Bezzera Strega TOP V2 Espresso Machine

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Spring piston lever machine from Bezzera offering the best shot profile for espresso with the ability to hook up to a direct water line connection.

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Bezzera Strega Switchable V2 TOP Espresso Machine

Overview

There are times when one wants the best espresso extraction without hesitating to what is involved to install a quality espresso machine and without hesitating to learn the skills needed to make it happen. Well, after setting up this machine, using the appropriate commercial grade grinder, and refining our skills, you, like we did, may see every other espresso machine as inadequate!

For this reason the flavor profiles offered by the Bezzera Strega line are extraordinary!

We, at 1st-line, do sell coffee beans that we do not personally like, but our customers very much love. After experimenting with many different blends of coffee, we were amazed in the quality of the cup on the beans we normally do not like! This spoke volumes about the Bezzera Strega.

The only downside was the lever requires some muscle! The lever is pushed down against a spring until the lever locks into position. After locking and after the bottom rim of the demitasse cup is covered with espresso, the lever needs to be disengaged from the locked position, and the spring will push the lever up. If the grind is too coarse, the lever will come up too fast. If there is no coffee in the basket or the portafilter is missing, this lever will snap upwards. We warn you that the lever can cause personal injury to your face or eye socket. BE CAREFUL NOT TO PLACE YOUR FACE IN FRONT OF THE LEVER AT ANY TIME!

If you like this Bezzera Strega, take a look at our other Bezzera Espresso Machines!

Do you want to see our other home espresso machines? Then feel free to view the webpage!

Features
  • Double water supply / switchable: This machine can be operated with the tank/reservoir only or it can be plumbed directly to the water line. Our suggestion on initial usage, to avoid heating element damage, is to first operate the unit as a tank model.
  • Vibration pump: Activated to refill boiler or when lever is brought into down, locked position for pre-infusion.
  • Pressurstat: Monitor boiler's steam pressure.
  • Grouphead: Heated by a separate heating element to keep the temperature more stable.
  • Stability: There are weights placed in the lower rear of the machine's interior to keep it more stable while pulling it down on the lever.
  • Hot water wand: Located on the right side. Multi-directional. Activated using joystick control.
  • Steam wand: Located on the left side. Multi-directional and utilizes non-compression valve with a joystick control.
  • Boiler pressure gauge: Indicates steam pressure in boiler.
  • Drip tray: Made of stainless steel. Removable for manual cleaning. Optional drip tray to drain is available (order parts #12 through #17 in direct connect diagram).
  • Accessories included: Single spout portafilter, double spout portafilter, 1-cup filter basket, 2-cup filter basket, handle for lever, stainless steel braided hose, grouphead cleaning brush, plastic tamper, and plastic measuring scoop.

Specifications

Brand

Bezzera

Height (inches)

28, approximate

Width (inches)

13, approximate

Depth (inches)

18, approximate

Weight (pounds)

64

Wattage (watts)

1550

Voltage (volts)

110

Boiler capacity (liters)

2

Portafilter size (mm)

58

Tank capacity (liters)

4

Country of manufacture

Milan, Italy

Notes
  • Before shipping: We open every Bezzera box to inspect the machine and add additional packaging inside the box for safer transport. We then place the Bezzera box into a larger box.
  • Some assembly required: The lever handle needs to be hand screwed on and the Allen key screw needs to tighten into the hole to hold the lever handle in place. Last we checked, the Allen key and Allen key screw are included in a small bag in the accessories box.
  • Manual Drain Valve: Starting with serial number NP01815321 and higher (until further notice from Bezzera and it may change again without notice), the minimum water level probe in the boiler has been removed. A manual drain valve has been added.

General Espresso Machine Notes/Warnings:

  • Upon first use (tank/reservoir models): On the initial start-up (or after a long period of non-use), it is important to make sure the pump is removing water from the tank. When the machine is powered on, you will hear the pump running. After 5 seconds, squeeze the in-line hose in the tank (usually the longest hose, has a particle filter attached). if you hear a different sound, this means the pump is working correctly. If not, immediately power down the machine and contact us. For more information, visit this page General Manual Pump Priming.
  • Electrical: 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. Without 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. For more information, visit this page Power Protection.
  • Water: To increase the useful life and not damage your espresso machine, please use softened water. Softened water is water without calcium and magnesium, but still has other minerals for espresso extraction. Do not use distilled, purified, or reverse osmosis water as these types of water create oxidation with the metals and cause the same damaging effects as limescale. For more information, visit this page Water Choice.
  • Descaling: 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. As a preventative measure, we recommend using softened water as explained in the bullet point above.
  • Backflushing: Unfortunately this type of espresso machine cannot be backflushed because there is no solenoid valve to relieve built-up pressure in the grouphead. A quick way to clean the grouphead is to lock in your portafilter with no coffee and pull the lever down a few times. The long way is removing the screen, however, this runs the risk of damage.

