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The Ascaso ARC espresso and cappuccino machine fits in any décor and is the perfect size for the space challenged kitchen. It is compact, yet it performs like larger professional machines as demonstrated through excellent steaming ability and brewing results. Beyond its performance, the ARC screams "style" in any of its several color choices.  The ARC was designed as a medium price espresso machine that excels at making espresso drinks including lattes, mochas, cappuccino and all of your favorite coffee house drinks.

The ARC features simple to use controls, a powerful pump and a ground coffee holder and an espresso pod holder, an efficient heating element for steaming milk and making hot water, special milk frothing tip, a removable water tank, a cup tray, cup warming surface and a removable drip tray. All this in beautiful, compact, steel housing with a brass boiler.

Works with both ground coffee and E.S.E. coffee pods.

• Works with either ground coffee or ESE coffee pods

• Safety Thermo fuse and Steam pipe protector

• Electric heating with Electronic circuit protection

• Accu-read gauge and the flip-switch controls allow for trouble free, user-friendly operation

• Dual system temperature control for coffee brewing and steam/frothing

• Boiler and Ground in brass – does not burn out if the boiler runs out of water

• Large removable 2 liter water tank with easy to read visual level

• Operates at 110v and has an absorption of 900 watts

• Convenient cup warmer with railing on top of unit to keep cups warm and ready to go

• Easy to clean grid and polished inox drip tray

Simple to Use Controls
The ARC begins great coffee with the simple push of a button that starts the flow of espresso and continues until you have the desired amount of coffee. Durable buttons comprise the control panel and all the controls are logically arranged and simple to use. Several lights tell you when the machine is powered up and when it is at the proper temperature for either brewing espresso or steaming milk.

Durable Construction
The ARC is constructed of steel that has been finished throughout with enamel paint. All of the components that make up the construction are designed for long life and low maintenance.

Frothing Tip for Perfect Foam
Like magic, the cappuccino wand will make perfect foam. In an instant, the steam wand converts the milk in your frothing pitcher to lovely foam for lattes and cappuccinos. Mounted on a swivel joint, the stainless steel steam wand conveniently swings aside and clean up is a snap. It's widened tip opens the milk for ultimate microfoam (the stiff, small foam used to make cafe style cappuccinos).

Brass Boiler
Made of heat distributing brass, this boiler can get up to temperature quickly and stay there, with a fast recycling time. Two thermostats control the temperature for espresso and for steam, and a third that specifically monitors the boiler to protect it from overheating if the machine is left unattended for long periods.

Quality Brewing Group
The group head (the metal part that accepts the coffee holder) is made of chrome plated brass. Designed after Ascaso's commercial espresso machines, the Arc "Fun" group head evenly distributes heat and reduces individual “hotspots” for more temperature consistent espresso. This design allows the Arc "Fun" espresso machine to evenly distribute water across the coffee grounds for a better extraction.

Heavy Duty Coffee Holders and Filter Baskets
Keeping with the tradition of using only commercial grade components, the Arc "Fun" uses a heavy-duty chrome plated brass coffee holder, which features a rugged plastic handle. The Arc "Fun" includes two porta-filters, one is a coffee holder for ground coffee and the other is for espresso pods. Single shot and double shot 57 mm diameter stainless steel filter baskets are also included. The larger size baskets allow you to use more ground coffee per serving for double shots of espresso coffee.

Other Features
The 64 oz removable water reservoir allows for easy filling. A 16 Bar pump means that the Arc "Fun" has more than enough pressure to create crema-packed espressos. Finishing touches include a stainless steel drip pan and chrome plated steel cup try, a unique scratch resistant cup-warming surface on the top of the machine lets you keep your espresso cups warm so your freshly brewed espresso does not cool too quickly once it hits the cup. The Ascaso Arc "Fun" comes with a 12 month warranty on parts and labour defects.

Cleaning & Maintenance of Components
In order to keep the inside of your machine healthy; it must be periodically cleaned. Scale buildup from naturally occurring minerals in your water can build up on sensitive components like the inside of the boiler, which left unchecked can cause considerable damage to the machine. By descaling your machine every two-three months, your machine will be trouble-free for years. Descaling and general cleaning is important even if you have a sophisticated water filter system, and especially if you use well water. Wastewater left over from routine dripping or brewing is stored in a removable drip tray that simply pulls out from the machine and it reinserts in seconds. The drip tray and water tank need periodic cleansing with dish soap and warm water.