(levetta version)

La Valentina Levetta Espresso Machine
Item# ValentLevetta
Regular Price:$2,732.00 US Dollars
Sale Price: $1,899.00 US Dollars

Ala di Vittoria La Valentina Levetta Espresso Machines

Overview:

Many customers asked for it, and we now have it! Sexy! Classy! Stylish! The La Valentina Levetta Espresso machine (a.k.a Junior Plus), sporting a Faema E61 grouphead, enjoys a very important feature from its siblings - the full size pressurstat - a feature not even found in so-called premium machines.

BFC, the true manufacturer of La Valentina, designs their Valentinas with true-style commercial steam and hot water valves - meaning, to turn the steam and hot water off, you do not need to turn the valve knob until it stops. In fact, you can notice a difference when the valve knob seems loose or when it has tension. When the knob feels loose, the steam/hot water valve is closed. When there is tension, it is open. This is what you will find on the larger commercial machines.

Another advantage point for the Valentina line is easy access to the innards of the machine. All three models of the La Valentina have only 6 screws to remove the wrap-around body panel. look at the bottom, and you have an access panel to the bottom of the boiler and heating element. Even thought went into the small bend on the lower front wall so that any splashing on the front wall would lead into the drip tray - not behind it.

With the La Valentina being sold for over 3 years, you can be rest assured top-notch reliability of the machine and top-notch support by the staff at 1st-line Equipment.

Features:

• Built-in preinfusion chamber allows ground coffee to be saturated with water prior to full pump pressure for extraction.
• All stainless steel body throughout makes this a showcase winner for many homes and low volume commercial establishments! Polished front and rear!
• The heat exchanger inside the boiler allows you to steam/froth milk immediately after espresso extraction or vice versa. Please note that we do not recommend steaming during espresso extraction on any semi-commercial machine as this can lower the temp of the boiler, and ultimately affect the espresso.
• Full sized commercial handles are used on the thermically-balanced (a.k.a. Faema E61) grouphead for maximized temperature stability
• 3-way solenoid valve for successive espresso extractions and for short backflushing capability
• Large pull out drip tray for easy disposal and cleaning
• Large feet with rubber bottoms maintain stability throughout
• Large gauge on front panel indicates boiler pressure
• GICAR (top brand in our industry) auto water refill circuit maintains proper water level in boiler
• Rocker switch to power on/off machine
• Lever control on Faema E61 grouphead offers full control over pre-infusion
• Passive cup warmer tray in stainless steel on top
• Sealed water reservoir (3 liter) prevents dust from settling in your water tank
• Water reservoir is easily removable for cleaning (recommended every 2 weeks)
• Spring-activated low water shut-off protects the machine when the water reservoir is near empty - as opposed to liquid level sensors which are more sensitive to reverse osmosis/purified water which conflicts with the proper operation of the machine
• Included, rechargeable water softener minimizes limescale build up inside machine
• Ergonomically designed steam and hot water knobs on perfect angle for easy use
• Swivel (side-to-side) directional steam wand has two hole steam tip that makes frothed milk in a snap!
• Rubber grips on steam wand and hot water wand prevent burning - yes, you can keep your hand on them for a while. On other machines with no-burn steam wands, you can still burn your hands or fingers if you keep your hand/finger on the wand for more than 10 seconds while the steam is exiting
• Heavy-weighted vacuum breaker valve allows you to place the machine on a timer - please make sure to plug in your timer first, then your surge suppressor, then the machine
• Grouphead is designed for both ground coffee and pod adapter
• Inline safety valve for water line pressure placed after pump - preset at 12 bar
• Full-sized Sirai pressure regulator not seen in any other machines in this price range!
• Heavy duty wiring throughout
• Green light indicator for heat cycle of heating element
• 41 watt, brass output Ulka vibration pump (quieter than 52 ULKA watt pumps according to ULKA)

Specifications:

• Heavy-duty, thick-gauge, and nickel-plated copper boiler is 1.2 liters large
• High-wattage 1,300 watt heating element for continuous steaming power
• Body Finish: Polished stainless steel
• Power: 110 volts only, 1300 watts, 60 Hz, 15 Amp
• Warranty: One year parts and labor limited to manufacturer's defect provided by 1st-line Equipment, LLC
• Rated: ETL Listed for UL and NSF 4 for light commercial or high volume office use - This is important for commercial establishments as many health departments will not allow the establishment to use a non-NSF machine and fire inspectors do look for ETL ratings on equipment
• Measurements (approximate):
  Height back 17 1/2" --- front 17 1/4" at knob - comes with optional feet at your request to bring the height down to 16"
  Width back bottom & front bottom 10 1/2" --- back top and front top 9 1/8"
  Depth w/o portafilter handle 17 1/2" --- w/ portafilter handle - 21 1/4"
  Drip Tray ---width back top 10 1/8" bottom 10 1/2" --- depth 7 1/4" bottom 6 3/4" top

Notes:

1. Hungry for more info on this high performance machine. Read what one of our customers has to say about the Valentina. As one of the MOST reliable and proven semi-commercial espresso machines on the market today, you can not go wrong with a Valentina from 1st-line Equipment.
2. In tank water softener must be inspected for damage and recharged prior to use

Extras:

• Accessories: One cup filter basket, two cup filter basket, one portafilter handle with single spout, one portafilter handle with double spout, one blind filter insert for backflushing, one grouphead cleaning brush, one measuring scoop, and one plastic tamper
• Accessories Bonus: Pod Adapter and respective tool to install remove pod adapter, Pully Caffe backflush detergent 20g, and straight drop single spout.