Xenia-Maschinen – allgemein
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Frothing
There are several options for frothing milk. On the one hand, you can choose between 2 kettle sizes: the household-sized 1.4 l kettle which is good enough for 2 cappuccinos. For a moderate surcharge, a 1.8 l kettle can be installed, which can then froth larger quantities of milk at once (both optionally with and without kettle insulation)....
Boiler Size
The machine with its 1.4-liter boiler is very well suited for household use. You can make 2 cappuccinos without any problems and long waiting times and there are no waiting times worth mentioning even for a larger group.
Thermal Suitability
The thermal bridge is a very central part of the Xenia's overall concept. It is made of copper (Cu-ETP) and connects and holds the brew group and boiler. The brew group is thus thermally synchronised with the boiler and benefits from the very even heat generation of the boiler...
Pre-Infusion
We did not use a pre-infusion chamber when designing the brew group for various reasons. Pre-infusion is a sensible measure to obtain extractions of more or less constant quality, although this also depends on other factors. Espresso extractions with light types of coffee—with and without pre-infusion—will always flow more...
Noise-Reduced Pump
Often people who want to buy an espresso machine think that the 'cheap' vibration pumps are only second choice and that it would be best to have a rotary pump in the machine...
Heating Cartridge Power
There are a number of good brew groups/ concepts for espresso machines. The best known is the E61 brew group. However, since the E61 is not as controllable as we would like, we have preferred a slightly different concept. The idea of the E61 to use the heat from the boiler...
Boiler Insulation
Upon request, the boiler can be provided with additional double insulation made of 10 mm thick needle felt, packed in a stainless steel tube. The top and bottom edges of the kettle fix the...
Brewing Pressure
Brewing pressure is one of the parameters that impacts the extraction of your espresso – albeit not a huge one. The institute, which 'watches' over the espresso in Italy, recommends a brewing pressure of around 8 bar...
Valve Positions
Depending on personal preference, the steam or hot water wand can be placed on the left or right. As standard, the valve for steam is mounted on the left and the valve...
Drip Tray
After the coffee extraction the remaining water is drained from the circuit via a spout. Since the water is still under some pressure from the pump, unsightly stains will appear around the spout over time due to water splashes...
Stainless Steel Chassis
The entire supporting structure was made very stable since forces act on the entire espresso machine when the portafilter is clamped,. All load-bearing parts are cut from 2 mm stainless steel plates. Above that are the panels made of 1 mm stainless steel...
Matched Filter Baskets
The geometry of the supplied single and double baskets has been selected in such a way that it is possible to change only the grinding time ...
Protection Control Unit
An installation shaft is built into the machine, which takes on 3 important functions: It accommodates the electronics...
Easy Insertation
Although the brew group is not an E61 brew group, the geometry of the portafilter holder (bell) is based on that of the E61. This makes clamping the portafilter comparatively easy...
Adjustable Feet
he 4 feet of the Xenia are not fixed in the chassis baseplate, but are screwed into stable M10 rivet nuts with a correspondingly long thread...
Pressure Switch Access
The boiler pressure and temperature of the standard version of the Xenia are controlled by tried-and-tested pressure switches. All machines are set to 1.2 bar overpressure in the boiler...
Brewing Timer
One of the important factors when brewing espresso is the brewing time. Ideally, 25-30 ml (single-strainer) or 50-60 ml (double-strainer) is reached within 25 seconds. The built-in brewing timer...
Hydraulic Connections
There are many copper pipes in the machine that hydraulically connect the components with one another. Instead of the usual connections with a union nut and a sealing cone soldered onto the copper pipe, we opted for the compression fittings from Serto...
Made in Germany
We also think that we earn our money here in affluent Central Europe and that is why we buy the parts here or have them produced here as well. here im wohlhabenden Mitteleuropa unser Geld verdienen und deswegen kaufen wir auch here die Teile ein bzw. lassen auch hier produzieren...
Durability
The espresso machine is inherently very solid and heavy. The core is a torsion-free chassis made of 2 mm stainless steel sheets, reinforced in every direction. The panels are made of high-quality refined stainless steel sheets. ...
Connection to the Water Mains
The Xenia can be equipped with a connection to the water supply system, including a drain for the waste water...
Alternative Ersatzeile
Als Ersatzteile können auch Teile von anderen Herstellern eingebaut werden. Hier werden exemplarisch einige gängige Typen mit den wichtigsten Eigenschaften gelistet. Im Zweifel bitte vorher anfragen. Pressostat 1/8G-Aussengewinde, 230 VTypen: zum Beispiel MaTer XP110...
Design
Colour of Icons/Lettering
The basic construction of the machine consists of 2 mm plates made of stainless steel. Overlying are 1 mm stainless steel panels. The icons and the lettering...
LED Signal Lights
The machine has four 14 mm signal lights that provide information about the following conditions: Machine switched on, Brew group heating active...
Design of Valves
There are 2 options for the steam and water valves: with rotary handles, with joystick....
Design Pressure Gauges
The pressure gauges (boiler pressure and brewing pressure) are currently available in 2 classic designs: black and white. The pressure gauges are supplied by a renowned Italian ...
Material of the Handles
Optional handles made of different types of wood (olive, grenadilla, oak) are available in addition to the usual black plastic handles for portafilter, levers or rotary handles for water/ steam valves...
The Design Idea
Our goal was to design an espresso machine that looks elegant on the one hand, but retains its traditional origin on the other hand. In order to create an elegant design, ...
Health
Fresh Water
Even if one can safely assume that tap water is harmless to health, we would like to include this special feature of the Xenia in this section...
Safety
The espresso machine has various safety devices. Apart from the fact that the pressure vessel is made of 2 mm stainless steel by a welding robot and checked for a pressure of 10 bar, there is a safety valve that opens...
Heavy Metals
Since brass is also used in the construction of espresso machines, some lead can be absorbed via the water for the espresso shot. Lead can—depending on the amount—have a harmful effect on health....
EMC Compatibility
Based on measurements in a laboratory for electromagnetic compatibility, it was decided to install a filter from the Swiss company Schaffner...
Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting WiFi
WiFi-Verbindungen Da die Xenia über einen Webserver verfügt, gibt es keine besondere Abhängigkeit von einem Betriebssystem oder einem Browser - anders als bei einer Steuerung über einen App. Die Maschine nimmt alle Verbindungen an und liefert die Webseiten an jedes...
Maintenance
Damit eine Wartung für Sie preislich kalkulierbar bleibt, haben wir uns entschieden, Wartungen pauschal zu berechnen. Die Kosten ...
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unsere Lagermaschinen
The 1st line shows the bearing number of the machine (starting with an X). The following changes are possible: handles, number of portafilters, railing, ...
History
In order to be able to take a stand against the established competition with a new machine, there were essentially 4 goals that one should meet in a recognisable manner for potential customers...
Dimensions of the Xenia
The often limited installation space was taken into account in the construction. Even if our machine is not tiny, it is one of the smaller dual-circuit machines and will not dominate a kitchen due to its expansive dimensions. The dimensions are kitchen-friendly and practical...
Made In ...
Our parts are produced in different countries....
Technical Specifications
material: chrome-plated brass, weight: approx. 3.5 kg...
Machine Maintenance
Regular cleaning of the group is also important for the taste. Because it is necessary to remove the coffee fat that gradually...
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