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Elektra Microcasa a Leva Espresso Machine
$2,029.00
Helping our customers pull only the best espresso shots since 1999!
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Standard Terms & Conditions of Sale
2 year parts & labor warranty limited to manufacturer's defect
- Defects due to limescale buildup are not covered under warranty. Please read about Limescale Prevention.
- For any issues within your warranty period, please contact us.
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Overview
Elektra Microcasa a Leva S1/S1C/S1CO Espresso Machine
If you want exceptional espresso and an espresso machine that makes minimal noise in the morning, then you found the perfect machine – the Elektra Microcasa a Leva Espresso Machine. Although some people will contest that it is more difficult to make espresso with these lever machines, this is really not the case because the spring in the piston makes consistent pump pressure at each point from one pull to the next. Once again, for exceptional espresso, choose Elektra!
Follow this link to see our line of Elektra Espresso Machines and Coffee Grinders.
Videos
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Features
Spring Lever Espresso!
- Spring piston-operated grouphead: Lever starts in the upward position, the user pulls down against spring until coffee fills the bottom of your espresso cup, then the 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 the lever down a second time at the halfway point and released.
- Brass piston: While other machines may have plastic pistons in the grouphead, the Elektra Microcasa Leva has a brass piston to house 2 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.
Single Boiler System
- Durable brass: Provides exceptionally dry steam for creating micro-foam.
- Water level sight glass: This indicates the level of water in the boiler. Helps when filling the boiler to prevent overfilling.
- Armor-plated heating element: Rated at 800 watts.In 2017, we have asked Elektra to program the steam pressure to rotate below the green zone to lessen overheating of the grouphead and not burn the espresso grind on extraction.
- Pressure Gauge: Shows reading of steam boiler pressure only. Standard pressure can range anywhere between 0.8 – 1.1 bar. Upon opening the steam valve, the pressure can drop as low as 0.5 unless continuous open to open air. If higher than 1.3 bar, there may be limescale in your pressure stat causing an overheat situation and leading to 1.5 bar..
- Boiler pressure relief valve: This is located on top of the boiler for safety. It will open at approximately at 1.5 bar, unless it is fouled up with scale and hence needs replacement.
- Internal pressure regulator: The pressurstat automatically regulates the temperature.
- Built-in safety thermostat: Assists meltdown if left without water – please note that you can still damage the heating element if the machine is run dry (without water).
Beautiful Design
- Handcrafted finish: Each Elektra Microcasa Leva is carefully handcrafted which makes each one unique. Available in 3 different body color variations/plated finishes: Art.S1 is copper and brass, Art.S1c is all chrome, and Art.S1CO is chrome and brass finish.
- Hand crafted polished chrome eagle: Sits on the top dome. Our units have the eagle with wings UP!
Large, round base: Approximately 10″ diameter. This helps keep the unit steady when pulling the lever down. - Drip tray: Easily removable from the base. The finish of the grill matches the finish of the boiler.
Accessories Included
- Filter baskets: 1-cup filter basket and 2-cup filter basket. 49 mm in diameter.
- Portafilters: Dual spout portafilter. 49 mm filter head. Bakelite handle if you select the chrome or chome/brass version. Wood handle if you select the copper/brass version.
- Tamper: Plastic tamper.
- Plastic scoop: If you are using pre-ground coffee.
- Instructional manual
Specifications
| Brand | Elektra |
|---|---|
| Height (inches) | 19.5, approximate |
| Width (inches) | 10.5, approximate |
| Depth (inches) | 10.5, approximate |
| Weight (pounds) | 23 |
| Wattage (watts) | 850 |
| Voltage (volts) | 110 – 120 |
| Boiler capacity (liters) | 1.8 |
| Portafilter size (mm) | 49 |
| Country of manufacture | Treviso, Italy |
| Approvals | UL |
Notes
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. 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.
Support
Parts Diagram
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.
Note: These parts diagrams are provided by the manufacturers. We list them on our site for informational purposes only. We do not stock every single part listed nor can we guarantee that every part is available to order. - 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.
