IMS DL200IM shower screen for DeLonghi Dedica series & Smeg

Product features:

• Even extraction: The 200 µm (micrometer) membrane ensures that the water hits the coffee grounds gently and evenly across the surface.
• Less mess: 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 corrosion-resistant.

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 has been 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 professional machines.

Scope of delivery:

• 1x IMS DL200IM precision shower screen.
• Note: The screw is not included; simply use your DeLonghi's original screw.

What you should know before buying:

The shower screen optimizes water flow, but it is no replacement for fresh beans or a good grinder. The IMS screen truly shows its strengths when you switch to a single-wall filter basket like the KM 51mm filter basket. With original double-wall filter baskets ("crema baskets"), the difference in taste is minimal.

Due to its design, the membrane is delicate. Clean the screen only with soft brushes or a cloth. Sharp objects will immediately destroy the fine mesh.

Installation and care:

Installation is no rocket science, but it requires a bit of finesse:

1. Loosen the screw: Turn the DeLonghi upside down or use a short offset screwdriver.
2. Be careful when removing: The old screen often sticks. A careful levering motion with a spoon handle helps.
3. Cleaning: While you have the screen off, wipe out the brew group with a damp cloth.
4. Installation: Insert the IMS screen and tighten the screw hand-tight. Do not over-tighten! If you tighten the screw too much, the screen will bulge and the water distribution will suffer again. "Hand-tight" is perfectly sufficient.

We recommend a short flush after every shot to rinse away residues. Since backflushing is technically almost impossible with the Dedica, you should unscrew the screen every two weeks and clean it in hot water with coffee oil remover. You will see how much retention gathers behind it despite daily rinsing.