Spanish manufacturer • Since 1962
Barcelona's „Ascaso“ makes espresso machines and grinders for people who value quality and good design. The company started out in 1962 making spare parts for espresso machines, and today its hand-built machines are sold in more than 95 countries.
MB „Restoranų įranga“ is the official distributor of „Ascaso Factory“ S.L.U. in Lithuania.
Developed with baristas
„Ascaso“ develops its machines with experienced baristas, so you get a perfect extraction time after time. Precise control over every brewing parameter lets you work fast without compromising quality.
Stainless steel water circuit
„Ascaso“ uses stainless steel for most parts in contact with water, from the heating elements to the filters. The steel is hygienic and resists limescale, so your coffee tastes good and the machine stays reliable.
Coffee in one minute
The electronically controlled „Ascaso“ thermoblock heats only when needed, which saves energy. You can brew coffee a minute after switching on, with a constant supply of steam.
Short „Ascaso“ videos show how to clean the brew group and the steam wand. They feature the Steel DUO PID; the Steel DUO is cleaned the same way.
The „Ascaso“ Steel DUO is an industrial-style espresso machine with two thermoblocks: brew espresso and froth milk at the same time.
Every Steel machine combines a minimalist industrial look and a compact stainless steel body with the features of a professional machine. The DUO has two independent thermoblocks (one for coffee, one for steam) and is operated with simple switches.
Two thermoblocks
One for coffee, one for steam.
Electronic control
Brew temperature stays within ±1.5 °C.
Pressure gauge and OPV
See the brew pressure on the front and adjust the maximum pressure from the outside.
Stainless steel
Body, portafilter, filter baskets and shower screen in stainless steel.
2 L water tank
The tank lifts out from the side, so you never have to move the machine.
Industrial design
A body just 270 mm wide.
The Steel DUO is made for coffee lovers who often make milk drinks and like simple switch controls. It brews one or two cups at a time and works wherever coffee is part of the day — from a home kitchen to an office kitchenette or a guesthouse.
Every shot is as good as the last: the electronic controller keeps the water at the temperature you set.
Choose the brew temperature to suit your coffee — from 90 to 106 °C in 2 °C steps.
Two independent thermoblocks — one for coffee, one for steam — let you froth milk while the espresso is running.
Hot water for tea or for warming cups comes from a separate wand.
The right working pressure is 9–12 bar. It depends on the coffee and the grind, so the gauge shows straight away whether you have got them right.
You start and stop each shot with the coffee switch, so you choose the amount for every cup.
Match the maximum pressure to your coffee with the over-pressure valve (OPV), which you adjust from the outside.
Brew with ground coffee or ESE pods. With the pressurised baskets, espresso comes out well whatever the grind size.
Froth milk with 165 °C steam through the stainless steel wand and set the steam flow with the rotary knob.
The wand stays cool to the touch, so you can hold it safely.
A window shows at a glance how much water is left in the tank.
The water tank, filter baskets and drip tray can go in the top rack of the dishwasher.
All four Steel models are the same size: 270 × 315 × 360 mm (W × D × H).
| Model | „Ascaso“ Steel UNO PID | „Ascaso“ Steel DUO | „Ascaso“ Steel DUO PID | „Ascaso“ Steel DUO PLUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoblocks | 1, insulated | 2 | 2, insulated | 2, insulated |
| Coffee and steam at the same time | — | yes | yes | yes |
| Separate hot water wand | — | yes | yes | yes |
| Temperature control | PID with display | electronic | PID with display | PID with display |
| Brew temperature | 80–110 °C in 1 °C steps | 90–106 °C in 2 °C steps | 80–110 °C in 1 °C steps | 80–110 °C in 1 °C steps |
| Steam temperature | 110–165 °C in 1 °C steps | 165 °C | 110–165 °C in 1 °C steps | 110–165 °C in 1 °C steps |
| Coffee doses | 2 programmable | manual, by switch | 2 programmable | 2 programmable |
| Shot timer, statistics, pre-infusion | yes | — | yes | yes |
| Programmable stand-by | yes | — | yes | yes |
| Active cup warmer | yes | — | yes | yes |
| Lit work area | yes | — | yes | yes |
| Walnut details | yes | — | yes | yes |
| Steam control | rotary knob | rotary knob | rotary knob | joystick lever |
| Stainless steel drip tray grille | — | — | — | yes |
| Bottomless portafilter and 21 g basket | — | — | — | yes |
| Pressurised baskets and ESE pod basket | yes | yes | yes | — |
| Power | 1,050 W | 2,000 W | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Weight | 12 kg | 15 kg | 15 kg | 15 kg |
| Colours | Black, White, Inox | Black | Black, White, Inox | Black, White, Inox |
If you want to set the brew temperature in 1 °C steps, programme two doses and see the shot time on a display, choose the „Ascaso“ Steel DUO PID.
