Daily cleaning
Note. For an optimal result we suggest you use our kit PLA9101 (not included) that contains a microfiber cloth with embroidered LELIT logo, a paintbrush with bristles in natural fibres and a brush with nylon bristles.
- General cleaning. Use a soft cloth, preferably in microfiber, and moisten it with tap water to clean the stainless-steel appliance body of the machine (Pic 1.1).
- Group cleaning. After each extraction empty the coffee filter, wash the portafilter (G) and the relative filter with tap water and use the brush (I) to eliminate the coffee residues from the group gasket (Pic 1.2).
- Steam wand cleaning. After frothing the milk, clean the nozzle of the steam wand (7) using a soft cloth and dispense a small quantity of steam to eliminate every possible milk rest in the holes (Pic 1.3).
Weekly cleaning
Note. In the equipment box you’ll find the detergents (F) for the first cleaning cycle of the machine. Afterwards, we suggest you use our accessories PLA9201 and PLA9203 (not included).
Filters and portafilter cleaning. It’s necessary to clean the portafilter to eliminate the coffee oils that affect the taste of your drinks negatively. Place a jug under the hot water wand (15), turn the knob (12) anti-clockwise and take out about 1 l of water.
Insert the portafilter (G) and the used filters into the jug but pay attention not to immerse the portafilter handle (Pic. 2.1). Add 2 bags of detergent powder (F or PLA9201). After 15 minutes, empty the jug and rinse the portafilter (G) and the f ilters with plenty of tap water.
- Filters and portafilter cleaning. It’s necessary to clean the portafilter to eliminate the coffee oils that affect the taste of your drinks negatively. Place a jug under the hot water wand (15), turn the knob (12) anti-clockwise and take out about 1 l of water. Insert the portafilter (G) and the used filters into the jug but pay attention not to immerse the portafilter handle (Pic. 2.1). Add 2 bags of detergent powder (F or PLA9201). After 15 minutes, empty the jug and rinse the portafilter (G) and the filters with plenty of tap water.
- Backflushing. Insert the blind filter (C) into the portafilter and pour 1 bag of detergent powder (F or PLA9201) into the filter. Insert the portafilter (G) in the group (13) and lift the lever (14) for 10 seconds. Stop the function and wait for 10 seconds. Repeat the procedure 10 times (Pic 2.2).
Remove the portafilter (G) from the group and rinse it with hot water from the brewing group (Pic 2.3). Re-insert the portafilter (G) in the group and repeat the previous operation 5 times for 10 seconds each time, without detergent powder. Remove the portafilter (G) and take out the blind filter (C). Empty the drainage tray (17) and rinse the portafilter (G), the filters and the tray (17) with plenty of tap water. - Steam wand cleaning. Fill a jug with 500 ml of cold water, add the content of 1 bottle of detergent liquid (F or PLA9203) and immerse the steam wand (7) in this solution. Open the knob (3) and dispense steam for 5 seconds. Stop the function and wait for 5 seconds. Repeat the operation 10 times (Pic 2.4). Repeat the entire procedure using 1 l of fresh water to rinse the steam wand (7) properly.
Annual cleaning
The descaling of the hydraulic circuit of the machine must be done every year to ensure longevity and constant performances. This operation must be done by a specialized technician. You can see the centres authorized to run this procedure on our website: care.lelit.com.
First start-up
- Place the machine on a solid, flat and dry surface and make sure the appliance is stable; if needed, screw/unscrew the feet to adjust the position of the machine.
- From the equipment box, take out the water drainage tray (17), the grate (11), the mobile cover (1) and position them as indicated in Pic. 4.
- Fill the water tank (10) with room temperature water up to the indicated maximum level and insert it in its seating (Pic 8.1).
- Use the power cord (K) to connect the machine to the electrical mains and turn ON the machine by pressing the ON/OFF (8) switch. If the water tank (10) is full of water and properly inserted in its seating, the pilot light (5) goes ON (Pic 8.2).
- The hydraulic circuit will need maximum 4 minutes from the 1st turn on to get filled with water. Once the waiting time is over, the pilot light (4) will start flashing. Lift the group lever (14) completely. The brewing group (13) will start dispensing water (within 30 seconds). Let the water come out for about 30 seconds and then return the group lever to its initial position (Pic 8.3).
- Now the hydraulic circuit is filled up. The machine will start heating the water to reach the pre-set values. This operation requires maximum 24 minutes: the pilot light (5) remains firmly on, while the pilot light (4) flashes.
- The machine is ready for use when the 2 pilot lights (4 & 5) and the lighted frame of the ON/OFF (8) switch are firmly on.
