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Lelit Bianca: Replacing Water Reservoir Tubing

Tools needed: Flathead screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver 2.5mm allen key 1. Turn the machine off and allow it to cool down. 2. After removing the water reservoir and top grate, remove the spring-loaded screw at the top of the unit. 3. Unplug the...

Lelit Bianca: Removing Panels

Tools needed: #2 Philips head screwdriver Large flat head screwdriver Microfiber towel (or another type of scratch resistant surface to rest your machine on) 1. Turn the machine off, disconnect from the power source, and allow it to cool down...

Lelit Bianca: Replacing Brew Boiler Temperature Probe

Tools needed: #2 Phillips head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Microfiber towel (or another type of scratch resistant surface to rest your machine on) Adjustable wrench Teflon plumbers tape 1. Turn the machine off, disconnect from the power...

Lelit Bianca: Converting Machine to Reservoir Mode

Tools needed: #2 Philips head screwdriver Large flat head screwdriver Microfiber towel (or another type of scratch resistant surface to rest your machine on) 1. Turn the machine off, disconnect from the power source, and allow it to cool down...

Lelit Bianca: PID Unit Replacement

Tools needed: - #2 Phillips screwdriver First, you'll need to remove the panels. At the front of the machine, above the motor, you'll see the display fastened to the front face by this metal bracket. Remove this screw from the bracket. Then slide...

Lelit Bianca: Pump/Steam Pressure Gauge Replacement

Tools needed: #2 Philips head screwdriver Large flat head screwdriver Microfiber towel (or another type of scratch resistant surface to rest your machine on) 13mm Open-ended wrench 14mm Open-ended wrench 1. Remove the panels of your Lelit Bianca....

Lelit Bianca: Resetting the PID

Tools Needed:- Fingies (or other implements)NOTE: Make sure that the machine's water reservoir is installed and full, or that the machine is plumbed-in and the supply line is on, before resetting the PID.1. With the machine plugged in, but powered...

Lelit Bianca: Checking/Replacing Brew Boiler Temperature Probe

Tools needed: #2 Phillips head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver 17mm wrench Teflon plumbers tape Lelit Bianca temperature probe (If replacing) 1. Drain your boilers completely and turn the machine off. Disconnect from the power source, and allow...

Lelit Bianca: Checking the Steam Boiler Temperature Probe

Tools needed: #2 Phillips head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver 17mm wrench Teflon plumbers tape 1. Drain your steam boiler and turn the machine off. Disconnect from the power source, and allow it to cool down completely. 2. Remove the panels.3....

Lelit Bianca: Cleaning/Replacing the Expansion Valve Seat (OPV)

Tools Needed:- Philips head screw driver- Flat-head screwdriver- 12mm wrench- Long tweezers or pliers- Molykote lubricant- Scouring padBefore we get started please make sure there is no writing on the outside of the valve. If the expansion valve...

Lelit Bianca: Adjusting the Pump Pressure

Tools Needed: Flathead screwdriver Backflush Blank Portafilter 1. Remove the water tank and the drip tray from the machine as you will be tilting it to the left side (You do not need to remove the panels).2. Next, tip the machine over onto its...

Lelit Bianca: Draining the Boilers

Tools Needed: Pitcher (1 quart) Bowl or measuring cup (at least 1 pint capacity) If you need to prepare your machine for shipping, but the boilers won't heat, click here for alternate draining instructions.1. Allow the machine to heat and fully...

Lelit Bianca: How to Drain the Boilers (No Heat)

Steam Boiler: - Method 1 - Tools Needed: Phillips Screwdriver Flat blade Screwdriver Ratchet 17mm Deep Socket Socket Extension Needle-nose Pliers Length of silicone tube Bucket 1. Remove the top panel of your Lelit Bianca 2. Use a flat-blade...

Lelit Bianca: Replacing the Expansion Valve (OLAB)

If the expansion valve on your machine does not have 'OLAB' written on the side of the valve, the expansion valve is serviceable. This article will walk you through how to inspect/clean the expansion valve. Parts needed: Lelit Bianca Expansion...