Espresso machine Lelit 2.5 L PL162T

The Lelit PL162T Bianca is a manual espresso machine with a 2.5 L repositionable water tank and stainless steel body. The water reservoir sits in an external stainless “backpack” to limit heat transfer to the water; it can be positioned on any of the machine’s three sides and removed for cleaning. An E61-group-mounted manometer shows the real extraction pressure on the coffee puck, enabling precise control of espresso extraction. Standard accessories include a complete portafilter (1- and 2-shot filters), a bottomless portafilter with 18/20 g filter, blind filter, 70 L water softener, Lelit stainless steel tamper with aluminium handle, group cleaning brush, microfiber cloth, optional steam-wand nozzle, fittings for direct water plumbing, espresso cup rack and coffee measuring spoon.

Advantages

The polished AISI 304 stainless steel body and water tray provide long-lasting durability, easy cleaning and a consistent aesthetic. Cool-touch steam and hot-water wands reduce burn risk and feature a geometry that eases cleaning and limits limescale buildup. Wooden adjustable feet match the machine details, provide stable placement on uneven surfaces and allow slight inclination for direct plumbing and improved drainage. An energy-saving mode disables the steam boiler after a programmable standby period while maintaining the coffee boiler at 70 °C and preserving 80% of cup-rack warming efficiency; the machine returns to full operation in about 10 minutes. A technical submenu allows customization of settings such as PID parameters to adapt thermoregulation and extraction to different conditions and barista preferences.

Suitable for

• Home users and coffee enthusiasts who want precise espresso extraction
• Small commercial settings or offices requiring single-cup preparation
• Users needing flexible installation options (repositionable tank and direct plumbing)

Key specifications

• Product type: Espresso machine (manual)
• Model: Lelit PL162T Bianca (LE-PL162T)
• Water tank capacity: 2.5 L, repositionable and removable
• Power: 1400 W
• Body material: Polished AISI 304 stainless steel
• Group: E61 with manometer for extraction pressure
• Capacity: designed for single-cup preparation
• Weight: 26.5 kg
• Color: Stainless steel

How to use

Fill the removable 2.5 L water tank or connect the machine to a direct water line using the supplied fittings. Turn on the machine and allow it to reach operating temperature; consult the LCD display and technical submenu to check or adjust PID settings if required. Dose and tamp ground coffee into the portafilter, attach it to the E61 group and monitor the manometer to control extraction pressure. Use the steam or hot-water wand as needed; the cool-touch wands reduce burn risk. For plumbing installations, adjust the wooden feet to set the machine inclination for optimal drainage.

Usage recommendations

Regularly remove and clean the repositionable tank and external water tray, backflush the group with the blind filter, and descale or use the supplied 70 L water softener to reduce limescale. Adjust PID and other technical settings only as needed and consult your distributor for factory parameter details.