Anna PL41LEM - Anita PL042EMI: How to use them

[@Phantoma3]

I don't want to hear the music, I want to hear the coffee machine and the grinder.

[@LELIT_Official]

We appreciate your comment, and we'll certainly take it into consideration in our future videos.

[@emoedison]

It's loud. It's fast, reliable, makes a very fine coffee, and is easy to repair if something goes wrong, but it's loud. I love mine.

[@CC-wk6zn]

Especially anything with ukeleles in it.

[@danman281]

My Lelit PL41TEM Anna PID came with a single (7 gram) and double (14 gram) dose basket. Does the basket size affect how long the extraction time should be for a 1:2 ratio? Would you be able to make a video demonstrating a properly measured and timed shot for each type of basket? It seems that I can only achieve a 36 gram espresso at 25 seconds when using 18 grams of coffee in the double shot “PLUS” basket. Thank you!

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, we inform you that the extraction time remains basically the same for both basket sizes. Concerning the videos, we'll take your suggestion into consideration. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@Vic_Rattlehead2]

3:56 you call that wand clean ?

[@max199190]

Hello i have question, You counting 25 from psuh the button or first drop? Or when preassure goes up?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for your comment. We inform you that you need to count starting from the moment you push the button. We remain at your disposal. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@PepeLlacer]

Hola, yo tengo la pl41 lem y no logro extraer un espreso con esa crema. Hago alguna cosa mal?. Gracias

[@diegoarcuri3285]

Hello, I would like to know what I should do for the first time once I plug in the machine. Do I have to put it in coffee mode and open the water valve on the vaporizer?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for reaching out. We invite you to forward your technical request to our Customer Care dept, sending an e-mail to [e-mail]. We remain at your disposal. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@vishalmathur10]

I recently bought the PL41LEM everything is great except for the steaming part. It takes me almost 2 minutes to reach 60 degrees for the milk. I start when the ready light comes on, first purge then steam.

[@LELIT_Official]

@@vishalmathur10 Hello, thank you for your feedback, it helps us improve the quality of our products day by day. Should you have technical questions, we invite you to send an email to [e-mail]. We remain at your disposal. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@baer_bara]

Hi Lelit! I am thinking of buying the Anita 042EMI but I have doubts regarding the cleaning of the water tank. Can it be removed? Or how do you suggest to clean it? Thank you!!

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for reaching out. Yes, the water tank can be removed and hand-washed with plain water and mild soap, possibly using a vertical brush. For further details, you can send an e-mail to [e-mail], out Customer Care will provide assistance. We remain at your complete disposal. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@Darkmatter321]

Great Video! You should put links to your web site in the description. As well as links to various models. I see you are suggesting PL62 or PL92T models for cappuccino. I tried finding those models on your web site, but was not able to. Can you please reply with links to those products?

[@lusardi01]

I make superb espresso on my Lelit Anna, mine is superb.

[@arminausdemnorden582]

Hi Lelit, during the shot my temperature as shown on the PID of my Lelit Anita PL042TEMD drops down to 82-84°C. I'm starting with 98°C and lots of pre-heating time and flushing before. I guess 82°C is way too low for a good espresso shot... or does the shown temperature not matter because this is not the water currently flowing but the "new" water which is pre-heated for the next shot?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for your comment. We invite you to send an email to [e-mail] attaching a photo of your product data label, a copy of your purchase invoice and a video showing the described issue: our Customer Care will be more than happy to provide assistance. We remain at your disposal. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@mp3311]

Hi. Nice introductory video! How much grams of coffee should go to how many ml of extracted espresso? If i prepare a long espresso of 14g, how muck should the brewed long espresso have? And also, how to choose the right size of grinder(fine/coarse)? I have a lelit Fred grinder and don't know which granulation measure to use-from 1 to 7

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, we kindly ask you to contact our Customer Care at [e-mail] in order to support you better as this is a complex issue. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@halhoussinechaimae1381]

I just bought the PL042EM, which degree of grinding do you suggest to get a good espresso ?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for choosing an Anita PL042EM, we are sure it will deliver you a nice coffee every day! The degree we normally suggest is 3, but since this depends a lot on the coffee blend and other aspects, we suggest you to make a few shots and eventually vary the degree following your taste. Enjoy the moment! LELIT team

