After the coffee extraction the remaining water is drained from the circuit via a spout. Since the water is still under some pressure from the pump, unsightly stains will appear around the spout over time due to water splashes...
The entire supporting structure was made very stable since forces act on the entire espresso machine when the portafilter is clamped,. All load-bearing parts are cut from 2 mm stainless steel plates. Above that are the panels made of 1 mm stainless steel...
Although the brew group is not an E61 brew group, the geometry of the portafilter holder (bell) is based on that of the E61. This makes clamping the portafilter comparatively easy...