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Finding your part
  • Please use the parts diagrams provided below to determine the part(s) you need. Then use our search box above to find the part(s) on our website. If no results come up, more than likely we do not stock the part.
  • If uncertain, please go to the equipment model or part product page. Then use the Q&A tab found on that web page to ask your question.
  • Lastly, and only if the first 2 options were exhausted, please use our parts inquiry page.
  • Our call center does not have the training to handle parts inquiries for over 60,000 different parts items. Asking any questions regarding parts will more than likely result in you being referred to the above steps.
  • Please note also that all parts purchases are non-returnable or refundable and do not include technical support, instructions, or warranties as the purchase price of any part does not cover the cost of technical support. Technical support is available for repairing equipment in our shop.
  • Sorry, we will only special order a part for a model we carry AND was purchased through our supply chain.
  • Since we are unaware of the mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing expertise of a parts buyer or the tools owned by a parts buyer, we are never able to advise if a self-repair can be performed.

COD.9942051.04 – REV.00 ed.05/17

TABLE 1 STREGA Mod. S – TOP

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# SKU
1 5074466.01SG (from 02.03.16)
5074466SG (up to 01.03.16)
2 7816002
3 7474217
4 5074616LW
5 5961602.01
6 5344025.01
7 7809804
8 7474218
9 5340003.05LL
10 5074617LW
11 5340503DL

TABLE 2A STREGA Mod. TOP

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# SKU
1 7496076
2 5221830
3 7809806
4 5194598LL
5 7304514TR
6 5194597LL
7 5225228
8 7826206
9 7304502LA
10 7200512
7200514 (3/8)
11 5471032 (FILTER)
7492004 (GASKET D8.5 X 4.2 X 1.5)
12 5301519 (3/8)
7304507TR (1/8)
13 5225278
14 7634816
15 7731018 (100V C/OR)
7731019 (120V WITH OR)
7731022 (220V 60HZ WITH OR)
7731020 (230V WITH OR)
7731021 (240V WITH OR)
16 7470602
17 7303036TR
18 5162236.01LL
19 5194559LL
20 5283018CM
21 7815001
22 5221844
23 7304001TR
24 5221835
25 5492019
26 7303034TR
27 7702310 (230V)
7702409 (240V)
7701111 (115V)
28 7630328 (220/230V)
7630329 (240V)
7630327 (110V)
29 5194596
30 5301504TR
31 5162237.01LL
32 7805009
33 7816004
34 5492019 (D8 X 2 ASBESTOS FREE)
5492011 (D15X3)
35 5221835 (1/8)
5221819 (3/8)
36 7816001
37 5479918CT
38 7304502TR
39 7816009
40 5471535
41 5963009.03
42 5226416
43 5223013

TABLE 3 – (up to 30/10/2012) STREGA

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# SKU
1 5302017TP
2 5471505
3 5224615TP
4 7496018
5 5283049
6 5493001
7 5224619TP
8 5471506.01
9 7496052
10 5302072
11 5965165

TABLE 3 – (from 31/10/2012 ) STREGA

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# SKU
1 5302017TP
2 5471505
3 5224615TP
4 7496018
5 5283053TP
6 5493042
7 5224620TP
8 5471539
9 7496052
10 5302077TP
11 5965212.01AL
12 5471019

TABLE 4 STREGA

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# SKU
1 7400901
2 5162234LL
3 5265819
4 5265812
5 5192001
6 5225205
7 7452509.02
8 5225413
9 7452511
10 5162239.01LL
11 5162233LL
12 7433013
13 5162288LL
14 5162318LL
15 5495007
16 5329019DC-AL
17 5301504TR
18 5192301
19 5302006TP
20 5721127TP (1350W 110V)
5722240TP (220/240V – 1250/1450W)
21 5492025
22 5221813
23 5492008
24 5227002
25 7434009
26 5227007
28 5302005
29 7432522
30 5320501.02BL
31 7433001

