Three-Way Solenoid Valved Blocked – Lelit PL41 Anna

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To clear out a blocked 3-way solenoid valve on the Lelit PL41 Anna espresso machine models, you will need to descale.

  1. Power off your espresso machine and allow it to cool.
  2. Empty the water tank/reservoir.
  3. Remove the water softener if one is attached. If you have a particle filter, that can stay on.
  4. Fill the water tank/reservoir with white vinegar.
  5. Open the steam valve and place a 16-ounce cup underneath the steam wand.
  6. Depress the 3-way switch to coffee mode.
  7. Repeat the following steps twice:
    • Power on the espresso machine.
    • Allow 16 ounces of white vinegar to come out of the steam wand.
    • Power off the espresso machine.
    • Wait 2 hours.
  8. Test the machine to see if the grouphead releases white vinegar.
    • If not, allow the vinegar to sit overnight.
  9. Then…
    • Remove the water tank/reservoir,  rinse and fill with water twice.
    • Power on the espresso machine.
    • Open the steam wand to allow 16 ounces of water to come out.
    • Power off the espresso machine.

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