IMS DL200IM Shower Screen for DeLonghi Dedica Series & Smeg

Product Features:

• Even Extraction: The 200 µm (micrometer) membrane ensures that water gently and evenly hits the coffee grounds.
• Less Dirt: The extremely smooth surface ensures that significantly less coffee oils and particles stick to the screen. This keeps the brew group clean.
• Material Quality: Made of 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.
• Center Hole: 5.3 mm
• Central Bore: Suitable for 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 your original DeLonghi screw.

What you should know before buying:

The shower screen optimizes water flow but is not a substitute for fresh beans or a good grinder. The IMS screen only shows its strengths when you switch to a single-wall filter basket like the KM 51mm Sieve. With the original double-wall sieves ("crema sieves"), the taste difference 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 not rocket science but requires a little dexterity:

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

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