Overview
About the product:
The Lelit Bianca PL162T V3 is an Italian-made dual boiler espresso machine for home baristas who want café-level control. Two stainless steel boilers let you brew and steam at the same time, while the PID keeps temperature precise. The signature wooden paddle on the E61 group head gives manual flow and pressure control, and the V3 adds faster warm-up, real boiler temperature display and new power-saving modes. The water tank can sit on either side or at the back, or you can plumb the machine in directly.
How to use:
- Fill the tank, switch on, and let the machine heat up.
- Set your brew temperature on the display, then grind, dose, and tamp into the portafilter.
- Lock it in, lift the paddle to start the shot, and lower it to stop.
- Use the steam wand for milk.
In the box:
Espresso machine (290 W × 485 D × 400 H mm)
Portafilter with single and double baskets
Bottomless portafilter, blind basket
58 mm tamper
Group brush and microfibre cloth.
Contents vary by retailer.
2. Features
- Dual boiler with PID temperature control
- E61 group with paddle flow control
- Economy and standby power modes
- Flexible tank placement or direct plumbing
- OLED display with real boiler temperatures
3. Specs
- Brew boiler: 800 ml stainless steel
- Steam boiler: 1.5 L stainless steel
- Group: E61
- Size: 290 × 485 × 400 mm
- Weight: 26.5 kg
4. FAQs
Q: Can I brew and steam together?
A: Yes, the dual boilers allow it.
Q: What does the paddle do?
A: It manually controls water flow and pressure.
Q: Can it be plumbed in?
A: Yes, the tank is optional.
Q: What do the power modes do?
A: Economy switches the steam boiler off. Standby switches the brew boiler off.
Q: Is a tamper included?
A: Yes, a 58 mm stainless steel tamper.