Incorporating the latest energy-saving technology, the new Espressa “Leonardo” model is made in Italy and has been uniquely designed and adapted for New Zealand cappuccino and latte connoisseurs.

Features

The Espressa Leonardo is a fully featured office espresso machine that utilises the innovative ESE POD system.   The Espressa “Leonardo” uses the innovative E.S.E. coffee pod system for a perfect, easy-to-make espresso at any time. Coffee after coffee, this machine will make a fine espresso with absolutely no fuss and no mess!

• Makes authentic Italian espresso coffee
• ESE standard pods: the ESE POD system is the standard for single-serve coffee with hundreds of producers in Italy and other countries you get a huge range to choose from at a competitive per-unit price.
• Huge steam capacity for frothing milk
• Energy-saving heating system
• Clean and hygienic
• Durable
  
• Simple maintenance

Pros and Cons

How to use the Espresso Leonardo

Startup

1. Ensure the water reservoir has ample water.
2. Fill the reservoir if required by lifting the cover on the top rear of the machine and filling from the top or remove the reservoir.
3. Switch on the main power swtich. The main power light will be illuminated when the power is on.
4. Allow the machine to come up to pressure.

Making Espresso

1. Follow the startup procedure, wait for the machine to come up to pressure. 
2. You are now ready to make espresso, open the pod chamber by pressing the lever on the right hand side of the machine away from you.   Open a fresh pod (remember always use individually wrapped coffee pods", insert pod into the pod chamber so that it is flat and centred.   Close the pod chamber by pulling the lever on the right hand side of the machine towards you.
3. Place your cup/glass under the spout and press the desired dosing button.   The flow of coffee will stop automatically.
4. Open the pod chamber by pressing the lever on the right hand side of the machine away from you. Remove the spent pod and recycle it using the organic waste or compost.
5. Voilà your espresso is ready! Enjoy on its own in the traditional Italian style or add milk to make your favourite espresso based beverage.

Steaming Milk

1. Follow the startup procedure, wait for the machine to come up to pressure. You are now ready to steam milk.
2. Select the appropriate sized milk pitcher with cold whole milk.
3. Using the right hand, open the steam valve (turn the knob on the front of the machine anticlockwise) for a few seconds to purge any condensation from the steam wand, reclose the steam valve.
4. Using the left hand, lift the milk pitcher up under the steam wand so that the tip is submerged into the milk.
5. Open the steam valve with the right hand, once going remove this hand and place it on the base of the milk pitcher to support it and sense the temperature of the milk/jug.
6. Reposition the jug as required to streatch, heat, and mix the milk to the desired texture, for more information see our milk steaming guides.
7. Just before the desired temperature and consistency is acheived remove the right hand from the pitcher and use the right hand to close the steam valve.
8. Keep the tip of the steam wand submerged in the milk until the steam flow stops (you will hear it!)
9. Lower the milk pitcher and place to the side.
10. Take your steam wand cleaning cloth folded over a number of times, hold it about 50mm from the end of the steam wand, open the steam valve for a few seconds to blow out any excess milk, then close off the valve (be careful the steam is hot!)
11. Wipe any excess milk from the exterior of the steam wand.
12. Voilà! Your milk is ready to add to your espresso or for use in a non-coffee drink.

Specifications

• Boiler: brass
• Stainless steel plate body
• Forged brass boiler
• Hot water tap
• Water level indicator
• Pump pressure: 15 bar ULKA pump
• Max power: 2200w (peak consumption)
• Water reservoir: 3.0 litres
• Heating time from cold: ~ 5 minutes
• Power: 230V
• Made in Italy