Bezzera Unica Espresso Machine

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NOTE! Order 2 wood knobs after adding to cart - one for grouphead lever and one for steam/hot water valve.

Bezzera Unica V2 Semi-Automatic PID Espresso Machine + Bezzera 5965635R E61 Wood Handle 58mm Bottomless Portafilter + 58NakedWalnut + Bezzera 7372004 Wood Knob
Price for all: $1,613.08

Bezzera Unica V2 Semi-Automatic PID Espresso Machine

A sleek addition to 1st-line Equipment, the Bezzera Unica has a classic lever design, an E61 grouphead, and a timeless polished stainless steel body.  The Unica boasts a single boiler with NSF approved Nistla (nickel) plated copper, and is regulated with a PID. In addition, it has a large capacity three liter water tank. For those who cherish the best in an espresso beverage, the Bezzera Unica is one of the top contenders for your use!

Features:

  • Single boiler machine: Can handle both espresso extractions and steaming functions. To get to steam mode, the steam switch needs to be depressed.
  • PID temperature control: Manages the coffee and steam temperature set by the user.
    • The coffee temperature can be programmed between 80 C – 100 C.
    • The steam temperature can be programmed between 105 C – 120 C.
  • Stainless steel body: Polished to a mirror finish.
  • E61 grouphead: Hot water circulates from thermosyphon tubes to / from the grouphead and boiler. As a result, this system keeps the grouphead and your portafilter nice and hot. This is dual purpose, single boiler machine that does not have a heat exchanger. The lever next to the grouphead activates a microswitch which turns on the pump to pump water through the coffee grinds.
  • Pump pressure gauge: Indicate the brew pressure during espresso extraction. Below the pump pressure gauge, there is a ‘P’ switch that powers on the pump for hot water delivery through the opened steam wand. The ‘O/I’ switch is for powering up the espresso machine. The light in between is the power light.

More features:

  • Multi-directional steam wand: Allows for more flexibility. In addition, the joystick controls for the steam wand give an instant on / off operation as opposed to knobs that you must turn clockwise/counter clockwise. The control locks to full open in the up position allowing you to use both hands when steaming..
  • Powerful vibratory pump: Rated at 15 bar. Please note that you only need 9 bar for espresso.
  • Three way solenoid valve: Allows quick removal of portafilter after espresso extraction and immediately prepare for the next extraction.
  • Over pressure valve (OPV): Adjustable.
  • Water tank: Very large and removable.
  • Passive cup warmer on the top: Heat from the boiler rises and heats the top panel. Like any other espresso machine, it can take up to two hours to preheat your cups. Therefore, it is better to flash heat the cups from hot water from the grouphead or steam/water wand.
  • Accessories included: Single spout portafilter, double spout portafilter, 1-cup filter basket, 2-cup filter basket, blind filter basket, plastic tamper, plastic scoop, grouphead cleaning brush, instruction manual.

For more Bezzera products, please visit our Bezzera brands page. If you have any questions, please reference the Q&A tab on each product page.
Brand

Bezzera

Height (inches)

15, approximate

Width (inches)

10, approximate

Depth (inches)

17, approximate

Weight (pounds)

41

Wattage (watts)

1300

Voltage (volts)

110

Boiler capacity (liters)

0.5

Portafilter size (mm)

58

Tank capacity (liters)

3

Country of manufacture

Milan, Italy

Approvals

CE

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.

  1. Warning: Failure to fill the boiler with water or keep it filled with water (running boiler dry) can result in damage to the heating element for which the manufacturer will not accept responsibility. Therefore, upon first use of the machine, it is imperative to immediately run water through the steam wand. the same should be performed after steaming session of 20 or more ounces of milk as steaming milk will lower the water level in the boiler.

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.

