mjackson ♦ Louis,
It is not an E 61 grouphead. I am not sure nor have I seen a bottomless portafilter for the Espressione. I have searched and cant find one anywhere. I am sorry and the only thing to do is to perhaps get the bottom cut off your self locally at a machine shop.

05-01-2012 8:27am |

Michael Rosso ♦ Jeff...Thank you for your interest in the Espressione Cafe Roma Deluxe. This machine should be ready to brew in under two minutes. You will not have to heat the milk prior to steaming it (nor should you as it will effect the quality of frothed milk.). In reference to your third question, with all single boiler machines you will brew your shot of espresso push a button (or turn a knob) then let the boiler heat to steam temperature and then steam your milk. Or steam your milk first and then cool the boiler down to brewing temperature (using a cooling flush) and then brew your shot of espresso. Again there is no need to heat the milk before steaming. In response to your fourth question most espresso machine do require you to manually turn the machine off when you reach you desired shot level. I hope this information is helpful, however if you have anymore questions please feel free to contact us directly at 1-888-411-5282 option 1. Thanks.

12-29-2011 1:29pm |

TechMilanoItalia Sorry about that, this is the updated number we have for Espressione: 201-439-1700

03-29-2010 10:10am |