Lelit PL41LEM Espresso Machine Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- LeLIT
Table of Contents
Lelit PL41LEM Espresso Machine
DESCRIPTION
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- Cup warmer
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- Steam/hot water knob (on the right side)
- Filter holder retaining ring
- Steam/hot water arm
- Removable water drainage tray
- Filter holder
- Single cup filter
- Two cup filter
- On/off lever switch
- On/off indicator light for coffee/hot water
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- Coffee/hot water/steam lever switch
- Indicator light: machine on
- Coffee press/tamper
- Measuring spoon
- Manometer
- Filter for pods
- Removable water tank cover
- Water level indicator (on the left side) Indicator light: coffee/steam ready
- Coffee/hot water lever switch
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Starting of the machine:
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Remove the machine from its packing and make sure all packing parts have been taken off (including the protection bags).
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Lay the machine on a flat and steady surface far away from hot places and from the water taps.
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Remove the water tank cover (19) placed on the top of the machine and take out the water tank paying attention not to damage the water tubes inside the tank.
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Fill the tank with cold water.
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Replace the water tank back in the machine and check that the water tubes are not bent and that the filter is well set on one of them; reposition the tank cover (19).
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Plug in the machine in the mains. Make sure that the wall socket has the right voltage.
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Place the filter holder (8) under the brewing group (5) and turn it from the left to the right. Leave it there so that it can get warm and it gets ready for use.
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Turn the machine on by pushing the on /off switch (11). The indicator light (14) comes on to confirm the power supply.
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Open the steam/hot water knob (4).
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Position the lever switch (13) on hot water mode (middle) and push up the switch (22).
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When water comes out of the steam nozzle (6), let down the switch (22) and close the steam/hot water knob (4). Position the lever switch (13) on coffee mode (down).
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After completing all these operations, leave the machine on.
Preparing an espresso: -
Check that the water tank has been filled in with water by looking at the water level indicator (20).
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Press the on/off switch (11): the indicator light (14) will come on. Do this operation only if the machine is off. If it’s on pass to the following point. Make sure the lever switch (13) is on coffee mode (down).
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As soon as the indicator light (21) comes on, the machine is ready for use. PL41LEMAUS: the indicator light (21) goes off.
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Fit the single cup filter (9) or the two cup filter (10) into the filter holder (8) that has been warmed up by leaving it attached to the brewing group as described in point 7.
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Fill the filter with ground coffee by means of the supplied measure spoon (16): 1+ ½ measuring spoonful (16) = 1 coffee cup – 3 measuring spoonful (16) = 2 coffee cups. Every time you fill the filter with a spoonful of coffee, press the coffee with the coffee press/tamper (15) before proceeding to fill it with the next spoonful and make sure that there are no coffee rests on the filter border.
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Insert the filter holder (8) in the brewing group ring (5), turn it from left to right with force, and then put the cup on the removable water drainage tray (7).
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Push up the coffee/hot water lever switch (22). The manometer (17) will show the reached pressure, between 8 and 14 bar.
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Once you get the desired quantity of coffee, push down the switch (22) again.
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Remove the filter holder (8) and throw away the coffee grounds. Make sure that the filter holder is clean and reposition it in the brewing group to warm up again.
Preparing an espresso with the use of coffee pods: -
Check that the water tank has been filled in with water by looking at the water level indicator (20).
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Press the on/off switch (11): the indicator light (14) will come on. Do this operation only if the machine is off. If it’s on pass to the following point. Make sure the lever switch (13) is on coffee mode (down).
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As soon as the indicator light (21) comes on, the machine is ready for use. PL41LEMAUS: the indicator light (21) goes off.
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Fit the pod filter (18) into the filter holder (8) that has been warmed up by leaving it attached to the brewing group as described in point 7.
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Open the single packed pod and pay attention not to damage the pod.
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Place the pod in its filter (18).
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Insert the filter holder (8) in the brewing group ring (5), turn it from left to right with force, and then put the cup on the removable water drainage tray (7).
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Push up the lever switch (22). The manometer (17) will show the reached pressure, between 8 and 14 bar.
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Once you get the desired quantity of coffee, push down the switch (22) again.
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Remove the filter holder (8) and throw away the used pod.
Steam: -
Check that the water tank has been filled in with water by looking at the water level indicator (20).
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Press the on/off switch (11): the indicator light (14) will come on. Do this operation only if the machine is off. If it’s on pass to the following point.
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Position the lever switch (13) on steam mode (up/high position).
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As soon as the light (21) goes on, the machine is ready for use. PL41LEMAUS: the indicator light (21) goes off.
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Open the steam/hot water knob (4). First some water will flow out and then the steam.
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Put the cup with the desired infusion under the steam tube (6) and turn the knob (4) completely.
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When the drink has been suitably frothed, close the steam/hot water knob (4).
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IMPORTANT: after you have frothed your milk, reopen the steam/hot water knob (4), position the steam switch (13) on hot water (middle) and push up the switch (22). When the water flows out of the steam tube (6), close the steam/hot water knob (4) again, at the same time push down the switch (22) and re-position the switch (13) on coffee again (down). Clean carefully the steam/hot water tube (6). This operation is needed in order to restore the water circuit inside the machine’s tubes.
Hot water: -
Check that the water tank has been filled in with water by looking at the water level indicator (20).
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Press the on/off switch (11): the indicator light (14) will come on. Do this operation only if the machine is off. If it’s on pass to the following point.
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Position the lever switch (13) on hot water (middle).
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As soon as the indicator light (21) remains on, the machine is ready for use. PL41LEMAUS: the indicator light (21) goes off.
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Open the steam/hot water knob (4) and push up the lever switch (22).
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Hot water will flow out from the steam arm (6) immediately.
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Once you have got the desired quantity of hot water, push down the switch (22) and close the steam/water knob (4).
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After obtaining hot water from the arm (6), make sure that there is still water in the tank.
USEFUL TIPS
The single-cup filter (9), the two cup filter (10) and the pod filter (18) do
not need to be washed after each use but please check that the holes are not
blocked.
For best results, we suggest winning the cups up on the cup warmer (2) which
works only when the machine is on.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND PRECAUTIONS
- It is recommended to clean, after each use, the steam arm (6) and the strainer holder (8) carefully. For cleaning it is recommended the use of a wet damp cloth.
- Do not leave the machine outdoor. And do not immerse the machine in water.
- The machine can be used only by adults and must be kept away from children.
- Do not wash the strainer and strainer holder in the dishwasher
TECHNICAL DATA
- Voltage: 230 V – 50 Hz
- Power: 1050 W
- Heating time: ca. 3 min.
- Pump pressure: 15 bar
- Water tank: 2,7 litres
- Dimensions (HxLxD): 34,52327 cm
- Weight: 7,2 kg
- To be operated with ground coffee and coffee pods For voltage 240V – S0Hz: art. PL41LEMAUS. PL41LEMUK: assembled with UK plug. PL41LEM/110 – 120V-60 Hz
TROUBLESHOOTING
We thank you for buying one of our products, projected and assembled in
accordance with the most up-to-date technological innovations.
Following carefully the simple operations described in this manual, which
respect all essential safety regulations, you will get the best performance
and will appreciate the remarkable reliability of this product in the years to
come. Please find below the description of the most frequent problems and of
their solution:
The inserted data and pictures can be subject to changes without previous notice for the improvement of the machine’s performance.