What is it?
The Lelit Bianca PL162T is an Italian-designed and built dual boiler, rotary pump, E61 espresso machine with a built-in PID, and shot timer that can be direct plumbed or run on its built-in reservoir. It also features a unique flow control paddle.
Who is it for?
The home barista who is excited about diving deep into the world of espresso. You want something that’ll enable you to get the most out of every coffee by allowing you to control flow so you can ramp up the pressure, reduce channeling, and nail every extraction. You don’t need a commercial workhorse, but you certainly hope to serve groups of friends with cappuccinos and straight shots once you’ve perfected that new recipe.
Why do we carry it?
The Lelit Bianca occupies a unique spot in our lineup. It’s not only the most affordable flow control machine by a large margin, but it’s also our only E61 espresso machine capable of flow control. Having access to this powerful feature on an E61 machine is great on its own, but the Bianca doesn’t rest on its laurels. Its large boilers are fitted with powerful 1400W heating elements, making nearly bottomless power for shots and steamed milk.
Its rotary pump isn’t just silent – it also allows this machine to be used with either its reservoir or directly plumbed. In a unique stroke of genius, the reservoir is modular. It can be detached when direct plumbed, making the machine drastically smaller. When in use, it can be fitted to the left, right, or back of the machine to suit your kitchen’s needs.
On top of all that, you get an included bottomless portafilter and all of the wood trimmings. We’ve been drooling over this thing since the day we got it in our showroom – at least the included premium microfiber towel makes cleanup easy.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Bottomless walnut portafilter
Double spouted walnut portafilter
Lelit stainless steel and aluminum tamper
Lelit in-tank water softener
Single basket
Double basket
Triple basket
2-hole and 4-hole steam tip
Microfiber towel
Braided plumb-in line
Drip tray drain attachment
Group head brush
Backflush blank
3-year parts and labor warranty provided by manufacturer
DETAILS
Manufactured in Italy
Flow control paddle
Group head pressure gauge
PID temperature control
Built-in shot timer
‘No-burn’, stainless steel steam and hot water arms
Pump pressure gauge
Steam pressure gauge
Walnut steam and hot water knobs
Brew boiler: Stainless steel, .8L
Steam boiler: Stainless steel, 1.5L
Reservoir: 2.5L with low water sensor, BPA Free
Dimensions:
Height:
15.75 in
Width:
11.4 in
Depth:
19.1 in (15.9 in without reservoir)
Weight:
58.5 lbs
Housing
Material:
Stainless steel
Drip Tray:
Stainless steel
Drip Tray Cover:
Stainless steel
Drainable Drip Tray:
Yes
Water Reservoir
Reservoir or Plumbed:
Both
Capacity:
2.5 L / 85 fl oz
Material:
BPA free plastic
Removable:
Yes
Low Water Shutoff:
Yes
Steam Wand
Material:
Stainless steel
No Burn (Insulated):
Yes
Wand Movement:
Articulating, full rotation
Steam Tip Holes:
2 and 4
Optional Steam Tips:
Yes
Controls
Temperature:
PID
Brew Temperature Adjustment:
Individual degree
Steam Boiler Adjustment:
Individual degree
Display Type:
LCD
Display Can Be Disabled:
No
Integrated Shot Timer:
Yes
Built-In On/Off Timer:
Pre-Infusion:
Yes
Flow Profiling:
Yes
Volumetric Dosing:
No
Pressure Gauges:
3, group head, pump, and steam boiler
Cup Warming Tray
Material:
Stainless steel
Portafilters & Tampers
Materials:
Chrome-plated brass, walnut handle
Type:
Commercial 58 mm
Portafilters Included:
2, bottomless and double spouted
Baskets Included:
Single, double, triple, and backflush blank for cleaning
Tamper Included:
Lelit tamper with stainless base and aluminum handle
Group Head
Type:
E61, lever activated
Maintenance:
Backflush with detergent
Boilers
Material:
Stainless steel
Brew Boiler Size:
0.8 L / 27 fl oz
Steam Boiler Size:
1.5 L / 50 fl oz
Brew Boiler Power:
1000 W
Steam Boiler Power:
1400 W
Boilers Automatically Fill:
Yes
Insulated:
Yes
Pump
Pump Type:
Rotary vane
Recommended Brew Pressure:
9 bar
Adjustable Brew Pressure:
Yes
Warranty
Clive Warranty:
3 year
Other Details
Recommended Application:
Home or office
SKU
SI1010
Max Wattage:
1400 W
Plug Type:
Standard 15 amp
Setup Guide Video