TABLE 5 STREGA

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# SKU
1 5373915CM
2 7371502
3 5263202CM
4 5471538
5 5260201
6 5224201
7 7491001
8 7816015
9 5163284CM
10 7613007
11 7493017
12 7634808
13 5302009
14 5963098.01 (220/240V)
5963097.01 (110V)
15 7493020
16 5470512
17 5283052TW
18 5221863CM
19 5471537
20 7816004
21 5473002.01
22 5287507
23 5963110.01
24 7826203
25 5473001
26 5244007CN
27 5284501.01NC
28 5287003NC
29 5244006
30 7471801
31 7800601
32 7817401
33 5370604CM
34 5963563 (110V (only TANK-TOP VERSION))
5963562 (220/240V (only TANK-TOP VERSION))
5963567 (220/240V (only WATER SUPPLY VERSION))
5963566 (110V (only WATER SUPPLY VERSION))
35 5283052.01R
36 5371205
37 5371204
38 7816026
39 5371203
40 7809806 (3,5X8 PLASTITE)
7809810 (3.5X8)
41 5263203CM
42 7812802
43 5960510.01
44 7493021

TABLE 6 – (up to 20/09/2011) STREGA

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# SKU
1 7371511.01
2 5222823CM
3 5221826CM
4 5225610
5 5260204DL
6 5471513
7 5261801
8 5494004
9 5283047TW
10 5496042
11 5224603TP
12 5225410TP (H26)
5302079 (from 05.10.2012)
13 5964085AL
14 7496072
15 5471532
16 5190501
17 7496073
18 5221872TW
19 7371003
20 7496083
21 7305010
22 7479958
23 7305013
24 7479975
25 5225608
26 5260203DL
27 7496084
28 7479959
29 5964084AL
30 5302064

TABLE 6 – (up to 28/01/2014) STREGA

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# SKU
1 7371511.01
2 5222823CM
3 5221826CM
4 5225610
5 5260204DL
6 5471513
7 5261801
8 5494004
9 5283047TW
10 5496042
11 5224603TP
12 5302079 (from 05.10.2012)
5225410TP (H26)
13 5964085AL
14 7496072
15 5471532
16 5190501
17 7496073
18 5221872TW
19 7371003
20 7496084
21 7305014
22 7479990TW
23 5225608
24 5260203DL
25 7496084
26 7479985TW
27 5964084AL
28 5302064

TABLE 6 – (from 29/01/2014 ) STREGA

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# SKU
1 7371511.01
2 5222823CM
3 5221826CM
4 5225610
5 5260204DL
6 5471513
7 5261801
8 5494004
9 5283055TW
10 5496042
11 5224603TP
12 5225417TP
13 5964085.01AL
14 7496072
15 5471532
16 5190501
17 5494017
18 5221872TW
19 7371003
20 7496084
21 7305014
22 7479990.01TW
23 5225608
24 5260203DL
26 7479985.01TW
27 5964084.01AL
28 7496052

TABLE 7 – (up to 01/03/2016) STREGA

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# SKU
1 7633622
2 7633621
3 7372507
4 7614007
5 7614006
6 7551001 (USA PLUG 125V 15A)
7551003 (USA PLUG 250V 20A)
7555001 (SCHUKO PLUG)
7554001 (ENGLISH PLUG)
7552001 (AUSTRALIAN PLUG)
7555003 (SWITZERLAND PLUG)
7 7633326
8 7635419 (16A 220/230V)
7635420 (16A 240V)
7635403 (30A 110V (only TOP version))
7635410 (30A 220/230V (only TOP version))
7635401 (30A 240V (only TOP version))
7635418 (16A 110V)
9 7663005R
10 7816017
11 7819404
12 7661043.01PR (220/240V)
7661033.02PR (110/120V)
13 5035709.01LL
5035718.01LL (only TOP version)
14 7819908

TABLE 7 – (from 02/03/2016 ) STREGA

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# SKU
1 7633624
2 7633625
3 7372507
4 7614007
5 7614006
6 7551001 (USA PLUG 125V 15A)
7551003 (USA PLUG 250V 20A)
7555001 (SCHUKO PLUG)
7554001 (ENGLISH PLUG)
7552001 (AUSTRALIAN PLUG)
7555003 (SWITZERLAND PLUG)
7 7633326
8 7635419 (16A 220/230V)
7635420 (16A 240V)
7635403 (30A 110V (only TOP version))
7635410 (30A 220/230V (only TOP version))
7635401 (30A 240V (only TOP version))
7635418 (16A 110V)
9 7663005R
10 7816017
11 7819404
12 7661043.01PR (220/240V)
7661033.02PR (110/120V)
13 5035709.01LL
5035718.01LL (only TOP version)
14 7819908

