Overview:

1st-line Equipment started selling the Miss Rancilio Silvia in 1998. There were very few units available back then, and wait times were sometimes two to three months. With thousands of Silvias sold at 1st-line, we know these espresso machines inside and out. We also stock the widest variety of parts (click on link to right). Over the years, we have developed a reputation for being leader with Miss Silvia by being the first to develop a 3 hole steam tip for customers new to the powerful steaming performance of Miss Silvia and by offering the bottomless of naked portafilter. And, just as a side note, there is a real Miss Silvia who is part of the Rancilio family in Italy. She is just as fabuluous as her machine. We at 1st-line are delighted to be able to offer you the Rancilio Silvia!

We also now have the pod-adaptable Rancilio Miss Silvia. The pod adapter is an option that only fits on 2007 models or newer, and specifically, the pod adapter works with serial numbers higher than TBD by Rancilio.

Features:

• The basket in this included portafilter handle not only holds more ground coffee for a more refined espresso flavor profile, but you also see the espresso extraction right out of the filter basket bottom. Our 'naked' portafilters also have no exposed brass as they are chromed 'after' cutting off the bottoms.
• NEWEST FEATURE! Our Silvias now have a plastic guide around the steam wand knob so the metal body does not cut into the knob.
• NEWEST FEATURE! The overpressure valve is now adjustable on our latest batch of Silvias. You can adjust the amount of excess water pressure by bringing out the OPV and tightening the nut. We recommend doing this with the V512 pressure gauge.
• HOT ITEM! Optional Stainless Steel Base, exclusively for Miss Silvia, is great to hold accessories in one draw and use the other draw as a knockout box to knockout the old grinds from the portafilter handle!
• To avoid burning oneself, our current batch of Silvias are equipped with a rubber protector on the steam wand!
• Same reliable internal components of the Rialto/Audrey (rear view with body panels off)
• Boiler (front view) , grouphead (dispenser), steam nozzle, steam valve , and chrome filter holder constructed of press forged marine brass
• Three thermostats - coffee, steam, and safety thermostats unlike many other espresso machines which just have two thermostats!
• Three way solenoid valve - this valve opens after you depress the coffee switch to stop brewing, and it allows the excess water pressure in the grouphead and portafilter to exit to the drip tray. This is why you may sometimes find water in the drip tray after brewing.
• Powerful 41 watt electro-magnetic pump
• Visible heating light for brewing and steaming
• Separate switch for hot water supply (steam knob needs to be in the open position for water to come out of steam wand)
• Body and control panel made of beautiful satin stainless steel finish which is easy to clean and mounted on a strong, iron frame
• Includes one (1) chrome-plated, commercial-sized portafilter, 1-cup and 2-cup filter baskets, coffee measure scoop, and coffee Tamper
• Rancilio instructions in English now included by Rancilio S.P.A.

Specifications:

• Measurements: 13 5/8" H x 9 1/2" W x11 3/8" D
• Boiler - full capacity: 10.5 ounces (our figure may seem lower than reviewed elsewhere, but we take into consideration the displacement of water by the existence of the heating element). Without the heating element, the boiler capacity is about 12 ounces.
• Power supply: 120V 60Hz 1100W Maximum
• Removable water tank capacity : 67 ounce (two liter) approximate; there is 10 inch clearance to remove water tank from unit. The reservoir has two hoses - the longer is for intake of the water into the boiler and the shorter is for the overpressure valve. Only the longer hose needs to be submerged.
• 800W Heating Element - When bench testing this unit, we were surprised of the performance of this powerful 800 watt heating element (800 watts is the correct wattage for all 110V United States units, and 1100 watts is the correct wattage for the 230V European units.) Rancilio sales literature, which was intended for the European market, does not state the wattage for the 110V units, but the actual units do).
• UL APPROVED
• 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.

Notes:

