Elektra Microcasa a Leva Espresso Machine

Unfortunately, manufacturers do not provide wiring diagrams. 

Hello.  The heating element for Microcasa a Leva is found by following this link.  The heating element gasket is linked to the page (near the bottom) and you can select both by pressing the "Add Both to Cart" button on the page.  

Sorry, we are not aware of any.

There are 4 points of a leak:

a) dispersion screen, and/or
b) on top where piston inserts, and/or
c) pinhole behind the grouphead, and/or
d) attachment to boiler wall.

Most likely, the piston gaskets need to be replaced. Instruction for determining the parts is on our self-service parts portal. Sorry, we do not offer instructions on this serf-repair. However, you may be able to find YT videos to assist or you can send it in for repair after a Repair Authorization is provided.

Sorry, more than likely, you will break the glass as we have experienced. Please be careful as we are not responsible for any damages nor personal injury.

The boiler for the 'a leva' lever espresso machines is different than the boiler for the SemiAutomatic pump-driven espresso machines. You may have purchased the incorrect boiler.

The only thing we can suggest is filling the reservoir 75% full to maintain better temperature stability and maybe the pressure should be lowered on the pressurstat. It can also be your burrs, if your grinder is older.

A simple search our our web site would reveal the procedure.

Thank you for your question. We have emailed you directly.

A few scenarios where this could happen:

a) There is calcium build up inside the group-head that is hitting the gaskets. Yes, limescale from calcium can build up in as little 2 weeks of use. Try running a descaling solution through the group-head, BUT be very careful to not allow it to touch the finish as it will strip off the clear-coat on the outside, and/or

b) The grease on the shaft wore away. Use a food grade high temp grease and lubricate the shaft from the top and work down, and/or

c) the rolling pins need to be lubricated with the same grease in b).

If the problem persists, then the top of the group-head needs to be removed by removing the Allen keys. A physical inspect needs to take place on the smoothness of the inside of the group-head as well as the gaskets. The shaft and gaskets will need to be lubricated. If the gaskets are too dry, then the water may be too pure, opposite of calcium build up.

The machine requires 20-30 minutes to heat up depending upon actual voltage, ambient temperature, and water temp. There can be a particle inside the sight glass at the top that may have dislodged. Please keep an eye on it.

At this point, it is better to take it to a service center willing to to review the machine for a professional evaluation. At this point, a descaling may do more harm than good.

Too much water int he boiler is usually the issue. The boiler should be at 75% full at all times.

The heating element and safety thermostat need to be checked for continuity. If you are unsure how to do this, please hire a professional to evaluate your machine.

Please read carefully the descriptions of each gasket kit. 2004 and older / 2005 and newer.

Did you depress the safety thermostat inside the base?

Please review the diagrams.

Without the machine here, it is only a guess that the power switch is bad. This is only a guess.

Please use the diagrams on our web site. Start with the menu on top.

Purified water can remove the grease from the gaskets. Also, it has to be high temperature food grade grease, like PetrolGel. The gaskets are not fault because we have installed and sold other ones from the same batch without issue. Hence, we have provided the reasons.

We advise not descaling any machine unless there is an issue. It is best to use soft water with every espresso machine.

The roller pin and top of grouphead will look like it is worn on a new machine. This is how they are manufactured and tested by Elektra.

As for the film, please use the contact us link to start the conversation and send a picture.

Sorry, this machine is verve old and usually there will be repair creep - as on thing is repaired, it opens up another issues. Even a descaling can cause a new problem. Hence, we do not support machines this old and Elektra has advised the same in the past. In addition, prior to 2005 and 1995, there can be different parts compared to the versions in the last 10 years. Again, sorry for the outcome.

Please always use the diagrams on our web site. Sorry, we do not always provide part numbers as they can change in the future. It is best to use the diagrams. You may need a dispersion screen as well.

Either the screen is clogged, the coffee ground too fine (yes, you need to change settings when the seasons of batch of coffee changes), or there is a blockage upstream in the grouphead. All three needs to be determined for the cause you are having.

Search for the 8 digit part number on our web site. If you re-review the diagram, you will need to purchase the entire assembly under part#16 for that diagram. The wand is not available by itself.

Since the unit can not be backflushed, the best alternative is flushing CleanCaf through the boiler and grouphead. The screen and gasket can be removed for manual cleaning, but there is the possibility of damage, which this is not covered under warranty.

Please reset the safety thermostat. If the problem continues, this will mean the machine has other issues and should be checked by a professional.

Brita would be your best bet for removing bad taste, odor, and other junk. However, use our Oscar packs for softening. The Brita does not do a good job for softening.

The gouphead and piston gaskets probably need replacement. Please use the procedures in diagnostic to bring the machine in for repair.

This could be a stuck bleeder valve on top of the boiler. Push the pin down and see if it was stuck.

It could be the grinder was too fine.

It could be a bad heating element that is shorted to ground. Please plug into a GFI outlet. If it trips, the heating element is damaged or defective.

Hi,

Here are links to the portafilters we have available for this model:

00187038 (brass filter head, wood handle)

00187039 (chrome filter head, bakelite handle)

The filter heads seem to be permanently attached to the handles.

Yes, we do sell most replacement parts. However, you will need to use the diagrams to determine the correct part number which nthen needs to be searched on our web site for availability and pricing as well as ordering.

Sorry this has happened. The seals in the grouphead probably need to be lubricated and/or replaced. This is not an easy task without tools and general mechanical skills.

We do not want you to descale because descaling eats at the metals and gaskets. It is best to treat the water and prevent limescale.

We suggest removing the scale reduction packs we sell.

This happens every once in a while on newer machines.

In general, the knob should not be overturned nor forced. It is made of plastic to diminish the possibilities of burning oneself.

If the knob becomes stiff to turn, it is possible that the ball joint valve inside needs NSF approved food grade lubrication with Petrolgel. With the machine cold and unplugged from the electrical outlet, the steam wand nut and steam wand need to be removed by placing a cloth over the nut and using a crescent wrench - sometimes a crescent wrench needs to be placed on the inner side of the valve to hold it from spinning. Put some Petrolgel into the steam valve and turn the valve back and forth to work in the lubrication. Work in more if still stiff. Put back the wand and nut. Hand tighten and then 1/8th turn with a crescent wrench.

Sorry, we do not get involved with conversions, not how to power 220 volt espresso machines brought in from outside the United States. Due to the amount of labor and special ordering of spare parts, it is not worth the cost to changeover.  Due to liability reasons, we can not offer any suggestions because our suggestions may cause damage to the existing components due to the differences in ohms. Again, sorry we are unable to assist.

Please use softened water, not RO, distilled, nor purified water as oxidation occurs.You can turn tap water into soft water by using our Oscar150 cloth. Try not to descale espresso machines as descalers eat the metals and the gaskets.

Run CleanCaf once a month through the machine. Gaskets in the grouphead should be changed every 12-24 months or when they start to leak.

Sorry, the leak is not specific enough where the leak is occurring. Steam wand? Grouphead? Pinhole behind grouphead? Boiler to grouphead attachement? Base on bottom? Boiler cap?

Most likely it is not the gaskets if in the bottom of the machine. It is most likely limescale. If limescale damaged the brass, then new gaskets will not help.

As for specific questions about the parts, please ask on the parts page for the kit or individual gasket page.

Both will provide protection. 20 amp version should be purchased when plugging in an electronic grinder.

We do not recommend any cleaners/polish because there is a clear coat finish that can be ruined. Keep the unit dry and wipe down with a lightly moistened terry cloth when the unit is cold.

This is the grind fineness being too coarse or the amount of coffee in the basket.