TABLE 8 – (up to 02/12/2012) STREGA

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# SKU
1 5286017TW
2 5471527
3 7371502
4 5471026.01 (14 GRAMS WITH RUN CHANNEL)
5471035 (16 GRAMS AISI 304 WITH RUN CHANNEL)
5471021.01 (12 GRAMS AISI 304 WITH RUN CHANNEL)
5 7305007TW
6 5373915CM
7 5471031.01
8 5372101
9 5373001
10 7990603
11 7305006TW
12 5965582R
13 5965581R

TABLE 8 – (from 03/12/2012 ) STREGA

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# SKU
1 5372101
2 5373001
3 7990603
5 5471031.01
6 5471021.01 (12 GRAMS AISI 304 WITH RUN CHANNEL)
5471026.01 (14 GRAMS WITH RUN CHANNEL)
5471035 (16 GRAMS AISI 304 WITH RUN CHANNEL)
7 5965592.01R (1 CUP)
5965591.01R (2 CUPS)
8 5471527
9 5286017TW
10 5978508.01
11 5371203
12 7816026
13 7809810
7809806
14 5371204
15 5371205
16 7305006TW
17 7305007TW
18 7493021

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      I purchased the original strega from you a few yeras ago. Yesterday I converted it back to TOP mode according to the original instructions (disconnected the water line and plugged it, reopened the bottom for inserting the water reservois, and removed the electrical contact. However, after heating normally and reaching pressure (both lights on), once I emptied the boiler the pump would come on but no water would go into the boiler (water level in teh reservoir dod not diminish), and the yellow light went off. Opened it and see nothing wrong. Any advice? APparently the new model has a switch in the front, but mine does not. Thanks
    1. 0 votes
      Q I purchased the original strega from you a few yeras ago. Yesterday I converted it back to TOP mo...... Read more answer now
      Asked by giulio tononi on December 11, 2023 10:57 am
      Answered by the admin

      It is probably coincidental that the pump failed or the boiler refill solenoid pump failed. Or, the water is too pure and the sensors in the reservoir can not sense the water.

    2. I purchased my Strega from you several years ago. I have scoured your site for info with no luck. My question is: how do you recommend descaling the boiler tank? There is no mention of this in the on-line manuals. My unit is plumbed directly to the water supply. How often should I descale? What should I use? Do I need to disconnect from water supply and convert back to the tank to do this? Do you have instructions available or can you point me to them? FYI, our water has naturally low mineral content and the machine is only used about 4-5 days a week for one to two cappuccinos. there are no current issues, except that the hot water wand is plugged (never used). Can I remove that to clean and service with the unit plumbed in? Thanks
    3. 0 votes
      Q I purchased my Strega from you several years ago. I have scoured your site for info with no luck....... Read more answer now
      Asked by Vince on December 7, 2021 1:56 pm
      Answered by the admin

      Sorry, there are no instructions for descaling this model. We suggest you place the machine in tank mode and run descale through the water wand and grouphead like a heat exchanger.

    4. Recently the pump doesn't always switch on when I pull the lever down. I sometimes hear faint sound as if motor is trying to start but there is not enough power. Other times I hear nothing. I also see a brief spark from the relay / switch / activation mechanism (white part into which two wires are connected). I opened the shroud that covers top of cylinder to check if the bearing is not pushing down the switch, but that seems to be fine. I am guessing part #5963110.01 (as listed in table 5 at https://www.1st-line.com/buy/bezzera-strega-switchable-v2-espresso-machine/) is faulty? If you think the relay is the problem, can I order it from you? Let me know and I will order / call you
    5. 0 votes
      Q Recently the pump doesn't always switch on when I pull the lever down. I sometimes hear faint sou...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Giri on June 28, 2021 12:04 pm
      Answered by the admin

      Each related part, such as the microswitch, wiring, etc needs to be checked for a fault with a multimeter. It could be the pump, a capacitor, and/or brain unit, as well. Guessing on part is not a good idea because we do not take back parts as previous customers would send their defective parts for a refund and some parts, like a brain unit can not be checked unless installed into a machine here.

      We suggest hiring a local qualified professional to evaluate the problem part.

    6. What's the value of the pump infusing water into the group head? Why is this better than simply allowing the boiler pressure to push the water in?
    7. 0 votes
      Q What's the value of the pump infusing water into the group head? Why is this better than simply a...... Read more answer now
      Asked by FredtheWhale on February 25, 2021 3:39 pm
      Answered by the admin

      That value is based on your coffee grind fineness. It is a different design to have the pump. Bezzera researched this and it is their opinion that it makes a superior quality in the cup.