Descale the machine with „Ascaso“ Coffee Washer: monthly if you make more than 10 coffees a day, every two months for 5–10, and every three months for up to 5. The same product also cleans the brew group.
Once a week, backflush the group with the blind filter supplied; take out and wash the shower screen every 80–100 espressos.
Clean the steam thermoblock with the same product, using the cleaning mode, which you start with the switches.
The machine comes with a stainless steel double-spout portafilter, stainless steel filter baskets (7 g for one cup, 14 g and 18 g for two), pressurised baskets (7 g and 14 g), an ESE pod basket, a blind filter, an aluminium tamper and a measuring spoon.
| Manufacturer | „Ascaso“ |
|---|---|
| Model | Steel DUO |
| Manufacturer code | 5W1S20VST00 |
| Housing colour | Black |
| Number of groups | 1 |
| Pump | silent vibratory, 20 bar |
| Heating system | 2 independent thermoblocks (coffee and steam) with stainless steel ducts |
| Temperature control | electronic |
| Brew temperature | 90–106 °C, adjustable in 2 °C steps |
| Temperature stability | ±1.5 °C |
| Steam temperature | 165 °C |
| Steam wand | stainless steel, Ø 10 mm, cool-touch, single-hole tip |
| Hot water | from a separate wand |
| Controls | on/off, coffee, steam and hot water switches, steam knob, pressure gauge, indicator lights |
| Pressure adjustment | over-pressure valve (OPV), adjustable from the outside |
| Water tank | 2 L, lifts out from the side, with a water level window |
| Portafilter | stainless steel, with double spout |
| Functions | simultaneous brewing and steaming, group backflushing, steam thermoblock cleaning mode |
| Supplied with | portafilter, stainless steel filter baskets (7, 14 and 18 g), pressurised baskets (7 and 14 g), ESE pod basket, blind filter, aluminium tamper, measuring spoon |
| Housing | stainless steel |
| Power | 2,000 W |
| Voltage | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 270 × 315 × 360 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg |
| Compliance | CE; food-contact materials comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 |
| Coffee machine | |
| Manufacturer | „Ascaso“ |
| Model | Steel DUO |
| Manufacturer code | 5W1S20VST00 |
| Housing colour | Black |
| Number of groups | 1 |
| Pump | silent vibratory, 20 bar |
| Heating system | 2 independent thermoblocks (coffee and steam) with stainless steel ducts |
| Temperature control | electronic |
| Brew temperature | 90–106 °C, adjustable in 2 °C steps |
| Temperature stability | ±1.5 °C |
| Steam temperature | 165 °C |
| Steam wand | stainless steel, Ø 10 mm, cool-touch, single-hole tip |
| Hot water | from a separate wand |
| Controls | on/off, coffee, steam and hot water switches, steam knob, pressure gauge, indicator lights |
| Pressure adjustment | over-pressure valve (OPV), adjustable from the outside |
| Water tank | 2 L, lifts out from the side, with a water level window |
| Portafilter | stainless steel, with double spout |
| Functions | simultaneous brewing and steaming, group backflushing, steam thermoblock cleaning mode |
| Supplied with | portafilter, stainless steel filter baskets (7, 14 and 18 g), pressurised baskets (7 and 14 g), ESE pod basket, blind filter, aluminium tamper, measuring spoon |
| Housing | stainless steel |
| Power | 2,000 W |
| Voltage | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 270 × 315 × 360 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg |
| Compliance | CE; food-contact materials comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 |
| Manufacturer product page: | Open manufacturer page |
Short „Ascaso“ videos show how to clean the brew group and the steam wand. They feature the Steel DUO PID; the Steel DUO is cleaned the same way.
