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 make espresso and clean the brew group and steam wand. They feature the Steel DUO PID; the Steel DUO PLUS makes espresso and is cleaned the same way.
The „Ascaso“ Steel DUO PLUS is an industrial-style espresso machine with two thermoblocks, PID control, a steam lever and barista accessories in the box.
Every Steel machine combines a minimalist industrial look and a compact stainless steel body with the features of a professional machine. The DUO PLUS has two independent insulated thermoblocks, and the handles of both portafilters and the steam lever are walnut.
PID control
Brew temperature stays within ±1.5 °C.
Digital display
Shows the temperature, shot time and statistics.
Two doses
Programme single and double shots to suit your cups.
Pre-infusion and OPV
Set pre-infusion from 0 to 5 s and adjust the maximum pressure from the outside.
Two insulated thermoblocks
One for coffee, one for steam.
Steam lever
Control the steam with a lever instead of a rotary knob.
Barista equipment
A bottomless portafilter, a 21 g basket and a 200 µm competition shower screen.
Lit work area
See the portafilter and cup clearly as you brew.
Industrial design
A stainless steel body just 270 mm wide.
The Steel DUO PLUS is made for coffee lovers who often make milk drinks and want barista tools — a steam lever, a bottomless portafilter and a competition shower screen. 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 PID controller keeps the water at the temperature you set, and the display shows when the machine is hot and ready.
Set the brew temperature to suit your coffee with the two buttons either side of the display — from 80 to 110 °C in 1 °C steps.
Single and double shots come out the same size every time: programme both doses to suit your cups, then just flick the coffee switch up or down — the machine stops by itself.
With the shot timer on, the display counts the seconds as each shot runs.
Counters show how many single and double coffees you have made in total and since the last reset.
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.
Pre-infusion briefly wets the coffee before the full shot; set it in the menu from 0 to 5 s.
Match the maximum pressure to your coffee with the over-pressure valve (OPV), which you adjust from the outside.
The box includes a 21 g basket and a bottomless portafilter, which lets you watch the espresso flow from the basket.
The group has a 200 µm competition shower screen and a silicone gasket.
Froth milk with steam through the stainless steel wand: set the steam temperature in the menu from 110 to 165 °C and control the steam with the walnut-handled lever.
Steam has its own thermoblock, so you can froth milk while the espresso is running.
Two steam tips are supplied: a single-hole tip and a three-hole tip.
The wand stays cool to the touch, so you can hold it safely.
Hot water for tea or for warming cups comes from a separate wand.
Espresso is at its best in a warm cup, and the active cup warmer on top of the machine has yours ready.
A window shows at a glance how much water is left in the tank.
Your cup stands on a stainless steel grille over the drip tray.
The water tank, filter baskets and drip tray can go in the top rack of the dishwasher.
The programmable stand-by saves energy: the machine switches to stand-by after half an hour, one hour or two hours without use — whichever you choose.
When you are making espresso only, switch the steam thermoblock off in the menu.
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 prefer a rotary steam knob and want pressurised baskets and an ESE pod basket in the box, 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 in the menu.
The machine comes with two stainless steel portafilters with walnut handles (double-spout and bottomless), stainless steel filter baskets (7 g for one cup, 14 g and 18 g for two, 21 g for three), a blind filter, single-hole and three-hole steam tips, a stainless steel tamper, a measuring spoon and a group head brush.
| Manufacturer | „Ascaso“ |
|---|---|
| Model | Steel DUO PLUS |
| Manufacturer code | 5W1S2PVST05 |
| Housing colour | Inox (stainless steel) |
| Number of groups | 1 |
| Pump | silent vibratory, 20 bar |
| Heating system | 2 independent insulated thermoblocks (coffee and steam) with stainless steel ducts |
| Temperature control | PID with digital display |
| Brew temperature | 80–110 °C, adjustable in 1 °C steps |
| Temperature stability | ±1.5 °C |
| Steam temperature | 110–165 °C, adjustable in 1 °C steps |
| Steam wand | stainless steel, Ø 10 mm, cool-touch, single-hole and three-hole tips |
| Hot water | from a separate wand |
| Controls | digital display with 2 buttons, on/off, coffee (2 doses), steam and hot water switches, walnut-handled joystick steam lever, 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 | 2, stainless steel, with walnut handles: double-spout and bottomless |
| Group head | 200 µm competition shower screen, silicone gasket |
| Functions | 2 programmable doses, shot timer, statistics, programmable pre-infusion (0–5 s), simultaneous brewing and steaming, steam thermoblock can be switched off, programmable stand-by, active cup warmer, lit work area, group backflushing, steam thermoblock cleaning mode |
| Supplied with | 2 portafilters (double-spout and bottomless), stainless steel filter baskets (7, 14, 18 and 21 g), blind filter, single-hole and three-hole steam tips, stainless steel tamper, measuring spoon, group head brush |
| Housing | stainless steel |
| Drip tray | with a stainless steel grille |
| 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 PLUS |
| Manufacturer code | 5W1S2PVST05 |
| Housing colour | Inox (stainless steel) |
| Number of groups | 1 |
| Pump | silent vibratory, 20 bar |
| Heating system | 2 independent insulated thermoblocks (coffee and steam) with stainless steel ducts |
| Temperature control | PID with digital display |
| Brew temperature | 80–110 °C, adjustable in 1 °C steps |
| Temperature stability | ±1.5 °C |
| Steam temperature | 110–165 °C, adjustable in 1 °C steps |
| Steam wand | stainless steel, Ø 10 mm, cool-touch, single-hole and three-hole tips |
| Hot water | from a separate wand |
| Controls | digital display with 2 buttons, on/off, coffee (2 doses), steam and hot water switches, walnut-handled joystick steam lever, 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 | 2, stainless steel, with walnut handles: double-spout and bottomless |
| Group head | 200 µm competition shower screen, silicone gasket |
| Functions | 2 programmable doses, shot timer, statistics, programmable pre-infusion (0–5 s), simultaneous brewing and steaming, steam thermoblock can be switched off, programmable stand-by, active cup warmer, lit work area, group backflushing, steam thermoblock cleaning mode |
| Supplied with | 2 portafilters (double-spout and bottomless), stainless steel filter baskets (7, 14, 18 and 21 g), blind filter, single-hole and three-hole steam tips, stainless steel tamper, measuring spoon, group head brush |
| Housing | stainless steel |
| Drip tray | with a stainless steel grille |
| 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 make espresso and clean the brew group and steam wand. They feature the Steel DUO PID; the Steel DUO PLUS makes espresso and is cleaned the same way.