[@varvaratruhan996]

Great video! I have a question regarding the machine cleaning in case of the 42 TEMD. Does backflush every few weeks and grinder cleaning every 4 k"g are enough? I mean, any other cleaning procedures after long peroid of use should be done on this machine such as Softener Filters(Lelit PLA930M), limescale, oil/fat removals etc?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, many thanks for following our channel and for using our product. It is ok to make the backflush every few weeks and grinder cleaning every 4 kg in order to remove the dirt and oils from the group head and from the grinding chamber. It's important to pay attention to the profile of the water, use the filter LELIT and change it regulary according to the quantity of the filtered water and anyway within 4 months from the installation. Furthermore, it's necessary to execute the descaling procedure at last once a year or every one and half year (depending on how often and how the machine is used): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp_FY6WhgNx9q6M thank you, LELIT Team

[@varvaratruhan996]

@@LELIT_Official Thanks for the response. Is there a need to use filter LELIT if i already use filtered water? if so, what filters would you recommend? im trying to understand if Lelit PLA930M is needed and sutable for 42TEMD machine and needed. thanks :)

[@LELIT_Official]

​@@varvaratruhan996 If it is a softner you don't need another filter, but follow the filter product instructions. LELIT filter is needed and suitable when hardness is higher than 70 ppm CaCO3. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@danman281]

Finding accessories for the 57mm basket is difficult in USA. Do you have a reseller or recommended vendor to purchase the following for the Porta Filter? -Quality Tamper -Distribution Tool -Porta Filter Funnel -Blind Basket Thank you!

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, we recommend contacting our distributor 1st Line Equipment in the USA to get all the information you need www.1st-line.com/. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@stiglitz04]

Dear Lelit team, i see that the first shot on the Anna goes with a nice 9 bar, and the first with the Anita with 12 bar, which seems to me a bit high. What kind of factors influence this, and what do you suggest to bring down to 9 bar on the Anita, too? thanks.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, the pressure depends on the pump, the OPV, coffee blend type and grinding. The OPV on our machines is set on 9/10. If your machine reaches 12bar, you should try using a coarser grinding degree and see how the machine reacts. It's also very important to keep the circuit free of limestone deposits: a descaling cycle will clean even the OPV, which also suffers in case of limescale. Take care! LELIT team

[@stiglitz04]

@@LELIT_Official Thank you for your quick answer! So, the OPV can be set manually, if I understood correct. Let me have one more question: Is there a difference between the pump of the Anna and the Anita, or are they identical? Thanks a lot!

[@LELIT_Official]

@@stiglitz04 Hello, the OPV is set by us as a producer of the machine. yes, the pump on ANNA and ANITA are identical. Thank you! LELIT team

[@morahim5178]

Nice video,if we compare it with delonghini dedica ,wisch one is better? Thanks

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello Morahim, thank you for your question. Unfortunately we are not able to answer it because it concerns another brand. But please feel free to ask us anything about our products. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@Ramu-10]

Lelit is better. Much better build and also non-pressurized. This allows you to make real espressos. Not that pressurized machines are bad, but you aren't gonna get as tasty shots. Also, the steamer on this is not "an auto frother", which means that with some practice, you can make better steamed milk. The only problem is that you need a grinder and dedication. It's easier to mess up on a Lelit. On the other hand, the Dedica will almost always make a half-decent shot, given that the beans are high quality.

[@alexalex-rr1jy]

Hello , can u tell me for pl 41tem ....proper water temperature for espresso....thanks

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, you can set the temperature in the PID of your model. We consider ideal the temperature of 93°C however if you whish, you can increase it to 100-101°C. thank you, LELIT Team

[@jfoz7602]

Hi. I have the lelit Anita and my machine doesn’t go up in pressure when poring the coffee. It stays on zero bar. How can this be fixed please?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for your comment. We kindly ask you to send an e-mail to [e-mail], attaching a photo of the product data label (on the back of the machine), a copy of the purchase document and a video showing the situation you're facing, using the blind filter (if you don't have one, you can use insulating tape). Our Customer Care Dept will be more than happy to support you. Thanks and kind regards, LELIT Team

[@bridgetcrossman708]

You may not be grinding the coffee small enough. We have a La Pavoni Domus Bar (which looks identical to the Anita) and that's what we were doing wrong for quite awhile.