1. To make satisfactory espresso , this unit should be warmed up with the portafilter handle in the head for at least 20 minutes.
2. Some Rancilio Miss Silvia espresso machines "may" have a white film on the drip tray that can be peeled off upon arrival.
3. We include our own "PRICELESS & ORIGINAL" 6 Page "Single Spaced" Detailed Instructional and Troubleshooting Guide to get the best use out of Your Silvia!!! In fact, it has been developed and fine tuned for over the past two years that one of our customers stated that it allowed him to extract an excellent espresso in five (5) attempts*. Of course, he purchased a quality grinder, such as the Rancilio Rocky .... Not only that, one of our competitors was so interested in our Silvia instructions, they purchased a Silvia from us to acquire our instructions as a basis to make their own...
4. Awareness statement: Please note that many folks have purchased this espresso machine due to its popularity on the Internet. Just because it is popular does not mean it is for everyone. Keep in mind, espresso extraction is like cooking - meaning proper technique, ingredients, and tools are required. If your fondness is for exceptional espresso, you will not achieve it on the Rancilio Silvia without a very good grinder (generally costs $200 or more in price) or with pre-ground coffee. The Silvia is not only particular in the grind fineness, but also the consistency of the fine grind that is placed into the filter basket.
5. IMPORTANT NOTE! 1st-line Equipment, LLC is an authorized Rancilio repair center and we handle the warranty repair for Our customers' Rancilio espresso machines! Our master technician alone has over 35 years in the coffee and espresso repair business! This is why so many customers choose 1st-line as their premier choice for Rancilio home products!
6. Although Rancilio manufacturers a quality product, Rancilio requires the retailer or distributor to handle the warranty repair. Therefore, when shopping competitively, you should ask who will be handling the warranty work on your machine (is it a third unknown party or an internet only company with less than 10 years experience?), Ask how long they have been providing service on espresso machines, and look on their web site for parts availability!
7. CLICK HERE! Detailed Specifications Page & Comparison To Similar Traditional Espresso and Cappuccino Machines!
8. Please note that we name the current Silvia V2 because this is our way to determine our Silvia customers who have a different grouphead and boiler type when compared to the original version of the Silvia prior to 2007. We learned our lesson this time when Rancilio changed the boiler in 2001 - it became very difficult to track custoemrs with a different boilers.
9. Many prospective buyers of the Silvia read a lot of information about it online - only to get scared that it is considered 'finicky'. Finicky can be described to two elements - grind fineness and temperature. If the grind is not right, the Silvia will produce a bad espresso - even when this grind works on other machines. Ths is why we made the statement above about purchasing a good quality grinder. With regards to the temperature, the Rancilio Miss Silvia needs to be heated properly as it has a lot of brass. All this brass makes it more temperature stable than machines with aluminum or stainless steel boilers. However, there are posts around the Internet that state it is not as stable. Please note that these claims are based on comparisons to higher priced machines which are more stable or to units that have PID controllers. If this was not true, then 1st-line Equipment would have never sold thousands of Rancilio Silvias over the last 9 years (written on March 8, 2008).

1st-line Rancilio Silvia
Customer Exclusive

Miss Silvia 3 Hole Steam Tip

So many of our customers asked for it, and we listened! We have developed a three hole steam tip for Miss Silvia. The purpose is to steam and froth your milk more rapidly and acquire the true efficiency of the Silvia boiler. Unlike other 3 hole steam tips, this does NOT need any o-ring replacement (if it did, steamed milk can also get trapped between the o-ring and steam tip), and the steam tip head is perfectly sized with the holes perfectly positioned to get that desired whirling motion for achieving the perfect froth. The three holes are sized (unlike commercial tips) so that the Silvia does not exit more steam than it can produce. Also, it is a very good idea to initially get this tip with your purchase of Miss Silvia... the reason is that the learning curve is easier then if you already had the one hole tip in use for a while. As one professional barista stated to us, "This is certainly a BIG improvement over the single hole tip!" Try one with your Silvia purchase today!

Replacement Instructions: Move the steam wand to the right position facing outside the machine. Place a 5/16" open end wrench on the steam tip from the back, and then turn the wrench in a clockwise motion (viewing from top of machine) while holding the wand. Loosen and remove by hand. Insert and hand tighten the new steam tip. Tighten 1/8 with same wrench counter-clockwise. Do not overtighten as you will damage the steam wand.

Due to a limited quantity production run, these chrome tips are exclusively available to 1st-line customers who have purchased Miss Silvia from 1st-line Equipment, LLC.

1st-line's Miss Silvia 3 Hole Steam Tip
Item# 3Hole
Sale Price: $4.95 US Dollars

If you did not purchase the Rancilio Miss Silvia Espresso machine from 1st-line, you can still order the gold three hole tip here.

Bottomless or Naked Portafilter for Rancilio Silvia

Bottomless Portafilter - Silvia purchase not required

Our exclusive naked bottomless portafilter was pre-cut before the chrome plating. What does mean? Bottomless or naked portafilters from other companies normally are cut after chrome plating, and the brass on the bottom is exposed and could be sharp. We had our bottomless portafilters pre-cut at the manufacturer, and then they were chrome plated. This insures a nice finish all around and no sharp edges. In addition, our bottomless portafilters include a true 3-cup filter basket that does not even fit into a normal commercial filter handle. The more coffee in the basket, the better the espresso you will make! Our 3-cup basket is very flush with the bottom of the portafilter handle, and we even had a nice polished chrome-colored cap placed on the end of the handle!

Since this basket holds more coffee, YOU MUST COARSEN the grind fineness if the grind fineness is set for the standard rancilio baskets. If you do not coarsen the grind fineness, you will have leakage around the grouphead.

Already purchased a Rancilio, ECM or E61 grouphead machine from us and you would like our bottomless portafilter with 3-cup filter basket, then please order here and get a discount of $10 with coupon code '50890'. One coupon per customer. We kindly ask that you do not use the coupon code if you did not purchase your Rancilio Miss Silvia espresso machine from us.

Bottomless Portafilter with 3 cup basket
Item# 50890
Regular Price: $95.00 US Dollars
Sale Price: $65.00 US Dollars