TAB. 1 (up to 30.11.15)

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-03
# SKU
1 5964627.01
2 5071733LL
3 5340510
4 5963068.03
5 5074476.01SG
6 7373009
7 5074621LW
8 5074634LW
9 7474217
10 5373102.01
11 5073020LW
12 7816002
13 7816004
14 5220818
15 7817004
16 7474218
17 7611517
18 5125705

TAB. 1 (from 01.12.15)

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-05
# SKU
1 5964627.01
2 5071733LL
3 5340510
4 5963068.03
5 5074476.01SG
6 7373009
7 5074621LW
8 5074634LW
9 7474217
10 5373102.01
11 5073020LW
12 7816002
13 7816004
16 7474218
17 7611517
18 5125705
19 5521512

TAB. 2 (up to 30.10.12)

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-07
# SKU
1 5283049
2 5224615TP
3 5302017TP
4 5493001
5 5224619TP
6 5302072
7 5471505
8 5471506.01
9 7496018
10 5194549
11 7303033
12 5194555
13 5194562
14 5225411TP
15 7304502TR
16 7452512
17 5162296LL
18 5194589LL
19 7496052
20 7304507TR
21 7496085
22 5965165

TAB. 2 (up to 26.02.14)

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-09
# SKU
1 5283053TP
2 5224615TP
3 5302017TP
4 5493042
5 5224620TP
6 5302077TP
7 5471505
8 5471539
9 7496018
10 5194549
11 7303033
12 5194591
13 5194562
14 5225411TP
15 7304502TR
16 7452512
17 5162296LL
18 5194589LL
19 7496052
20 7304507TR
21 7496085
22 5965212AL

TAB. 2 (from 27.02.14)

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-11
# SKU
1 5283053TP
2 5224615TP
3 5302017TP
4 5493042
5 5224620TP
6 5302077TP
7 5471505
8 5471539
9 7496018
10 5194562
11 7303033
12 5194591
13 5194610
14 5225411TP
15 7304502TR
16 7452512
17 5162296LL
18 5194589LL
19 7496052
20 7304507TR
21 7496085
22 5965212AL
23 7303006

TAB. 3 (up to 28.01.14)

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-13
# SKU
1 5964085AL
2 5225410TP
3 5224603TP
4 5496042
5 5283047TW
6 5221826CM
7 5494004
8 5261801
9 5471513
10 5260204DL
11 5225610
12 5222823CM
13 7371511.01
14 7479990TW
15 7496073
16 5221872TW
17 7371003
18 7496084
19 7305014
20 7496072
21 5471532
22 5190501

TAB. 3 (from 29.01.14 to 08.06.17)

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-15
# SKU
1 5964085.01AL
2 5225416TP
3 5224603TP
4 5496042
5 5283055TW
6 5221826CM
7 5494004
8 5261801
9 5471513
10 5260204DL
11 5225610
12 5222823CM
13 7371511.01
14 7479990TW
15 7496073
16 5221872TW
17 7371003
18 7496084
19 7305014
20 7496072
21 5471532
22 5190501
23 7496052

TAB. 3 (from 09.06.17)

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-17
# SKU
1 5964085.01AL
2 5225416TP
3 5224603TP
4 5496042
5 5283055TW
6 5221826CM
7 5494004
8 5261801
9 5471513
10 5260204DL
11 5225610
12 5222823CM
13 7371511.01
14 7479990.02TW
15 7496073
16 5221872TW
17 7371004
18 7496095
19 7305019
20 7496072
21 5471532
22 5190501
23 7496052

TAB. 4

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-19
# SKU
1 7432523
2 5225410TP (up to 28.01.14)
5225416TP (with o-ring, from 29.01.14)
3 5162297LL
4 5221844
5 7304509TR
6 7400902
7 7634814
8 5302067
9 7666002
10 5320519BL
11 5037831.01LL
12 5227002
13 7816002
14 5721133TP (110V)
5722309TP (220/240V)
15 5494016
16 5162296LL
17 5164080LL
18 5164079LL

