Can i wash it in the dishwasher?

I’m 100% Italian senior citizen. I’ve been drinking espresso all my life and using an espresso pot and demitasse cups for 50 years. In Italy we don’t put it in the dishwasher. We just wash it out with cold water under the faucet in your sink, you don’t wanna use dish soap, you just wanna rinse it out. If you have to use anything put a little bit of Clorox in some water with a dish rag or spong and wipe it out and rinse it good. If you want to use Dish soap it’s up to you but it leaves a residue and can make the coffee taste funny. But to answer your question I wouldn’t put it in the dishwasher. Your call. Hope this helps.

Is this made in italy?

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Will this work on an electric coil stovetop?

Yes. That’s the same type stove I have and it works. Only thing I do and just because I’m afraid of the arm melting is to place it closer to the edge of the coil.

What grind of coffee works best with this?

We use a fine grind, similar in size and feel to that of sugar. It should also be slightly coarser than a grind used for a regular espresso maker. Fine grind is required because of the short time the coffee grind comes in contact with water.