with guardrail.  
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
- Instruction Manual and Quick Start Guide
- Ascaso Cleaner Packet
Pros
- Perhaps the most affordable brass boiler espresso machine available.  
- Includes one single pod filter basket for E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) pods.  
- Steam wand can double as a hot water spout if steam knob is turned when not in steam mode.  
- The 3-Way Solenoid valve on the Steel Uno Professional does a better job at leaving a dry puck than on the Steel Uno Special Edition.
Cons
- Although bigger than the Steel Uno Special Edition boiler, it still isn't built to make multiple drinks. There is approximately 30-60 second wait time to go from coffee mode to steam mode (after depressing the steam switch)  
- The temperature gauge is known to be volatile  
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)
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Ascaso |
| Model: | Steel Uno Professional |
| Machine Type: | Semi-Auto |
| Boiler Type: | Single |
| PID: | No |
| Basket Size: | 58 mm |
| Coffee Boiler: | 325 mL |
| Steam Boiler: | N/A |
| Water Reservoir: | 2 L |
| Electrical: | 120 volts / 1000 Watts |
| Dimensions: | 9.8" W x 12.4" D x 14.2" H |
| Weight: | 26.5 lbs. |
| List Price: | $799 |
*Image is a representation. Actual product may vary based on model, size, and options selected.
Brand
Ascaso was established in 1962 in Barcelona with the goal of manufacturing components for espresso machines. Fifty years later, while still continuing their production of espresso machine parts, the company has turned the family business towards manufacturing their own range of coffee machines for both home and the office. Ascaso has been able to produce machines that offer premium features at a reasonable price to those just beginning their journey into the realm of high quality home espresso. The Ascaso Dream offers a stylish and budget friendly option while the Ascaso Steel series offers a modern stainless build with even more features, including the ability to steam and brew at the same time with the Steel Duo models. Ascaso's line of espresso grinders are offered in conical or flat burrs, in doser version or doserless, and in multiple colors.
- 6/10 - Coffee Fest Report or:...
- 6/9 - Coffee Fest Report or:...
- 6/8 - Coffee Fest Report or:...
- 6/7 - Day 0: Gearing Up for...
- 6/5 - Your Big Break: Frisbee...
-
The TACKY Inlay Station is a wood pour-over stand beautifully designed for your viewing and brewing pleasure. The seamless "inlay" design gives the stand its name and also a unique look that anyone who appreciates fine wood craftsmanship will admire. The Inlay stand is available as a one, two, or three hole station and in a variety of woods. Pourover brewing is both delicious and artistic - the Inlay adds to the whole experience.
-
(For a guest barista review, click here.) Anfim's Super Caimano espresso grinder, upon its initial release, was a solid addition to any high-end coffee house. It featured a 75mm flat burr set that helped to give a very consistent grind, allowing baristas to rely upon it for excellent shot-to-shot uniformity. When dialing in a coffee, the Super Caimano had 70 holes in its adjustment collar to allow for tinkering between shots. Now, however, Anfim has added an additional 20 spots for a total of 90 holes in the adjustment collar. The benefit of this? When dialing in and finding the sweet spot for any coffee being used to pull shots of espresso, a key factor the barista must take into consideration is the size of the grind particles. Yes, uniformity and consistency of those grind particles is also key, but the ability to make tiny, incremental adjustments is always helpful when striving to find the right balance of all a coffee's characteristics when pulled as espresso.
-
The Baratza Vario looks much like Baratza's other offerings (i.e., the Encore, Virtuoso, and Preciso) in regard to silhouette, footprint, and general design. Those who've used them extensively, however, know that there's far more than mere nomenclature that separates the Vario from its brethren. Practically speaking, it has shown to give a consistently uniform and desirable grind for the full grind spectrum, all the way from espresso to press pot, something no other non-commercial grinder currently out on the market can boast. It is a highly efficient machine, wasting very little in the way of coffee grounds, but it shines in its ability to produce excellent espresso, shot after shot after shot, a feature aided by the three timed dosing presets it allows the user to store and recall at the push of a button.
