Lelit Bianca PL162T Espresso Machine
Bianca is a no-compromise espresso coffee machine, featuring the E61 group for manual water flow control and a double boiler, created solely for those who want to get the best out of every type of coffee.
BENEFITS
The new frontier of espresso
Bianca is the spearhead of LELIT espresso machines. A true gem that allows expert baristas to have absolute control over espresso extraction through manual water flow control thanks to the wooden paddle and parameter management with the LCC system.
A long pre-infusion, at constant pressure
Bianca has eliminated the mechanical pre-infusion present in the E61 group by replacing it with the LCC-Paddle couple, which allows programming the "pump on" and "pump off" times and achieving a constant pre-infusion pressure for a much longer duration.
Establish the maximum pressure of the pump
In order to extract the best from each coffee variety or roast level, each barista can choose to adjust the pump calibration (up to a maximum of 12 bar) through the adjustment screw. The variation in pressure affects the behavior of the pre-infusion and the paddle.
An extraordinary extraction
The filter holder has a diameter of 58mm with a wooden handle and a Coffee Slide spout that guides the coffee into the cup and actively contributes to the creation of the espresso. The progressive tilt, the length of the spout, and the open surfaces are masterfully balanced to achieve the best result.
Buttons and walnut wood paddle
All the details mounted on Bianca, such as the buttons, the paddle, and the handle of the portafilter, are made of fine walnut wood for an extremely pleasant touch and a high-class aesthetic result.
Paddle
By turning the paddle, we vary in real time the water flow on the coffee pod until reaching maximum pressure. In this way, it is possible to manually modulate the extraction to achieve the best result in the cup with all types of coffees or blends.
LCC
It is the instrument that allows you to manage the machine's parameters, such as the regulation of the extraction temperatures of coffee and steam, the duration of pre-infusion, the activation or deactivation of the steam boiler, the management of standby times, the counters for partial and total doses, and the visualization of temperatures in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Double kettle
Two independent boilers, one for steam and hot water extraction and another for coffee extraction. A system designed for greater thermal stability and to be able to extract coffee and steam simultaneously.
FEATURES
Repositionable tank
Bianca's tank is located inside an external "backpack" to the body to prevent potential water heating; it can be repositioned on one of the three side parts of the machine to best fit the available spaces. Additionally, it has been designed to be easily removed for cleaning operations.
Measure the true extraction pressure
"Through the manometer mounted directly on the E61 group, it is possible to measure the actual pressure applied to the coffee puck, for even more precise and timely control of the extraction."
Stainless steel bodywork
The bodywork and the recovery bin of Bianca are made of polished AISI 304 steel, the king of materials, for infinite durability, an aesthetic appearance, and unparalleled ease of cleaning.
Hot water steam buses with technology cool touch
The new steam and hot water wands from LELIT, with their new ergonomic geometry, are cool touch. This helps to avoid potential burns, to clean the wands with ease, and to prevent the formation of milk residues for an even more satisfying experience.
Adjustable feet
Bianca's feet are made of walnut wood, the same material used for the other details of the machine, and are height-adjustable - thus ensuring optimal stability of the machine on all surfaces and, in case of connection to the hydraulic network, an adjustment of the machine's inclination to easily drain the water.
Energy saving
Bianca is made with a sophisticated system to save energy. This allows for programming a stand by time after which the steam boiler is deactivated and the coffee boiler is maintained at a temperature of 70°C, with a cup warmer efficiency of 80%. This ensures a machine heating time of about 10 minutes and significant savings on energy consumption.
Technical parameters
A high-performance machine like Bianca must be able to adapt to the various operating conditions and the different extraction requirements of each barista. To this end, Bianca is equipped with a technical sub-menu that allows for the customization of parameters, such as the temperature of the two boilers.
On the Bianca V3, there are 4 different modes of use:
1- Sleep mode (eco mode) : after a programmed time (from 30 to 540 minutes), the software lowers the temperature of the coffee kettle to 70°C, while the steam boiler drops to 0°C.
2- Stand-by mode: this is the new feature of the Bianca V3. After 30 minutes, the coffee and steam kettles as well as the LCC turn off. This is the default setting.
3- E-Mode : the steam kettle is always off.
4- Always ON : when the user disables the stand-by mode and sleepy mode. The machine is always on.
New software
The machine's software has been improved to add the new Low Flow function, the Stand-by mode (sleep mode), and the optimization of the device's heating time.
Low Flow
The biggest improvement of the machine is the Low Flow function, which could be translated as "reduction of water flow." On the Bianca V3, LELIT has actually automated an action that was previously only achievable with the paddle.
Temperature compensation mode (Offset)
This value increases or decreases the temperature of the coffee kettle during brewing, by changing the temperature of the water coming from the group head.
Technical data