The new
and improved Lusso by Ponte Vecchio is packed with features,
such as an internal steam pipe in the boiler having an
extra welding to hold it in place. In older models, this pipe
would sometimes break off.
Fixed-position 3-hole steam wand
located on the left and fixed-position hot water wand located on
the right. Both are activated by rotational knobs on the left and
right side of machine. Turn counter-clockwise to activate;
counter-clockwise to deactivate.
Indicator lights on the left side of
machine. The upper left light is the heating light. It is on when
the machine is heating up; off when the machine is ready to use.
The lower left light is the water light. It is on when the water
in the boiler is too low; off when the water in the boiler is at
optimal level.
Grouphead and portafilter made from a
chrome-plated brass casting: unit preheated by forced circulation
of hot water from boiler, always ready for use at optimum
operating temperature.