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Le'Lit PL041 Espresso Machine
Item# PL041
Regular Price: $520.00 US Dollars
Sale Price: $299.00 US Dollars
BLOWOUT SPECIAL PRICE
(effective for orders after 5/15/09)

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Le'Lit PL041 Espresso Machine

Overview:

This tiny espresso machine packs a very powerful punch. With its small brass boiler, it has less wait time to get to steam mode when compared to larger brass boiler machines, and the steaming performance is quite powerful for this little baby. You can also see the water level in the side of the machine - something the more expensive machines do not have. This machine is one of our favorites! Exclsuively imported by 1st-line Equipment and available only at select dealers in the USA!

Some customers have complained about the frothing aid, which is removable. This does shorten the steam wand, but it is still capable of 'frothing milk' for cappuccinos in a smaller pitcher while it has the capacity for 'steaming milk' in a slightly larger pitcher.

Features:

• Polished stainless steel body throughout makes this unit a show stopper in your home or office!
• Heavy-duty, chromed brass filter holder with covered two spouts allows one or two cup espresso extractions - 57mm size - need a polished matching tamper to boot!
• The brass boiler, found only in the better machines, delivers a tremendous amount of steam power for frothing/steaming milk and unlike the aluminum boilers found in Gaggia machines, the brass boiler does have greater temperature stability for extracting a superior espresso.
• Removable, large 2 liter (68 oz.) water reservoir with easy-view water level windows on both sides of machine.
• Pump pressure rating at 15 bar - only 9 bar is need to extract espresso.
• The 3-way solenoid valve allows the operator to remove the coffee filter handle immediately after turning off the coffee switch.
• 3 thermostat heating system - one coffee thermostat, one steam thermostat, and one safety thermostat all easily accessible from the top of the boiler.
• Dedicated hot water switch allows hot water dispensing through open steam wand for hot chocolate, tea, and instant soup.
• Built-in tamper to left of grouphead allows quick tamping.
• Metal frothing sleeve attachment on steam wand makes it easier for beginners to create frothy milk for cappuccinos.
• Holding guide on steam wand prevents finger burning when moving steam wand.
• Large cup warmer fits up to 6 espresso/demitasse cups.
• Covered dual spout portafilter diminishes water splashing when filter baskets in portafilter do not have coffee.
• Easy-pull, large ABS plastic drip tray with metal drip tray grate.
• Accessories: Measuring spoon, 1-cup filter, deep 2-cup filter, and measuring spoon.

Specifications:

• Measurements: (H x L x D): 13.5" x 8.5" x 10.5" in (340mm x 210mm x 270mm).
• Weight: 17 pounds (7.5 kilograms).
• Total power: 1050 watts, 110 volts only, 60Hz.
• Wattage of heating element: 1000 watts at 110 volts
• Boiler Capacity: 7.43 ounces (0.22 liters).
• Portafilter size: 57mm.
  57mm dynamometric tamper also available.
• Water reservoir capacity: 68 oz (2 liters).
• Pump pressure: 15 bar.
• Warranty in USA: 1 year parts & labor limited to manufacturer's defect provided by 1st-line Equipment, LLC; no additional paperwork to fill out.
• Made in Italy by Le'Lit.

Notes:

1. The Philadelphia Inquirer stated "The Le'Lit PL041 is a slimmer 18 pounds and less expensive ($459) than the Silvia, but its espresso was nearly as impressive - probably the best value choice for a quality machine. It heated up quicker, and also gives the user the option of a frothing aid."
2. Quickest warm up time for a brass boiler at 5 minutes due to the high wattage of the heating element - we found this to be very convenient for morning warm ups, especially when in a rush!
3. A good coffee bean grinder is strongly recommended to produce a better cup: Lelit PL53
4. Cleaning: The best thing is to run CleanCaf like normal through the head as well as through the steam wand.
5. This is a single boiler machine. Machines in this class do not fill the internal boiler from the reservoir automatically. Since the water level drops in the boiler during steaming, you need to replenish this to avoid damage to the heating element. The only way to do this is to run water through the steam wand with the hot water switch. this does nto apply when extracting espresso.
6. Parts for this model only: http://www.1st-line.net/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=805000
7. Other items that customers have inquired to buy with this machine: Tamper, Backflush Insert, Urnex Cafiza
8. For those that want a bottomless portafilter, you will need to purchase a handle, metal body, and basket
9. For those purchasing this machine WITHOUT using a quality grinder OR those using pre-ground coffee, we recommend the following optional baskets: 1-cup supercream and/or 2-cup supercream.
10. This machine is not pod-capable.