Lelit Bianca PL162T Daily Use and Care Basics

By House of Coffee | Published: 2026-11-03

Category: Consejos y cuidado

Keep your Lelit Bianca PL162T running smoothly with a practical daily routine and simple care steps. Learn the habits that protect the dual boiler and PID.

Quick answer

Run a short daily flush and backflush routine, descale only when your water or schedule calls for it, and keep the PID and steam boiler settings stable. Consistency matters more than frequency.

Why the dual boiler changes your care routine

A dual boiler machine like the Lelit Bianca PL162T has separate brew and steam boilers, so you have two water systems to think about. The brew boiler benefits from regular flushing to clear coffee oils, while the steam boiler needs periodic draining to reduce mineral buildup. The PID controller adds precision but also means you should avoid rapid temperature swings that stress the system.

When to descale and when to skip it

Descaling is not a weekly task. If you use soft water or a filtration system, you may only need to descale every few months. Hard water speeds up scale, so test your water or watch for slow flow and temperature instability. Over-descaling can be as harmful as neglecting it, so follow a schedule based on your water hardness rather than a fixed calendar.

Daily and weekly care steps

Morning flush: With the machine at operating temperature, run a short flush through the group head without a portafilter. This clears stale water and stabilizes the brew circuit. A 5-second flush is enough; longer wastes water and cools the group.
Backflush after the last shot: Use a blind basket and backflush detergent according to your machine's manual, then rinse with clean water. Do this at least once a week if you pull multiple shots daily. Never leave detergent residue in the group; rinse until the water runs clear.
Check steam boiler pressure: Glance at the steam gauge during warm-up. If pressure is slow to rise or fluctuates, drain a small amount of water from the steam boiler to reduce mineral concentration. A stable gauge reading after warm-up is your baseline; note any change.
Wipe and purge the steam wand: After steaming milk, wipe the wand immediately with a damp cloth and briefly open the valve to clear milk residue from the tip. Dried milk is harder to remove and can clog the tip; wipe while hot.
Weekly water check: Inspect your water filter or test water hardness. If you use a filter, replace it on schedule; if not, plan descaling based on hardness test results. Hard water shortens descaling intervals; soft water extends them.

Product facts

Lelit Bianca PL162T Dualboiler Espressomaschine mit PID V3: Dualboiler Espressomaschine with PID and stainless steel boiler, E-61 brew group. Separate boilers mean you can flush the brew circuit without affecting steam pressure, and the PID helps you spot temperature drift early.
Lelit Bianca PL162T Dualboiler Espressomaschine mit PID V3