The HEXAGON espresso machine is called such... because of its extraordinary shape from a top angle view. In fact, it looks like a stovetop espresso maker from the early 1900's. The polished stainless steel is accented with shiny bakelite handles and knobs while three rocker control switches regulate power (top switch), hot water delivery (middle switch), and steam capability (bottom switch). Another reason for this machine being such an eye catcher is the massive size! This unit has a lot of gleaming stainless steel!

This dual-purpose (coffee and steam), single boiler is 700mL large, and is designed exclusively for the espresso enthusiast! The large boiler provides better temperature stability over smaller boilers, and it is smaller than larger boilers (which deliver older, stale water). Did we mention that larger boilers which are solely dedicated for espresso extraction tend to deliver stale water which has been reheated too many times over? Yes, water that gets heated over and oer again tends to produce less desirable coffee. This is why single boiler machines do not usually exceed 700 ML.

The lever action on the E61 grouphead allows control over preinfusion. For preinfusion, the lever is positioned between the lower-to-mid level (which opens the grouphead valve, but does not activate the pump), and the lever, when positioned horizontally, activates a microswitch which powers the pump to force water through the boiler and grouphead..

If you will be steaming milk often, we advise that you seek a heat exchange machine as the HEXAGON takes a long time to get to steam mode (up to two minutes). Unfortunately, this is the tradeoff for making better espresso than a heat exchange machine.

The brew pressure gauge allows the operator to determine the water pressure through the coffee grinds, and the pump pressure is changed by changing the fineness of the coffee grind. Finer grinds will produce a higher pump pressure, and coarser grinds will result in a lower brew pressure. Look at more details in the list below....

• All stainless steel body throughout makes this a prize for many homes that will have guests gleen over! Polished front, side and rear!
• Full-sized commercial handles are used on the thermically-balanced (a.k.a. Faema E61) grouphead for maximized temperature stability
• Large drip tray for easy removal and cleaning
• Rubber feet to maintain stability throughout use
• Brew pressure gauge on front panel indicates pump pressure (only when pump is engaged)
• Ergonomically-designed steam knob on left side is utilized for steam and hot water delivery
• Lever in up (forward horizontal) position engages pump to push water through grouphead and coffee grinds
• Dual removable cover covers for refilling water reservoir
• Water reservoir capacity: 2 liters
• Water reservoir is easily removable for cleaning and refilling
• Spring-activated low water shut-off microswitch protects the machine when the water reservoir is near empty
• Bi-directional steam wand with plastic safety grip has two-hole steam tip that makes frothed milk in a snap!
• Three-way manual solenoid valve attached to bottom of grouphead allows the quick removal of the portafilter handle once the espresso extraction is terminated (lever in down position completely)
• Water level inside internal boiler maintained by operator running water through steam wand or grouphead
• Heavy-duty, nickel-plated copper boiler is 0.7 liters
• High wattage 1,400 watt heating element for continuous espresso extraction
• Grouphead is designed for ground coffee
• Dual thermostats regulate coffee and steam temperatures of the intenral boiler
• 52 watt vibration pump
• Accessories: One cup filter basket, two cup filter basket, one portafilter handle with single spout, one portafilter handle with double spout, one blind filter insert for backflushing, one measuring scoop, one useless instruction manual, and one plastic tamper
• Body Finish: polished stainless steel
• Power: 1400 watts 110 volts 60 Hz
• Made in Italy
• Warranty: One year parts and labor limited to manufacturer's defect and provided by 1st-line Equipment, LLC
• Measurements:
  Height 19 1/2"
  Width 11 4/5"
  Depth w/o portafilter handle 16 3/4"