TABLE 1
| # | SKU |
| 1 | 00469035 (bakelite) |
| 00177014 (wood) | |
| 2 | 01368019 |
| 3 | 00176026 (gold) |
| 00176021 (chrome) | |
| 4 | 00178019 (poished brass) |
| 00178021 (chrome) | |
| 5 | 00525019 (polished brass) |
| 00525021 (chrome) | |
| 6 | 00179035 |
| 7 | 00181035 |
| 8 | 00184035 |
| 9 | 00180035 |
| 10 | 00182035 |
| 11 | 00183035 |
| 12 | 00819014 |
| 13 | 00968014 |
| 14 | 00969014 |
| 15 | 00172035 |
| 16 | 00173035 |
| 17 | 00167019 (polished brass) |
| 00167021 (chrome) | |
| 18 | 00153035 |
| 19 | 00175035 |
| 20 | 00174035 |
| 21 | 00402035 |
| 22 | 00400035 |
| 03156034 |
TABLE 3
| # | SKU |
| 1 | 05803019 (polished brass) |
| 05803021 (chrome) | |
| 2 | 00637026 (gold) |
| 00637021 (chrome) | |
| 3 | 05800019 (polished brass) |
| 05800021 (chrome) | |
| 4 | 05801019 (polished brass) |
| 05801021 (chrome) |
TABLE 4
| # | SKU |
| B8 | 00187038 (polished brass) |
| 00187039 (chrome) | |
| D14 | 05803038 (polished brass) |
| 05803039 (chrome) | |
| 1 | 00149019 (polished brass) |
| 00149021 (chrome) | |
| 2 | 00146019 (polished copper) |
| 00146021 (chrome) | |
| 3 | 00148035 |
| 4 | 00147035 |
| 5 | 00200034 |
| 6 | 00102035 |
| 7 | 00145034 |
| 8 | 00144035 |
| 9 | 01290025 (polished brass) |
| 01290021 (chrome) | |
| 10 | 00150019 (polished brass) |
| 00150021 (chrome) | |
| 11 | 00154035 |
| 12 | 01281019 (polished brass) |
| 01281021 (chrome) | |
| 13 | 00151019 (polished copper) |
| 00151021 (chrome) | |
| 14 | 01400015 |
| 15 | 00151038 (polished copper) |
| 00151039 (chrome) | |
| 16 | 01228035 |
| 17 | 01839026 (gold) |
| 01839021 (chrome) | |
| 18 | 02091035 |
| 19 | 00156019 |
| 19 | 00156021 |
| 20 | 00157035 |
| 21 | 01604035 |
| 22 | 03342038 (polished copper base with gold/yellow plate) |
| 03342039 (chrome base with red/silver plate) | |
| 03343039 (chrome base with gold/yellow plate) | |
| 23 | 03166035 |
| 24 | 02951034 |
| 25 | 00119035 |
| 26 | 01380035 |
| 27 | 00041019 (polished brass) |
| 00041021 (chrome) | |
| 28 | 00141035 |
| 29 | 00044035 |
| 30 | 00043019 (polished brass) |
| 00043021 (chrome) | |
| 31 | 00142019 (polished brass) |
| 00142021 (chrome) | |
| 32 | 00398035 (gold) |
| 00143035 (chrome) |
TABLE 5
| # | SKU |
| 1 | 01168035 |
| 2 | 02973011 (230V) |
| 02974011 (110V) | |
| 3 | 00468035 |
| 4 | 00360035 |
| 5 | 00468035 |
| 6 | 00361035 |
| 7 | 02789035 |
| 8 | 01311026 (gold) |
| 01311021 (chrome) | |
| 9 | 00073035 (230V) |
| 01314035 (110V) | |
| 10 | 00021035 |
| 11 | 00020035 |
| 12 | 00023035 |
| 13 | 00133035 |
| 14 | 02850035 |
| 15 | 02851035 |
| 16 | 01344035 |
| 17 | 02962034 |
| 18 | 02198035 |
| 19 | 00492035 |
| 19 | 01603035 |
| 20 | 00371035 |
| 21 | 02993059 (230V) |
| 02880035 (110V) | |
| 22 | 02117035 |
| 23 | 01480035 |
| 24 | 00689014 |
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Wiring diagram please
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Unfortunately, manufacturers do not provide wiring diagrams.
I am looking to purchase this machine, and I would also like to purchase a spare electric element as well. From the Parts list it appears to be Number 23 , Part number 01480035, but I am not certain as it is not clearly labeled. (Part #01480035 is a washer) What is the correct heating element and how do I add it to my order?
