The high powered gas burners for these machines provide the equivalent power of their electric counterparts, ensuring that there will be no loss of steam pressure during busy serving periods. Fracino are proud to claim that their gas machines are the most powerful in the world.

Manufactured entirely in highly polished stainless steel and constructed using the finest quality components, this ‘step back in time’ machine is in tune with modern safety standards and is extremely user friendly.

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Contempo Key Features

• Top quality copper boiler heated by multiple looped element or by gas.
• Pressure controlled by a triple contact pressure switch.
• Automatic water level system with a probe, electronic control unit and solenoid valve.
• The pressure of water and steam is separately controlled by brass safety valves.
• Hot water and steam are released by rotating the valve handles on the solid brass valves.
• Brass bodied group with stainless shower plate, solenoid valve and high pressure pump.
• Thermosyphonic circulation ensures the group is kept constantly hot for perfect coffee making.
• Case, waste and cup tray are all made from stainless steel 304.
• Espresso tray for use with the high group feature, ensuring a perfect espresso.
• LPG or Butane fueled heater system, fitted with electronic ignition and flame failure safety device.
• Boiler pressure is controlled by a gas pressure valve set at 1.0 bar, with a low flame adjustment which controls the gas burner. Please note: a 37(LPG) / 30(BUTANE) mbar gas pressure regulator must be fitted prior to installation of the machine (dual fuel gas machine only).
• High groups to accommodate large takeaway cups and latte glasses, with clearance of 132mm.