Bottomless portafilter for Delonghi Dedica

Product Features:

• FSC-certified wood types: Maple, Walnut
• Includes high-quality basket:
  • For a double espresso: choose 16 g basket
  • For a single espresso: choose 12.5 g basket
• Matching tamper size: 51 mm
• 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 in delivery:

• Portafilter wood handle: not dishwasher safe
• Portafilter stainless steel head
• Basket of your choice

Important Notes:

1. Wood handle: Each wood handle is unique, which is why 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 appliances

Useful Accessories:

• Our 51 mm baskets as individual product
• Portafilter with 2-outlet: 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 the ground coffee in the portafilter
• Motta Leveler 51mm: Leveling tool for even distribution of ground coffee
• further matching accessories for the Delonghi Dedica family can be found here

Care Instructions:

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

Who is the naked portafilter suitable for?

This portafilter is ideal if you:

• Want to engage more intensively 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: Portafilter spraying is often caused by so-called channeling – where coffee flows unevenly through the basket.

Solution: Precise work and firm tamping (pressing the coffee) help reduce channeling. Make sure to fill the basket sufficiently (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 locked in place for a moment after extraction to allow excess coffee to drip. Place a cup under the portafilter to catch drips.

3. After extraction – wait a moment!

After the brewing process, there may still be pressure on the portafilter.

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 cleanly fill the ground coffee into the portafilter and reduce mess.

5. Working with a scale

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

Our Video Test Series on the Delonghi Dedica Family

We recorded a new video test series on 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 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.