{"product_id":"motta-leveler-51mm","title":"Motta Leveler 51mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMotta Leveler 51mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leveling tool is a useful aid for reducing sources of error in espresso preparation. The coffee grounds are distributed evenly in the portafilter, which reduces the risk of channeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features Motta Leveling Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeveling Tool Diameter: 51mm\u003c\/strong\u003e - fits nicely flush to the edge in conventional \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"51mm baskets\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kaffaemacher.com\/products\/sieb-51mm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e51mm baskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Metallurgica \u003cstrong\u003eMotta, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leveling height is adjustable by turning clockwise and can be adapted to your portafilter and coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: made \u003cstrong\u003efrom stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e - suitable for the food industry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich basket or which machine does the Motta Leveler fit in 51mm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible portafilter machine manufacturers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelonghi Dedica models:\u003c\/strong\u003e EC685, EC680, EC785, EC820, EC850, EC860, EC885, EC9335\/9665\/9155\/9355\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMEG\u003c\/strong\u003e ECF01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand all other portafilter machines with 51mm baskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I adjust the leveler to the correct height?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leveling tool can be adjusted to the desired height by turning the bottom part clockwise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveling does not replace tamping in the portafilter; for that a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.kaffaemacher.com\/products\/51mm-tamper\" title=\"51mm Tamper\" style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0);\"\u003etamper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is needed. Instead, it helps distribute the coffee grounds evenly in the portafilter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tool should be adjusted so that it does not compress the coffee grounds, but sits loosely and distributes the coffee grounds cleanly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3343\/4269\/files\/MottaLeveler51mm4_b4f8f28e-4006-4d90-8d42-e13433a7ef11_480x480.webp?v=1731509390\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy do we sell the Motta Leveling Tool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who carries out every step of espresso preparation exactly 100% the way our Michel Aeschbacher shows in \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0);\" title=\"Our Courses - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kaffaemacher.com\/collections\/kaffeemacher-kurse\"\u003eunseren Home Barista courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or in the YouTube videos - they don't really need a leveling tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut who can really claim to do that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leveling tool helps eliminate a major source of error when operating a portafilter machine - the distribution of coffee grounds in the portafilter. The leveler ensures that the distribution is even and thus reduces the risk of channeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why we sell this leveling tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also like the fact that Motta produces this useful little helper in Italy and it didn't have to be shipped halfway around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iFulYPweyLo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is there damage inside the leveling tool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the leveler there is an intentional manufacturer-made scratch in the coating to prevent static charge buildup. This is not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3343\/4269\/files\/MottaLeveler51mm5_1_c1fb4d85-97a0-4810-8163-d39874d256a7_480x480.webp?v=1731509390\" alt=\"Antistatic measure\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can I get this product locally?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is usually also available at the following locations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cafe-fruehling.ch\/\" style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0);\"\u003e-Café frühling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Motta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41595593916514,"sku":"51mm Leveler","price":41.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3577\/files\/motta_leveler_51mm.1.webp?v=1755895716","url":"https:\/\/kaffaemacher.com\/en\/products\/motta-leveler-51mm","provider":"Kaffeemacher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}