[@maliksal9968]

Fantastic

[@nguyenucthang5653]

I just running the coffee shop with target around 30 cups/4 hours on every morning. Is it model PL41 suitable for me.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hi, If the consumptions will be only cups of coffee, the PL41 model is suitable, if you’ll also dispense several Cappuccino, we suggest to buy the PL62 or PL92T model.

[@nguyenucthang5653]

Thanks for your answer. My coffee shop make esprsso only. And how about quality of different version of Lelit of the same type of coffee bean?

[@winfle]

Hello, guys. My Lelit Anita starts from 9 bar and during some extraction time decreases pressure to 8 or less. Is it okay or should I pay closer attention?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for your comment. We invite you to send an email to [e-mail] attaching a photo fo your product data label, a copy of your purchase invoice and a video of the issue you're facing: our Customer Care will be more than happy to support you. We remain at your disposal. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@martinc8149]

Hi, I'm interested in buying this coffee machine but I have my doubts after reading some comments about faults and water losses. On the other hand, what mill would be better to have. I have the delonghi kg521 but I do not know if it will be enough to achieve a good espresso. I'm going to buy it on a trip and I need to be sure of the purchase as there is no change possibility. .

[@forza-e-honore]

Is the Lelit Anna not available in the US? Can't find it anywhere.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, we do not sell the products ourselves but we rely on local distributors. Please find the complete list with their website here espresso.lelit.com/world. Thank you LELIT Team

[@twochainsandrollies]

It's available. I just got one with PID from 1st-line equipment

[@pwklau]

Where can I purchase a Lelit Glenda in Canada. I would buy a Lelit Anna if it is 58mm.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, we do not sell the products ourselves but we rely on local distributors. Please find the complete list here espresso.lelit.com/world. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@migo33]

I just got this machine in Australia and it's really great, however, the middle light barely turns on even after 20 minutes of wait time since turning the machine on. After turning the machine I made sure there is water in the boiler (by running hot water in the steam wand) and then engaged the 'coffee' mode. At this point, I've been waiting forever for the light to turn on.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hi, are you satisfied with your coffee machine now?

[@migo33]

@@LELIT_Official yes very much

[@Syn774]

this music kinda makes me aggressive...

[@LELIT_Official]

We appreciate your comment, and we'll certainly take it into consideration in our future videos.

[@trilisser]

Can you please clarify the diameter of a holder? 57 mm?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for your message. We inform you that all LELIT Ø57mm accessories are suitable for PL41 and PL042 models. We remain at your disposal. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@nelugherghisan4179]

If your espresso machine don't have a PID how you now when you have a proper temperature for espresso or steam?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, PL41LEM and PL042EMI don't have a PID integrated but they have thermostats and pilot lights that guide the user. Thanks!

[@NE110M]

how much beans goes into the grinder ? can i put like 150 grams and grind whenever i want ? or only a dose ? also, does it stops automatically ? or as long as i press, it will grind ?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello! The bean hopper capacity of Anita is 130g so you can put as many beans as you want. The grinder does not stop automatically, there is an activation/stop button. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@woah6958]

It's fiddly, but I weigh the beans for each shot of coffee and put only that amount into the grinder. It makes the shot consistant and easier than trying to weigh the group handle, filter and coffee grinds combined.

[@MrFritzinger]

Stupid question (I am a total coffee noob, sorry) - would it be possible to just brew an Americano by making an Espresso and not stopping the process until, say, 100 ml have come out? Why do I have to stretch the espresso with water from the water wand instead? (Sorry if this question is dumb lol)

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, please note that it wouldn't be exactly the same thing, especially as far as the caffeine concentration is concerned: we'd rather suggest brewing Espresso and then add hot water from the water wand to prepare Americano. For further details, we invite you to send an email to [e-mail]. We remain at your disposal. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@woah6958]

It'll taste gross if you run extra water through the coffee filter to fill your cup to the top. If you want crema on the top; simply measure the hot water into the empty cup and extract your shot on top of this.

