Aroma SS Redesign Espresso Machine
Saeco Aroma SS Redesign
The Saeco Aroma in stainless steel is a traditional pump-driven espresso machine built for simplicity and durability. A pressurized style portafilter makes the Aroma a great starter machine, reducing the amount of control the user needs to have over the grind setting and tamp pressure. In addition, its 5 oz. boiler ensures lasting steam power that is dispensed through Saeco’s signature Pannarello wand to take the guesswork out of frothing and steaming. Neatly wrapped in a classic stainless steel housing, the Saeco Aroma is both stylish and resilient, providing café quality espresso for years to come.
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.
The Aroma SS contains a food safe 5 ounce stainless steel boiler and heating element. The durable steel resists corrosion and ensures a longer life for the machine. It is recommended you do a simple process called decalcifying every two to three months to lengthen the life span of this and other internal components. The difference in the length is dependant on how often you use your Aroma SS.
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 comes on with the machine. The bottom left switch, the Brew switch, operates the pump. 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 a steaming temperature. To release the steam, you will simply open the steam knob located on the right side of the machine.
The semi automatic Aroma SS has a stainless steel cup warmer that will hold up to five espresso cups. This is very important that it passively heats cups from the residual heat of the boiler as your beverage will stay warmer longer.
If you need hot water for any reason, be it for 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 easiest way to froth (for cappuccinos) and steam (for lattes) your milk is with this patented frother design.
The large transparent removable 2.2-quart reservoir can be refilled from the top any time during the operation for an endless supply of coffee or steam. The side casing is transparent so you can see the water level in the tank at all times.
The Aroma 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 Aroma SS is constructed of durable stainless steel. The drip tray is stainless while the drip pan is plastic. Not only is the Aroma SS solid and easy to clean, it is also of brushed stainless construction that fits in perfectly with today’s high-end kitchen appliances. The Saeco Aroma SS espresso machine has a metal frame and stainless steel housing and runs on 120 volts and uses 971 watts. It is 11.75”high x 8”wide x 10”deep and weighs 12 pounds.