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Rocket Espresso Appartamento, Giotto, Mozzafiato

Milan-built heat-exchanger and dual-boiler machines around the E61 group. Well made, expensive, and worth every repair.

Which version do you have?

Model names changed over time (Giotto Evoluzione, Cronometro, Type V). The serial plate is on the base.

VersionYearsHow to recognise it
Appartamento2016–todayCompact HX, vibration pump, no PID until TCA model
Giotto / Mozzafiato2007–todayHX, rotary pump on plumbed versions, PID on Type V / Cronometro

Typical faults

  • Vacuum breaker hisses or leaks. Anti-vacuum valve, a standard part.
  • E61 lever stiff or leaking. Cam lever service kit.

Guides for this machine

    One repair tip a month, from the workshop

    No offers, no noise. A short note on what breaks, what to check, and which part fixes it. You also hear first when the shop opens.