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One of our best sellers In the NEW 2009 EDITION, the Rancilio
Silvia 2009 is a machine that’s reputation speaks for itself. With
nearly five years of solid performance, the Silvia is one of the most
highly recognized semi-automatic machines in the business. To ensure
heat retention and lasting quality, the Silvia features a forged marine
brass portafilter, group head, and boiler. The large 12-ounce boiler
also allows for steam capacity that is unparalleled by other machines
at this size and price. An iron frame, housed by brushed stainless
steel, provides durability as well as sleek, Italian style. Miss Silvia
takes a little bit of time and patience to master, but once you do
you’ll never want to use anything else. As one of our customers said,
“Superior performance, superior construction, superior period. This
machine is worth it."
Being the classy lady that she is,
Silvia 2009 is a little picky about the grind that you use with her. We
highly recommend pairing this machine with a top-quality burr grinder
such as the Rancilio Rocky or Gaggia MDF. Be sure to take a look at our
Rancilio packages, and get some great deals on a complete espresso bar.
The intuitive interface, close up photos, and narrated videos will
guide you through every procedure in great detail. This machine also
comes with a 7 gram coffee scoop, a plastic tamper, and two filter
baskets (single and double). Right now, this fine machine also comes
with an extended warranty that provides you with two years of
protection.
If all of these features weren’t
enough, the Silvia 2009 is now ESE pod-adaptable! If you would like the
option to use convenient Easy Serve Espresso pods with your Silvia, a
pod-adapter kit can be purchased separately for you to install on your
machine.
As an upgrade option we have developed a special
steam tip for Miss Silvia 2009 as well. It is a 3 hole commercial tip
that comes complete with an adapter. This tip has been thoroughly
tested to make sure that it matches up with the boiler capacity.
Matching a steam tip to an espresso machine is a delicate balance
between releasing steam too quickly, which will heat the milk to
quickly, or too slowly, which will not generate enough velocity to
texture the milk properly. So, if you are ready to froth like a pro
then you should consider this adapter set as the way to go.
Some
of the most crucial elements for producing high quality espresso are
influenced by the Style, Size and Construction of the portafilter.
Style: This portafilter is designed like a commercial machine and works
in the same way. The coffee is ground fine and is tamped (pressed)
firmly into place. Size: The size of the portafilter is also the same
as a commercial machine. Is has a large diameter (58 mm) so that the
water is distributed evenly over a wide surface area. Construction: The
portafilter is made up of two parts, the handle and the filter holder.
The handle is made of high quality plastic. The heavy chrome plated
brass filter holder keeps the temperature stable throughout the entire
brewing process, therefore producing a quality cup of espresso.
This
is the portion of the machine that the portafilter locks into. It is
made of chrome plated marine brass which provides a superior brewing
environment through maximum heat stability and component longevity.
Boiler.
The Silvia 2009 's boiler is made of marine grade brass and has the
largest volume of any home machine in its class. This large volume
produces the best steaming power and recycle time when brewing multiple
espressos. The brass construction resists pitting and scale build up
for long lasting durability.
The three-way solenoid valve is
a commercial feature that relieves the water pressure off the coffee
when the brew switch is turned off. This serves two functions; it dries
out the coffee to prevent dripping and makes it easy to knock the
coffee out of the portafilter with one knock.
The Silvia has
the same switches as their famed S20 series commercial units. There are
four snap-acting rocker arm switches. The main power switch is located
in the center by itself. When this is turned on the heating element is
activated. A separate orange ready light will then turn on. When the
light goes off the machine is at operating temperature. The top left
switch operates the pump and is also known as the brew switch. Turn on
to start the brewing process and off when you are done. The middle
button on the left is for dispensing hot water. The bottom left switch
activates the steam function. When this is turned on the boiler will
heat up to steam temperature. Then turn the steam/water knob located on
the side of the machine and start frothing.
Preheating your
cups is very important. The Silvia has a cup warmer that will hold up
to six espresso cups. It is a passive type heater which means it is
heated from the residual heat of the boiler.
If you want hot
water for any reason, be it hot chocolate, tea or Americanos it is very
easy to do. Just turn on the pump (brew) switch and open the steam
knob. Hot water will start to stream out.
The Silvia comes
equipped with a stainless steel steam wand. It is a single hole style
and does not have any type of frothing attachment. With this type of
wand it takes a little more skill but is very durable and gives you
excellent control. The steam wand does get hot, so wipe it off as soon
as you are done so the milk will not stick to it.
The
large removable 2 quart reservoir can be refilled from the top any time
during the operation, allowing for an endless supply of coffee or steam.
Thermostat and Safety Switches
The
Silvia has three temperature controls. There are two thermostats and
one high limit. There is one thermostat for maintaining brewing
temperature and one for maintaining steaming temperature. The high
limit will turn off the power to the boiler in the event of a
malfunction. This prevents the boiler from overheating. The high limit
switch can be reset and does not have to be replaced if activated.
Housing Construction
The
construction of this unit is second to none. The frame that supports
the unit is made of heavy iron. The exterior casing, drip pan and drip
tray are made of high quality stainless steel. Not only is the Silvia
rock solid and easy to clean, it also fits in perfectly with today's
high-end kitchen appliances. TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Dimensions:L 290mm P 235mm H 340mm
Power: 230V 50/60Hz 1100W
Water tank: 2,5 liters
Weight: 14 Kg Included:
1-cup filter
2-cup filter
Measuring scoop and coffee-tamper
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