SKU:ASCDPIDYELLOW
Dream PID, Programmable Home Espresso Machine w/ Volumetric Controls, 120V (Sun Yellow)
Dream PID, Programmable Home Espresso Machine w/ Volumetric Controls, 120V (Sun Yellow)
The Ascaso Dream PID is the most symbolic professional home-espresso machine in the Ascaso catalog. The stunning retro aesthetic will complement any kitchen and become the highlight of your home or office. The newest version of the Dream PID includes a bevy of professional upgrades including improved volumetric controls, professional 58mm portafilter size, adjustable over-pressure valve, analog pressure gauge, improved no-burn steam wand, and thermoblock insulation. The Dream's new PID also includes advanced features like temperature and offset control, pre-infusion, power-saving modes, and single or double shot programming.
The Dream PID is the perfect setup for the home barista!
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12-month domestic warranty and 24-month commercial warranty on workmanship and materials.
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Product Specs
Product Specs
Available Portafilters | Bottomless, E.S.E Pods, Pressurized and Non-Pressurized |
Pre Infusion | Yes |
Auto Off | Yes |
Water Sources | Reservoir/Internal Tank |
Pod Friendly | Yes |
Boiler Design | Thermoblock |
Warm Up Brew Time | 3:30 |
Available Portafilters | Bottomless, E.S.E Pods, Pressurized and Non-Pressurized |
Portafilter Size | 58mm |
Cup Warmer | Yes |
Solenoid Valve | Yes |
Reservoir Size | 43 ounces |
Cup Clearance | 3 inches |
Boiler Material | Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum |
Case Material | Aluminum |
Programmability | PID, Pre-infusion, Shot Time |
Programmability | 120V |
Watts | 1100W |
Height | 13.5 inches |
Depth | 13.5 inches with the portafilter |
Width | 10 inches |
Electronic Group Temperature Control
- Digitally displayed PID temperature control adjustable in one-degree increments.
- Adjustable OPV (over pressure valve).
- Electronic steam control with an advanced no-burn steam wand.
- Volumetric programmable settings for preinfusion, single shot, double shot, and auto-standby. The enhanced volumetric controls make it easier to produce and repeat a consistently good quality espresso.
Quality Build with Professional Materials
- 12-Month Warranty: we guarantee all products against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials for twelve months of domestic use from the date of purchase (purchased from 2020).
- 5-Year Warranty: we guarantee all thermoblock boilers and groups against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials for 5-years of domestic use from the purchase date (purchased from 2020).
- The Dream PID's body is manufactured in aluminum. After preliminary polishing, the machine is treated with a high-quality varnish for a lasting finish and vibrant colors.
- 58mm professional portafilter features a real walnut wood handle with an ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing design to complement any home kitchen.
Powerful Steam and Clean Hot Water
- The new aluminum & stainless steel thermoblock group guarantees continuous, unlimited steam with constant pressure and provides enhanced stability and minimal energy consumption.
- Limescale will not build up in the stainless steel thermoblock circuits leading to a longer-lasting machine.
- Freshwater is drawn for every espresso shot to ensure the best quality every time.
- 100% food-safe AISI 316 stainless steel water circuit means no metal migration in your water.
I am on my 3rd Ascaso upgrade in 20 years, I love these machines!
I’ve had this cute little guy for a number of years. I must say, the paint job on these things is war ready. The quality in general is superb. Two issues have come in the years I’ve had it. 1) Do not put hot water in the reservoir! It will burn the lights inside the container out as the steam will travel into the light section and ruin the lights. 2) The PID digital interface will also give in. Suddenly an “8” will look like a “3”, and my “9” dial looks somewhere between a “5” and a “4”. Since I live so far from any Ascaso dealer, I’ve had to live with it. Now the dials look like the timer that the predator used to try to kill Arnold in the final scene by killing himself via setting off a bomb timer. Other than that, the coffee is excellent and it tastes amazing. So is the espresso.
Love my new Ascaso Dream machine, works great and I enjoy great tasting coffee every morning.
Thank you!
**Update**
This is a follow-up to my previous review “it’s great until it’s not” below. A representative from Ascaso reached out to me and took the time to be very helpful. Alina not only helped troubleshoot a few of my issues and sent the exact parts for me to order and fix, she stepped up where I had previously fallen through the cracks on something that neither the store I bought from or Ascaso rep was willing to help with. It was something that should have fallen in the year warranty but I missed emailing by days due to work.
Perhaps I just caught reps on a bad day previously. Alina taking the bull by the horns is very appreciated and shows they do stand behind their products. Thank you again. My little blue champion is running like a champ.
Original Review
I bought my Dream PID coming up on three years ago in December. I loved it- retro, makes good coffee,
Reliable. I have used as directed and cleaned according to directions. I have a filter on my water tap to prevent metal build up. But then the digital display went out, which seems a known issue, just days outside of warranty and I was told tough luck. Almost three years in and it is malfunctioning and the thermoblock seems inconsistent. The espresso is now cold with the same settings I started with. It starts blinking lights periodically after one extraction and I have to turn it on and off multiple times to pull a second and then steam milk. When I first purchased, I checked the warranty out of concern and was confident in the 5year warranty on the thermoblock. Now it seems they updated it to manufacture only. It’s expensive for a cute machine that will now just sit here. I would be money ahead had I saved up and bought a Lelit from Clive Coffee who stands behind the products they sell. This is very disappointing, and expensive.
I like good loose leaf tea, the wife likes coffee, I wanted her to enjoy coffee the way I enjoy tea, thus; The Ascaso Dream PID (in dark black).
Now, as much as I want to review this bad boy, I can't. The one that showed up decided to keel-over and die while I was priming the pump. Because all the things I could tell you about my experience could be limited to a single machine that decided it didn’t like my house, I shall instead tell you about my experience after we have gone through the returns process. THUS! This review will be for the awesome machine AND awesome customer service! (Ascaso Team, Read: hint hint)
Gonna start with 3 stars because these things happen, let’s see how those stars change. Check back later.
Oh, oh my, this is very good customer service. New machine dispatched (after being put through another round of QC), and return label issued. We at 4 stars now.
New machine is in, and works! Wife loves it and apparently is DONE with drip. Go team! Now back to my loose leaf tea. 5 stars
Attention CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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