    8. Hi I wanted to buy the Pro.El.Ind. 7661033.01 Brain Unit – LIV-BZ3SB, 110V but it is no longer available. I was wondering if there is another Brain Unit that would work with my Strega? Thanks so much for your help.
    9. 0 votes
      Q Hi I wanted to buy the Pro.El.Ind. 7661033.01 Brain Unit – LIV-BZ3SB, 110V but it is no longer av...... Read more answer now
      Asked by oliver on November 9, 2020 5:29 pm
      Answered by the admin

      Sorry, we do not have any alternatives at this time. We suggest your try Pasquini directly.

    10. My Bezzera Strega espresso machine purchased from you recently had a mechanical problem and was hoping you can help. A few seconds after startup it tries to fill water from the reservoir into the boiler. However, instead of the normal pump sound there's a quite hum. The sound remains until I shut off the machine. The pump for group head works fine. When the problem doesn't occur the machine works fine. Any ideas on the cause and fix?
    11. 0 votes
      Q My Bezzera Strega espresso machine purchased from you recently had a mechanical problem and was h...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Rob on April 9, 2020 3:51 pm
      Answered by the admin There is a blockage somewhere from the pump to the boiler refill.
    12. The steam wand lever is falling out of the ring nut surrounding it after about 2 years of use. Does this ring nut need to be replaced? There are metal shavings inside the ring nut when I pull it out and I wonder if it's from the ring nut wearing down? It seems that the opening on the ring nut is now too big to contain the lever. I believe from your diagram that this ring nut is part # 5222823CM RING NUT 3/8”G H17. I do not see this part on your website. Does this seem to be the part I need? If so, are you able to get it?
    13. 0 votes
      Q The steam wand lever is falling out of the ring nut surrounding it after about 2 years of use. Do...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Renee Meola on October 23, 2019 3:48 pm
      Answered by the admin

      Sorry to hear about this. We would need to get this part in our next shipment.

    14. I bought this machine from you 3 years ago. it suddenly trips the breaker after a few minutes of being turned on. Upon inspection, I think there is a sudden leak apperaing, I guess when the water reaches a certain pressure/temperature, that seems to come from the bottom of the boiler, drips on the box below containing various wires, then it trips. Any suggestions about repairs, is it even worth if it is the boiler? Thanks, Giulio
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      Q I bought this machine from you 3 years ago. it suddenly trips the breaker after a few minutes of ...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Giulio Tononi on February 19, 2019 8:50 pm
      Answered by the admin

      The leak will need to be searched for inside the machine. Usually, it is not the boiler. If a fitting, it sometimes can be removed, cleaned and reassembled.

    16. I have a Strega and when I pull the lever down I can hear the pump humming but not vibrating to the preinfusion is weak. Also, I hear the humming like it’s trying to pump when I turn it on but doesn’t make the regular vibration sound. This have been happening more and more. Sometimes the pump makes there sound its suppose to other times it sounds like it’s trying to pump but just hums. Do I need to replace the vibration pump? Thanks. I was told by your office person who answers the phone to ask the question here to get an answer instead of just getting the answer directly.
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      Q I have a Strega and when I pull the lever down I can hear the pump humming but not vibrating to t...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Olav on January 15, 2019 9:41 pm
      Answered by the admin Please note all out of warranty technical questions are answered for free via our Q&A feature on each product page. For machines under warranty, phone support is included with the purchase of the machine. We suggest first running a descaler through the grouphead only and see if the issue improves. If not, a new vibration pump (check and confirm model of your pump before ordering on our web site as different versions could have been placed in the Strega) is recommended.
    18. I bought this machine from you several years ago. The current problem is that the pressure occasionally goes beyond the set point. I routinely descale, which helps but does not completely solve the problem. Do I need a new part, or should a do something with this part to fix it? Jim helped me with this same problem on a tech call, but I can't remember what he told me to do. Thx.
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      Q I bought this machine from you several years ago. The current problem is that the pressure occasi...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Henry Matkman on March 27, 2018 4:17 pm
      Answered by the admin

      Diagrams for the Bezzera Strega can be reviewed on our web site.

      Most times, the overheat situation is created by a sticky pressurstat - caused by limescale build up from hard water or oxidation from too pure water. A descaling will not clean the pressurstat because the solution stops much further below in the boiler.

      Hence, the pressurstat can be cleaned once removed. However, in most cases, it should be replaced after a machine desclaing. Part number 7433013 or 7433024 depending upon your model and version machine.

      Other areas, with less probability, that can cause an overheat is a blocked pressurstat pipe, a faulty brain unit, or a faulty heating element that is sending power through ground.