Lelit Mara PL62G [16/158] Making an espresso

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Making an Espresso

Thanks to the default settings, the machine is immediately ready to make an Espresso.

Note. e machine comes with a cup warmer (9). Using warm cups enhances the

organoleptic qualities, the avour and aroma of an Espresso.

Preparing the machine for making coffee

E.1 Check the water level in the tank. If there is no water, follow the instructions

in item B.

E.2 Switch the machine on by pressing the on/off main switch (7).

E.3 Wait for a few minutes until the heating element LED (10) switches off.

E.4 Insert the lter holder (e) without any coffee in the distribution unit (13) and

fasten it rmly, at least up to align the handle with the padlock symbol indicated

on the group.

E.5 Wait until the heating element LED (10) switches off – about 20 minutes –

and the pressure gauge (5) shows about 1-1,2 bar.

E.6 Raise the coffee distribution lever (14) and allow the water to ow for a few

seconds.

E.7 Return the coffee distribution lever (14) back to its initial position.

The machine is ready to make coffee.

Note. is balances the temperature of the distribution unit with that of the lter

holder, which is essential for making excellent coee.

Note. e continuous switching on and o of the heating element LED (10) shows

that the heating element is keeping the water in the boiler at the ideal temperature.

Distributing the coffee

F.1 Insert the selected lter in the warm lter holder (e).

F.2 Fill the lter with the desired quantity of ground coffee.

Note. We suggest 7 g for one cup and 14 g for two cups.

F.3 Press the coffee with the tamper (a) and clean any coffee residues from the

edge of the lter holder.