Hello

My shiny new Ascaso steel uno pro arrived today. I am relatively new to the coffee scene although i love it hugely and this seemed like a great starting machine.

In the filter holders for both the single, double and pod filter holders there is a ring of grey plastic between the base of the filter and the filter wall.

It seems to be quite solidly in place. I'm not sure if i should try to remove it or not. In my research i cant remember seeing any plastic in the filter holder on any machine so this seems unusual. It also has a single tab sticking up which might indicate your supposed to pull it off and im worried this tab would interfere with tamping.

Can anyone offer any advice?

Thanks

Adam/mgk

Adam,

Welcome to HB!

They sound line Supercream, pressurized or crema-enhancing baskets.

Here's a thread asking a similar question.

Are these things in the filter basket itself or the portafilter? Do they cover the entire bottom of the filter? Can you post a picture or point us to one?

Hi

Thanks for the replies, i will get some pictures up shortly.

I think im using the correct terminology for what bits are what, but is there an exploded diagram view of an example machine? or an index of parts?

Thanks

Adam

sorry i should have clicked on that link, thats exactly what i have, i will read through that thread, thanks for finding that for me!