Fracino Contempo Espresso Machine

Description

The Contempo is Fracino's mainstream commercial espresso machine range, built in polished stainless steel with a copper boiler and brass groups. It comes with one to four groups as semi-automatic (push-button) or electronic (four pre-programmed volumes) versions, and the 1, 2 and 3 group models are also available as dual fuel machines that run on LPG/butane or mains electricity. It suits cafés, restaurants and bars of most sizes, and the dual fuel versions suit trailers, vans and event catering.

Key specifications

• 1 group (CON1 / CON1E): 7 L boiler, 2.7 kW / 13 A (alt. 4 kW / 20 A), 380 W x 500 D x 575 H mm, 35 kg, 120/200 cups per hour, 30 L hot water per hour
• 2 group (CON2 / CON2E): 14 L boiler, 4 kW / 20 A (alt. 2.85 kW / 13 A or 7.5 kW / 30 A), 580 W x 500 D x 575 H mm, 55 kg, 240/400 cups per hour, 60-80 L hot water per hour
• 3 group (CON3 / CON3E): 20 L boiler, 7.5 kW / 30 A single or 3 phase (alt. 9 kW / 45 A), 785 W x 500 D x 575 H mm, 84 kg, 360/600 cups per hour, 100 L hot water per hour
• 4 group (CON4E, electronic only): 25 L boiler, 7.5 kW / 30 A single or 3 phase (alt. 9 kW / 45 A), 1000 W x 500 D x 575 H mm, 94 kg, 480/800 cups per hour, 120 L hot water per hour
• Dual fuel (LPG) versions of 1, 2 and 3 group: gas rating 2600 W / 5000 W / 7000 W, needs 240 V at up to 350 W for controls and pump (12 V battery + inverter for off-grid); 37 mbar LPG / 30 mbar butane regulator required
• Copper boiler with multi-looped element; triple contact pressure switch; automatic water level control
• Standard group clearance 125 mm; raised (latte glass) group option 150 mm
• Rotary solid brass steam and hot water valves; flick lever valve handles available as an option
• Espresso tray and cup shield supplied as standard on all machines; case, waste and cup tray in 304 stainless steel
• Automatic group cleaning cycle on 2 and 3 group electronic models

Options

• FAST steam system (touch-button automatic milk frother): £755 + VAT
• Flick lever valves, electronic hot water dispense and wood handles: £690 + VAT
• Extra fold-down espresso tray: £37 + VAT

Dual fuel machines run on LPG and 12V/240V power for vans, trailers and outdoor events; installation and training are at Fracino in Birmingham with a return-to-base warranty.

Fracino machines are hand-built in Birmingham. Bespoke colours and finishes are available to order.

Downloads

• Contempo brochure (PDF) (PDF, 5.8 MB)
• Dual Fuel brochure (PDF) (PDF, 3.9 MB)
• Fracino user manual – manual (semi-auto) machines (PDF) (PDF, 6.4 MB)

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