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Lelit Bianca: Vacuum Breaker Inspection and Service

Tools needed:- 17mm crescent wrench or deep socket- Needle-nose pliers- Phillips head screwdriver- Flat head screwdriver Parts needed:Vacuum Breaker Rebuild Kit 1. Remove the top panel. 2. Locate the vacuum breaker and remove the flexible tube.3....

Lelit Bianca: Steam/Hot Water Valve Gasket Inspection and Replacement

NOTE: This article shows the hot water valve, the same steps apply to the steam valve.Tools Needed:- 21mm crescent wrench or adjustable wrench- Pick or small prying implement- PTFE tape aka plumber's tape OR food safe thread sealant- New plumbing...

Lelit Bianca: Testing the Steam Boiler Safety Switches

Tools needed: - #2 Phillips screwdriver- Small flathead screwdriver- Multimeter or simple continuity tester1. Remove the top panel. 2. Identify the two safety switches on top of the steam boiler. 2. Carefully use a finger or small flathead...

Lelit Bianca: Hot Water Delivery Plumbing Access

Tools Needed:- 17mm crescent wrench or adjustable wrench- Pipe cleaning brushes- Compressed air- Shop towelsNOTE: Begin with the machine unplugged and cool to the touch.1. Remove the panels from the machine.2. Remove the hot water valve...

Lelit Bianca: Steam Boiler Fill Solenoid Inspection and Cleaning

Tools Needed:- 12mm, 13mm, 17mm crescent wrenches- Adjustable wrench (optional)1. Remove the panels from the machine.2. Identify the steam boiler fill solenoid.3. Disconnect the electrical leads from the solenoid box. Take note of their...

Lelit Bianca: Steam Boiler Fill Probe Inspection and Cleaning

Tools needed:- 12mm and 19mm crescent wrench- PTFE tape- Coffee equipment cleaner (Urnex)- Emory cloth or scouring padNOTE: The machine must be unplugged and cool to the touch before beginning.If your fill probe has developed a leak at the base...

Lelit Bianca: Removing the Steam/Hot Water Knob

Tools Needed:- Pick or small flat-bladed screwdriver or similar implement1. Remove the chrome center button from the rotary knob. The center button is held in place by friction and a simple o-ring, so you should be able to remove it by hand with a...

Lelit Bianca: Safety Valve Replacement

Tools Needed: Phillips Screwdriver 15mm Combination Wrench Teflon Plumbers Tape Flathead Screwdriver (optional) Parts Needed: Replacement Lelit Bianca Safety Valve 1. Remove the top panel of your Lelit Bianca.2. Locate the safety valve on top of...

Lelit Bianca: Steam Boiler Heating Element Replacement

This procedure should only be performed with the machine unplugged and once it has completely cooled and depressurized. Tools Needed: Phillips screwdriver Impact Driver 38mm Impact Socket and Extension Shop towel Something to elevate the grouphead...