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Rapid Heat Transfer
Engineered to move heat efficiently through the brewing system, reducing the time needed before the machine is ready.
Faster heat. Precise control. Better espresso.
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FLASHHEAT™ TECHNOLOGY
Heat Faster.
Start Sooner.
Traditional heating systems can require more time to bring the brewing system up to temperature. Flashheat™ Technology is engineered to transfer heat rapidly, helping selected CASABREWS machines get ready to brew in about five seconds.
≈5
SEC
Ready to brew on selected models
HOW IT WORKS
Engineered around a more responsive heating path.
Instead of waiting for a large thermal mass to reach operating temperature, the Flashheat™ system is designed to deliver heat where it is needed with less delay. Temperature sensing and system control work together to support faster preparation and a more responsive brewing routine.
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Monitored Temperature
Temperature sensing and system control work together to help manage heat during preparation and brewing.
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Faster Transitions
A more responsive heating system means less waiting as you move through espresso preparation and milk steaming.
ABOUT 5 SECONDS
Ready to brew
LESS WAITING
From startup to espresso
MORE RESPONSIVE
For everyday coffee routines
Available on selected models. Heat-up time and performance may vary depending on the model, starting water temperature and operating conditions.
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NON-PFAS WATER PATH
A More Thoughtful
Water Path.
Before water reaches your coffee, it travels through a network of internal components—including tubing, connectors, the pump, heating system, valves and brew head. These parts are mostly hidden, but the materials they use still matter.
What touches your water matters.
We consider material choices throughout the water path—not only the parts customers can see.
THE WATER JOURNEY
RESERVOIR TO CUP
01
Water Tank
02
Pump
03
Heating System
04
Valve
05
Brew Head
06
Your Cup
WHY IT MATTERS
The materials inside an espresso machine deserve attention too.
PFAS are a large group of fluorinated chemicals valued for properties such as heat resistance, chemical resistance and durability. Certain PFAS are also highly persistent, meaning they can remain in the environment for long periods of time.
Growing awareness of these substances has led consumers and manufacturers to look more closely at the materials used in everyday products—including components that may come into contact with water.
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The Parts You Don’t See
The water path extends beyond the visible reservoir. Water may contact multiple internal components as it is pumped, heated and delivered to the coffee bed.
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Thoughtful Material Selection
Materials should be considered not only for performance and durability, but also for where and how they are used throughout the brewing system.
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Greater Transparency
We believe customers should be able to understand the materials and internal systems behind the products they use every day.
OUR APPROACH
Designed without intentionally added PFAS along the water path.
On applicable CASABREWS espresso machines, components along the water path are designed without intentionally added PFAS. This reflects a more considered approach to the materials that come into contact with water during everyday brewing.
“Non-PFAS Water Path” refers to water-contact components designed without intentionally added PFAS materials on applicable models. Product construction and features may vary by model.
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PRECISION TEMPERATURE
Stable Temperature.
Better Extraction.
Espresso extraction is highly sensitive to temperature. Water that is too cool may contribute to under-extraction, while excessive heat can increase bitterness. The goal is not simply more heat—it is greater stability throughout the brewing process.
TEMPERATURE STABILITY
CONCEPTUAL COMPARISON
HIGH
TARGET
LOW
PID-controlled response
Wider temperature cycling
WHY IT MATTERS
Small temperature changes can shape the cup.
Temperature influences how quickly different compounds dissolve from the coffee. Greater thermal stability helps create more repeatable brewing conditions, making it easier to achieve balanced flavor from one cup to the next.
Too Cool
May contribute to under-extraction, a thinner body and sharper acidity.
Stable Range
Supports more balanced and repeatable extraction from cup to cup.
Too Hot
May increase bitterness and contribute to over-extraction.
PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Monitor. Calculate. Adjust.
PID control continuously monitors temperature and regulates heating output in response to changing conditions. Instead of relying only on basic on-and-off heating cycles, the system is designed to manage temperature with greater precision.
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Measure
Temperature sensors monitor conditions within the brewing system.
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Calculate
The controller compares measured temperature with the intended target.
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Adjust
Heating output is regulated to help reduce temperature fluctuation.
HEAT WHERE EXTRACTION HAPPENS
Heating the group head helps protect temperature stability.
Hot water can lose heat as it moves through internal components and reaches the brew head. On selected models, a dedicated heating tube transfers heat to the group head, helping maintain temperature closer to the point of extraction.
By reducing thermal loss before water reaches the coffee bed, group head heating supports more stable and repeatable brewing conditions.
Available on selected models
5418 Max
THE COMPLETE SYSTEM
Precision requires more than one component.
PID CONTROL
Continuously monitors temperature
REGULATED HEAT
Helps reduce temperature fluctuation
HEATED GROUP HEAD
Maintains heat closer to extraction
Features vary by model. Group head heating is available only on applicable models. Diagrams are simplified to explain system operation and do not represent exact component placement or scale.
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CONTROLLED EXTRACTION
Control From
First Drop to Finish.
Espresso extraction is not simply about generating pressure. It is about managing how water reaches the coffee, how pressure develops during brewing, and what happens when extraction ends.
