{"product_id":"motta-leveler-51mm","title":"Motta Leveler 51 mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeveling tool diameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e51 mm - fits flush to the edge in standard \u003ca title=\"51mm baskets\" href=\"https:\/\/kiffeemacher.com\/products\/siebe-51mm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #90a900;\"\u003e51 mm baskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallurgica Motta, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeveling depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable by rotating clockwise, can be customized to your portafilter and coffee dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel - food-safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"271\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"203\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for all portafilters with 51 mm baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"272\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"274\"\u003eCompatible DeLonghi models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedica EC685, EC680, EC785, EC820, EC850, EC860, EC885 as well as the EC9335, EC9665, EC9155, and EC9355 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"418\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"450\" data-start=\"420\"\u003eCompatible SMEG models:\u003c\/strong\u003e ECF01.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I set the leveler to the correct depth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leveling tool can be set to the desired depth by rotating the base clockwise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis leveling tool does not replace tamping in the portafilter (for that, you will need a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kiffeemacher.com\/products\/51er-tamper\" title=\"51mm tamper\" style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etamper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e), but rather helps to 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 simply sits loosely on top to distribute them 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 are we selling the Motta leveling tool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who performs the steps of espresso preparation 100% the way our Michel Aeschbacher demonstrates in our home barista courses or our YouTube videos does not actually need a leveling tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then again, who can truly say they do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leveling tool helps to eliminate a major source of error when operating a portafilter machine – the distribution of coffee grounds in the basket. The leveler ensures that the distribution is even, thereby reducing the risk of channeling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why we sell this leveling tool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also like that Motta produces this useful little helper in Italy, so it didn't have to be shipped halfway across the globe.\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 a mark inside the leveling tool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the leveler, there is a deliberate scratch in the finish made by the manufacturer to prevent static electricity. This is not a defect or damage. \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=\"Anti-static measure\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Motta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50302223745288,"sku":"51mm Leveler","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3343\/4269\/files\/motta_leveler_51mm.1.webp?v=1753946209","url":"https:\/\/kiffeemacher.com\/en\/products\/motta-leveler-51mm","provider":"kiffeemacher.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}