Features & Benefits: Coffee

Pressurized Portafilter

There are two types of portafilters: pressurized style and commercial style. The Aroma uses the pressurized style, which is easier to use than the commercial as it is more forgiving. The portafilter is made up of three parts, the handle, the filter holder, and the filter basket. Under the filter basket is a small spring-loaded valve that will not open until the pressure in the portafilter has built up. A few seconds after the pump is turned on, the pressure in the portafilter is great enough to push open the valve and release the coffee.

Boiler

The Aroma contains a food safe stainless steel boiler and heating element. The durable steel resists corrosion and ensures a longer life span of the machine. It is recommended that you do a simple process called decalcifying every two to three months to lengthen the life span of this and other internal components.

High Quality Controls with Temperature Ready Light

The Aroma contains three rocker arm switches and one steam knob. The top left switch is the main power switch that activates the boiler. It has a built in indicator light that will illuminate when the machine is on. The bottom left switch operates the pump and is called the brew switch. When this is turned on, the pump is activated for either brewing or dispensing hot water depending on which mode you are in. It contains a built in ready light that will turn on when you hit the switch and will turn off when up to operating temperature. The third button is used for the steaming process. When pressed, it tells the Aroma’s boiler to heat to steaming temperature. To release the steam, you will simply open the steam knob located on the right side of the machine.

Cup Warmer

Preheating your cups is a very important. The Aroma has a stainless steel cup warmer that will hold up to five espresso cups. It is passively heated, which means it is heated from the residual heat of the boiler.