Bottomless portafilter for Delonghi Dedica

Product Features:

• FSC-certified wood types: ash wood, walnut
• Includes high-quality filter basket:
  • For a double espresso: choose 16 g filter basket
  • For a single espresso: choose 12.5 g filter basket
• Matching tamper size: 51 mm (standard for Dedica)
• Portafilter tabs: 5.8 mm wide (tapered)
• How handle and head fit together: The portafilter head has an M10 internal thread, and the matching handle has an M10 external thread. Both parts can be easily screwed together.
• Included:
  • Portafilter wood handle: not dishwasher safe
  • Portafilter stainless steel head
  • Filter basket of your choice

Important Notes:

1. Wood handle: Each wood handle is unique, so slight variations in color and grain may occur. These natural characteristics are not a quality defect. Small hairline cracks in the wood are professionally sealed and do not affect functionality.
2. Use: The portafilters are not suitable for pre-ground coffee.

Compatibility:

• Suitable for: DeLonghi Dedica models: EC685, EC680, EC785, EC820, EC850, EC860, EC885, Duo EC890, SMEG ECF01
• Not compatible with: Beem machines

Useful Accessories:

• Our 51 mm filter baskets as individual products
• 2-spout portafilter: For the Dedica family in our range
• Measuring cup: Compatible (51 mm diameter)
• Portafilter holder: For space-saving mounting on the machine
• 51mm Tamper: for tamping ground coffee in the portafilter
• Motta Leveler 51 mm: Leveling tool for even distribution of ground coffee
• further compatible accessories for the Delonghi Dedica family can be found here

Care Instructions:

• The wood handle is not dishwasher safe.
• For cleaning, please use only a slightly dampened microfiber cloth.
• Note: The spout should not be unscrewed, as the position cannot be restored exactly during reassembly.

Who is the bottomless portafilter suitable for?

This portafilter is ideal if you:

• Want to get more involved with coffee and espresso
• Own your own grinder and grind fresh coffee
• Enjoy experimenting with grind size and preparation
• Want to take your barista skills to the next level

Practical Application Tips for the Delonghi Dedica

1. What to do if the portafilter sprays?

Cause: Spraying of the portafilter is often caused by so-called channeling – this is when coffee flows unevenly through the filter basket.

Solution: Precise working and firm tamping (pressing the coffee) help reduce channeling. Make sure to fill the filter basket adequately (e.g. with 16g APAS) to minimize the risk of channeling.

2. Wet coffee puck after extraction?

It is normal for the DeLonghi Dedica to often leave a wet coffee puck.

Tip: Leave the portafilter clamped for a moment after extraction to allow excess coffee to drip off. Place a cup under the portafilter to catch drops.

3. After extraction – wait a moment!

There may still be pressure on the portafilter after the brewing process.

Note: If you remove the portafilter immediately after extraction, the coffee may splash. Therefore, wait a few seconds before removing the portafilter.

4. Clean work with the measuring cup

Use a measuring cup (51mm) to fill the ground coffee cleanly into the portafilter and create less mess.

5. Working with a scale

A coffee scale guarantees consistent results. This way you can precisely control the grind size and amount. For more tips on espresso preparation, check here.

Our Video Test Series for the Delonghi Dedica Family

We recorded a new video test series for the Delonghi Dedica in autumn 2023.

The first video covers a comparison between the Delonghi Dedica 685 and the Delonghi Dedica 885.

A 24-minute test and comparison video of the Delonghi Dedica 685 and the Delonghi Dedica 885. Released in September 2023.

Upgrade Video: How to make your Delonghi Dedica better

In this 12-minute test video, we show which upgrades and expansions make sense for the Delonghi Dedica 685 and Delonghi Dedica 885. Released in October 2023.