[@neoguangyuzhu9627]

Hey I’m really interested in Anita but couldn’t find anyone selling them in Canada, can you suggest some vendors to buy from?

[@LELIT_Official]

Yes! In Canada our official reseller is Les Importations Edika Inc. you can check them here: www.edika.com/fr

[@Joshua-em3dq]

Does lelit have a bottomless group handle for the PL41LEM?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hi Joshua! Yes, code XMC013 :)

[@ena81xx]

how many espresso machine manufacturers are there in Italy? Rocket, La Pavoni, Gaggia, Delonghi, Lelit, La Forza, Rancilio, Nuova Simonelli, La Marzocco, Isomac, La Spaziale, Pasquini, Bezzera, ECM, Elektra, Astoria, Faema, Brugnetti, and Vibiemme. And I am sure there is more.

[@denizbektas3183]

hmm should I cancel my breville express order for this ?

[@mariovisser]

How much gram of coffee do you all use ? Im still experimenting with it. I read 14 16 and 18.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hi mario, we suggest you use 14-18 gr of coffee. The result in the cap depends also on how much is pressed the coffee in the filterholder. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@arpu2707]

Hello Lelit team, I am in single household. And I like to drink espresso and cappuccino with plant milk (I don't tolerate cow's milk). Which machine is suitable for me?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for your interest in LELIT coffee machines. Please note that any of our machines can froth plant milk, for choosing the machine we suggest you to look more at the coffee performance you are looking for. We remain at your disposal, LELIT Team

[@coffeeandbeyond7416]

what the backflush cleans? limestone?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, the backflush clean the brewing group from coffee residues. LELIT Team

[@danman281]

When back flushing, does any of the detergent end up in the reservoir? Or does the over pressure fluid go into the drip tray? Thanks!

[@rocioortega5923]

Hola, donde se podría conseguir las intrucciones de Anna en español? Gracias.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hola, podemos enviar las istrucciones por e-mail. Envíenos una solicitud a [e-mail]. Muchas gracias!

[@ynissim]

looks like a state of the art machine and a very nice results but personally i think it is too much work and maintenance just to make a coffee, i'm following the old Italians grandmas and use Moka pot, i like the result and from cost perspective the cost of a coffee machine equals ~30kg of premium coffee beans.

[@MSOR8668]

Hi how can I purchase in Malaysia.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hi! We do not sell the products ourselves but we rely on local resellers, please find the list here: espresso.lelit.com/world. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@violainebeaudoin7681]

Hello, I received this machine as a gift ; a dream come true to have this machine ! I really appreciate your video as a visual complement to the instructions provided in the box. However, even following all the steps, by operating the lever to make the coffee flow the needle on the pressure dial does not start at 3 bar - as it is demonstrated in your video, and others by the way that I have watched - and therefore never rises to 8 or between 8 and 12, The needle stays very close to 0 and barely oscillates remaining well below 3... so obviously I get a coffee that looks like filter coffee... What should I do?

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for your comment. To better support, please send an email to [e-mail], attaching a photo of your product data label, a copy of your purchase document and a video showing the situation you are facing, using the blind filter. Our Customer Care dept will be happy to support you. Thanks and best regards, LELIT Team

[@Alnote27]

Che miscela di caffè consigliate? Io ho buttato via 3 kg di caffè in tutte le impostazioni e niente, esce sempre slavato

[@LELIT_Official]

Buongiorno, il risultato del buon caffè dipende da molti fattori, non solo della miscela caffè. Sappiamo che è in contatto con il nostro Care per darLe alcuni consigli e suggerimenti. Grazie, LELIT Team

[@martinshow5146]

mute the sound before you watch!

[@LELIT_Official]

We appreciate your comment, and we'll certainly take it into consideration in our future videos.

