Saeco "Incanto Classic" Espresso Maker Overview

Among the new features on this machine are thebrew button sets the cycle in motion with the
durable 1200-watt stainless steel boiler thatgrinder measuring out the correct amount of
provides for continuous use or a lot of servingsbeans for the selection made and then grinding it
over a short time period, all new sleek styling, andto specifications. Conical burr grinders are made
the Saeco Brewing System that allows the userup of a cone-shaped grinding wheel that turns
to experiment with water volume and grams ofslowly enough not to burn the coffee beans
ground coffee to fine tune the flavor and easily(often a problem with low cost grinders). The
program these parameters into the memory.heavy-duty steel of the grinding wheel promotes
With a push of a button the Incanto willlong years of excellent service and is strong
automatically grind coffee beans and dispenseenough to resist damage from the little stones
freshly brewed, rich and flavorful coffee into thethat sometimes slip in with the beans. When the
cup. Then it cleans up and is ready for the nextcoffee grounds are spent, the machine delivers
order in less than 30 seconds.them to the internal dump box, which can hold up
The Incanto offers multiple controls that presentto 15 expended coffee portions and is easy to
the owners of the machine with enormousremove and clean. Whenever a change in the
flexibility. To add a bigger kick to the coffee, thecoffee routine is desired a pre-ground coffee
user may adjust the amount of beans to befunnel, which bypasses the coffee beans in the
ground for each individual cup. Adjusting from 6bean hopper, may be used. This feature is
grams to 9 grams will increase the strength ofparticularly useful when brewing decaffeinated
the coffee. 7 grams of ground coffee is the usualespresso and the machine is filled with espresso
amount for espresso, 9 grams is used for coffee.beans with caffeine. The ground coffee goes into
Pressing the brew button once will produce athe funnel and the machine takes care of the
single espresso or coffee. Pushing the brewrest. When it's finished, it automatically resets
button twice quickly will put a double shot ofback to the beans held in the machine.
espresso or coffee into the cup. The user mayToping of cappuccinos or lattes is quick and easy
also choose Pre-infusion brewing cycle that allowswith Saeco`s patented Rapid-Steam(R) system.
to get the maximum flavor from the brewingThis technology produces instant steam delivering
process. This advanced system takes the newlythe perfect foam to every cup, while other
ground coffee beans from the internal coffeesystems may require up to 45 minutes for the
grinder and correctly tamps the coffee. Nextsteam function to be ready.
comes "pre-infusion". The grounds are pre-soakedAmong other practical features, the Incanto
and then brewed before being discardedoffers the adjustable beverage dispensing nozzle,
automatically into the internal dump box. Thewhich moves up or down to accept cup sizes up
machine then resets itself for the next brewingto 3.5" inches high and can be moved aside during
cycle. A powerful on-board water pump, deliveringthe brewing process, and an extensive system of
a maximum pressure of 15 bars, helps achieveoperational lights and indicators that help monitor
perfect coffee extraction by pulling the maximumthe brewing process and signal when the machine
flavor from the coffee beans.needs to be re-supplied with water or coffee
Proper grinding is essential for quality coffeebeans and when it needs to be cleaned.
production. The Incanto has a built-in, conical typeThere is no question that Incanto is a great
burr grinder with 18 different choices of grind,choice for home or office offering flexibility and
from very fine to coarse. The same type ofconvenience to its users with the rich warm
grinders is used by the professionals. Pushing thearoma of truly fine coffee only a button away!