TAB. 5

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-21
# SKU
1 7479952
2 7479953
3 7479954
4 7479955
5 7479956
6 7479933
7 7479934
8 7479935
9 7479936
10 7479937
11 7479940
12 7493011
13 5267013
14 7812607
15 7479938
16 7479939
17 7479951
18 7479950
19 7479949
20 7371511.01
21 7479931
22 7479947
23 7479948
24 7479946
25 7479942
26 7479957
27 7479943
28 7479944
29 7479945
30 7479960
31 7479961
32 7479941
33 5471022
34 5493039
35 7479967
36 7479968
37 7479969
38 7479970
39 7479971

TAB. 6

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-23
# SKU
1 5194631.01R (up to 13.12.15)
5194639 (from 14.12.15)
2 7611516
3 7303006
4 5194582
5 7731018 (100V)
7731022 (220V)
7731020 (230V)
7731019 (120V)
7731021 (240V)
6 7470602
7 7303042TR
8 7805009
9 7816002
10 7374015
11 5194582R
12 7634816
13 5225418TP
14 7496018

TAB. 7

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-25
# SKU
1 5522074
2 7374016
3 7434019 (110V)
7434018 (230/240V)
4 5058405LL
5 5191508
6 5222204
7 5053025LW
8 7816002
9 7819911
10 7633907
11 7633906
12 7635424.01
13 7614007
14 7614006
15 7551001 (USA, 125V, 15A)
7551003 (USA, 250V, 20A)
7554001 (English)
7555001 (Schuko)
7552001 (Australian)
7555003 (Switzerland)
7553001 (Israel)
16 5221875CM
17 7633326
18 7372507
19 7633626
20 5191509

TAB. 8

Bezzera-Unica-parts-diagram-27
# SKU
1 7990603
2 5373001
3 5471035
4 5471031.01
5 5965611R
6 5471527
7 7479972.01TW
8 7305007TW
9 7371502
10 5373915CM
11 7305006TW
12 5965610R
13 5471003
14 5372101

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      When will the new updated version of the Unica be ready to purchase ? what difference will the new version have over the current - New PID i know for sure with shot timer but what else will change ? how long before the new version can be had - price ? i am interested in the Unica - thanks
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      Q When will the new updated version of the Unica be ready to purchase ? what difference will the ne...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Claudio on February 6, 2024 7:33 pm
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      We are unsure as we have not heard of a new version at this time.

    2. In November 2020 I purchased a Bezzera Unica from you folks. I used a dozen times or so. The unit then stayed unused in my kitchen for a little while at which point it was moved to my garage for storage. The unit was placed in a large plastic bag that was tied off in order to keep the unit clean. So, figure that the unit has not been used for about 3 years. If I decided to revisit making espresso with this unit, is there anything I should be aware off or check before using the unit?
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      Q In November 2020 I purchased a Bezzera Unica from you folks. I used a dozen times or so. The unit...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Henry on December 18, 2023 4:32 pm
      Answered by the admin

      Make sure that the pump pulls water from the reservoir. If not, you need to prime it before the unit heats up.

    4. Hi! I have a Unica that I purchased from you on 10/13/17 (invoice #147172) and I am having issues with it making a solid espresso. The pump is working, but it takes about 15 seconds for it start dripping, then it doesn't go past 4bar. If I use the blank for a try, it goes to 12bar but also after about 15-20 seconds. Also, if I flip the pump on it will take about 30-45 seconds for the pump to fill. Let me know how to proceed.
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      Q Hi! I have a Unica that I purchased from you on 10/13/17 (invoice #147172) and I am having issues...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Joe on September 9, 2021 5:12 pm
      Answered by the admin Remove any water softener or filter, if attached, and test. Run a descaler through the group and see if it improves with the blind filter. The 12 bar reached shows the pump reaches full pressure and systems are working. However, it should reach 9 bar in about 9-10 seconds.  If still an issue, it may need a new pump.
    6. Hi, I have Bezzera Unica machine. I made first espresso just fine today. While making second espresso I noticed it showed 0 pressure. I tested it with blind basket and it showed 0 pressure as well but pressure built up since water was released under huge pressure after I turned it off. When you turn it on water comes out slowly. But it seems once boiler was emptied out no water is coming out of the boiler. I had this problem twice in the past. I let the machine sit for weeks and all of the sudden it started working. Could there be something wrong with the pump or perhaps some dirt is blocking something making water not to be pumped? Here is the video I recorded of the machine: https://youtu.be/1I4ZhI8HpJU I see you are one of only a few that sells parts for this machine.
    7. 0 votes
      Q Hi, I have Bezzera Unica machine. I made first espresso just fine today. While making second e...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Adrian on May 25, 2021 6:19 pm
      Answered by the admin

