The Amica features an all-polished, solid stainless steel housing throughout with a smaller footprint than the Millennium and Tea.  The Internal corrosion resistant support frame provides a solid platform for the Amica, which contributes to its solid structure. The frame allows the body panels to be easily removed for internal maintenance.  

The Amica has three solid stainless steel control buttons that are conveniently located.  The power button is located on the right side of the machine and when powered it is illuminated by a red power light directly underneath it.  The steaming wand on the left side of the machine is also the hot water wand unlike the Millennium and Tea that have separate hot water and steam wands.  To produce steam you simply press the button on the left side of the machine and open the steam valve.  To dispense hot water from the steaming wand, simply press the button on the right side of the machine and open the steam valve.

The Amica has a unique lever that controls the brewing function. To start the flow of espresso, simply lift the brew lever, and then lower it again to stop the flow. The brewhead pressure gauge located to the right of the grouphead shows when the pressure in the portafilter is at its optimum level for brewing espresso.  There are also two lights located on the right side of the machine.  The red light illuminates when the water is heating in the boiler and the red light directly below it illuminates when the water is finished heating and you are ready to brew espresso.

The Amica comes with two stainless steel filter baskets. One for a single shot and one for a double shot of espresso.

The Amica espresso machine features an E61 group head, a remarkable innovation in espresso machine technology. The group head is where the portafilter (coffee handle) is inserted into the machine just before brewing. The E61 group head is made of heavy chrome plated brass. It uses what's called a thermal siphon system that circulates hot water through the heat exchanger and throughout the brew head to keep it consistently hot between uses.

The Amica features a 27 ounce nickel plated copper boiler. This large capacity boiler having many benefits for the consumer - better temperature stability, quicker recycling times, and when that boiler gets up to steaming temperatures, you'll think you have an old style steam locomotive in your kitchen.

The water tank is equipped with a low-water system that detects if the water level in the tank falls below a certain point. If the water tank should inadvertently run dry, a sensor will turn off the machine to prevent accidental over heating of the heating element.

The Amica is equipped with a device that allows you to adjust the pressure within the boiler.  Although we calibrate and test the pressure before shipping, occasional adjustments may need to be made for optimum performance. You may call our customer service center and we will be able to assist you in this simple procedure.

While many machines in this class feature a cup warming surface, the Amica earns an A for keeping your espresso and cappuccino cups very warm. The warming surface receives radiant heat from the boiler.  The cup surface has holes above the boiler, which allows escaping heat to flow around the cups to increase the effectiveness of the heating process.  Isomac also went a step further than competitors and added stainless steel rails to keep your cups in place.

The extra deep drip tray is made of stainless steel and can be removed easily for cleaning. The cup try has a stainless steel grate that fits over the drip tray, very nice touch.

The machine ships with two portafilters made of chrome-plated brass (with a strong plastic handle), which accepts a commercial-standard size 58 mm filter basket. One portafilter has a dual dispensing spout while the other has a single spout. The Amica comes with 2 stainless steel filter baskets, one for a single shot and one for a double shot of espresso.

The 3 liter water reservoir allows for large numbers of drinks to be made before refilling - ideal for commercial use. You may also refill the water reservoir during operation. The Millennium does not require an outside water source to be plumbed to the machine.

The Amica has a full-featured pump system that provides the perfect brewing pressure by using a vibration pump, which provides the exact pressures needed to deliver perfect espresso. The lines from the pump, to the boiler, and from the boiler to the grouphead are all commercial grade items, with a big, beefy piece of cast brass helping to complete the trip.

It goes without saying that a machine of this caliber features an industrial grade pressure relief system, identical to those found in commercial machines. The valve reduces the water pressure on the coffee grounds once the brew switch is turned off. This produces dryer coffee grounds and makes it easier to discard the used espresso grounds (espresso puck) from the portafilter.

The power supply and durable electrical system allow the Amica to be left on all day so that it's always ready to serve espresso or heat milk. The heating element heats the water in the boiler in less than 5 minutes from initial power-up.

Part of routine maintenance, the Amica allows you to perform a back flush. This capability is found on most commercial espresso machines. It is a reverse flow procedure that cleans the grouphead (where the water is dispensed into the coffee grounds) to remove coffee residue and particulate buildup. The rinse water is pumped into the drip tray for later disposal. The whole process only takes about 2 minutes and it should be performed every few days.

Two portafilters, two stainless steel filter baskets for making either single or double shots of espresso, measuring spoon, coffee tamper, cleaning brush, espresso machine cleaner, and detailed instruction manual.

• Colors: Polished stainless steel
• Power: 1400 watts - 120 volts
• Size: 16.5"H x 9.75"W x 16.5"D  
• Weight: 46  pounds
• Body Material: Solid Stainless Steel
• Warranty: One year parts and labor 
• Origin: Italy