Features:

• Bakelite handle on portafilter wooden handle, as shown, is no longer available on this model
• Three red switches power, coffee brew, & boiler refill
• Brass eagle situated on dome with wings up
• Large, round base with 10 diameter for stability of unit on countertop
• Water level sight glass with pressure gauge
• Pump-operated to deliver water to grouphead and to refill boiler
• Heat exchanger system with proper temperature to extract the most flavorful espresso beverages!!!
• Only assembly required is the attachment of the steam wand
• Manual water refill switch for boiler
• Boiler pressure relief valve for safety
• Durable brass boiler that provides very dry steam for frothing milk
• Extended steam wand away from boiler
• Twist knob-controlled steam valve for quick turn ons and offs!
• Three way solenoid valve to relieve pressure in grouphead when finished extracting espresso to avoid espresso explosion when removing the portafilter handle
• Top loading water basin for easy refill and for continuous water delivery (manual switch by operator) so machine does not have to be shut down like hand lever models
• Armour-plated, 800 watt heating element
• Automatic pressure/temperature regulator

Notes:

1. 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 manufacturers 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.
2. The exterior color, which includes a clear coat finish, will naturally change as each each Elektra machine ages. The inside of the water reservoir will discolor with the use of hard water (high in magnesium and/or calcium) or distilled/purified water. These items would not be covered under warranty as they are not considered manufacturers defects.
3. The water in the boiler is not used to make coffee. The water to make coffee comes directly from the reservoir and passes through a pipe in the bottom boiler for flash heating. If cold water passes through this pipe, the change in temperature will cause the boiler water (sight glass) to fluctuate. The only time the water level in the sight glass should change is when
   a) the steamer is used and the water level drops, or
   b) the red button on the left hand side of the base is depressed and held to refill the boiler.
4. There is a safety feature on this machine when water is not pumped into the boiler on initial startup. If this isnt performed correctly, 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.
5. Paint remover can be used to remove the paint from copper and brass parts. Elektra uses varnish to paint the parts.
6. This machine is for home use only.
7. CAUTION:ALL SURFACES ARE HOT AND CAN CAUSE BURNS.
8. Assembly Required: Eagle needs to be attached to dome by owner

General Espresso Machine Warning:

• ELECTRICAL WARNING:To avoid electrical damage to this espresso machine which is not considered a manufacturer’s defect, please acquire and install a single-outlet surge suppressor rated at 1080 joules or higher. the lack of the recommended surge suppressor, the espresso machine can be damaged at the power switch, the electronics, the heating element, the pressurstat or the wiring inside.
• WATER WARNING:To increase the useful life of and not damage your espresso machine, please use softened water. Softened water is water without calcium and without magnesium, but still has other minerals for espresso extraction. Do not use distilled water, purified water, nor reverse osmosis water as these types of water create oxidation with the metals and cause the same damaging effects as limescale.
• DESCALING WARNING:We do not recommend descaling unless there is an issue with the espresso machine. The reason is that too much descaling can eat away at the metals and gaskets inside an espresso machine.

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Warning for Elektra Microcasa Semiautomatica Espresso Machine

Warning:Before plugging the machines electrical cord into the electrical outlet, please make sure the power switch is in the O (visible) for off position. Fill the top water reservoir before powering on the machine via the power switch. It is important to depress and hold the boiler refill switch on the left side of the machine immediately after powering up the first time. The sight glass needs to fill up to the 75% full mark before releasing the boiler refill switch. The sight glass needs to be filled a minimum of 25% at all times during the operation to avoid damage to the machine.