Lelit Mara X V2 HX Espresso Machine

The parts need to be examined before purchase of the parts. We do not want other potential customers who read Q&A to auto purchase parts, and for this reason we are unable to answer. If you are unsure, then we strongly suggest hiring a local repair professional if they are willing to diagnose the issue or shipping/bringing it in for repair to us after requesting/receiving a repair authorization via email.

The boiler refill sensor on top of the boiler needs to be examined, and then replaced or cleaned. Otherwise, the the boiler refill valve needs to be checked to see if it opens or is clogged.

The Mara X heating element is found by following this link - https://www.1st-line.com/buy/lelit-4000038/

We are sorry to read the issues your machine is experiencing. It could be the SSR, brain unit, wiring, safety thermostat or a combination of possibilities of failure points. Unfortunately, this diagnosis is beyond the scope of our free services. We do allow equipment purchased through 1st-line to be repaired in our facilities. Please contact us directly if you wish to follow this path to drop off or ship it in.

We are sorry to read this. This, in declining order of frequency, can be an SSR relay issue, heating element issue, vacuum breaker issue, PID sensor issue, steam leak issue, and/or a brain unit issue or a combination thereof.

Sorry for the delay as this request was lost in the shuffle. The source of condenation should be investigated and corrected. Since the condensation was not posted to the whereabouts (i.e. top panel, internal, spout, drip tray, etc), it is probably best to not use the machine as additional damage can occur if the condensation builds up on any electrical components.

Yes, it is better to lubricate. For the future, please review this Q&A for answers, and please pose new questions here.

The machine would need to be taken apart after unplugged from the electrical outlet and cooled down.Th inside portion of the grouphead lever may need to be lubricated for proper alignment and ease of motion.

The lever should be inspected where it contacts the switch as well as inspect the switch for damage and movement. If the switch seems sticky when pressed in with your finger, then it should be replaced.

The holding nut on the inside panel of the switch needs to be loosened so the switch comes outward a little, then the holding nut of the switch needs to be tightened against the front panel.

Links were provided for all three parts in the last response.

This can be a defective bleeder valve (most likely), a defective SSR, or a defective brain unit (more than one version and you must check which codes are on your brain unit to the one pictured).

We 'believe' the larger softener was designed by Lelit for the rotary pump on the Lelit Bianca. The smaller ones were intended for vibration pump machines, like the Kate, Victoria, Mara, Mara X etc. Our reasoning was that the larger ones could put more water intake stress on the vibration pumps, especially as the filters attracted more limescale causing agents. However, Lelit seems to have decided to not make the smaller ones, and our guess was budgetary and inventory control.

Hence, we believe the smaller ones are superior for the vibration pump machines to hopefully increase the life of the vibration pump.

The rear was always stainless. Older models may have had a different finish, brushed versus stainless steel. We do nto recll any relays on the initial versions of the Mara (non X) models. The Mara X, at the time of this writing, have SSR relays.

Hello.  We do not have part number 4000030 in stock. However, please take a look at the PL62 parts diagram found here - https://www.1st-line.com/technical-support/lelit-technical-support-page/parts-diagram-lelit-pl62-mara/ .  Table 7 shows a breakdown of the steam valve.  Hope this helps. 

Please use the parts diagram on our web site to determine and search for needed parts. There is an entire procedure to determine parts. Unfortunately, sometimes these parts will change and our posts will not be updated. The portafilter gasket and dispersion screen should be replaced as well the gasket or o-rings in the grouphead. There are YouTube videos on how to self-repair and E61 grouphead.

Usually the Y pipe gets damaged from a leaking bleeder/vacuum valve or the safety valve or both. The parts usually need replacement as well as a descaling before replacing. Please follow the instructions to acquire the parts.

Sorry, we are not aware of any at this time except for the Lelit 4 hole tip which mainly for the Bianca. The reason is that the Mara X may not have enough throughput and storage capacity to maintain the 4 hole's large size. Hence, steam power may diminish quite rapidly. Please make sure the Mara X wand has female threads and a poly tube inside after removing the current tip as some versions may not allow the recommended tip.

The steam works best after rising the lever to activate it. Please check the steam tip and make sure it is not clogged at the holes. If the unit is not heating at all after 24 minutes of warm up, it can be a defective brain unit or a defective SSR relay.

If the steam pressure is overheating, one or both PID sensors need cleaning again. If not resolved, then both may need to be replaced. Otherwise, the brain unit can be, but not always be, at fault.

Gaskets will need to be replaced. The Mara X diagram shows the part numbers. Please contact Lelit for the appropriate part numbers and stock as we are currently out of stock.

Sorry, you may be searching for the incorrect part number. Please review the diagrams on the Bianca and determine the correct part.

This issue has been answered on April 7, 2021 9:20 am. Please scroll down or search for on this product page.

