The coffee machine Ascaso "Steel Duo PID" belongs to the Ascaso semi-professional line. It is designed for both home and office use (is more powerful as it has a separate system for steam and coffee making, a separate hot water nozzle). Designed for those who value the highest quality and choose to drink the perfect coffee every time. This PID version will help you to prepare coffee even more professionally.PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND EVEN MORE CONVENIENT MANAGEMENT To experiment even more extensively and accurately with different coffee flavors, this coffee machine has an integrated electronic temperature control (adjustable to one degree of accuracy) and a pressure gauge. Additionally you will find integrated chronometer, stand-by mode, programmable pre-infusion function (0-5 s) and 5 warning signals. Two coffee dose settings are available: for small and large cups (by raising and lowering the metal switches).PROFESSIONAL FILTER HOLDER WITH WOODEN HANDLE, STAINLESS STEEL FILTERS AND PROFESSIONAL TAMPER With a professional filter holder (60 mm diameter) with wooden handle, you will feel like a real barista. Experiment with 5 added stainless steel filters: 2 traditional ones (for 1 and 2 portions), 2 pressurized filters (for 1 and 2 portions), and 1 filter for coffee pods (E.S.E.). Tamp the coffee with the added professional aluminium tamper. The blind filter for cleaning is included as well. STEAM WAND AND A POWERFUL STEAM SYSTEM FOR THE PERFECT MILK FROTH  Stainless steel steam wand comfortably rotates in all directions and is heat-resistant. A powerful steam system ensures the required steam supply.EXCEPTIONAL INDUSTRIAL STYLE DESIGN AND HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIALSFor this machine, the Ascaso design team has chosen an industrial style that fits to any interior. The coffee machine is made of the highest quality materials: aluminium, stainless steel and brass. LIGHTING FOR COFFEE PREPARATION AREAWhen making coffee, the coffee place is illuminated - it is not only very convenient (especially when making coffee in the dark), but very beautiful too.ELECTRIC CUP WARMERSo that the coffee remains hot longer and perfectly reveals its flavor, warm your cups on the top of the coffee machine (large area of 270 mm * 315 mm). There is integrated active electric cup warmer. LARGE REMOVABLE WATER TANK The 2 l water tank is easy to remove and convenient to fill and clean. The filling level of the water tank is clearly visible.