Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine

Product Description

The Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine is a semi-professional coffee maker that bridges the gap between home brewing and commercial hospitality environments. Thoughtfully engineered to transcend standard residential use, this sleek machine fits seamlessly into upscale home kitchens, modern offices, and boutique hospitality spaces. Crafted from high-grade industrial materials including aluminum, stainless steel, and brass, its robust chassis significantly minimizes plastic usage to guarantee longevity, thermal stability, and a genuinely professional aesthetic.

Equipped with an advanced dual-thermoblock heating system, the machine features entirely independent groups for espresso brewing and milk steaming. This dual-thermal architecture allows you to pull shots and steam microfoam simultaneously without any drop in thermal performance or water pressure. The integrated electronic PID temperature control enables ultra-precise, one-degree adjustments, giving you the power to dial in specific roast profiles with absolute consistency. A built-in shot timer and a highly visible pressure gauge work together to ensure perfect, repeatable extraction rates for maximum flavor profile development.

User convenience is further optimized by volumetric shot programming, which automatically delivers consistent single or double shot portions while still preserving complete manual override control. The externally adjustable overpressure valve (OPV) paired with programmable pre-infusion options prevents channelized extractions, ensuring every cup replicates café-quality results. Boasting a rapid warmup time of under three minutes, a professional-grade 58mm portafilter, and an easily accessible side-fill water tank, this espresso machine offers an incredibly polished, low-maintenance experience for coffee connoisseurs and aspiring baristas alike.

Technical Specifications

• Body Material: Robust brushed stainless steel and aluminum chassis

• Heating System: Dual Thermoblock (Independent coffee and steam groups)

• Temperature Control: Electronic PID control (Adjustable in 1-degree increments)

• Pump Pressure: High-performance 20-bar water pump

• Portafilter Size: Commercial-grade 58mm brass portafilter

• Water Tank Capacity: 2 Liters (Side-filling, removable with visible water level)

• Warm-up Time: Less than 3 minutes for both brewing and steaming

• Shot Programming: Volumetric dosing (Programmable single, double, and continuous shots)

• Pre-infusion: Programmable electronic pre-infusion (0 to 5 seconds)

• Steam Wand: Multi-directional, cool-touch stainless steel steam wand with professional tip

• Overpressure Valve (OPV): Externally adjustable overpressure valve

• Display Indicators: Digital PID display screen, illuminated shot timer, and pressure gauge

• Cup Warmer: Integrated top-surface active cup heater

• Drip Tray: Removable stainless steel tray with wire extraction grid

• Electrical Requirements: 120V / 60Hz / 20A (Requires NEMA 5-20P plug configuration)

• Power Output: 2060 Watts

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 10.6 inches x 14.1 inches x 12.4 inches

• Weight: 33 lbs