ECM - Casa V Semi Automatic Espresso Machine - 80045US

Casa V – Single Boiler System with Vibration Pump

For a single-boiler espresso machine, and one of the smallest products in the ECM line, the ECM Casa V manages to be one of the best semi-automatic machines you can get for under $1500. You'll find that many classic home use semi-automatic features are present in the Casa V. For instance, the brew pressure gauge, which lets you keep an eye on pressure while you brew and gives you a sense as to the quality of your shot. To this end, ECM has made sure that the overpressure valve is easily accessible for pump pressure adjustment, hiding it beneath the cup tray.

The 1200 watt heating element goes to work on the 0.4 liter brass boiler, heating the Casa V to brewing temperature in 5-7 minutes, or steam temperature in one minute. This is the perfect machine for casual daily home and personal use (a frequent host of large groups may need more power). However, a home of one or two people will be very happy with it's performance. This is especially so, considering the articulating commercial style steam wand, packing a considerable amount of steam power and equipped with a two-hole steam tip for velvety milk foam.

Single-Boiler/Dual-Use

The Casa V uses a 0.4 liter brass boiler for both brewing and steaming. Expect warm up times of just a few minutes until brew-ready. Steam is ready in just one minute.

Compact Design

At 14.5 inches tall and 8.25 inches wide, the Casa V is a space-saving workhorse. You can expect to find space for it just about anywhere in your home.

Intuitive Controls

The Casa V features four dedicated buttons for powering on the machine, pulling a shot, and dispensing steam or hot water. If you can press a button or turn a knob, you’re already on your way to cafe-quality espresso.

1200 Watt Heating Element

The Casa V heats up fast, from cold to brew in 5-7 minutes. It’s ready to steam in just over one minute. Just remember that cooling flush when you go from steam to brew.

Features

• Handcrafted housing made of polished stainless steel
• Modern design with tasteful classic details
• Individually adjustable brewing pressure according to your taste
• Easy access to the water tank through removable water tank lid
• Perfect coffee - even in the smallest kitchen
  
• Compact size
• Extremely short heat-up phase (5-7 min)
• Ring brew group
• High-quality brass boiler
• Easy access to expansion valve for individual brewing pressure adjustment