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Dream PID Features
The Dream PID includes a bevy of professional upgrades including improved volumetric controls, professional 58mm portafilter size, adjustable over-pressure valve, analog pressure gauge, improved no-burn steam wand, and thermoblock insulation. The Dream's PID also includes advanced features like temperature and offset control, pre-infusion, power-saving modes, and single or double shot programming. The Dream PID is the perfect setup for the home barista!
Electronic Group Temperature Control
- Digitally displayed PID temperature control that's adjustable in one-degree increments for precision.
- Adjustable OPV (over pressure valve): to regulate the brewing pressure and prevent over-extraction so every espresso shot is velvety and delicious!
- Electronic steam control with an advanced no-burn steam wand for safety.
- Volumetric programmable settings for preinfusion, single shot, double shot, and auto-standby. The enhanced volumetric controls make it easier to produce and repeat a consistently good quality espresso.
Quality Build with Professional Materials
- 12-Month Warranty: we guarantee all products against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials for twelve months of domestic use from the date of purchase. (purchased from 2020).
- 5- Year Warranty: we guarantee all thermoblock boilers and groups against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials for 5-years of domestic use from the purchase date. (purchased from 2020).
- The Dream espresso machine’s body is manufactured in aluminum. After preliminary polishing, the machine is treated with a high-quality varnish for a lasting finish and vibrant colors.
- 58mm professional portafilter features a real walnut wood handle with an ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing design to complement any home kitchen.
Powerful Steam and Clean Hot Water
- The new aluminum & stainless steel thermoblock group guarantees continuous, unlimited steam with constant pressure. The new thermoblock provides enhanced stability and minimal energy consumption.
- Limescale will not build up in the stainless steel thermoblock circuits leading to a longer-lasting machine.
- Freshwater is drawn for every espresso shot to ensure the best quality every time.
- 100% food-safe AISI 316 stainless steel water circuit = no metal migration in water.
Professional Baskets and Compliments
- Each Dream PID includes 5 professional baskets (2 traditional, 2 pressurized, and 1 monodose ESE). 1 stainless steel tamper. 1 blank basket for backflushing. 1 walnut wood portafilter handle.
About The Brand
We think of Ascaso as that high-quality brand that makes retro-inspired espresso machines in fun colors to compliment your kitchen and glorious professional machines for bars and cafés. Based out of Barcelona Spain, Ascaso was born from a man who spent the first 10 years of his career manufacturing spare parts for espresso machines so it was only natural that he borrowed this deep knowledge of the working components to make espresso machines. All Ascaso equipment is handcrafted with special attention to detail using high-quality materials. The final product is thoroughly tested for quality assurance passing a 25 point inspection: that's passion for making good espresso. Your morning routine just got more reliable and a bit more cooler.
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The machine comes with a single basket so that you can pull a single-sized shot with the portafilter even if the double spout is there. You can purchase the single spout separately or you can purchase a complete portafilter with single spout AND single basket: PM449
No, the Dream PID can be used with fresh ground espresso, preground espresso, or even espresso pods. For optimal control over the extraction of your espresso shots, having a grinder is suggested.
For home use (2-3 coffees daily), backflush this espresso machine once weekly. To backflush, put the blind (aka cleaning) basket in the portafilter. Add a small scoop (penny-sized) of cleaning powder such as Puro Caff and put lock the portafilter in place in the grouphead. Activate the brew switch for 7 seconds, then release for 10 seconds. Repeat this 5x, then remove the portafilter from the grouphead, and activate the brew switch for 10 seconds allowing the machine to purge. Put the portafilter back into the grouphead without cleaning powder, activate the brew switch for 7 seconds, then release for 10 seconds, and repeat 5x. Then remove the portafilter and activate the brew switch for 10 seconds allowing the machine to purge. Repeat this process until the water from the grouphead and the discharge tube look clean. Additional weekly cleaning steps include removing and cleaning the steam tip, as well as using a grouphead cleaning brush or cloth to wipe oils/grinds off the group screen and group head gasket.
For preventative maintenance, replace group screen and group gasket EVERY 6 months. Steam valve components may need to be rebuilt annually. Perform a descale at least once quarterly (more often if water is hard) with the following steps: Use 1 oz (28g) of powder for each 32 oz (1 L) of water. Following this ratio, dissolve Dezcal powder in hot water. Pour the dissolved solution into the water tank of the machine. Turn the machine on and begin the brew cycle. Rinse all parts and repeat with clean water twice.
Yes! Feel free to purchase this from Ascaso USA or Espresso Parts. SKU# PM558. Ascaso Stainless Steel Bottomless Portafilter Complete w/ Walnut Handle
First, prepare your puck using the same grind size, input dose, and tamp that you will be doing for subsequent shots. Then put the portafilter in the grouphead and engage the brew switch, holding up for the total amount of time it takes to get the correct volume of water for your shot. Once the shot is complete, quickly disengage, then quickly re-engage the switch up once more to "lock in" the shot dose. To program the "2 coffees" dose, perform the same steps but hold the switch "down" instead of up. You can always pull a shot with a continuous flow (sometimes called a manual shot) by engaging the switch up OR down for the desired amount of time. IMPORTANT NOTE: When you program your shot dose, the flowmeter is saving the volume of water being dispensed, not the amount of time. If any of your input factors are slightly different (grind size, input dose, tamp) from the way you prepared the espresso puck during the programming step, the machine will dispense the pre-programmed amount of water and will display more or less time has elapsed.
The first step is to put the blind portafilter in, activate the brew switch, and see if the pressure gauge reads anything. From there, adjust the OPV per the manual to read 9 bar. If there is no pressure with the blind portafilter in and the OPV adjusted, there is a problem, please contact us. If it shows pressure, the machine is working as designed, please contact us if you have further questions.
That is quick and easy! Please follow these steps to set the pressure on your machine properly; 1. Turn the machine on, and let it reach full operating temperature. 2. With the blank (cleaning) basket in the portafilter, lock the handle in the machine. 3. Locate the OPV adjustment screw to the left of the group head. 4. Engage the group by holding the brew switch up or down. After 3 to 5 seconds, the pressure gauge should stop at the set pressure. 5. Adjust the OPV screw until that needle points to 11, then release the brew switch. 6. Press and hold the brew switch again to verify that the setting is at 11. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if further adjustment is needed. Once that is done, the pressure on your machine is set. You will want to adjust your grind, dose, and tamp to achieve 9 BAR during extraction.
Press and hold the buttons to the right and the left of the display simultaneously for about 3 seconds. Once the display shows "set up", use the button to the left of the display to scroll through the menu, and use the button to the right of the display to see the options under each parameter on the main menu. To select a parameter, just get the display to the screen showing that parameter, leave it alone for 3 seconds, and it will automatically save.
This machine uses a single thermoblock to heat water from cold on demand. This requires less electricity than boilers because the machine is only heating the amount of water needed for brewing or steaming at that time. The thermoblock allows for better temperature stability than a boiler, however, it has slightly lower steam pressure than we would expect from a boiler. PLEASE NOTE: Previous versions of the Dream model (2017 and earlier) have been produced with boilers.
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Attention CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