The source of the leak needs to be isolated internally. It can be a leaking fitting which may need plumbers tape. It can be the safety or bleeder valve which may need replacement.

At first thought, it sounds like a defective SSR. However, it can also be the heating element which needs tobe checked between 8-20 ohms.

it can be the bleeder valve or the SSR. It is difficult to say without evaluating the machine. If you know how to use a multimeter, you can check the SSR, but due to liability reasons, we can not instruct.

Descale the machine using our HX instructions. Second, make sure the lever is not touching the microswitch when powering on.

Otherwise, at this point, a professional may need to evaluate the machine.

Sorry to read this. It may be a defective brain unit, but this is only a guess and there is no way to test without replacing the brain unit.

Prior to sending it in for repair or having a local professional evaluate the espresso machine, we suggest removing the water refill probe and removing some of the sheating if the metal rod is not exposed. Then wire brush the rod. Install and test. Second, check it attached wire disconnected from the probe and check continuity back to the brain. It may be a faulty wire.

Unfortunately, it can be defective heating element, SSR, or brain unit. In addition, it can be frayed wires inside. The heating element and SSR will need to be checked with a multi-meter for an ohm reading and continuity, respectively. If there is no knowledge how to use a multi-meter, we suggest hiring a professional for an evaluation.

Sorry, the Lelit Bianca PID display will not fit the Lelit Mara X.

Sorry for the delay, we are in the midst of making a video on how to do this.

This is either the E61 chamber filling for pre-infusion, or air space that needs to fill between your ground espresso coffee and the screen. It could also be your dispersion screen is clear and not creating back pressure. It can also be the lack of consistency of the grind fineness.

This may be a compounded issue. The PID sensor is probably corroded and caused the high steam pressure which spewed steam out of the steam boiler. Double check that eco mode is off.

The lights may need to be replaced. the relay may need to be replaced. Again, this seems like a compounded issue and very difficult to determine without evaluating the machine in our shop.

Sorry, we are unsure if the delay is the extraction or the pump is delayed in starting. If the pump starts right away, the the system is working and it is your fineness of the grind.. If the pump is delayed, it can be a worn pump, a bad brain unit, a clogged water softener, clogged dispersion screen, or a clogged pipe in the system.

We assume you meant steam pressure and not brew pressure. Your bleeder valve may be stuck. Please power on machine and keep steam valve open. If steam starts to come out, then the bleeder valve is stuck and needs replacement. In addition, the machine may need a commercial descaling.

If we assume brew pressure, please insert the blind filter basket into the portafilter, lock into the group head and lift the lever for 30 seconds. If no pressure, it can be a bad pump or clogged wtaer softener in the reservoir.

We don't have a definitive answer as of today's writing.  However, this model is forecast to come out soon.  

Please read our instructions for resolving this issue.

It sounds like it needs to be taken apart for inspection and lubrication.

First, we suggest testing the machine's pump with the water softener removed as it may be clogged. At the time of this writing, this pump is the spare for Lelit. Please note this can change in the future.

The machine stakes 24 minutes to heat up. In coffee mode, steam pressure can be lackluster if trying to steam milk BEFORE the extraction. At extraction, the pilot light usually will turn on because cold water is hitting the sensor and activating the heating element. In addition, in coffee mode, once the lever is activated, the machine is programmed to think one will be steaming milk.

If there is a quick drop on the steam gauge to zero once the steam valve is opened, this is usually a stuck bleeder valve and it needs to be replaced. This also means the machine may have limescale.

Otherwise, at this point, we suggest a descaling through the grouphead and see if there is an improvement. If the problem persists, then the PID sensor on top of the boiler needs to be disconnected, removed, wire brushed clean, and reinserted with plumbers tape. Typically, a bad relay will allow no heating at all and the light will continue to flash for 45 minutes or more.

Sorry, this issue can be complex and can be out of the scope of our free services via Q&A. The heating element will need to be checked with a multi-meter for an ohm reading. The safety thermostats should also be checked for continuity. If ok, then the multi-meter needs to be used to check voltage going backwards from those points as it could be bad wiring, bad pid sensors, bad brain unit or other bad electrical part that affects the heating.

If you do not know how to use a multi-meter, please hire a professional as we are unable to train consumers/users on the use of a multi-meter and/or electricity due to liability reasons.

It sounds like the water is on the cusp of being too pure or both temp probes are corroded and need to be cleaned.

Sorry, this machine will need to be evaluated as it can be several parts and a guess from here. Unfortunately, the detail needed to evaluate is beyond the scope of our free services via Q&A. We are sorry for this.

Sounds like a compound problem of the boiler not filling (usually a boiler refill valve issue - stuck, not opening, or clogged) and the safety or bleeder valve constantly open. This one is difficult to determine without seeing the machine in person to evaluate. Hence, a professional may need to look at it.

