{"product_id":"nuova-simonelli-prontobar-touch","title":"Nuova Simonelli Prontobar Touch Super-Automatic Espresso Machine","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNuova Simonelli Prontobar Touch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact commercial super-automatic espresso machine designed for restaurants, hotels, cafés, offices and hospitality locations that need consistent espresso and milk drinks without a traditional barista workflow. Its 7-inch color touchscreen can present up to 20 programmable beverages, allowing an operator to prepare espresso, coffee and milk-based drinks from a clear, customizable menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis U.S.-market configuration pairs two built-in grinders with Nuova Simonelli Easycream technology. It is a strong fit where drink quality, menu flexibility and ease of training matter, but available counter width is limited. The machine is only about 13 inches wide while still incorporating the grinders, brewing group, hot-water outlet and milk-frothing system needed for a complete commercial beverage station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Prontobar Touch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-inch touchscreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an intuitive drink-selection and programming interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 20 programmable beverages:\u003c\/strong\u003e customize drink names, icons and recipes for the location’s menu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo integrated grinders:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports multiple coffees while keeping the workflow contained within one machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasycream milk technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e automates milk heating and texture settings for more repeatable milk preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal thermocompensated brew group:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports stable temperature management and consistent brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolumetric pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to quieter operation and controlled beverage delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNanotech-treated burrs:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for professional productivity and extended burr life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic cleaning programs:\u003c\/strong\u003e streamline routine end-of-day care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact commercial footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 13 inches wide, 21 inches deep and 25 inches high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Super-Automatic Workflow for Commercial Locations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prontobar Touch reduces a multi-step espresso workflow to a programmable drink selection. The operator chooses a beverage on the touchscreen, and the machine manages grinding, dosing, tamping, extraction and the programmed beverage parameters. That makes it useful in locations where many employees need to produce a consistent menu without spending months developing traditional barista technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes can be organized with custom icons and names, helping restaurants, hotels and offices match the screen to their actual menu. Programming access includes coffee dose, brewing temperature, steam temperature, group temperature and tamping force. Automatic on\/off scheduling and standby functions also help the machine fit a predictable operating schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEasycream Milk Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration includes Nuova Simonelli’s Easycream system for assisted milk preparation. Milk temperature and foam density can be programmed for different drinks, helping operators reproduce the intended texture with less manual steaming variability. It is especially useful for businesses serving cappuccinos, lattes and other milk beverages but not staffing a conventional espresso bar throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasycream is different from a fully refrigerated milk-draw system. The operator still needs to follow the manufacturer’s milk-handling and cleaning procedures. Businesses comparing super-automatic machines should consider whether this assisted steaming workflow or a one-step fresh-milk system is the better match for staffing, menu speed and sanitation routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Grinders and Flexible Coffee Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prontobar Touch uses two built-in grinders with micrometric adjustment, allowing the machine to support more than one coffee. The manufacturer also describes a decaffeinated-coffee option, which can expand the menu without requiring a separate countertop grinder. Each hopper holds approximately 0.8 kg, or about 2 pounds, of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated grinding keeps the equipment footprint manageable and lets the programmed recipe coordinate grind time with brewing parameters. As with any bean-to-cup machine, coffee freshness, roast style, burr condition and correct grinder calibration remain important. A qualified installer or service technician should commission the machine and adjust recipes around the coffee being served.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCapacity and Best-Fit Locations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuova Simonelli rates the Prontobar Touch for up to approximately 140 espressos or 100 cappuccinos per hour under its test conditions. Actual output depends on drink size, milk workflow, recipe, operator movement, refill intervals and cleaning requirements. Peak-period demand—not only daily drink count—should determine whether one machine provides enough capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prontobar Touch is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestaurants wanting espresso drinks without building a full traditional coffee bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotels, breakfast areas and conference spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-sized offices and employee beverage stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenience, hospitality and self-service environments with trained oversight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCafés needing a compact, repeatable bean-to-cup workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prontobar Touch is commercial equipment and requires professional installation. Confirm the electrical, water, drain and counter preparation before ordering. The U.S. installation sheet specifies the following requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,800 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmperage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReceptacle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEMA 6-20, located within 3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8-inch dedicated cold-water line with shutoff valve and compression fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 bar, cold water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 gallon per minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1.0 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum 3 gpg or 50 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTDS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–250 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–150 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChlorine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.50 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen gravity drain, minimum 1.25-inch inside diameter, within 4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater outside the specified range can cause scaling, corrosion, flavor problems and premature component failure. Test the installation water and specify treatment based on the actual chemistry rather than choosing a filter only by machine size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNuova Simonelli Prontobar Touch Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMachine type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial super-automatic espresso machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo grinders with Easycream, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-inch color touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProgrammable drinks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrinders\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo integrated grinders with Nanotech-treated burrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrind adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrometric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHopper capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 0.8 kg \/ 2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrew chamber capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 18 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrew group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, thermocompensated and programmable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolumetric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCup clearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2.75–5.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 in W × 21 in D × 25 in H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 88 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectrical\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V, 2,800W, 13A, NEMA 6-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer-rated production\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 140 espressos or 100 cappuccinos per hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPROTFTCAP020011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications and availability can change with production updates. Confirm the current configuration and completed site requirements before scheduling delivery and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCleaning, Maintenance and Ownership Planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe machine includes automatic washing programs, but automation does not eliminate daily cleaning. Follow the user manual for coffee-system cleaning, milk-system sanitation, grounds disposal and the required cleaning products. Commercial users should also establish a preventive-maintenance schedule with a qualified technician based on drink volume and local water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore purchase, plan for installation, filtration, operator training and service access. The machine’s compact size helps conserve counter space, but technicians still need reasonable access to service panels and utilities. A prepared site and a clear maintenance plan reduce downtime and protect beverage consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.simonelliusa.com\/PDFs\/Prontobar%20Touch\/Prontobar-Touch-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProntobar Touch brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.simonelliusa.com\/PDFs\/Prontobar%20Touch\/Prontobar-Touch-SpecSheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eU.S. installation requirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.simonelliusa.com\/PDFs\/Prontobar%20Touch\/Prontobar-Touch-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProntobar Touch user manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"seo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"color:var(--colorLink,#8c3b2d);cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Prontobar Touch require professional installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It requires a prepared 220V NEMA 6-20 circuit, a dedicated treated-water connection and an open gravity drain. Site requirements should be completed and verified before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"seo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"color:var(--colorLink,#8c3b2d);cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many drinks can be programmed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 7-inch touchscreen can display up to 20 customizable beverages with programmable names, icons and recipe parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"seo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"color:var(--colorLink,#8c3b2d);cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include built-in grinders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This U.S. configuration includes two integrated grinders with micrometric adjustment and Nanotech-treated burrs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"seo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"color:var(--colorLink,#8c3b2d);cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat businesses are the best fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for demand restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, medium-sized offices and other commercial locations that need a compact, programmable bean-to-cup espresso system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Commercial Espresso Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/commercial-coffee-equipment\"\u003ecommercial espresso machines\u003c\/a\u003e or compare other equipment in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuova-simonelli\"\u003eNuova Simonelli collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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