Rancilio · Espresso machine · Prosumer
Rancilio Silvia
Rancilio's long-running home espresso machine: a single 0.3 l insulated boiler with a thermostat, a brass group, a chrome-plated brass portafilter and a stainless steam wand in a 23.5 cm-wide steel body. It is a straightforward prosumer machine without PID or display, sold in four colours.
Semi-automaticSingle boilerVibratory pump
- Status
- In production, launched 1997
- Also known as
- Silvia V6 · Silvia M · Silvia E · Miss Silvia
Record coverage 68%
26 sourced1 derived12 not published
Specification
Dimensions
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| WidthOEM: Width 235 mm | 235mm 9.3 in | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| DepthOEM: Depth 290 mm | 290mm 11.4 in | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| HeightOEM: Height 340 mm | 340mm 13.4 in | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| WeightOEM: weight 14 kg | 14kg 31 lb | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
Boilers and heat
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler systemOEM hydraulic circuit lists one coffee boiler (0.3 liter); steam from the same boiler | Single | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| BoilersOEM: coffee boiler 0.3 liter | 1 | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Boiler volumeOEM: coffee boiler 0.3 liter | 0.3L 10 fl oz | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| PID temperature controlOEM: brew temperature control: thermostat; temperature regulation: manual | No | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
Pump and group
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| PumpOEM: vibration pump x 1 | Vibratory | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Pressure profilingno pre-infusion or profiling feature listed on the OEM spec table (soft infusion is a Pro X feature) | None | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Pre-infusionnot listed on the OEM spec table (soft infusion is a Pro X feature) | No | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| GroupOEM: brewing group brass (Rancilio brass group, not E61) | Proprietary | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| GroupsOEM: 1GR variation, single group | 1 | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
Water and steam
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Water sourceOEM: Built-in 2-litre water tank | Reservoir | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| ReservoirOEM: Built-in 2-litre water tank | 2L 68 fl oz | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| PlumbingOEM: built-in water tank only | None | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Steam wandOEM: stainless steel steam wand and steam knob | Commercial | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Hot-water taphot water dispensed through the steam/water wand (OEM: 'Water wand' on Pro X; steam wand with knob on Silvia) | Yes | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Milk systemOEM: stainless steel steam wand | Manual wand | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
Electrical
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| VoltageOEM: 120V~, 60 Hz 220–240V~, 50-60 Hz | 950 – 1000 W (120 V) 1150 W (230 V) | 120V | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Powerat 120 V, OEM gives 950 - 1000 W; 1150 W at 230 V | 1,000W | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Phasehousehold single-phase supply implied by OEM power-supply row | Single | Derivedranciliogroup.com |
Features and price
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| TypeRancilio home-line single-group machine with manual dosing (Pro X page: 'Version: Semi-automatic') | Semi-automatic | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| DisplayOEM: no digital display, pressure gauge: No | None | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Shot timerno display or shot timer listed (shot timer is a Pro X feature) | No | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| Built-in grinderespresso machine without grinder; Rancilio sells grinders separately (Stile, Kryo) | No | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
| ColoursOEM: Silvia is available in 4 colours | Stainless steel, Black, White, Sage green | Sourcedranciliogroup.com |
Not published Cup clearance, Boiler material, Warm-up, Brew pressure, Portafilter, Current, Heating element, NSF listed, ENERGY STAR, Output, Made in, List price. No manufacturer page or sheet we can cite gives these; they are left empty rather than guessed.
What the sources say
- Silvia was presented in 1997 (OEM news, 18 July 2020) ranciliogroup.com
- OEM Italian page states the insulated boiler favours energy saving ranciliogroup.com
