In order for your machine to take care of your espresso, it is important to maintain your machine as follows:

• First Time Use	• Monthly
• After Each Drink	• Semi-Annually
• Daily	• Annually
• Weekly

First time use routine for your Lelit PL51 and PL042 LET

Prime the Machine
(Reason: All machines are shipped without water in the boiler.)

The main practical reason to prime your machine is to prevent damage from freezing during shipping. Without water in the boiler, the heating element can be quickly damaged from heat stress without sufficient water in the boiler.
1. Fill the water reservoir up with fresh, cold water. Important: Make sure that all hoses are submerged and free of kinks or other obstructions, and that the inlet hose reaches to the bottom of the reservoir if so designed.
2. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position. Plug machine in.
3. Place a container under the steam wand. Turn steam knob to the OPEN position.
4. Turn on machine. IMMEDIATELY turn on Coffee/Brew Switch, or the Hot Water Switch if so equipped.
5. The pump will initially sound noisy, but it should quiet down within approximately 10 seconds. The water level should begin to drop in the reservoir.
6. Close the steam valve once the water begins to flow. Turn off the coffee/brew or hot water switch once water flows out of brew head. The espresso machine is now primed. Continue to run about a cup of water through the boiler and the group to thoroughly flush the system prior to using.
7. VERY IMPORTANT! Shut machine off after 1 minute if water does not appear. Wait 5 minutes for machine element to cool down. Repeat. Check for water under your machine, which would indicate a leak. If the espresso machine will not prime, contact us for further instructions.

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After each drink routine maintenance for your Lelit PL51 and PL042 LET

General		1. Check the water temperature at the group head to ensure that your machine is producing a water temperature between 192 and 198 degrees F. 2. Check the water pressure gauge to ensure that your machine's water pump is delivering 120 to 130 psi.
Utensils, thermometers, frothing pitcher		Clean with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly.
Shower (dispersion) screen		Wipe off the residue with a dump cloth or paper towel.
Group Gasket		Wipe with dump cloth or paper towel.
Steam wand		Clean thoroughly with a damp cloth.
Filter baskets		Rinse it with hot water, wipe with a damp cloth.
Body interior
Portafilter		Clean with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly.
Water drainage tray
Ground coffee tray
Build-in tamper		Clean with hot soapy water, wipe with a damp cloth.

Daily routine maintenance for your Lelit PL51 and PL042 LET

General		1. Check the water temperature at the group head to ensure that your machine is producing a temperature between 192 and 198 degrees F. 2. Check the water pressure gauge to ensure that your machine's water pump is delivering 120 to 130 psi. 3. Inspect the water for odd tastes or odors.
Utensils, Thermometers, Frothing Pitcher		Clean with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly.
Shower (dispersion) screen		Wipe off the residue with a dump cloth or paper towel.
Group Gasket		The group gaskets should be cleaned every day to help maintain a positive seal between the group head and the portafilter. Wipe with dump cloth or paper towel.
Steam wand		Soak the tip of the wand in hot water. Wipe clean with a dry towel.
Filter baskets		Soak in hot water with a small amount of espresso machine detergent. Wipe clean. Rinse well before re-using.
Body interior		Wipe clean with dump cloth or paper towel.
Portafilter		Clean with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly.
Water drainage tray		Clean with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly.
Ground coffee tray		Clean with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly.
Build-in tamper		Clean with hot soapy water, and wipe thoroughly.

Weekly routine maintenance for your Lelit PL51 and PL042 LET

General		1. Check the water temperature at the group head to ensure that your machine is producing a temperature between 192 and 198 degrees F. 2. Check the water pressure gauge to ensure that your machine's water pump is delivering 120 to 130 psi. 3. Inspect the water for odd tastes or odors.
Utensils, Thermometers, Frothing Pitcher		Clean with hot soapy water, and rinsed thoroughly
Shower (dispersion) screen		Wipe off the residue with dump cloth or paper towel
Group Gasket		Wipe with dump cloth or paper towel.
Steam wand		Carefully examine the steam wand for any damage, such as cracks or signs of flaking on the chrome plating. Either condition would require immediate replacement of the wand. Soak the tip of the wand in hot water. Wipe clean with a dry towel.
Filter baskets		Soak in hot water with a small amount of espresso machine detergent. Wipe clean. Rinse well before re-using.
Body interior		Wipe clean with dump cloth or paper towel.
Portafilter		Soak the filter in water with a small amount of espresso machine detergent, then clean it with a soft scouring pad and small brush. Vigorously scrub around the sealing surface. Rinse well before re-use.
Water drainage tray		Clean with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly.
Ground coffee tray		Clean with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly.
Build-in tamper		Clean with hot soapy water, and wipe thoroughly.

Monthly routine maintenance for your Lelit PL53 and PL042 LET

General		As always, follow all routine maintenance procedures listed above.
Shower (dispersion) screen		Shower screens must be periodically cleaned, as coffee oils will eventually build up and clog the screen. Clean every 50-100 shots of espresso.

Semi-Annually routine maintenance for your Lelit PL53 and PL042 LET

General		As always, follow all routine maintenance procedures listed above.
Re-calibrate your machine		Calibrate your machine's brewing temperature and pump pressure

Annually routine maintenance for your Lelit PL53 and PL042 LET

General		As always, follow all routine maintenance procedures listed above.
Group Gasket		The gasket may become worn over a period of time, and will need to be replaced. A good indication that this gasket needs to be replacement is when the portafilter returns beyond its normal position, or additional water leaks out around the group head during the brewing process, even though the portafilter is properly installed and snug.
Descale your machine		Descale your espresso machine once a year. No matter how good your water filtration may be, you're still getting calcium in your boiler tank. While small amounts of calcium won't alter the flavor of your espresso too much, over time that small amount will grow into a large amount causing a very bitter flavor in your cup and eventually causing damage to your machine.