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 UNO PID makes espresso and is cleaned the same way.
The „Ascaso“ Steel UNO PID is a compact, industrial-style espresso machine that makes barista-style espresso and cappuccino, cup after cup.
Every Steel machine combines a minimalist industrial look and a compact stainless steel body with the features of a professional machine. The UNO PID has a single insulated thermoblock for both coffee and steam.
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.
Insulated thermoblock
Holds its heat for longer and is ready to brew in about a minute and a half.
2 L water tank
The tank lifts out from the side, so you never have to move the machine.
Lit work area
See the portafilter and cup clearly as you brew.
Walnut details
The portafilter handle and the steam and hot water knob are made of walnut.
Industrial design
A stainless steel body just 270 mm wide.
The Steel UNO PID is made for coffee lovers who appreciate industrial design and want professional features in a small machine. 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.
Brew with ground coffee or ESE pods. With the pressurised baskets, espresso comes out well whatever the grind size.
Froth milk with steam through the stainless steel wand: set the steam temperature in the menu from 110 to 165 °C and the steam flow with the rotary knob.
The wand stays cool to the touch, so you can hold it safely.
Turn on the steam switch and the display shows when the steam is ready. When you have finished frothing, run a little water through the wand to bring the thermoblock back to brew temperature — the display shows when it is ready for espresso again.
The same wand gives you hot water too — for tea or for warming cups.
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.
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.
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 froth milk while the espresso is running, choose the „Ascaso“ Steel DUO PID — it has separate thermoblocks for coffee and steam.
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.
The machine comes with a stainless steel double-spout portafilter with a walnut handle, 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, a measuring spoon and a group head brush.
| Manufacturer | „Ascaso“ |
|---|---|
| Model | Steel UNO PID |
| Manufacturer code | 5W1S1PVST00 |
| Housing colour | Black |
| Number of groups | 1 |
| Pump | silent vibratory, 20 bar |
| Heating system | insulated thermoblock 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 tip |
| Hot water | from the steam wand |
| Controls | digital display with 2 buttons, on/off, coffee (2 doses), steam and hot water switches, walnut steam and hot water 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 and walnut handle |
| Functions | 2 programmable doses, shot timer, statistics, programmable pre-infusion (0–5 s), programmable stand-by, active cup warmer, lit work area, group backflushing |
| 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, group head brush |
| Housing | stainless steel |
| Power | 1,050 W |
| Voltage | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 270 × 315 × 360 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Compliance | CE; food-contact materials comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 |
| Coffee machine | |
| Manufacturer | „Ascaso“ |
| Model | Steel UNO PID |
| Manufacturer code | 5W1S1PVST00 |
| Housing colour | Black |
| Number of groups | 1 |
| Pump | silent vibratory, 20 bar |
| Heating system | insulated thermoblock 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 tip |
| Hot water | from the steam wand |
| Controls | digital display with 2 buttons, on/off, coffee (2 doses), steam and hot water switches, walnut steam and hot water 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 and walnut handle |
| Functions | 2 programmable doses, shot timer, statistics, programmable pre-infusion (0–5 s), programmable stand-by, active cup warmer, lit work area, group backflushing |
| 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, group head brush |
| Housing | stainless steel |
| Power | 1,050 W |
| Voltage | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 270 × 315 × 360 mm |
| Weight | 12 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 UNO PID makes espresso and is cleaned the same way.
