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LA MARZOCCO GB/5 3 GROUP SEMI-AUTO ESPRESSO MACHINE

The La Marzocco GB/5 combines sleek design with functionality—perfect for small and medium sized cafes and restaurants looking to serve quality-brewed, delicious-tasting espresso. The double boiler system lets you brew and steam simultaneously, meaning faster service for customers and more productive time for employees. This semi-automatic machine has many other advantages, including a stainless steel cup warmer, digital PID controls, and saturated brew groups for temperature stability. Voted the Official Espresso Machine of the World Barista Championships for 2006-2008, it’s one of the top machines for professional baristas around the globe.OperationTo operate this La Marzocco espresso machine, employees will simply need to press buttons or turn a knob, which requires limited training. However, learning the nuances of proper brewing, steaming, and frothing will necessitate more in depth training and practice regimens. HIGHLIGHTSFeaturing 2 stainless steel boilers, the GB/5 allows you to brew and steam at the same time.Brew boiler capacity: 5 litersSteam boiler capacity: 11 litersAlso constructed of stainless steel, this La Marzocco espresso machine’s saturated brew groups provide excellent temperature stability.2 steam wands with adjustable steam flow make it possible to steam or froth milk for 2 drinks at one time.A Coffee credit feature allows customers to use coffee credits as a method of purchase.The digital display allows for easy monitoring and control over boiler temperatures and provides feedback to help you troubleshoot problems when they occur.PID (proportional integrative derivative) control provides consistent temperature with less than a & 177 0.5& 176 C variation between shots.This La Marzocco espresso machine’s brew groups and portafilters are each 57mm in diameter.For endless brewing and steaming without needing to refill, the GB/5 connects directly to a water line.Dimensions and weight22”H x 37 & 189”W x 22 & 189”D200 lbsNSF and UL approvals ensure compliance with health regulations.FEATURE DETAILSSteam WandDuring the morning rush, steamed and frothed milk is always in high demand. The La Marzocco GB/5’s stainless steel steam wands are ball joint-mounted, allowing them to move in any direction for easy access with large frothing pitchers and cups. For less experienced baristas or those just looking for the ease of letting the machine do it all, the wands can be replaced with an auto-frother.PID ControlThe La Marzocco’s Proportional Integrated Derivative (PID) temperature control provides consistent temperature between shots. This techology senses temperature fluxuation in the boiler, and pulses the heating element to maintain the set temperature within & 189oC at all times. You can change the temperature with the easy-to-use digital display, meaning those of all experience levels can customize brewing temperatures to get the best flavor from their coffee.Programming OptionsThough the GB/5 semi-automatic features manual brewing, steaming and hot water functions, it features several advanced programming options to customize your extraction. A built-in adjustable thermostat allows you to select your preferred temperature setting for both brewing and steaming, and the GB/5 can also be switched from “Barista Level” programming to “Factory Level” programming to provide more technical settings for users. The Factory level offers a range of choices for technicians and advanced users, such as password protection, user name input, pre-infusion adjustments, a water filtration alarm, steam boiler pressure regulation and more.Saturated Brew GroupsThe GB/5’s excellent temperature stability can be attributed to its saturated brew groups that are welded directly to the boiler. Hot water is circulated through each brew group’s stainless steel components, ensuring that your espresso is brewed at whatever temperature you have chosen for ideal taste

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