By: Rancilio - Model: SILVIA
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Total reviews: 20
Average rating: 4.0 of 5
Disappointing construction 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I read several positive reviews about the Rancilio Silvia and almost two years ago I finally bought a brand new one (from another vendor). The machine makes good coffee, however, after 18 months I noticed creases in the metal around the lip of the head assembly. More creases and bubbles appeared, and then the metal foil separated. I have never used any chemicals to clean the machine, only a wet cloth. Now the machine is an eyesore, and Rancilio Silvia doesn't consider the problem as covered by their warranty. I am very disappointed, and will not buy another Rancilio product again. Maybe the machine I received was defective, in which case I think that Rancilio should have agreed to repair it.
Always toss out the 1st shot~ 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.
I used to screw up making espresso on this thing all the time, then I finally listened to my husband. The crema is there, the flavor is there, the froth is there- It just requires certain steps. This machine makes it really easy- and there is no risk of severely burning yourself like I did with a cheapy plastic machine. (krups) The Krups would keep residual steam in the grounds compartment, so if I wanted to try making another espresso, I would turn the handle and get burned with hot steamy water.
1) turn it on for at least 20min before you want to pull a shot, make sure the water is fresh
2) Buy only Lavazza whole beans
3) Buy a burr grinder with grind size options
4) Grind beans fine
5) Press really hard to compress your coffee puck, keep pressing as hard as you can for at least 2 minutes.
6) Get a glass ready to catch some water- you will steam it first to get the machine's bowels going.
7) Steam some water out, keep it in your glass to warm it up.
8) start the espresso pull, pull out 2 oz. then save or toss this out, don't drink this.
9) dump out the grounds and fill it up, compacting like last time.
10) Pull the2nd espresso, this should be your keeper, put in pre-warmed glass.
11) Check the color and make sure it's opaque and creamy. It should resemble a Guinness.
12) Clean it out soon after, do water changes, use the right coffee machine cleaner.
For the right froth, you must keep your metal frothing pitcher in the fridge or freezer and have cold milk.
It work great and anyone can get it right- you just need to make the right compression on the coffee.
Editorial Review:
Rancilio is a company with a long tradition and our production of high-quality espresso machines dates back to the twenties. After decades of growth and learning, we proudly continue to offer products that are first in their class in design and technology