      Sorry, we are unsure as there could be a bad pump, dirty grouphead, bad OPV, or clog somewhere in the system. The machine should be checked by a professional.

    8. Can I install this on the Bezzera Unica? https://www.1st-line.com/buy/lelit-pla2400/
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      Q Can I install this on the Bezzera Unica? https://www.1st-line.com/buy/lelit-pla2400/ answer now
      Asked by Jason Haynberg on May 15, 2021 11:35 am
      Answered by the admin It should work as it works on their Matrix and Duo.
    10. I have a Bezerra Unica and I believe it has a standard E61 group head and it has a nut in the middle of the group head for a pressure gauge. Do you sell a pressure gauge that would fit? I was told by Bezzera that vibe pumps read a little high (11 bar on the built-in gauge) but at the group it should be fine (a proper 9 bars). So, I'd like to confirm this. Also, if you do sell one I was curious if you had one without a brand name on it, like ECM, since the machine is a Bezzera.
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      Q I have a Bezerra Unica and I believe it has a standard E61 group head and it has a nut in the mid...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Jason Haynberg on May 14, 2021 4:42 pm
      Answered by the admin

      Please read our article on brew pressure gauges. We do have brew pressure gauges for E61 groupheads (out of stock at the time of this writing).

    12. I'm looking for replacement boiler for my unica pid.
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      Q I'm looking for replacement boiler for my unica pid. answer now
      Asked by ido on November 16, 2020 5:29 pm
      Answered by the admin

      We do have one replacement boiler in stock.

    14. Thank you for the reply. However could it be a problem that it takes about 4-5 seconds to get to 3-4 bar? It is an awfully long time. Before after few seconds it went to 9-11 bar depending on the grind. Only with extra fine grind it goes to 9-11 bar however in that case pressures starts bouncing up and down during extraction, e.g. from 8 to 10, 7 to 10, 6 to 9, 9 to 10, etc. And it makes this noise while it is bouncing up and down. If we use good grind as we always it only goes to 3-4 bar and watery espresso comes out. Can I post a link to the video so you can see yourself?
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      Q Thank you for the reply. However could it be a problem that it takes about 4-5 seconds to get to ...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Adrian on May 4, 2018 5:38 pm
      Answered by the admin

      It can take up to 8 seconds to get p to full pressure. The coffee grinds absorbs coffee, as well. The swelling of the coffee and inconsistent grind usually creates the issue you are experiencing.

      If you like, the machine can be dropped off for service. Sorry, our roadside techs only work on commercial machines, and we are sorry that they do not want to be responsible for damages to a machine they need transport. We also do not ship machines dropped off for service because it will damaged on the return because we do not have the original packaging. Some clients do use ZipCar.

