On my Espressione 1334/1 Cafe Minuetto Professional machine during the brewing process, is the machine supposed to only dispense 1 oz or do I have to manually shut it off

It may be time to descale. Most models will give you a message when it's time to have the mineral deposits cleaned.
HERES HOW TO DO THAT...
Empty water resevoir. Disable auto off. Pour approx 48 oz of undiluted white vinegar into resevoir. PLace large mug on drip plate, run brew cycle, dump contents of mug in sink. DO NOT USE A K-CUP.
Repeat this process until the add water light is indicated.
Let brewer stand for at least 4 hours while still on.
Discard any residual vinegar in the resevoir and rinse thorughly.
AFTER approx 4 hours...fill resevoir with water.
RINSE:
PLace a large mug on the drip plate and water brew cycle. Pour the contents of the mug into the sink.
REPEAT this brew process until the add water light is indicated.
YOU MAY NEED TO REPEAT THIS "RINSE" PROCESS if you notice any residual taste

try this link:
Espressione spare parts Electra craft com

obviously you have leaking steam valve, use my recipe for rearing it:

you should take out the knob first, than you try to disassemble the SHAFT of valve from the valve body, in this types(small espresso coffee machines) usually producer use conical valve, without seals she close metal to metal, when you get out the SHAFT you will see one line on the conical end. for repairing it will be enough to visit one metal workshop where they will take a small amount of brass from end and polish it. then you put it back and work again with your machine. During assembling valve change 2 o rings and put one fitting 1/4'' to block the shaft coming out.

PS: notice you only polish the SHAFT , don't let them to short the more than 0.5 mm

If you email this email they will send you whatever info you may need on the machine. e-mail: info@espressione.co.uk Hope this helps.

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My brewer is new. Only used it 5 or 6 times. It only dispenses about 3 oz of water. What is wrong?

Where do I find a new portafilter for a Espressione Cafe' Retro' machind

The problem might be the tamping pressure or the grind?

you can try removing coffee oils from the brew head screen.(not descaling)
but you have to be really handy to remove it from the cafe retro.
need a spring clip or spanner wrench.
if you can get it off try this, if not, send it in to the service center:
Sounds like you might have coffee oil build up. I would suggest soaking the Brew Head Screen, unscrew from the brew head where the coffee oils come into contact with machine, and filter holder in a coffee oil remover by www.urnex.com or dezcal.
Remove the screw if your filter basket has one and do not screw too tight when putting back together or it will happen again.
Further technical info can be found at:
Electra-Craft
41 Woodbine St
Bergenfield NJ 07621
phone 201-439-1700
fax 201-439-1701
info@electra-craft.com
www.electra-craft.com

2 things:
1) yes, you can get a new plastic ring and any other part or service at:
Electra-Craft
41 Woodbine St
Bergenfield NJ 07621
phone 201-439-1700
fax 201-439-1701
info@electra-craft.com
www.electra-craft.com

2) or you can try taking off the brew head screen and removing the coffee oils.
instructions:
http://www.urnex.com/davidschomer.htm

I can understand how frustrating that can be. You might want to try and de-calcifying your espresso maker. After time the calcium and minerals in water can build up and clog the nozzle of the machine. You should be able to find a de-calcifying solution at a local cooking store. Also if you are trying to reach the manufacturer their number should be 770-509-3006.

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