ECM Classika PID

At a glance:

• Single-circuit with stainless steel boiler
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• Vibration pump with thermal protection
• PID temperature control
• Second display of cycle time
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• Eco mode
• E61 brew group with stainless steel trumpet
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• 10 minutes heating time

Suitable for:

This single-circuit espresso machine has it all. Technically equipped with all the refinements. The first espresso can be drawn from the ECM Classika PID portafilter after just 10 minutes. The machine is suitable for households where espresso is the main drink. The steam of the Classika is convincing, it is strong and dry. For lovers of milk creations, however, switching back and forth from espresso to steam mode is quite cumbersome in the long run.

In everyday use:

Inside and out, a single-circuit machine at its best. Underneath the removable cup tray is the sufficiently large water tank, which can be removed upwards. Of course, the orange indicator light signals when the water level is too low and switches the machine off in time to prevent overheating. The cup tray warms up well to preheat enough espresso cups. 10 minutes after switching on the portafilter, you are ready to go: Pull the small lever of the E-61 group upwards, the quietly mounted vibration pump purrs away and produces a delicious espresso with a fine-pored crema. To control the duration of the brewing process, the pid temperature display automatically switches to the shot timer display as soon as the brewing process begins and shows you the brewing time in seconds. Perfect, after 22-25 seconds the lever is pressed down again. Now just enjoy your espresso like in Italy. The espresso tastes a little too bitter or too sour? The PID temperature control allows you to get the best out of every bean by adjusting the temperature of your bean. Guests who would like to drink a cappuccino? Switch the machine to steam mode with a toggle switch, drain some water from the steam nozzle to make room for the steam to develop. After about 1 minute, the dry and sufficiently powerful steam is easily enough to froth two cappuccinos. If you want to supply more than two guests with cappuccino, you should foam up again.

Details we particularly like:

• Very good espresso result
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• Shot timer
• Pid control

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