Rancilio Classe 10 USB 2 Group

Rancilio Classe 10 USB is the new standard for upscale coffee bars and restaurants that want to maintain traditional values, but want the latest industry advancements and high-end style that reflects their own operation. From the available iSteam auto-shutoff steam wand guaranteeing perfect frothed milk day in and day out to the SEQ Barista shot quality monitor, the Classe 10 USB is your key to customer satisfaction and sustained customer growth.

Rancilio's revolutionary, completely automatic iSteam wand is available as an option on all the Classe 10 SDE models. It replaces the steam wand on the left side. The barista simply chooses either the frothed (cappuccino) or steamed (latte) button on the control panel and the machine does the rest. According to the froth and temperature settings previously chosen by the master barista, the Classe 10 computer uses a complex computer algorithm to control the precise amount of aeration and heating to produce super consistent results every time. Results are predictable and perfect, since operator error is completely eliminated. In addition, the milk is micro-foamed since the computer program heats the milk first and aerates last thus improving the quality and consistency of the foamed milk. (The technician's menu allows the operator to choose any individual micro-foam level setting and final temperature setting for each of the two programs. Since the operation is automatic, the barista is free to perform other operations while the iSteam performs its magic even steaming more milk on the right side. Some Barista's report a 50% increase in real world productivity with the iSteam. Also, the iSteam is low maintenance and purges itself to reduce cleaning.

A perfect espresso pour is at the heart of every operation, of course, and the Classe 10 takes barista control to a new level. SEQ - (Standard Espresso Quality) technology is both a teaching aid and a quality control tool for the barista. It alerts the barista visually if the dispensing time/quantity is not correct. Each shot is compared against the predetermined "perfect pour" for that button. The program can be set up in two ways the actual pour time in seconds can be displayed, or the SEQ mode which shows "OK" if the pour time is within 10 seconds of your "perfect" pour. This ensures the Barista produces the best possible espresso, time after time, with maximum control over all aspects of the operation. A press of the coffee delivery buttons provides an exact dose of espresso every time and is user programmable for four different shots on each group plus a manual on/off button for custom situations. The re-designed brewing group incorporates an expanded pre-infusion chamber that is capable of extracting the absolute best espresso shot, guaranteeing taste and aroma that is without comparison.

Another tool for the roaster/retailer or professional cafe is the ability to control pre-infusion. Programmable pre-infusion provides ability to customise the pour for individual espresso roasts and blends. Both the pre-infusion time and dwell time can be controlled, or disabled if desired. Another feature is the ability for the technician to control the boiler pressure (which controls the delivered coffee temperature) electronically from the control panel. Again, normally this is pre-set, but allows the experienced roaster/retailer to experiment and obtain the optimum setting for their particular operation and roasting/serving style.

The hot water delivery is controlled by a soft-touch switch and can also be programmed to dispense a pre-determined amount of water (with manual override) for maximum safety and convenience.

Special Features: Cobalt blue backlit buttons. 5 languages, intelligent computer readout including system self-monitoring with error code display (ie. water shutoff). Programmable auto daily start-up and shutdown with override saves energy, money and prolongs machine life. New 1/4 turn quick-throw steam valves. Reliability - the Classe 10 alerts you when to regenerate the water softener and Programmable service reminders may also be co-ordinated by service contract, time or machine usage.

Technical Features: The bright LCD display provides the technician, owner and barista with essential information for each of their own purposes. The technician can instantly adjust or check the boiler pressure through the special keypad located behind the lower door panel. Pressure can be incrementally adjusted based on a particular coffee or preference. Further, because the Classe 10 utilizes an accurate thermal sensor, instead of a "Pressurestat" much more accurate boiler temperatures are maintained, with virtually no thermal drift. Pre-infusion can be set on or off; if activated pre-infusion parameters are adjustable. Espresso shot sizes can be super-accurately set based on the impulse water delivery meter.

Long-term reliability is assured because the Classe 10 will advise the owner when softener regeneration is required (based on the local water hardness and the size of the water softener in use). Further, in consultation with the technician, the business manager/owner can have the machine remind when routine service should be performed. This parameter can be based either on a monthly basis or actual machine usage (shots of espresso made). The Classe 10 is also the only "traditional" espresso machine with an automatic cleaning cycle which prompts the barista through the daily cleaning cycle. This program can be disabled if wanted, or in the extreme, can be set to turn the machine off next day if cleaning is not performed as scheduled.

The Classe 10 features two independent water dispensers. One delivers near boiling water for tea and other applications. The second, is one of Rancilio's newest inventions, the 4-TEA. It's a hot -water dispenser that heats fresh cold water with steam. There are 4 programmable settings for temperature output since different teas suite different water temperatures.