Yes, the portafilter gasket for PL62X is part number MC930-2.  You can complete the purchase process by going to the 1st-line home page and typing MC930-2 into the search bar.  You can also follow the link to our self service parts page, located near the bottom of our home page, and follow the instructions there.   Thank you for your question.

You will need to have a converter for 110-120 volt as well as 60 hertz. Sorry, we do not have any more information than this.

Hi,

Per Lelit, it is described as SCREW TBEI M4x10 UNI EN 7380 (INOX). Part number is 9100023

Q1. After installing the Lelit flow control kit on my new Mara X when I raise the lever half way it vents pressure (steam and water) out of the brew head and some water out of the drain.

A1. yes, this can happen.

Q2. If j continue to raise it the pump comes on as normal. It does not do this with the stock preinfusion spring installed.

A2. correct. Different springs have different pressures to control the grouphead.

Q3. This does not seem right. I have also removed the bottom drain spring.

A3. It can happen. Why are you even just pulling up the lever half way? Go full up and use the paddle to control preinfusion.

Q4. If I lift the lever half way water will dribble out and sounds like pressure is being releived out the brew head. It will also vent pressure out of the brew head if I lift the lever half ay after the machine has been turned off but still hot.

A4. Yes, water turns to steam from the hot machine and creates pressure.

Yes, they should.

Yes, by using less back-flush detergent. Also, a high temp food grade grease lubrication can be used and inserted in the area of the cams. On a cold machine unplugged from the electrical outlet, keep the lever in the down position and remove the screw holding the lever on the right side of the group. Then a socket can be used to remove the entire side assembly. Keep note of the  position of the cam attached to the assembly as it will need to be re-inserted the same. Lubricate the inside and reverse the process for install.

Yes, do not backflush with so much detergent. Otherwise, the water may be too pure. Both strip the oils from the grouphead lever's cam shafts.

Sorry, the Mara X has no deals at thsi time because they sell very fast - as soon as they come in, they are gone!

As for the water, we very strongly recommend NOT using any distilled, purified, reverse osmosis, NOR any formulated waters. Find a way to softener your tap or bottled water using the Lelit water softener. Per Lelit, target TDS is 80-120ppm. However, there are other contaminants like salts, chlorine, etc that can damage the machine.

We do not recommend descaling unless there is an issue.

Both tanks should work on the Mara X. The more expensive one has additional components on the inside.

Sorry, the item you need is sold only as part of a kit.

It can range from 0 to about 4 bars.

50 TDS is too low and creates oxidation. 80 minimum. Change your water as 1st step.

With the grouphead lever at rest, check if it touches the microswitch on the front panel right behind the lever. There needs to be some space between them. If there is space, then it can be any combination of the following:

a) water is too pure and machine can not sense the water in the boiler,

b) the boiler refill solenoid valve is faulty or clogged,

c) the boiler refill probe wire is disconnected,

d) the boiler refill probe is corroded with limescale or oxidation,

e) the double red thin PID sensor wires is disconnected, and/or

f) the internal boiler wall is corroded.

We do not think it is the OPV.

The boiler can be overfilling with water due to oxidation or limescale. Please descale as suggested.

Limescale and/or oxidation can happen in as little as 2 weeks as the boiler is overfilling based on the sensitivity of the refill probe. Many bottled waters are bad for espresso machines because they are too pure causing oxidation or to hard with calcium/magnesium. Plus, they can change springs or faucets without telling anyone. Sorry, we do not have a best water recommendation. We do not like formulated waters either.

We suggest descaling as a first step.

Sorry, we do not have any with a black paddle.

Sorry, we do not have an ETA at this time. Maybe end of June.

Maybe end of June, 2022.

The steam boiler pressure will fluctuate based on keeping the temp of the thermosyhpon loop in line with the temperature selection switch when the machine is in coffee priority made.

Please read the following articles: Reading Gauges and Fundamentals

It sounds like you may be running to fie a grind. When this happens, there is more splashing.

6 months is a cut off, like refrigerator filters, to avoid mold, mildew, and fungus. If you do not see any, please continue to use and recharge until more come in. We can not advise alternatives because of issues that may arise and damage your machine.

Sounds like the machine is in economy mode or sleep mode. Please check.

Most E61 Faema versions will fit. However, there may be some that do not based on the thickness of the lips.

If not needed, please do not descale. Please recharge the water softener every week and replace every 6 months.

This is what we have seen.

Sorry, these softeners sell very quickly and no ETA at this time.

Lelit only provides one year warranty on parts. Anything after for any manufacturer, is typically dealer backed warranties. Unfortunately, shipping costs have increased tremendously, and we had to cut back somewhere. You will most likely see other dealers do the same soon.

Sorry, we do not have any of these for sale at this time. This may change in the future.

