Mo, Yes,it is the same. It's in nice shape except for the smelly water. Trying to drain the tank through the steam wand. It is slow going. Steve

Just got my first machine, a used Nuova Simonelli Ellimatic. The steam smells and it was suggested I clean the boiler. The discussions I've seen related to cleaning the boiler always include flushing through the hot water spout. Since this machine lacks that feature what is the best way to fully flu...