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.
- Power off your espresso machine and allow it to cool.
- Empty the water tank/reservoir.
- Remove the water softener if one is attached. If you have a particle filter, that can stay on.
- Fill the water tank/reservoir with white vinegar.
- Open the steam valve and place a 16-ounce cup underneath the steam wand.
- Depress the 3-way switch to coffee mode.
- 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.
- Test the machine to see if the grouphead releases white vinegar.
- If not, allow the vinegar to sit overnight.
- 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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