Unfortunately, this confusion happens with a lot of customers new to espresso machines. The brew pressure is NOT a pump pressure gauge. The brew pressure gauge tells you how high the pump will pump based on the resistance of your coffee grind fineness, the amount of coffee in the basket, and the tamping pressure - all three variables create the resistance that will show on the brew pressure gauge. Put in the blind filter, and this will confirm that the pump will go to 9 bar. The reason is the blind does not allow water to pass through and has 100% resistance.

Sorry for the delay. Please read the following

https://www.1st-line.com/technical-support/lelit-technical-support-page/overheating-lelit-mara-pid/

Unfortunately, we are not water experts, and we are not familiar with  rpavlis water. Please review other Q&A that shows Lelit's recommendation for water.

There is a drain on the bottom panel. You may need to take the panel off. Please drain while the machine is cold. And, lift the grouphead lever up when storing.

This is either an overheat problem or a pure water problem.

Since it happens at the end of the heating cycle, it is most likely an overheat problem as a pure problem will make the boiler overfill at the power up cycle of the machine.

Please watch the steam pressure gauge and see if it goes over 2.75 bar. If it does, the PID sensor on top of the boiler needs to be wire brushed. If not, then the pid sensor on the heat exchange loop at the bottom of the boiler needs to be wire brushed as well. When removing the PID sensor, remember to disconnect the 2 pin black connector so the wire can remove freely and the dual red wire does NOT get twisted. Once twisted, it will not allow the machine to heat at all. If still not resolved, please email us.

Sorry, we do not believe we have these, but we have these filter baskets.

WEMO works best. Mechanical timers can cause damage.

Thanks for the accolades. Please use the contact us to start a discussion so pictures can be emailed upon our reply. This incidence is more complex than we usually handle on Q&A.

From our experience across many different espresso machines, black and brown particles are a result of the mineral in the water and these customers also stated a metallic taste.

Several years ago, we had a customer who owned a Silvia espresso machine for about 10 years. He decided to replace it with a new Rancilio Silvia.  After receiving the new Silvia, he complained that black and brown particles were coming out of the hot water wand, but not the grouphead and he stated that he never had this issue with his old Silvia. The problem was that his old Silvia had a PFTE coating on the inside of the boiler and the water would not react with the boiler wall. After flushing the new machine with a different water, the problem of the particles and taste went away.

Although we definitely not water experts, our research has shown this to be magnesium in the water.

Yes, the electrical cord , at the time of this writing, fits standard 110-120 volt outlets rated at 15 or 20 amps.

Sorry, many customers have had issues with re-mineralized water with many different makes and models of machines. At this point, we can not affirm your use of your water.

As for the PL62T, we have decided to no longer carry this model as the Mara X is taking over sales.

Designed for dedicated 15 amps.

Sorry to hear this. First thing first, stop using the machine until the water leak is found. Please unplug machine from electrical outlet and allow to fully cool. Please remove the top cover and check for any leaks from broken hoses or parts. If none found, the body panel would need to be removed. Check the underside.

As for the pump action, please replace the water softener if it has not been replaced in the last 6 months. It needs to be recharged minimum every 2 weeks and replaced every 6 months. You can double check this by removing the softener and confirming if the problem goes away or still exists.

If the water softener has been replaced, we suggest removing the water softener and running4 cups of undiluted white vinegar through the grouphead and allow to sit for 2 hours. Then flush the reservoir with water as well as running 2 cups of water through the grouphead every 5 minutes until 16 cups have been passed through. Please do not open the steam or hot water valves in this process.

WEMO for smart plug timer plug. MC747 filter, not the plus. Recharge minimum every 2 weeks and replace every 6 months. Stay away from descaling to avoid damage unless absolutely necessary.

4 ounces of water should be removed every day as a purge to clean any milk buildup that can occur as well as removing stale water.

The Mara X has ETL for electrical safety. NSF is just for sanitation for restaurant/cafe use which Lelit does not want.

As soon as we know, we will open up pre-orders. Right now, we do not have a definitive date.

Please double check to make sure it is in brew priority mode. If yes, then remove water softener (machine can be cold), fill tank with white vinegar or a light descaler and run 4 cups through the grouphead and allow to sit for 2 hours.  Then 4 another 4 cups through and allow to sit for another 2 hours. Remove vinegar from reservoir, and fill twice to rinse with tap water. Fill with tap water. Insert reservoir into machine, and run 1 cup of water every 5 minutes through grouphead until the reservoir is depleted of water. Refill the reservoir with water and test. If resolved, then your water created a coating on the PID sensor on the heat exchanger.

Lastly, it is important to recharge the water softener every 1-2 weeks and replace it every 6 months or less.

If the pump is running constantly, this means the water is too pure and can not be sensed in the boiler. Hence the boiler overfills and water comes out of the safety valve towards the drip tray. The other problem may be the refill solenoid valve is blocked and water can not fill the boiler. Hence, water exits through the OPV.

