Elektra Micro Casa Model Chrome Espresso Machine ART.S1C

If you want exceptional espresso and an espresso machine that makes minimal noise in the morning, then you found the perfect machine - the Elektra microcasa a leva espresso machine. Although some people will contest that it is more difficult to make espresso with these lever machines,this is really not the case because the spring in the piston makes consistent pump pressure at each point from one pull to the next. Once again, for exceptional espresso, choose Elektra!

Features:

• Beautiful design: Sparklin all chrome finish. Polished chrome eagle situated on dome (our units have the eagle with wings UP). Bakelite handles. Large, round base (~10" diameter).
• Spring piston-operated grouphead: Lever starts in upward position, the user pulls down against spring until coffee fills bottom of demitasse cup, then lever is slowly released and the spring in the piston pushes the lever to pump the water through the coffee grinds. If making double, it is important to pull lever down a second time at the half way point and released.
• Brass piston: While other machines may have plastic pistons in the grouphead, the Elektra a leva has a brass piston to house two piston gaskets. Plastic pistons can get brittle and crack over time with all the heat in the grouphead whereas the brass piston in the Elektra is a great add-on to maintain heat within the grouphead.
• Durable brass boiler: Provides exceptionally dry steam for creating micro foam.
• Pressure gauge: Shows steam pressure in boiler and needle in green zone indicates optimal time to extract espresso. Standard pressure ranges anywhere between 0.8 - 1.3 bar.
• Water level sight glass: Indicates level of water in boiler.
• Armour-plated heating element: Rated at 800 watts.
• Boiler pressure relief valve: Located on top of boiler for safety.
• Internal pressure regulator: Automatically regulates the temperature.
• Built-in safety thermostat: Prevents meltdown if left without water - please note that you can still damage the heating element if the machine is run dry (without water).
• Accessories included: 1 cup filter basket, 2 cup filter basket, dual spout portafilter, plastic tamper (not correct fitting), plastic scoop, drip tray and cover, dome with eagle, handle lever for grouphead, and instructional manual.

Specifications:

• Measurements (w/ handle): 21" H x 10.24" W x 10.24" D (53 cm H x 26 cm W x 26 cm D).
  • The eagle on the top of the machine is ~3.75" tall.
  • The maximum cup height under the portafilter is ~2.875".
• Weight: 24.25 pounds (11 kilograms).
• Power: 800 watts, 110 volts, 60 hertz, 15 amps.
• Boiler capacity: 33.8 ounces (1.8 liters).
• Filter basket size: 49-50 mm.
• Made in Treviso, Italy.

Disclaimers:

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• Warning: Please make sure the sight glass is the field between a minimum of 25% and 75% at all times during operation. If the water level lowers below the 25% mark, damage can occur to the machine.