On selected CASABREWS machines, pre-infusion, real-time pressure feedback and controlled pressure release work together to create a more considered brewing process.
THE EXTRACTION CYCLE
PRESSURE OVER TIME
Conceptual pressure profile
Not a laboratory measurement
THE PRINCIPLE
More Pressure Isn’t the Goal.
Controlled Pressure Is.
A pump’s maximum rating does not describe the pressure that should reach the coffee throughout extraction. Excessive or poorly managed pressure may cause water to find weak paths through the coffee bed, contributing to uneven extraction.
The objective is a controlled sequence: gently introduce water, develop pressure through the main extraction, then release residual pressure when brewing is complete.
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PRE-INFUSION
A Gentler Start.
Before full brewing pressure develops, low-pressure pre-infusion introduces water more gradually to the coffee bed. This gives the grounds time to begin absorbing water and expanding before the main extraction.
A more evenly saturated coffee bed may help reduce weak, preferential flow paths as pressure increases.
Gradual water introduction
Coffee bed saturation
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PRESSURE FEEDBACK
See What’s Happening During Extraction.
The pressure gauge provides visible feedback while the machine is brewing. Rather than treating pressure as a hidden internal event, it gives you another reference point for understanding how the coffee puck is responding.
Grind size, dose, tamping and coffee freshness can all influence the resistance created by the coffee bed—and therefore the pressure shown during extraction.
A diagnostic reference
Pressure is one part of dialing in espresso—not the only target.
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SOLENOID VALVE
A Cleaner, More Controlled Finish.
On applicable models, a solenoid valve helps control the end of the brewing cycle. When extraction stops, the valve redirects residual pressure away from the coffee puck and toward the drip tray.
This helps stop the flow more decisively and can leave a drier, easier-to-remove coffee puck after brewing.
Available on selected models
Including 5418 Max
AFTER EXTRACTION
PRESSURE RELEASE PATH
Conceptual system diagram
Component placement is simplified
THE COMPLETE CYCLE
One Extraction.
One Extraction.
Three Stages of Control.
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Introduce Water
Low-pressure pre-infusion begins saturating the coffee bed.
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Develop Extraction
Pressure builds as water moves through the prepared coffee puck.
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Finish Decisively
On applicable models, residual pressure is redirected after brewing.
Features vary by model. Pre-infusion behavior, pressure feedback and solenoid valve construction apply only to applicable models. Gauge readings are affected by grind size, dose, tamping, coffee freshness and other preparation variables. Diagrams are simplified to explain system operation and do not represent exact component placement or scale.
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TECHNOLOGY BY MODEL
Three Machines.
Three Levels of Control.
Compare the engineering systems that distinguish each model in the 5418 Series—from proven boiler-based heating to faster thermal response and more advanced extraction control.
THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL
CM5418
A proven boiler-based system designed for dependable everyday espresso preparation.
From $139.99
View CM5418
BUILT FOR FASTER ROUTINES
5418 Pro
Flashheat™ Technology reduces start-up and transition time for a more responsive daily workflow.
From $179.99
View 5418 Pro
MOST ADVANCED 5418
5418 Max
GREATER SYSTEM CONTROL
5418 Max
Adds active group head heating and a 3-way solenoid valve for greater thermal and extraction control.
View 5418 Max
ENGINEERING DIFFERENCES
Compare the 5418 Series
| Technology | CM5418 | 5418 Pro | 5418 Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating System | Single-Boiler Heating System | Flashheat™ Technology | Flashheat™ Technology |
| Start-Up Time | About 50 seconds | About 5 seconds | About 5 seconds |
| Brew-to-Steam Transition | About 15 seconds | About 3 seconds | About 3 seconds |
| Low-Water Response | Low-Water Alert | Automatic Low-Water Protection | Automatic Low-Water Protection |
| Pressure Release System | Mechanical Pressure Release | Mechanical Pressure Release | 3-Way Solenoid Valve |
| Group Head Heating | Standard | Standard | Active Heating Tube |
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CM5418
- Heating System
- Single-Boiler Heating System
- Start-Up Time
- About 50 seconds
- Brew-to-Steam
- About 15 seconds
- Low-Water Response
- Low-Water Alert
- Pressure Release
- Mechanical Pressure Release
- Group Head Heating
- Standard
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5418 Pro
- Heating System
- Flashheat™ Technology
- Start-Up Time
- About 5 seconds
- Brew-to-Steam
- About 3 seconds
- Low-Water Response
- Automatic Low-Water Protection
- Pressure Release
- Mechanical Pressure Release
- Group Head Heating
- Standard
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5418 Max
- Heating System
- Flashheat™ Technology
- Start-Up Time
- About 5 seconds
- Brew-to-Steam
- About 3 seconds
- Low-Water Response
- Automatic Low-Water Protection
- Pressure Release
- 3-Way Solenoid Valve
- Group Head Heating
- Active Heating Tube
SHARED ACROSS THE SERIES
PID temperature control, low-pressure pre-infusion, a visible pressure gauge and a thoughtfully designed water path.
Start-up and transition times are approximate and may vary with operating conditions. Features and specifications may vary by model, configuration and market.