Ascaso Steel Uno Professional Espresso Machine, PID, Brushed Stainless

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. The main upgrade from the standard Ascaso Steel Uno Professional is the PID - a technologically innovative way for the user to control the temperature of the coffee boiler. This guarantees temperature stability and allows the water temperature to be catered towards the specific coffee you are using to provide a more consistent espresso extraction. 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.

PID Controls

• To program the boiler temperature, the user can press the left little 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.
• When turned off, the PID controller will remain to display OFF until the machine is unplugged.
• The PID can be set to Celcius or Fahrenheit. If the unit arrives with a temperature display in Celsius and you wish to change it, follow the following instructions: Before plugging the electrical cord to the electrical outlet, both buttons on the temperature display need to be depressed and held while another person plugs the electrical cord into the electrical outlet. Once F.03 is displayed, the two buttons can be released. Depress and release the right button once. It will display Celsius. Immediataely depress the right button and F will display. Leave alone for 20 seconds, unplug the electrical cord from the electrical outlet, and then plug it back in after waiting 10 seconds. The display will now be in Fahrenheit.

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

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.