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Rocket Espresso Giotto Premium Semi-Commercial
Espresso Machine
Item# GiottoPlus
Regular Price: $2,129.00 US Dollars
Sale Price: $1,775.00 US Dollars
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| Rocket Espresso Giotto Premium
Semi Commercial Espresso Machine
Overview:
The Giotto was "rated the best small commercial
espresso machine" by David Schomer of Cafe Vivace magazine
of Seattle and Derfeinschmecker magazine of Germany and dubbed
the "Rolls Royce" of filter handle espresso machines
by Test magazine. This espresso machine has a professional heavy-duty
Faema E-61 coffee brewing group with thermosyphon circulation
system. This group is three times heavier than most non-commercial
groups for superior thermal stability.
As of June, 2007, ECM in Italy spun off the Giotto
Premium and Cellini Premium into a new company called Rocket Espresso.
Rocket
Espresso is now managed by Andrew Meo, from new Zealand, and
Daniele Berenbruch, the daughter of Friedrich Berenbruch (founder
of ECM). The purpose of the spin-off was to improve production
of these two very popular models which always had demand outstrip
supply on a worldwide basis. With Rocket Espresso formed, ECM
can better manage their production of their commercial espresso
machines.
With these changes, 1st-line Equipment, LLC has
moved from a sub-importer of the ECM Giotto Premium to a Master
Importer for the Rocket Espresso Giotto Premium.
Features:
- Immediate availability of espresso coffee, steam or hot
water.
- Small lever on brew group engages microswitch to pump water
through grouphead and coffee in filter handle.
- Pre-infusion possible by engaging lever to point prior to
engaging microswtich.
- Incorporated true Faema E61 grouphead that has water in
the heat exchanger flowing through the gouphead for maximum
temperature stability when extracting espresso.
- Boiler is nickel-plated
for added durability of the tubing and boiler.
- Auto water refill circuitry maintains water level in internal
boiler.
- Water reservoir removable for cleaning and refill.
- Sensor in water reservoir to inactivate machine when water
is low.
- All stainless steel finished with a mirror polish.
- Nicely fit boiler gauge shows
the pressure in the boiler which is indirectly related to
the temperature.
- Best quality vacuum breaker valve.
- Best quality expansion valve.
- Certified safety valve.
- Precise sensor directly in the water tank. Some espresso
machines use a magnet which sticks in the water tank.
- Removable drip tray and cover for easy cleaning.
- Long steam wand with two hole steam tip.
- Swivel-based (side to side) steam and hot water arms.
- Medium-sized gauge on front panel to measure boiler pressure.
- Internal pressure regulator monitors pressure in boiler.
- Safety valve in boiler to deplete steam pressure when over
allowable limits.
- Upgraded pressure regulator.
- No-burn multi-directional steam and water wands.
- Larger steam and hot water valves when compared to Giotto
Classic
- Superior portafilter handles with respect to structural
integrity.
- Internal filter to capture large particles, liquid level
sensor shuts off machine when there is no water in removable
reservoir, heavy weight bleeder valve to relieve vacuum pressure
which builds when machine cools down, and heavy duty expansion
safety relief valve that opens when the too much pressure
is built up in the boiler.
- Accessories: Measuring spoon, bakelite tamper, single spout
filter holder, 1-cup filter basket, dual spout filter holder,
2-cup filter basket, and instruction manual.
Specifications:
- Measurements:
Height - with Cup Warmer Guard: 15 1/4" - w/o guard:
14"
Depth - with filter handle: 22" - without filter handle:
16 3/4"
Width - Drip Tray Front: 11 3/8" - Wands at maximum extension:
18" - Back Side Widest: 13 1/4".
- Power: 120 Volts, 60 Hertz, 1200 Watts, 15 Amp.
- Weight: 46.3 pounds (21 kilograms).
- Water Reservoir Capacity: 2.9 liters.
- Boiler Capacity: 1.4 liters.
- Ulka EX5 Brass Pump: 41 watts (please note that there is
very minute difference in noise levels when compared to a
52 watt pump - there is practically no difference in espresso
quality found in the cup)
- Effective for purchases made on or after July 22,
2007, the parts and labor
warranty is limited to manufacturer's defect for a period
of an twenty-four (24) months from the original purchase date.
Exclusions
to extended limited warranty.
- ETL Listed.
Notes:
- We have improved the internal packaging to avoid machine damage
during shipping!
- The instructions state the year of manufacturer is 1997. This
is when the Giotto was first produced. Our inventory turnover
occurs several times a year so that our customers get the latest
and greatest production model.
- Please be aware that the instruction manual makes reference
to black handles in the reservoir. The Giotto Premium uses a superior
low water sensor that does not need these handles in the reservoir.
The black tabs and rods in the reservoir were only part of the
Classic Giottos.
- Giotto has nickel plating which adds to the durability of the
tubing and boiler. We have recently discovered that some espresso
machines use a lot less tubing for the heat exchanger in their
machines. What does this mean? First, the tubing is narrower.
The narrower tubes are also more likely for limescale problems
when compared to larger tubes. Second, the tubing is shorter when
compared to all other heat exchange machines. This means that
the thermal stability of the shot is affected more quickly as
there is less water in the heat exchanger due to less length of
tubing. Also, the less water heats up faster which means more
cooling flushes
- Note: Water Intake Expansion Hose - This hose is held in by
friction in the top left corner of the machine. Its purpose is
to displace excess water pressure in the water reservoir catch
basin every time the water reservoir is removed or placed back
into position. This hose sometimes falls off its holder in shipping.
If it falls off, there will be leakage of water from the machine
when powered off. To resolve, please remove the 4 screws off the
top cover and pull the water reservoir and top cover off. You
will probably find a hose on the floor. This hose needs to be
placed into the slot in the upper left hand corner of the machine.
Once this accomplished, put the cover, the 4 screws, and water
tank in place. The leaking should stop.
- Extra measurements for a customer who asked: Feet in front are
9.5" apart counting the feet diameter. Feet on back are 9"
apart and are positioned 1 3/8" from each side. Width of
bowed out body panels are 11.5" measuring at back. Distance
from front feet to rear feet is 12.5".
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