Overview

Model: Miss Silvia

Voltage: 120 V

Power: 950 W (800 W heating element)

Manufacture Date: March 2018

Version: 5

Specifications

• Included: Filters with 1 and 2 doses, measuring scoop, tamper.
• Supporting structure: in black-painted steel
• Body and control panel: Satin-finish stainless steel
• High thermal accumulation boiler
• Brewing unit and boiler material: Specula lead-free alloy
• Professional brewing unit and filter holder
• Portafilter: Ergo filter holder (commercial filter holder design)
• Ergo work space: Steam nozzle, knob and drip tray grid
• Dimensions: 9.2 x 11.4 x 13.4 in
• Boiler: 0.3 L
• Weight: 30.9 lb
• Voltage: 120 V / 230 V
• Wattage: 1100w - 10A@110v
• Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
• Made in Italy
• Filter baskets14/18 gr 58mm

Maintenance

Descaling Process

• Add 2-3 Tbsp citric acid to water reservoir.
• Mix
• Pull from both the brew head and steam wand until you have pulled 1/4 tank into machine
• Turn off (best to operate cold)
• Let sit for 20 minutes
• flush remaining water
• flush again with clean water

Back-flushing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzErDDww-fA

Adding a Water Intake

A float valve was added in order to never have to add water manually to the espresso machine. 

Final position:

Problems

Steam Valve Doesn't Close Properly/Leaks

Taking my valve apart revealed that the gasket was breaking up.

The gaskets on this piece are as follows:

For now, I simply flipped the valve sear gasket over. This worked fine! 

I ordered a new complete valve and wand to replace the existing one.  Will swap it out when it arrives.

Parts Ordered:

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