Overview:

The Didiesse Aura with Cappuccinatore is a superb little pod only espresso machine that allows simple use in a small office (5-10 people) environment. An Easy Serving Espresso pod is inserted into the pod holder in the front of the machine and slide the lower front lever from left to right to create the seal. Press the coffee switch on to start the extraction and depress it again to stop the extraction. Then push the lever back to the left and remove the pod. That's it! Place the hose from the cappuccinatore into a cup of cold milk and press the steam button to start frothing your milk into the cup with espresso, and once you have reached the desired amount of frothed milk, just depress the steam switch again to stop it. Please note that the cappuccinatore is very good for making frothing easy, but it does not work for steaming milk only for lattes for for really HOT frothed milk. In these latter two cases, the AURA VAPOR with steam wand should be purchased.

Features:

• E.S.E. Pod-only espresso and cappuccino machine.
• Uses Easy Serving Espresso single dose espresso pods only.
• Coffee switch to turn the water on/off for extracting espresso.
• Steam switch for activating steam through cappuccinatore auto frother - approximately 15-30 second warm up time.
• On/off power switch.
• Switch under water reservoir shuts off power to heating element when water reservoir is low.
• Dedicated boiler for coffee extraction and separate thermoblock for steam production (it is recommended to only use one function at a time for maximum performance).
• Removable 3 liter reservoir with refill on top.
• Passive cup warmer on top.
• Removable plastic drip tray.
• Steel frame and side panels with enamel paint and a stainless steel front fascia.

Specifications:

• Measurements: 12.6" H x 9.1" W x 13.8" D (320mm H x 230mm W x 350mm D).
• Weight: 30.9 pounds (14 kilograms).
• Water tank capacity: 0.79 gallons (3 liters).
• Power: 110 volts only 1700 watts 60 Hertz.
• Warranty: 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. NOT NSF approved for commercial use in restaurants, coffee shops, etc. This model is intended for small office use.
2. Check water softener before use to make sure water softener is not damaged or leaking resins. Water softener must be recharged prior to use and recharged once a month until a replacement is needed in 12 months.
3. Always remove the used espresso pod to avoid the paper sticking in the pod holder.
4. Always run a little cold water through hose and steam through the cappucinatore after steaming to clean out the inside of the cappucinatore.
5. Change water in reservoir at least once a week and clean it with soap and water minimum every two weeks.
6. Descale machine once a month without water softener in place.