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La Pavoni Professional, PC-16
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This work of art is the 16 cup chrome la Pavoni Professional. La Pavoni PC-16 comes with dual frothing systems. Unlike the black, red and orange based Professional, la Pavoni's chrome 16 cup Professional features a separate frothing attachment that makes it a breeze to create back to back frothed beverages. Like each of the manual espresso machines featured on this site, the la Pavoni Professional allows the user to be the artisan in crafting the perfect shot. The la Pavoni PC-16 is a piston lever espresso machine that depends heavily on operator skill. With this machine, the operator is the pump. By lifting the lever, a piston inside the group is raised, allowing water under pressure to infuse the coffee in the filter holder. The lever is then lowered, causing the piston to force the water through the coffee and into the cup. The operator can vary the speed at which the water passes through the coffee, ensuring that extraction meets his or her exacting standards. As with all lever espresso machines, the la Pavoni Professional is not for everyone. However, it will reward those willing to learn the intricacies of the machine and the brewing process. It is capable of producing the finest crema capped shots of espresso you have ever had.
The la Pavoni Professional can easily produce .8 BAR of pressure. In addition to the many features described below, the Professional has two important safety systems that prevent damage from over heating. 1) If the boiler reaches unsafe temperature levels, a thermostat will shut the boiler off. This thermostat can be reset once the machine cools. 2) There is also a pressure relief valve that automatically opens to relieve excessive pressure inside the boiler.
The construction of the boiler and portafilter are worth noting. The boiler is constructed of nickel plated, solid brass to ensure that the proper water temperature can be easily reached and maintained. The exterior of the boiler is triple chrome plated for durability. The nonpressurized portafilter is constructed of 12 oz. of solid chromed brass. The la Pavoni Professional is not only a timeless beauty, it possesses the hallmarks of quality craftsmanship.
La Pavoni Spa was founded in 1905 by Desiderio Pavoni, in Milan, Italy. Over 100 years later, la Pavoni remains a reputable and highly regarded manufacturer of espresso machines. They are best known for the originality and functionality of their lever machines, found in models like the Professional. The Professional model was first introduced in 1974 with the larger 16 cup boiler and the mounted pressure gauge. Its timeless beauty earned it exhibition space in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
La Pavoni Professional Features Include:
• Highly polished chrome exterior
• Millennium group head
• Mounted pressure gauge
• Internal thermostat
• Reset fuse mounted to a stainless element
• Removable drip tray
• Nonpressurized 12 oz. portafilter made of solid chromed brass
• Instruction manual and training DVD
• Includes two filter baskets made of stamped stainless steel (one single and one double)
• Dual frothing systems: traditional steam wand with a three hole tip and a frothing attachment that draws milk from a container, mixes it with steam and produces foamed milk in a cup
• One year warranty on parts and labor
• 110 volt, 1000 watt (standard USA household electrical)
• 38 oz. boiler capacity (capable of making 16, 2 oz. cups of espresso)
• Height 12”, weight 16 lbs.
• Steam pressure, piston operated
• ETL listed
• Nickel plated solid brass boiler
When purchased at Better Espresso, the la Pavoni Professional comes with free shipping, a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
