Cleaning And Maintenance - Lelit Pro Line - Mara PL62S User Manual

PRO Line - Mara - PL62S · PL62 · PL62T
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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance of the machine are essential for the quality of the
coffee and the durability of the appliance.
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Cleaning
The machine must be cleaned at least
once a week.
Before starting, remove the plug from
the electrical outlet and allow the ma-
chine to cool.
Use a soft cloth, preferably microfiber,
like the Lelit cloth (code MC972 - not in-
cluded), and moisten it with plain water.
Do not use abrasive detergents and do
not immerse the machine in water.
For thorough maintenance, we suggest
you use the Lelit brush (code PL106 -
not included), which will help you clean
the nozzles and the spaces between
the gaskets more effectively, removing
stains and coffee residues from even
the smallest cracks.
Warm running water can be used to
clean the removable parts of the ma-
chine. The filters and filter holder should
never be washed in a dishwasher.
There is no need to clean the filters after
each use, but just to ensure they are not
clogged.
However, to ensure the best perfor-
mance from your machine, it is essen-
tial to thoroughly clean the steam wand
and filter holder after each use.
The filter holder should be cleaned to re-
move the greasy coffee residues that can
negatively affect the taste of your espres-
so.
Wash the exterior part of the steam
wand with a damp cloth and release a
little steam to remove any milk residues
from inside the tube, as these could ob-
struct the steam output, making it more
difficult to froth milk properly.
Descaling the machine
Use of the machine creates a natural
formation of lime scale, over a time pe-
riod depending on how frequently the
machine is used and on the hardness of
the water.
Lime scale deposits can obstruct the tubes
and decrease the brewing temperature, al-
tering the quality of the coffee and reducing
the lifetime of your machine.
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lt lt
To avoid the formation of limescale,
which can also deposit in the inter-
nal circuits, we recommend the use
of our Lelit resin filter (code MC747 -
MC747PLUS) to soften the water. Please
insert the filter in the tank following the
instructions on the packaging. The filter
purifies the water from the calcium and
magnesium salts which are deposited
to form lime scale and affect the taste
of your coffee. Remember that the fil-
ter loses its effectiveness after a certain
number of gallons treated, so replace it
periodically. Instructions for the use and
replacement of the filter are given on
the box.
Watch the tutorial
to understand how the water
softener filters work.
Back-flushing
It is advisable to back-flush the machine
once a month (washing the operation-
al parts used during brewing) using the
blind filter supplied (d) and the Lelit
detergent sachets (code PL103 - not
Lelit Espresso - English
EN
included).
This is done very easily, simply by fol-
lowing the instructions on the sachet.
Any other servicing must be performed only
by an authorized service representative.
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