Best thing to do is take off the top cover and check which hose is pushing water while running. Then email us for a solution. Also, double check any wires.

Sorry, there have been major delays with Lelit's suppliers due to growing COVID restrictions in Europe as well as shipping delays. Believe it or not, the blockage at the Suez Canal has interrupted shipping lanes as ships do not just travel from point A to point B and back.

Also, please sign up for back in stock notification. Once we have a better date confirmation, we will email on pre-ordering.

Sorry for the delay as inquiries have been overwhelming. In addition, our previous response did not make it to the server yesterday.

Cool touch means the wand can be touched quickly and moved. It does NOT mean it can be held. Why? There is a tube inside the wand that minimizes the heat build up. The keyword is minimizes.  The Cool Touch is not made for holding, and even our Mara X in the showroom will get a hot steam wand if run long enough AND held.

The steam tip and connection at the valve will still get piping HOT.

Sorry for the delay in responding. After speaking to you, we believe a hose connecting the vacuum valve to the front drip tray come off in shipping. Otherwise, it could have been the plastic connector under the water tank platform (which happened on 12 units in the very first batch in 2020). As suggested, please unplug the machine and remove the top cover.

As for the constant refilling, this can occur when the water is more on the pure side. It has happened on other makes and models. As discussed, when the pump kicks in to fill the boiler because it can not sense the water in the boiler, please open the steam wand and see if water comes out of the steam wand. This excess water in the boiler will come out of the safety valve on top of the boiler and fill up the drip tray. After our phone conversation, there may be one other issue that happened on one other Mara X. Contact us if changing the water does not correct the overfilling of the boiler.

If it damages the unit, it can negatively affect your warranty. If this is the tubing to delivery hot water back to the reservoir, we strongly advise against this because hot water going back to a plastic reservoir is not good - higher chance of mold build up.

There may be too much ground espresso coffee in the basket and now allowing the portafilter to close all the way. Otherwise, the grouphead probably needs a new gasket

The PL62X has a second PID sensor on the bottom of the HX tube on the bottom of the boiler to offer more precise temperature control over all other HX machines. There are differences in the body, drip tray, water tank, and electronics as well as the pump.  We do not recommend steaming milk, while extracting espresso,  on any HX machine with less than a 4 liter boiler as taking steam out can open the boiler refill valve which would taking away from the pump's pressure extracting the espresso.

Pretty much all, but a few E61 bottomless portafilters, will fit this machine.

Please review our video about plugin timers. Our rule of thumb is to shut down the machine if not being used within 2 hours.

If you are using purified, distilled, or RO water, this will happen.

Otherwise, we had one recent case where the boiler refill probe on the inside top cover came off in shipping. With the machine unplugged, please remove the top cover screws and check for a white wire connected to a metal rod.

Sorry, we have not tested yet and we would are unsure. Maybe some of the Mara X owners can chime in.

The boiler and heat exchangers should be drained, especially in freezing weather. Under th ebottom panel, there should be a boiler drain plug that can be removed once the unit is unplugged from the outlet and cooled down. As for the heat exchanger, the grouphead lever can be left in the up horizontal position and allow the water to leak out during shipping.

If you are using purified, RO or distilled water, please stop. These waters do not work well with HX and DB espresso machines.

If the steam pressure is on the high side (closer to 2.75 bar), the pressure can increase as water enters the boiler. Eventually, this will force the safety valve to open and put some water into the drip tray. HOWEVER, if you are using one of the above waters, the sensor may not pick up the water and the boiler will be overfilled which will force water through the safety valve continuously or very often.

Yes, this is normal because the grind,when too fine, will force the OPV open and the excess pressure is relieved to the drip tray.

Possible that a lower cam is NOT opening properly due to a cracked cam (very unusual on a brand new machine), but very unlikely. Please email or call us after bringing the lever down all the way.

You can use both bottles. It really depends upon how bad the limescale build up is.

I just received my Mara X and set it up this morning. As it was filling the boiler for the first time, there was a constant stream of water coming from the group head that amounted to about between a cup and a pint. I thought that was unusual.

The lever needs to be full in the down position. We had one customer in the last batch who did not bring the lever all the way down.

During heat up there was a drip from the group that I know is normal. When I pulled the first shot and shut down the pump, nothing came out of the 3-way discharge into the drip tray and the flow kept trickling as the pressure declined.

Again, the lever needs to come full down and vertical.

I decided to try the blank basket to see if some valve was just stuck and needed some back pressure. The pump built up to 10 bar, and a small stream of water would run at the very back of the drip tray, but nothing from the 3-way discharge. Then, I turned the pump off and nothing came out of the 3-way discharge tube. 

If the lever is not brought all the way down, there will be no discharge.

In addition, I can’t remove the portafilter, I believe because the group with the blank is still under 10bar pressure. My thinking is that the 3-way solenoid valve is either defective or a wire came loose.

