Features & Benefits: Coffee

Control Panel

A blue-backlit LCD screen ensures clarity when you program your drink preferences. Below the LCD screen are 2 rows of buttons, a top row of 4 buttons and a bottom row of 3. Together, the buttons and the LCD screen allow you to vary the pre-brewing cycle; use pre-ground coffee and bypass the beans in the hopper; activate the cup warmer; change the settings for rinsing and energy usage; set the water hardness; turn the cup heater on and off; change the coffee temperature; see how many coffees the machine has dispensed; alert you when descaling is necessary; program automatic on/off times; and return all of these variables to the default factory settings. The top row of buttons is for programming the preferred volume for your 3 different brews, and a button for the bypass doser. Simply press and hold the button corresponding to the drink you want to program until the desired amount of espresso is reached, and from then on the machine will automatically dispense that amount. The bottom row of buttons is for hot water, “OK,” and descaling.

Other Settings

The coffee dispenser has an SBS knob, which varies the amount of pressure for a stronger or milder shot. On the right side of the machine is the steam knob for foaming and steaming milk. Located on top of the machine, the grinder can be adjusted to change the fineness of the ground. To give you direct control over coffee strength, within the bean hopper is a doser that lets you vary the amount of grounds in each shot of espresso from 6-9 grams by turning it towards the “+” or “–” sign.

Automatic Coffee Center

The Incanto Deluxe brews espresso shots of gourmet quality and also includes high-end features essential for a variety of specialty drinks. All you have to do is press the button of the type of coffee desired, and the machine dispenses. If you want 2 coffees, press it twice. The Pannarello steam wand froths milk for cappuccinos and lattes and also serves as a hot water dispenser for tea, hot chocolate, or Americanos. Many use home espresso makers for “café crema,” an espresso brewed long to fill a normal-sized mug. The pressure-brewing espresso process extracts more flavor and creates a more aromatic and tasty drink. Your old drip coffee maker will be available at next summer’s garage sale.

Rapid Steam®

This coveted feature allows you to switch back and forth between brewing espresso and using the steam wand for frothing without delay. With the dual exchange boiler system there’s less time between brewing and adding your steamed or frothed milk, so you’re sure to get a nice, hot drink every time.

Bypass Doser

This feature is for pre-ground coffee only and allows you to brew a different kind than what you already have in the bean hopper. It is perfect for entertaining decaf-only drinkers or when you want an after-dinner coffee without the caffeine. This is also great for experimenting with different types of coffee.

Saeco Brewing System®

The SBS controls the flow rate of your espresso as it brews by varying the pressure. Turn to the left for a perfectly extracted espresso or to the right for a mellow café crema. This innovation lets you adjust the taste of your drink while brewing.

Pre-infusion

The Saeco Aroma System® is why espresso brewed with this super automatic is so rich and robust. The machine takes 2 seconds to moisten and condition the ground coffee first. A 2 second delay then gives the aromatic oils time to infuse with the water. The second step triggers the high-pressure pump to ensure maximum flavor extraction and a rich aroma.

Ceramic Disc Grinder with Adjustable Grind Knob

Ceramic grinding burrs produce an even grind, are durable, and are made of an inert material that won't affect flavor. The adjustable grind feature inside the bean container has 7 settings. This dial adjusts the grind from fine to coarse depending on the drink you are making. Espresso, for example, uses a finer grind while café crema requires a coarser grind. Turning the dial clockwise creates a coarser grind and the coffee is dispensed faster, while turning the dial in the opposite direction creates a finer grind and the coffee is dispensed slower.

Adjustable Coffee Spout

The removable, dual dispensing spout moves back and forth to fit different size cups. This feature prevents spills, whether you’re brewing into a small espresso cup or a large mug, and keeps the espresso warm. It can accommodate espresso cups (4 oz) or coffee mugs (8 oz).

Active Cup Warmer

Preheated cups are a prerequisite for all espresso drinks. This ensures temperature stability and preserves the flavor of the espresso. The Incanto Deluxe includes an active cup warmer, which is electrically heated and can be turned on to heat cups and turned off when not in use.