Isomac Zaffiro A Closer Look The details were correct at the time of writing, but the manufacturer and Bella Barista reserve the right to change the technical specification of the packaging, machines and any accessories supplied with the machine (including quantity and type of accessories supplied) Isomac Zaffiro A closer look v5.
Overview The Isomac Zaffiro arrives well packed well packed in a very sturdy cardboard box, there is little chance of this machine getting damaged in transit. It is very well built using high quality components and has a solid feel. The cup warmer tray is a good size and gives just enough height under standard size kitchen cabinets, although filling with water needs to be done with care. The steel gauge is quite heavy, very good quality and the portafilters and baskets are of high quality.
How it arrived and unpacking Very sturdy box, plenty of room on the inside to pack accessories that will come with the machine. This will allow efficient packing & shipping in a single box (unless a grinder is also ordered) It is quite easy to get the machine out of the box as there is plenty of space at the sides to reach down and get a good grip. The Zaffiro comes with a manual that is of the usual poor standard common with these machines.
Preparing the machine for use Before you switch on There is nothing to remove, peel off, portafilter baskets to assemble or any thing else to do other than lift the machine onto the counter, wash the cold water tank, fill it with filtered water.
The water feed tubes are quite long and have square cut ends. While the in-line water filter is on, there is not a problem. When it was removed (as it will be when exhausted or 1 month old) I had 2 occasions where the tube “sucked” onto the bottom of the tank and obstructed the flow of water to the pump. I have since “cut” my tube in line with the recommendation in the UK user guide.
A better look inside the Zaffiro Everything is easy to reach Easy access to pump Large, high quality nickel plated brass boiler Sturdy stainless steel internal frame As this is my own personal machine, I added an adjustment knob to the thermostat spindle (to make any temperature adjustment easy during testing).
Espresso The Zaffiro makes consistently good espressos and easily maintains the temperature during the pour. Domestic volumes of espresso one after another will be absolutely no problem with this machine. Steam Production The Zaffiro is a strong steamer. The steam wand is well designed, the 2 holes are not too large and are set at an angle so the milk swirls easily, warms quickly and you will have no problems producing copious amounts of microfoam at your first attempt.