This machine does not have a 3 way solenoid valve. It has a manual valve on the grouphead.

Do you have any suggestions for correcting this and also relieving the pressure in the group? I tried opening the steam and hot water valves, but the portafilter is still locked tight – I think still pressurized with the blank in place. I’m an engineer so I’m not opposed to opening this up and even replacing a valve, but I also don’t want to void my warranty.

The how water and steam wands and valves really do not affect the pressure in the grouphead. Again, please bring the lever all the way down vertically to the front panel. If it still does not work, please email us or call us.

Hi,

Here is a link to the part: 4000040

For a simple, walk up E61 espresso machine with less fuss on flushing an overheated grouphead, the Lelit Mara X espresso machine is the better choice.  The HX mode allows more power for steaming but does require a cooling flush.

As for the PID version, the overall body, frame, and water reservoir design is older. The PID does allow programming of temperature of the boiler, but not necessarily of the thermosyphon loop like the X mode in the Mara X. It can be a tough decision, but the Mara X is typically better if only making one or two espresso, cappuccino or latte.

It all depends on how it i measured - heat exchangers included or not. Piping included or not.

This following is the recommendation by Lelit who has hired a water specialist recently:

pH 6.5-8, alkalinity of 40-70 ppm CaCO3 and

a total hardness of 60-120 ppm CaCO3, and

water free of chlorine and

chlorides below 50 ppm.

Please note they stated that a film can still develop on the PID sensor which can result in an overheat situation. However, as of the time of this writing, this is the formula most desired.

Please do not remove the hose from inside the wand. It is close to impossible to insert back in most cases.

The steam tip can be removes from the hose inside the wand. The steam tip just comes of lefty lucy.

Please do not touch, puncture, nor grip the hose with any tools. The tip usually slides right off.

Please do not use this water! It has caused havoc on a lot of different machines last year! This includes those with the Lelit water softeners. This water creates a film on the PID sensor and makes the different machines overheat until the sensor is cleaned with a wire brush. Please find a water that is low in magnesium and calcium.

Yes, just put a request in capital letters in the comment section of the order. Please note that we can not install the wood paddle on because it will not allow the internal packaging to fit properly to protect the machine.

Good questions. However, it is all trial and error as many Mara X owners have their own routines based on the different espresso blends they use. In other words, experimente and see what works best for you.

Yes, it will work on the Mara X.

The relief spout on the grouphead at the end of the espresso extraction. The OPV and vacuum bleeder valve allow steam and water vapor to exit into the drip tray during warm up, during an espresso extraction and even while the machine is sitting idle. This is all normal.

What is not normal is when the pump is constantly refilling the boiler and the excess water is coming out of this spout behind the lower front wall. This usually occurs when the water is too pure.

Sorry, somehow this may have come out in shipping or Lelit did not tighten enough. Yes, it goes into the empty slot.

Both flow controls are similar. Lelit will work better on Lelit espresso machines.

The ECM bottomless can work with the Lelit.

The machine works great without any upgrades, but you are always welcome to upgrade anything you want.

Thanks for contacting us directly.

Please make sure the button is pressed on the top side for X mode. Make sure there are no leaks in the grouphead screen or 3 way valve.

As suggested, please double check the terminal connections on the heating element to make sure they are properly connected.

Remove the water softener and remove any water from the reservoir. Please in several cups of white vinegar and run through grouphead and allow to sit for 2 hours. Typically, an overheat situation on a machine with a PID sensor on the boiler has build up. This build up can happen in as little as 1 week. When a PID sesnor fails, there is typically no heat at all.

If referring to brew pressure, this is usually the grind fineness. It could also be the water softener needs to be recharged or replaced as a clogged water softener will impede the flow of water.

We are very sorry as we currently do not have any alternatives.

We don't have an ETA yet. Once we get an ETA we will update the description and open up pre-orders.  Please add your email to the waiting list to be notified.

All January 2021 pre-orders have been fulfilled.  The next shipment we are anticipating for mid February are now open for pre-order. These espresso machines tend to sell out before we get them.

Self-repairs are mostly easy. We do not give performance data on machines like our competitors because there are too many variables, and for this reason, we do not want customers disputing their credit charges when their variables are different. These variables, include, but are no limited to ambient temp, pitcher temp, milk temp, the point of where the heating element is cycling on and off, X mode vs. steam priority mode, and actual voltage in the outlet (110 volt outlets can go as low as an actual 100 volts and as high as 124 volts). Another variable can be the style or technique used in steaming.

Sorry, there is no 4 hole tip available as the steam tips are measured to the boiler size and capacity.

If you believe there is an espresso machine with zero problems, then please do not kid yourself or let us know the perfect one so we can sell it. Every espresso machine can have an issue. It really depends upon how often. This is why we state this machine has experienced few problems.

