IMS DL200IM Shower Screen for DeLonghi Dedica Series & Smeg

Product Features:

• Even Extraction: The 200 µm (micrometer) membrane ensures that water hits the coffee grounds gently and evenly.
• Less Dirt: The extremely smooth surface ensures that significantly fewer coffee oils and particles stick to the screen. This keeps the brew group clean.
• Material Quality: Made from stainless steel (AISI 316), food-safe and resistant to corrosion.

Technical Details:

• Outer Diameter: 50.5 mm.
• Inner Diameter: 49.5 mm.
• Wall Height: 9 mm.
• Central Hole: 5.3 mm
• Central Bore: Fits the M5 screw of the Dedica.
• Filter Capacity: The membrane retains even the finest "fines" that could otherwise be sucked back into the solenoid valve.

Compatibility:

The IMS DL200IM was explicitly developed for DeLonghi brew groups with a central screw:

• DeLonghi Dedica Series: EC680, EC685, EC785, EC885 (Arte)
• DeLonghi Icona & Scultura Series
• Smeg ECF01BLEU
• Not Compatible: E61 brew groups or 58mm commercial machines.

Scope of Delivery:

• 1x IMS DL200IM Precision Shower Screen.
• Note: The screw is not included; simply use the original screw from your DeLonghi.

What You Should Know Before Buying:

The shower screen optimizes water flow, but it's not a substitute for fresh beans or a good grinder. The IMS screen reaches its full potential when you upgrade to a single-wall screen like the KM 51mm Screen. With the original double-wall screens ("crema screens"), the taste difference is minimal.

The membrane is delicate by design. Clean the screen only with soft brushes or a cloth. Sharp objects will destroy the fine mesh immediately.

Installation and Care:

Installation is straightforward, but requires a bit of finesse:

1. Loosen Screw: Turn the DeLonghi upside down or use a short angle screwdriver.
2. Caution When Removing: The old screen often sticks. A gentle lever with a spoon handle helps.
3. Clean: Since you have the screen off anyway, wipe out the brew group with a damp cloth.
4. Installation: Insert the IMS screen and tighten the screw hand-tight. Do not overtighten! If you tighten the screw too much, the screen will warp and water distribution will suffer again. "Hand-tight" is completely sufficient.

We recommend a short flush after each shot to rinse away residue. Since backflushing is technically hardly possible with the Dedica, you should remove and clean the screen every two weeks in hot water with coffee oil cleaner. You'll see how much residue accumulates behind it despite daily rinsing.