    16. Hi. Problem is not the grind as we are very familiar with the machine. It worked perfectly up until now. Now the issue is when you start making espresso it takes about 4 seconds to get to 3-4 bar and immediately watery coffee starts coming out, occasionally from 3-4 bar it may go up further to 6-7 bar but by then cup is full with watery coffee. Before when you waited about 4 seconds it went strait to about 10 bar before coffee started coming out. It looks like it is making the coffee wet during the 4 seconds and then water just go through wet coffee and espresso maker does not go above 3-4 bar. This is very strange since with blind filter basket it nicely holds at 10 bar. We have tried all different grinds. It is not the grind. So while the machine has the ability to hold at 10 bar with blind basket, the problem seems that it takes 3-5 seconds after you start making coffee to get to 3-4 bar where watery coffee just goes through fast even at fine grind. Can we bring the machine in for tune up to your facility? Alternatively when you are servicing in jersey city/Hoboken area could we drop it off with your technicians and just go pick it up or pay for return shipping? We do not have a car.
    17. 0 votes
      Q Hi. Problem is not the grind as we are very familiar with the machine. It worked perfectly up unt...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Adrian on May 4, 2018 1:06 pm
      Answered by the admin

      If the blind filter does not replicate the same issue, this issue clearly points to the grind fineness and/or grinder. The blind filter tells us

      a) the pump can achieve 10 bar,

      b) the OPV opens at 10 bar,

      c) the system has no leaks as it maintains 10 bars.

      Hence, the machine is fine. We would feel that we would be cheating you if we had to service the machine and found nothing wrong.

    18. We have a Bezzera Unica espresso machine. Everything was working fine until brew pressure from nowhere started bouncing up and down during extractions. When Unica was working fine, after 2-4 seconds or so after you lift the lever, pressure went up to 10 or 11 bar and nicely stayed in this range without pressure bouncing during the entire extraction, making a perfect cup of espresso. Here are two problems I am experiencing: 1. When you start making espresso (when you lift the lever) for about 3-4 seconds Unica is making noise, then after 3-4 seconds at about just 2-3 bar coffee already starts coming out, but it is watery, really coffee is flowing at this low pressure, then during extraction it may go up to about 4-5 bar but I have to stop it since the cup is full by now with watery espresso. 2. When you start making espresso (when you lift the lever), for about 3-4 seconds Unica is making noise, then already at about 2-3 bar coffee starts coming out (it should really not until you get to about 10 bar), then it may go up to 8-10 bar, but now pressures starts bouncing up and down during extraction, e.g. from 8 to 10, 7 to 10, 6 to 9, 9 to 10, etc. And it makes this noise while it is bouncing up and down. 2. When you start making espresso (when you lift the lever), for about 3-4 seconds Unica is making noise, then it may go up to 10-11 bar, but now pressures starts bouncing up and down during extraction, e.g. from 8 to 10, 7 to 10, 6 to 9, 9 to 11, etc. And it makes this noise while it is bouncing up and down. This is what I have done to troubleshoot: 1. Grinding, dose, distribution, and temping is good. Have tried different grinds and temping but it makes no difference. Machine always worked fine and by now I am very much familiar with how Unica should behave with different coffees, grinds, temping, etc. 2. With the blind filter basket in, the brew pressure is steady at about 10 bar. There is no brew pressure bouncing up and down. Just holding nicely at about 10 bar. 3. Unica holds the temperature nicely, do not experience any problems with temperature There is a similar post about such problem here where the problem was the priming valve: https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/anita-brew-pressure-bouncing-up-and-down-during-extraction-t5555.html Could it be that it is the priming valve? How do I fix it for the Bezzera Unica? Do you have any parts I can purchase from you or bring it in to your facility? Can someone from your tech department contact me. Thank you.
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      Q We have a Bezzera Unica espresso machine. Everything was working fine until brew pressure from no...... Read more answer now
      Asked by Adrian on April 19, 2018 4:03 pm
      Answered by the admin

      "With the blind filter basket in, the brew pressure is steady at about 10 bar. There is no brew pressure bouncing up and down. Just holding nicely at about 10 bar."

      The blind test tells us that the machine is operating normally. If there was an issue with the machine, it would show up with the blind filter test because this is when the machine is stressed under maximum pressure.

      The issue is now pointing to the grinder, the amount of coffee in the basket, or the tamp. Most likely, the issue is the grinder - bad burrs causing inconsistent grind quality. we have seen some cases where the electrical current in the outlet caused the same issue.