We believe the construction quality of very good, and so far since March 2020, this model has few issues. The cup warmer, like on most other machines, need a 2 hour warm up. Size is 6 1/4" depth by 8 1/2" width approximate.

The brew pressure is adjusted by grind fineness. You can also install the flow control device. Steam pressure ranges from 1.0 to just under 3.0 Bar during the different stages.

There needs to be resistance in the grouphead's portafilter for the brew pressure on the grouphead to work correctly.

The purpose of the Lelit cartridge is simply for reduction of limescale causing minerals. One should use water with good taste, but NOT RO, distilled, nor purified as the machine will not work properly (espresso machine will constantly refill the boiler and water will be continuous be discharged from the front spout).

It is normal for the steam pressure to go up to 2.75 on the steam pressure gauge. At 3 bar, the safety valve will open. This happens when the PID sensor on the top of the boiler has a film or scale build up. It may need to be cleaned with a wire brush. When a PID sensor fails, it usually does not heat at all.

Sorry, the drip trays are not interchangeable.

In X mode, you will have an over-temp on the grouphead after the 2nd extraction. For more than 2 extractions, it is better to us HX mode which would provide more steam power for the lattes at 12 ounces or less. If your lattes are larger than 12 ounces, please contact us for better alternatives.

Sounds like new burrs or a new grinder is needed.

The correct replacement is MC747Plus.

Our competition screen will work as it has for other customers. Sorry, some shipments on parts are very difficult to get. Although we do not have an ETA, we do have an order with Lelit.  We usually do not lubricate the portafilter gasket.

Yes, we do sell the Wood Knob kits.

Rich, for the future, we kindly as to please post as a new question as your issue is different because your machine has 2 PID sensors - the OP has a different machine and incorrectly posted on this machine. The issue of the Mara X overheating the steam boiler and the steam pressure gauge going over 3 bar (up to 3 bar is normal) is because limescale may have affected the steam PID sensor.

The Lelit Mara X espresso machine should be cooled down and unplugged from the electrical outlet. The PID sensor on top of the boiler will need to be disconnected from the brain unit so as to not twist the wires on the sensor. Twisting the wires will damage the PID sensor. Once removed, the sensor needs to be wire brushed.

If the problem continues, then the boiler may be overfilling with purified water as purified water will not allow the refill sensor to send 5 volts of electricity to the boiler wall.

The wood kits are an option by Lelit. These kits are on our web site.

Typically, only parts 1-4 are needed.

Please make sure the machine is dry before operating.

Sorry to hear about he issues. Unfortunately, after our discussion, it was determined that the machine was a 220 volt version shipped directly from Europe, and 220 volt models do not work with 110 volt outlets.

We are sorry to hear about this. We do bench test every espresso machine with water only because these shipping companies have been atrocious with concealed damages from inertial forces creates by their throwing of boxes and conveyor belts. These carriers have admitted they can not keep up with demand.

The good news is that there are no leaks. The bad news is one of two things happened in shipping.

a) There is a plastic rectangular slim tab that inserts into a hole on the platform where the reservoir sits. Make sure the tab is there.

b) Inside the hole, there is a metal piece that you should see. If not there, then this piece fell off in shipping. It is easy to put back on. However, the top cover as well as the body need to be removed. Lots of screws to be removed.  You will see the metal piece probably sitting on the floor of the unit and needs to be placed on the water tank chamber below the platform of the tank. When the water tank slim tab inserts into platform hole, it depresses the metal lever which then depresses the micro-switch. This sends the signal that the tank is in place.

Lastly, there is a magnetic float with a cap in the tube in the reservoir which can get stuck on older machines. We have never seen the cap come off in shipping. However, on the Bianca that has the same mechanism, if the water tank is not cleaned every 2-4 weeks with non-abrasive dish-wash soap and water, either dirt from dust or mold can affect the floats operation by sticking in the down position.

The machine needs 24-30 minutes to warm up. In X mode, ALWAYS make your espresso first. The reason is that to maintain proper espresso temperature, it puts less emphasis on steam. Once you start extracting espresso, then the machine will kick in the heating element because it thinks it will steam next. Pull a second extraction and it keeps warming up. After the 1st or second espresso, then there should be enough steam. If there is NOT, the water may be too pure and the steam portion of the boiler may be overfilled with water - a common thing lately with many espresso machines.

If making huge lattes or entertaining more than 2 extractions back to back, then HX mode may be a better choice.

Best case scenario right now as the earliest is October, 2020. However, things can change and take longer. Once we have better confirmation, we will open up pre-orders.

Please note your purchase was more than 4.5 years ago, and it was a different Mara model. Please ask on the page for the Mara model you purchased as the system on this Mara X page is different.

We suggest always using the water softener, which can be recharged minimum 2x/month. Instruction link on water softener page. The softener should be replaced every 6 months.

