Description
For a limited time, we're offering a FREE Gold warranty for this machine. ($1,115 Value)
| Standard |
Gold |
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-2-year Parts Warranty
-No Labor Warranty
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-Single Point of Contact for all Service Needs
-Receive and Inspect Machine for Damage
-Bench Test Machine
-Installation Coordination of Facilities
-Water Quality/Clarity Test-Professional Installation*
-Equipment Maintenance Training-24 Hour Business Day Response
-Automatic Warranty Claim Processing
-Free Installation of Water Softening System
-Guaranteed No Freight Damage
-Lifetime Warranty on Copper Boilers
-1 Year Labor Warranty
-1 Courtesy/Nuisance Call
**Panini Grills, Grinders, Oscar, Musica PO & Venus Family -
Installation and setup services are not included; Parts & Labor Offsite
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* Beyond Point Charges: If Nuova Distribution USA does not have a service technician within 3 hours driving time of the install location, extra travel charges will apply.
Overtime charges: Installation must occur during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM).
Additional charges will apply for installations outside of regular business hours. |
Historic, Manual, Elegant
Suitable for: Specialty coffee shops, medium volume locations, demanding professionals.
The ancient art of coffee still lives in the Athena Leva, the espresso machine so beloved by espresso professionals. Its lever delivery system ensures a high level of customization of the drink, but at the same time requires a high level of competence on the part of the barista.
History
Art, luxury, and craftsmanship
Victoria Arduino marketed its first lever machines at the end of World War II, in 1946. They were the WAT series of espresso machines, ancestors of the exquisite Athena Leva, the first of which was made in late sixties in Casorate Sempione (VA), Italy.
The materials used for the internal and external components make the espresso machine particularly exquisite. The bodywork, completely hammered by hand by expert craftsmen, is an expression of uniqueness and tradition that is also reflected in the final cup, a perfect espresso.
Refined Technology
In typical lever espresso coffee machines the water that enters the group is straight from the boiler, which is well known to have a pressure of 1 to 1.2 bar, corresponding to 120-130° C. Basically it is the same water used to generate steam. Instead, in the Victoria Arduino Athena Leva, which uses heat exchangers (even though it is a lever machine), the water temperature can be controlled to optimize the quality of extracted coffee. In this case, for an excellent pre-infusion, a special pressure reducer reduces the pressure of the water supply, which is normally 4 to 6 bar. With these specifications, coffee extractions with the Athena Leva are particularly creamy and not burnt (as may happen with water at high temperatures).
Features and Specifications
| Standard Features |
Available |
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Gravimetric - Scale built directly into the machine weighs each extracted shot for optimal consistency. Also allows the barista to preprogram desired weights. |
X |
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T3 System - 3-4 copper boilers working together allowing the barista to independently set the temperature for each group head. |
X |
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Volumetric Dosing -Allows the barista or operator to program the dosage. Often allowing for different dosages on different group heads. This means that the barista can start the brewing process knowing the machine will end it automatically at the pre programmed dosage. |
X |
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Manual Dosing - A single button that begins and ends the brewing process. |
✔ |
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LCD Display - Controls doses, boiler pressure, pre-infustion, and even energy savings settings. |
X |
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Raised Group Heads - Allows for larger cups to be placed directly below the group head. |
X |
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Cool Touch Wands - This technology significantly reduces the temperature of the wands during the steaming process. This reduces the time it takes to clean the wand and eliminates a safety hazard for baristas. |
✔ |
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Surface Leds - Barista can always see what they're doing with LEDs positioned strategically around the machine. |
✔ |
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Push Pull Steam - An ergonomic and more user-friendly upgrade to the turning steam wands. |
X |
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Soft Infusion System - Reduces the need for proper tamping and leads to more consistent espresso. Eliminates human error. |
X |
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Automated Cleanings - Machines comes with an automated cleaning process. Barista can use the digital display to select the desired group or groups to be cleaned. |
X |
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Power Saving Options - T3 Technology Plus Software Allows this machine to be extremely energy efficient. |
X |
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Reverse Mirror - Back plate acts like a mirror allowing the barista to monitor every aspect of the brewing process. |
✔ |
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Bar Pump Gauge - Makes it easier than ever to check pressure profiles. |
✔ |
| Specs |
2 Group |
3 Group |
| Machine Length |
26" |
34" |
| Machine Height |
28" |
28" |
| Machine Width |
22" |
22" |
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Boiler Size - In multiboiler systems, this is the total boiler capacity when they are added together. left off here
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15.2 lt |
22.8 lt |
| Volts |
220v |
220v |
| Watts |
3000 |
5000 |
| Amp Draw |
21 |
23 |
| Power Input |
Nema 6-20 |
Nema 6-20 |
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Water Connection Required - Drain hoses and water hookup lines are provided with all direct connect machines. |
✔ |
✔ |
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Drain Required - Open gravity drain of 1.25 inch I.D. |
✔ |
✔ |
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AutoSteam Capable - Machine supports some version of autosteam. A system that simplifies the milk steaming process. |
✔ |
✔ |
Machine Options
Pod Kit Adapter
This machine supports a standard pod kit adapter. We will install these left to right, unless a particular head is specified in the comment section while checking out. They can also be moved by the user with a screw driver.
Color Options
Warranty and Water
Warranty Info
All of our espresso machines come standard with our 2 year manufacturer warranty.
We also sell additional dealer warranties which can be found above.
Water Info
The installation of a water softener is mandatory for all users that don't meet the required water specifications, failure to do so will void your warranty. It is recommend to always add a water filter to your order if you do not have one already. Replacement time of filters depends the water and quantity of drinks being made (see estimating calculator).
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