Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine – Dual Thermoblock, Programmable, 120V (Inox)

Ascaso Steel DUO PID espresso machine, in Inox. Two thermoblocks, so it brews and steams at the same time. The compact home machine with the pressure gauge and the walnut handle, in black, white or stainless.

• Brews and steams at the same time
• 2100 watts: needs a 20-amp (NEMA 5-20) outlet
• Black, white or stainless; made in Barcelona
• Warranty: 12 months, plus 5 years on the thermoblocks and groups, from Ascaso, in full.
• Price: $2,095, sold by Colorful Brands. Leaves the warehouse within two business days. Delivery is shown at checkout before you pay.
• Returns: Not for you? Send it back within 30 days, unused and in the original packaging, for a full refund. An opened machine carries the maker's restocking fee, shown before you send it back. If it arrives damaged or faulty, it is replaced or refunded in full.

Who makes it: Ascaso, in Barcelona, Spain. Two thermoblocks, one for coffee and one for steam, so it brews and steams at the same time. PID temperature control by the degree, a 58 mm portafilter with a walnut handle, an adjustable over-pressure valve, an analog pressure gauge and a silent vibration pump; volumetric programming (pre-infusion, single, double, auto standby). The body is powder-coated carbon steel and polished stainless. It uses about half the energy of a boiler machine. Power: 2100 watts on 120 volts, with a NEMA 5-20 plug, the 20-amp kind with one blade turned sideways. It needs a 20-amp circuit; the maker includes an adaptor. Check your outlet before you buy. 10.5 in. wide (11.1 in. with the steam knob), 12.5 in. deep, 15 in. tall; 67 oz reservoir; 3 in. of cup clearance. In the box: five baskets, an ESE pod holder, a tamper and two portafilters. Warranty: 12 months from Ascaso, plus 5 years on the thermoblock and group. Ascaso's US service center handles support. Home use only.

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