Please make sure there are other minerals because heat exchanger espresso machines need to send 5 volts of electricity through the water in the boiler to keep it properly filled. You can read more, especially the water part near the bottom.

Thank you for your patience. The freight ship arrived in port this past Monday, July 27, 2020. There were some delays getting the container out of port. We are scheduled to get the container on Monday, August 3rd, 2020. We keep our fingers crossed.

Since we have many pre-orders and we will bench test every Mara X before shipping, it will be 1-5 days before to ship the pre-orders. Delivery time is based on distance. Please note that calls in our call center will create delays in shipping as the call center needs to check with the techs who have the physical orders, and these interruptions will only delay the focus of the techs to get these machines out the door. Any customer can call, but if delays occur, we have provided the reason already.

As soon as all pre-orders have been shipped, we will start to take pre-orders on the next wave of Mara X machines. This second wave is expected to arrive by mid-August.

There needs to be enough good TDS for the refill probe to determine the water level in the boiler. Calcium and magnesium needs to be minimized, and the included water softener removes these 2 bad minerals. The probe sends 5 volts of electricity through the water to the boiler wall. When this happens, it knows the internal boiler is filled. Hence, a little salt and potassium are best.

TDS stands for total dissolved solids typically found in water, and represents the total concentration of dissolved substances in water. ... Common inorganic salts that can be found in water include calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium, which are all cations, and carbonates, nitrates, bicarbonates, chlorides and sulfates, which are all considered anions.

Please note the last batch of Mara X arrived with the 90 degree angle power cord as the Lelit Bianca always did. However, the last batch of Bianca had a straight plug because the 90 degree angle cords were impossible to source.

The Mara X was designed for the true beginner AND simplicity in mind.The X mode makes it simple, but one would need to go to HX mode when entertaining for the added steam power in HX mode.

For those who want to experiment with different temperature programming, then the Mara PID PL62T would be a better choice.

Please review our general maintenance guidelines.

Our general rule is to never assume. However, we prefer customers treat their water instead of damaging their machines with descaling.

Sorry, we are unable to advise on putting anything under the machine to slide it out. Yes, it is best practice to refill the reservoir outside of every tank model espresso machine.

There are many videos on the web with respect to the Mara X. These videos should give you a sense of the decibel level. Of course, noises can sound louder in certain environments.

It comes down to trial and error on which temperature range works for each blend of espresso. The Mara X was designed to walk up to it and not have to do a cooling flush at the 24-30 minute point after initial power on.

This is a very difficult question to answer because both can be close in performance.

Some customers need the more slim design in width of the Mara X. Some customers prefer the commercial E61 grouphead and commercial grade wands and valves. The Mara X also allows the ability to use the pressure profiling paddle (flow control device) made by Lelit.

Some customers prefer the programming of temperature through the LCC (PID) screen as well as the shot clock and preinfusion from the steam boiler.

From our testing at 1st-line, the quality in the cup can be achieved by both. We have run both machines through the mill, and we even have a difficult time which one to recommend as the quality in the cup performance is so close. Steaming performance is  better on the Elizabeth when compared to the X mode of the Mara, but the steaming performance is better on the Mara X in non-X mode when compared to the Elizabeth.

The dual PID sensors work with the motherboard. Sorry, there is no display. There is a 3 position switch to select which 3 of the ranges of temperature is desired.

Sorry, due to some component delays, we are accepting pre-orders for end of July.

There is a drain valve on the bottom of the boiler after removing the bottom plate. Only drain when the machine is COLD.

This was already asked and answered below.

Sorry that we are out of stock as the the Mara X has revolutionized heat exchange espresso machines to a whole new level. We will probably have a few in about a week, but then the bigger shipment is due in mid to end of June. This is best case scenario.

Lelit apologizes that they are several weeks behind on their online manual.

The MC747 found on our web site. We are currently out of stock as parts shipments from Italy have been halted due to the COVID-19.

It should. We do not have the Mara X in stock yet, so we are unable to guarantee until the units arrive.

Yes, we can. Please just ask for us to install it in the comments section of the order and follow up with an email confirming.

Please note it can take a business day or two to install it. In addition, if you decide the return the machine, labor charges will be applied for the installation time and reversal.

Yes, we have been selling the Lelit Flow Control Device for the E61 grouphead for about one year. Lelit has confirmed it will fit the Lelit Mara X espresso machine

The kit is configured for customers with non-Lelit E61 grouphead espresso machines. This is why it can be confusing. Number 4 is probably needed because a gauge without the flow control devise is close to useless.

According to Lelit, the Lelit Flow Control Kit will fit and work.

Sorry, too many variables to answer every person's different scenarios on why which model is better. It is better each customer contact us to discuss their wants vs their needs. Build quality will be similar, but reliability is how well the owner takes care of the machine in regards to maintenance, water treatment and power protection.

Vibration pump.