ECM Classika PID

The Classika PID is the most compact single-boiler machine in ECM's line-up: one circuit heats both the brew water and the steam, so the two functions cannot run at the same time. Temperature is managed by a PID with a display showing the set values and the shot timer. The group is ECM's patented design, described as a development of the Faema E61 group, with a chromed front lever.

The pump is a vibration type, described by the manufacturer as low-noise, and the 2.8-litre tank lifts out from the top without needing a fixed water line. The gauge on the panel shows pump pressure only; no second boiler gauge is mentioned, consistent with the single-boiler layout.

At 250x445x395 mm and 18.5 kg it targets kitchens with limited counter space. ECM does not publish the operating pressure in bar, the portafilter diameter, or a heat-up time; anyone after those numbers has to check the user manual or ask a dealer.