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Elektra Micro Casa A Leva Chrome Espresso
Machine
Item# ART.S1C
Regular Price: $1,729.00 US Dollars
Sale Price: $1,449.00 US Dollars
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Elektra Micro Casa A Leva Chrome
Espresso Machine
Overview:
If you want exceptional espresso and an espresso machine that
makes minimal noise in the morning, then you found the perfect
machine - the Elektra lever espresso machine. Although some people
will contest that it is more difficult to make espresso with these
lever machines, it really is not since 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:
- Sparkling all chrome finish.
- Our units have the eagle with wings UP!
- Bakelite handles.
- Brass eagle situated on dome.
- Large, round base (10" diameter)
- Water level sight glass indicates level of water in boiler
- Pressure gauge shows steam pressure in boiler and needle in
green zone indicates optimal time to extract espresso
- Spring piston-operated - 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.
- Piston grouphead
- Only assembly required is the attachment of the steam wand
- Boiler pressure relief valve on top of boiler for safety
- Durable brass boiler that provides exceptionally dry steam
for creating microfoam
- Armour-plated, 800 watt heating element
- 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)
Specifications:
- Power: 110 volts only, 60 Hz, 15 Amp
- Boiler capacity: 61 ounce (1.8 liters) approximate
- Measurements: 19" H x 10" W x 10" D (49cm H
x 26cm W x 26cm D)
- Weight: 22 lbs.
- Filter basket size: 49-50mm
- Warranty: One year parts and labor warranty limited to manufacturer's
defect handled by 1st-line Equipment LLC
- Fabricated in Italy
Notes:
- Please note that some assembly is required - we remove the steam
wand to prevent damage in transit. Therefore, you will need a
crescent wrench to place it back on.
- Cup seen in the picture above is not included.
- Warranty Note: Please note that it is very
important to use 'softened water' in these machines, as well as
all espresso machines. Hard water will cause these machines to
malfunction, and Elektra will not cover the parts warranty due
to hard water. In addition, it is extremely important to run the
a leva and Semiautomatica machines with water at least 25% full
in the sight glass. Running these models with a water level lower
than this can cause heating element damage which will not be covered
under warranty as this is not a manufacturer's defect. If you
return the unit with a damaged heating element, you will be charged
for the repair, and the repair charge will be deducted from the
credit.
- There is a safety feature on this machine when water is not
pumped into the boiler on initial startup. If this isn't done
the safety kicks off and the machine will have to be reset. On
the bottom of the machine underneath the yellow cap there is a
reset button for the safety thermostat. If you purchased the machine
from us and are still having issues, you can email us for instructions.
- This machine was featured in the Boston Globe. Boston
Globe (Sept 23, 2004) ranked the microcasa a leva with 'pulled
the best shots'
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