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Q I am looking to purchase this machine, and I would also like to purchase a spare electric element...... Read more answer nowAsked on November 20, 2025 1:22 pmA
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.
is there any double spout porta filter that fits the Elektra MCAL that locks in counter-clockwise the same as the Elektra porta filter does?
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Q is there any double spout porta filter that fits the Elektra MCAL that locks in counter-clockwise...... Read more answer nowAsked on October 7, 2025 11:35 amA
Sorry, we are not aware of any.
I bought a Micro casa a leva from 1st-line a year ago. It's been making great coffee. I use it intermittently, mostly over weekends, probably a total of 50 days or so. This weekend, the group head started dripping significantly. It happens either during warm up or cool off, it happened three times, and each time it emptied a significant portion of the water tank (one third to one half) into the drip tray. Could you advise how to fix it?
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Q I bought a Micro casa a leva from 1st-line a year ago. It's been making great coffee. I use it in...... Read more answer nowAsked on March 31, 2025 2:00 pmA
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.
Hi there, I am trying to replace the boiler for my Elektra Microcasa Leva, I am not able to remove the water glass (part #35). I watched Stefano's videos and he easily removes it after taking off the 2 covers, however my glass is firmly stuck, and I am afraid to apply pressure and break the glass. Any advice? Thank you in advance!
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Q Hi there, I am trying to replace the boiler for my Elektra Microcasa Leva, I am not able to remov...... Read more answer nowAsked on February 7, 2025 7:10 pmA
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.
Hi there, I purchased a replacement for the boiler on my Elektra Microcasa Leva, and the boiler unit is not the same. I am not able to put the delivery unit (part #17) back, due to the injector pipe (part #19) not fitting into the boiler opening. Also, there are extra holes on top of the boiler, all around, as well as in the water reservoir and at the bottom near the water glass. Was the boiler changed? It seems to not be compatible with my Elktra, which we purchased back in 2017.
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Q Hi there, I purchased a replacement for the boiler on my Elektra Microcasa Leva, and the boiler u...... Read more answer nowAsked on February 7, 2025 7:07 pmA
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.
I bought my Electra micro Casa lever from you about 10 years ago and I have never ever been able to get any chocolate tones from my coffee beans. I have bought beans from the best places in the country that have the best chocolate tones, but for some reason, I don’t get it from this machine. My grind is from my Mazer mini and it’s high-quality. The length of time is about 24 to 28 seconds. I use clean water bought from the store. Do you have any advice for me or is it impossible for this machine to give chocolatey tones in it’s espresso.
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Q I bought my Electra micro Casa lever from you about 10 years ago and I have never ever been able ...... Read more answer nowAsked on February 5, 2025 2:10 pmA
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.
I was wondering if you could tell me how to descale this machine?
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Q I was wondering if you could tell me how to descale this machine? answer nowAsked on January 31, 2025 2:14 pmA
A simple search our our web site would reveal the procedure.
Following up to the Admin response to my question on 12/3/24, I've tried descaling and lubricating the piston rod and neither of those things have fixed the issue, before i open up the group to lubricate the gaskets, I want to check if that would void my warranty.
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Q Following up to the Admin response to my question on 12/3/24, I've tried descaling and lubricatin...... Read more answer nowAsked on December 18, 2024 3:43 pmA
Thank you for your question. We have emailed you directly.
I recently purchased MCaL a couple weeks ago and in the last few days the lever has stopped returning fully to the top when pulling a shot. It'll go most of the way and then stop with that middle post around a quarter inch proud and then in a few jerking motions the lever will raise a little more leaving the post maybe an eighth of an inch proud where it remains there until I push the lever the rest of the way up, after which a little extra water will trickle out. The same happens when flushing the group with no portafilter locked in, however the post stops only a few millimeters from being flush. I'm new to lever machines so I'm not sure if this is normal behavior and the spring has just been broken in after an initial use period or if it needs to be relubricated. As a side note, the lever has quite a bit more left and right play than i'd think normal, and both the post and lever rollers have black gunk on them that I assume is lubricant or some kind of wear down of the metal working its way out, but that appeared around the same time as the lever issue.
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Q I recently purchased MCaL a couple weeks ago and in the last few days the lever has stopped retur...... Read more answer nowAsked on December 3, 2024 9:25 amA
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.
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