Elektra ART.S1C Micro Casa Espresso Machine - Chrome

Overview:

The Elektra lever espresso machine is here to suit quiet mornings. This well-crafted machine is designed to extract quality espresso at minimal noise. The machine is likewise built with a spring in the piston that guarantees consistent pump pressure from one pull of the lever to the next. Start your day right with a good cup of Elektra-made espresso.

Features:

• Warranty: 2-year parts and labor provided by My Espresso Shop
• Beautiful design: Sparkling 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.
• Return Eligibility: As with all Elektra products, please note the following Return Policy for this item.

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:

1. Warning: Do not pull the lever down without holding the portafilter installed in the grouphead and filled with very fine ground coffee. Failure to do so will cause damage and personal injury.
2. Assembly Required: Steam wand needs to be attached and tightened with a wrench. Eagle needs to be attached to dome and lever handle needs to be attached to grouphead by owner.
3. Water choice: 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 due to hard water. In addition, it is extremely important to run the 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 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.
4. When you 1st receive the machine: Elektra informed us that every one of their home machines is tested with water and coffee to ensure there are no leaks under pressure and to ensure proper operation when received by the customer. Although they clean each grouphead to the best of their ability, you may find some coffee grinds in the grouphead or on the machine when dislodged from the grouphead during shipping.
5. Cup seen in the picture above is not included.