

This makes the Classika PID good for espresso lovers who want perfectly crafted shots at greatly reduced cost and still have room on your counter for nice grinder. You’ll need to cool and fill the boiler after steaming but it is an easy process and doesn’t take long. the Classika PID is a single-boiler machine, you can pull shot after shot but you can not brew and steam at the same time like you can with a heat exchanger machine. The Classika PID brews with a single 0.75 liter stainless steel boiler, which is an important consideration when it comes to capacity versus needs. To complete your set of tools is the easily accessed pump pressure adjustment screw, which can be found beneath the cup tray.

With a custom machined E61 group head and a PID controller, you can expect great temperature stability and the option to adjust brew temperature to bring out more subtle flavors in high-altitude coffee, as well as adjust steam temperature to get the steaming power you like.

This high-performance semi-automatic comes equipped with tools we would normally expect of much larger prosumer machines that run for $2000 or more. After a few quick tests, it had our attention. The ECM Classika PID had us curious out of the box. If need be lay it on a towel to avoid scratching the panels. Next, lay the machine gently on its side. Tools you will need: 3mm allen key 2.5mm allen key Start by removing the top cover, drip tray, and water tank. Make sure your machine is unplugged and cool before attempting.
