Rocket Appartamento Espresso Machine

Rocket Espresso has a reputation for its stylish and sleek design, always striving to deliver high-quality coffee drinks. This machine features an E61 group head that provides a pre-infusion process, settling the coffee grounds and producing rich flavor. Don't let its small size fool you - this machine has plenty of power and can effortlessly make multiple milk-based drinks in a row. Plus, it operates quietly thanks to Rocket Espresso's efforts to minimize the noise from the vibratory pump. Early risers can use this machine without worrying about disturbing others in the house.

Highlights

The Rocket Appartamento Espresso Machine stands out among other home espresso machines for its attention to detail and sleek design. Featuring perforated stainless steel casing with copper or white side panels, this machine adds an appealing visual element to any kitchen counter. Standing on large circular feet, the Appartamento maintains a prominent presence without taking up too much space. Don't be fooled by its name, as this machine packs the same power and quality as other Italian-made espresso machines.

E61 Group Head

The E61 group head, a professional-grade and widely used group configuration, is favored by many manufacturers for its reliability and availability of repair parts at affordable prices.

With any E61 brew head, you’ll get pre-infusion of water that helps settle the grounds within the bed of coffee. This is a mechanical pre-infusion and should not be confused with other more controllable methods of achieving pre-infusion. To add control of pre-infusion and flow you might consider installing an E61 flow control device.

Gauges

Located just below the brew lever, the black boiler pressure gauge is both aesthetically appealing and conveniently situated on the front of the machine, making it easy to monitor the machine's vitals.

No-Burn Wands

The stainless steel hot water and steam wands now feature teflon tubing instead of silicone, which was previously used before 2020.

Steaming Milk

 As a professional in the industry, you'll appreciate the impressive performance of the Rocket Appartamento espresso machine when making lattes and cappuccinos. Despite its compact size, this machine has both an articulating steam wand and hot water wand for easy steaming. It may take some getting used to, but the 1.8 L boiler ensures there is plenty of steam power for perfectly steamed milk. If you need more time to perfect your micro foam, simply adjust the steam knob to reduce the steam flow.

Water Tank

The Rocket Appartamento features a bottom-fed tank (also known as a reservoir) that can hold over two liters of water. The tank is located underneath the cup warmer on the top of the machine, towards the back. This allows for easy removal and refilling of the tank without having to move any silicone tubing.

Vibratory Pump

The Rocket Appartamento espresso machine features a powerful 52-watt vibratory pump, one of the most commonly used pumps in home espresso machines due to its reliability and strength. With added measures to reduce the vibrations, Rocket has successfully created a machine with a pleasantly low noise level, ensuring minimal disturbance for your household.

Eco Mode

The Rocket Appartamento espresso machine now features an Economy (ECO) Mode, making it even more advanced. To activate ECO Mode, simply use the simple on and off button located on the front right, near the brew lever. Once engaged, the machine will automatically shut down after 90 minutes. When you're ready to start it back up, just lift the brew lever and the heating element will turn on. Please note that ECO Mode will not activate during bench testing. For further details, refer to the supplemental manual provided with your machine.

 

Included with the Appartamento

• 1 single spouted portafilter with insert basket
• 1 double spouted portafilter with insert basket
• 2 hole steam tip
• 1 metal 58mm tamper
• 1 stainless steel back flush disk
• 1 plastic cup rail

Dimensions
Height	14.17 in.
Width	10.78 in.
Depth	16.73 in.
Cup Clearance	5.5 in.
Weight	44 lbs.
Electrical
Voltage	110 V
Amperage	15 A
Wattage	1200 W
Outlet Requirements	60 Hz / 110 V (Some Exceptions Apply)
Other Specifications
Boiler(s) Material	Brass
Boiler Size	1.8 L
Certifications	None
Reservoir Size	2.3 L

 

Rocket Appartamento Parts Breakdown PDF