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Comes with the following items:

  • Blind Filter Basket - Backflush Disc - Black Rubber ($6.71 value)
  • Expobar Single Hole Steam Tip - Steam Tip ($10.92 value)

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General Specifications

Colors: Stainless Steel
Size: 15.7"H x 11.3"W x 17.6"D

Features

Please note: This machine is packaged by Whole Latte Love and will not include manufacturer's packaging.

 

Brasilia, one of the most respected names in the industry, has now put its experience into this prosumer machine--the “Mini Classic”.  The Mini Classic is a wonderful combination of beauty and strength. The beauty is easy to see while the strength comes from within.

 

You can see by the pictures that it has the famed E-61 Chrome plated brass brew group and a 58 mm portafilter.  The E-61 uses a “thermo siphon” to circulate hot water from the boiler through the brew group to keep it hot, which is crucial for making a great espresso. It also has a brew pressure gauge, a steam pressure gauge and indicator lights for monitoring the status of the machine. The housing and cup warmer are a beautiful polished stainless steel. The frame, drip tray and drip grate are also made of stainless steel. The Brasilia Mini Classic Espresso machine comes with three-hole and single-hole steam tips. 

 

Under the Hood  

 

The “G Rossi” Control

 

 

What you can’t see under the hood is also very important.  The Brasilia has its “G Rossi” control that is custom designed and built for the Brasilia machines. This control monitors the water level in the boiler and fills it when necessary.  It also sends less than ½ an amp through the pressure stat so that there is no electrical arcing when cycling the boiler on and off. This increases pressure stat life dramatically.
 

 

The Boiler

 

The boiler is nickel-plated copper and has a 1400 watt heating element. It has 1.2 liter capacity and amazing steam pressure.  This is a single boiler machine with a heat exchanger, so you can brew and steam at the same time. The two hole steam tip works perfectly for achieving a good swirl in your pitcher when creating micro froth.

 

 The Pump

 

The pump is a 52 watt Ulka with a brass outlet tube for long lasting durability.  An air remover is installed on the outlet of the pump so that in the event air gets sucked into the pump, it will prime itself.
 

The OPV Valve

 

The OPV valve is the best on the market and can be used to adjust the brew pressure. The internal plumbing is done in copper except for a Teflon tube on the outlet of the pump which is used for vibration isolation.  The boilers come complete with a manual reset high temperature cut off, vacuum relief valve and foil backed foam insulation.

 

 

 

The Water Reservoir 

 

Located in the back of the machine, the reservoir holds 90 ounces and can be filled in place, or removed for filling by first removing the cup warmer and then pulling it straight out. No controls are located on the base of the machine so even if you spill water into the machine while filling the reservoir, no damage will be done.  The magnetic water level sensor automatically turns off the machine when the water level gets too low. The magnetic method works off a float in the reservoir and a sensor behind the back plate of the machine. It is consistent and reliable because it does not depend on any mechanical action or metal sensors in the water.

 

Brasilia even included a small 1” high drip grate that can be installed on the standard drip grate. This means the espresso won’t have far to fall to meet the cup, thus keeping the crème intact.

 

 The Brasilia comes with three filter baskets, tamper and a back flush disc

 

 Please Note: Regulations for commercial use vary between states. Be aware of your local requirements. Machines carrying an NSF approval are labeled as such. Please visit our policies page for warranty information.

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Features & Benefits: Coffee

“G Rossi” Controller

The Brasilia engineers custom designed this control system to last. The “G Rossi” controller sends less than ½ of an amp through the pressure stat. This prevents premature failure of the control due to electrical arching when cycling on and off. The "G Rossi" control is also used to maintain the proper water level in the boiler and is mounted on a stainless steel plate away from the boiler. It will also turn the boiler off for safety if the reservoir or boiler runs out of water.

Stainless Steel Boiler

The stainless steel boiler provides trouble-free operation over the long haul. It is the same material used in commercial machines with a NSF certification.

E61 Commercial Brewing Group

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 with maximum heat stability and component longevity. The commercial E61 brew group is known throughout the industry to be one of the best due to its thermal siphon design. The thermal siphon circulates hot water from the boiler to the group, thus keeping it piping hot in times of inactivity. Its temperature stability is as good as it gets.

Commercial Design Heat Exchanger Boiler System

The large 1.2-liter copper boiler with brass end plate takes about fifteen minutes to heat up. Once it is up to operating pressure, it can brew continuous espressos all day long. Due to the boiler’s large size it can also do many lattes and cappuccinos without any down time. The heat exchanger allows you to brew and steam at the same time.

Progressive Coffee Infusion

The brewing system provides a smoother delivery of pressure then a traditional vibration pump. It's not found on other machines in this class, and was noticeable in our own technical analysis - a nice feature.

Unique Lever Control w/ 3-Way Valve

The only control you will need for brewing is the lever that is located just to the right of the brew group. This is a very unique system because this lever actually controls a valve in the brew group. Press the lever up to open the valve to start the water flow through the coffee, and also to activate the pump. Press it all the way down when you are done brewing and it opens a valve that relieves the water pressure. 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 valve is a very high quality piece of equipment that gives you a more hands-on system than most standard pump machines.

Magnetic Water Level Sensor

Magnetic Water Level Sensor This is best and most consistent way of monitoring the water level in the reservoir. When the water level gets too low the machine automatically turns itself off.

Pressure Controller w/Pressure Gauge

The boiler temperature/pressure is controlled through a pressure controller. It senses the pressure in the boiler and turns on the heating element in the boiler as the pressure drops. You can visually see the boiler pressure through a pressure gauge on the front of the machine. When the gauge reads between 1 and 1.5 bars of pressure, you are ready to brew and steam.

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Features & Benefits: Frothing and Hot Water

Balanced Steaming System

The Brasilia has a very well balanced steaming system with a large boiler and heating element. Combine these with the engineered two-hole steam tip and you have enough steaming power for creating large quantities of drinks and micro froth for latte art.

Cup warmer

Fresh brewed espresso should always be served in preheated cups. A cup that is not preheated will immediately suck the heat out of the espresso, thus robbing you of maximum enjoyment. The Brasilia has a passive cup warmer located on the top of the machine.

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Features & Benefits: Care, Maintenance & Other

Water Reservoir

The 90 ounce reservoir may be removed for cleaning.

Maintenance

Backflush at least every 7-9 days. It is a simple process that takes only a few minutes. Put a blank filter basket into the portafilter (supplied) and add a tablespoon of cleaner. Install the portafilter into the machine and turn the control lever up to start the pump. The pump will be noisy as it starts and will quiet down as the pressure builds. When the pump has quieted down, turn the lever all the way down. This will cause the cleaner to be blown up into the brew group, through the three-way valve, and down into the drip pan. Do this until the cleaner that is being directed into the drip pan is just free of coffee colors. Finish the process by rinsing out the brew group.

Stainless Steel Housing

The housing and cup warmer are made of polished stainless steel. The frame drip grate and drip pan are also constructed of stainless steel. It doesn't get much better than this...

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