[@janklan2740]

I have a question. My Lelit LD04TEMD started losing pressure during the brew. I had the OPV replaced, along with having the complete maintenance done. Now my machine struggles to build the pressure high enough to make a reasonably strong coffee. The gauge stops at 9 bar and when I try to make my coffee stronger (finer grind or more ground beans in the filter), the brew just drips slowly (or not at all), resulting in a small amount of coffee before the time runs out. I'm using the same technique and beans I have used in the past with significantly better results, so I'd argue it's not an operator error. Previously the pressure went anywhere between 8 and 12 before dropping slightly, depending on my input. Your video also shows the pressure going above 9 with ease. What should I do - is the behaviour I experience normal, or should I have it re-checked? Thanks.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, thank you for your message. We invite you to send an email to [e-mail] attaching a photo of your product data label, a copy of your purchase invoice and a video while you use the blind filter. Our Customer Care will be more than happy to give you support. We remain at your disposal. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@woah6958]

Were you successful?

[@scorpo.2000.platinum]

I am making petition si they hire a pro barista. Pls reply if you want them to

[@woah6958]

Yes, that crema looks completely over-extracted and awful.

[@sebastiaans7115]

Hi Lelit; its nice to see that you're replying so actively here. Im very close to buying one of your machines. My question is, is the only difference between the Anna amd the Anita the built-in grinder? Are they the same machine besides that (in terms of components etc). Thank you

[@LELIT_Official]

Hi Sebastiaan! As for the technical elements of the coffee machine, we can say that the LELIT Anita includes a LELIT Anna + a Fred grinder. Please note that this model PL41TEM of Anna is the only one with the PID display to set the boiler temperature. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@sebastiaans7115]

@@LELIT_Official Hi Lelit. Thanks, that clarifies everything. I'm trying to order your machine, but the Anita EM is sold out on Amazon unfortunately.. Hope its available again soon :)

[@LELIT_Official]

@@sebastiaans7115 Hi, we invite you to contact our local reselles to see if they have the machine in stock. Please find the complete list here: espresso.lelit.com/world. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@33booyaka33]

the best

[@nomecognome8416]

Dal colore si evince che il caffè è chiaramente sovraestratto = amaro come il fiele.

[@Sardiniansoul324]

La musichetta fuorviante è fuori luogo per un video tutorial

[@cynthiasepulveda1891]

Is the Anna V2 available for purchase in the USA?

[@LELIT_Official]

For the USA market, please have visit www.1st-line.com/

[@bobojerry1798]

only 14g of coffee for a double shot? I have been jamming up to 18g into my basket for many years, maybe I will try 14g next time

[@LELIT_Official]

Hi Bobo Jerry, our filter for 2 doses needs from 14g to 18gr of coffee ;) have you tried to extract using 14g of coffee? Take care, Lelit team

[@ITsilvermar]

hello! could you please send me some picture "live" of lelit pl41tem (front, back, left, right, up)? thanks a lot if you can

[@clairecleaver4235]

You can turn the sound down guys. Just move the line to zero

[@LELIT_Official]

Hi Clare, thank you for your suggestion. Take care, Lelit team

[@HDMetalPrints-77]

Музыка просто ужасная, убрал звук, иначе вынос мозга.

[@LELIT_Official]

Hello, we appreciate your feedback. We'll take it into consideration for future projects. Thank you, LELIT Team

[@suncleo]

Very disappointed and deceptive product, Impossible to make a good coffee, how many times and year I need to do the good setting...

[@tombrzeski8016]

Yes I purchased one also and very disappointed. I have it for almost 2 years and I wish I never bought it. I also had Gaggia Clasic and I thought it will be an upgrade. Very hard to tune shots DO NOT BUY STAY AWAY.

[@danman281]

I’ve been able to make good espresso using my Lelit Anna. There is a learning curve for sure though. Have you tried using an espresso recipe (ratio) and timed the shots? Good luck

[@woah6958]

Yes, when purchasing these machines you definitely need a free coffee class from the supplier...definitely harder to use than the commercial ones in cafes...especially if you don't have any training. You certainly need training in how to set the grinder or else this machine is nothing but heartbreak and frustration.

[@woah6958]

​@@tombrzeski8016definitely take a class in how to use the grinder as it is incredibly difficult to work out on your own. The automatic coffee machines with only a single hole in the filter basket are much much more forgiving for everyday people who aren't baristas.