Price: GBP ï¿¡2,579.00
A clear winner for the espresso enthusiasts and for all low-volume coffee shops (up to 200 cups per day)! This Bricoletta VOLANTE has a rotary vane pump and direct water connection for a very competitive price! The Bricoletta VOLANTE sports a very solid, thick gauge stainless steel frame which is overshadowed by its one-of-a-kind polished, stainless steel square body. Enhancements include two large presurre gauges and multi-directional steam wands!
When we say ‘heavy duty’, you will see we mean heavy duty. It is also the most powerful machine in its class with 1900 watts of power.
We certainly recommend a 20-amp circuit to supply electrical power to this machine. Why the high wattage? With the highest wattage in its class, it offers the quickest recovery time in the boiler for the most demanding applications.
When this machine needs repair (as every espresso machine will someday need repair), it is very easy to work on. There are three philips screws to remove the top cover, and then only 2 allen key bolts and one flat screw on the wrap-around side body panel. All parts can be replaced while the machine is standing up. There is no need to turn the machine upside down to get to a bottom access panel for access to a heating element underneath. Even the machine reset switch can be accessed with the machine in the upright position. The bottomline is that most customers can repair this machine with the 1st rate guidance of 1st-line’s technical support. If not, the machine can be shipped in for repair, as well. 1st-line also stocks replacement parts for the Bricoletta.
And, to boot, this machine has an ETL rating for NSF 4 and UL 197 - the highest electrical and safety standards which allows it to be used inside restaurants and cafes. In fact, most local health departments not only request it, but require NSF approval. ETL Approval assures you the factory and machine production is inspected every three months for providing high quality and high safety standards.#
Beautifully designed and polished stainless steel body
The little lever next to the grouphead activates a microswitch which turns on the pump to pump water through the coffee grinds
The heat exchanger allows you to brew and steam at the same time (not recommended on any heat exchange machine with under a 5 liter boiler) or immediately after each other (recommended)
Gicar brand brain unit is one of the top notch brain units available. It helps regulate the water level in the boiler so that there is enough water kept over the heating element. When the heating element is exposed to air, it can become damaged.
Rugged stainless steel frame for longetivity - we sell a lot of machines, and we found the Bricoletta to have one of the best frames for its class in the business
Industry known E61 grouphead provides exceptional espresso extractions - the Faema E61 grouphead has hot water from the heat exchanger pass through within the grouphead as opposed to just heat transfer through metal attached to the boiler
Professional stainless steel braided hose to directly connect to a water line - not the cheaper teflon plastic tube
Drain hose for drip tray to allow water waste directly into your drain
Rubber feet adjustable to maintain proper and level position
Boiler pressure gauge properly positioned for easy reading on front panel - this gauge allows you know when the machine is ready for brewing. However, once warmed up, it can make espresso after espresso until the water tanks runs.
Copper boiler durable for commercial applications and placed horizontally for even heat distribution to cup warmer on top. In addition, the lower half of the side and back panels remain cool.
UPGRADED FEATURE: Multi-directional steam wand and hot water wand for ability to move forward, back, right, and left (not shown).
Four hole steam tip provides powerful steaming performance for large quantities of milk. Optional 2 hole tip available for lower volumes of milk. This optional tip does take a little longer to froth your milk, but is is the best tip to make that perfect microfroth. Hands down!
Passive stainless steel cup warmer - cups can take up to 2 hours to heat on top of any machine
Red light next to power switch indicates the the machine is powered on
Boiler capacity: 1.5 liters
Boiler safety valve allows evacuation of steam pressure in the event that excess steam pressure is created in the boiler
Heat Exchanger Capacity: 0.1 liters
Mechanical 3-way valve allows immediate removal of portafilter handle once the espresso extraction has completed as the 3-way valve evacuates the pressure built up in the grouphead during the espresso extraction
Boiler bleeder valve (a.k.a. vacuum breaker valve) prevents vapor lock and allows the machine to be placed on a timer. If placing machine on a timer, please make sure to plug in the timer first, then a surge suppressor, and then the machine as timers do cause small surges that can affect the electronics of any espresso machine.
Reset button on bottom of machine can easily be accessed from right-hand side bottom
High limit safety thermostat with reset button located on boiler
Large, removable drip tray for easy cleaning
Rotary vane pump with ability to adjust pump pressure - small screw on pump allows adjustment
Internal pressure regulator adjustable to set pressure to desired setting on pressure gauge
Instruction manual in English, Italian, German, and French
Accessories: Instruciton manual, 58mm single spout filter handle, 58mm double spout filter handle, 58mm one cup filter basket, and 58mm double cup filter basket
Weight: 54 pounds (approximate)
Height from drip tray to portafiler spout: 3 3/4″
Measurements: 11 1/4″ W x 16 1/4″ D x 15″ H
Drip tray: 11″ W x 6.5″ D
Warranty: One year parts and labor warranty limited to manufacturer’s defect. Please note that the rotary vane pump is not covered under warranty if a determination is made that the pump was operated without water. Please make sure that you connect a water line with water available to the machine prior to powering the machine on.
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