Lelit William - PL72 User manual

Dimensions:
14 x 22,5 x 38,5 cm
Net weight:
6,6 kg
Power supply:
230V 50Hz / 120V 60Hz
Power output:
150 W
Beans hopper capacity:
350 g
Burrs diameter:
64 mm
Grinders Line
William - PL72
User manual
for the model:
English
EN

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Index
Safety notes 4
Main specications 8
Product overview 9
Instructions for use 10
Solving the most common problems 15
The art of Espresso coffee 16
Cleaning and maintenance 18
Warranty terms 20

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Warnings - Please read this manual carefully before use.
This grinder is recommended for grinding coffee beans.The controls on the front
panel have easily understandable symbols. The machine is designed for home
use and is not suitable for heavy duty professional use. The noise level of the
appliance does not exceed 70 dB (A).The information and pictures provided may
be changed without notice to improve the grinder performance.
01.
Safety notes
Symbols used
It is absolutely essential to observe the following warnings and symbols:
Shock hazard. Failure to comply may cause electric
shock with danger to life.
Caution. Failure to comply may cause damage to the
appliance.
Please Note. is symbol indicates important advice
and information for the user.
Numbers in brackets
The numbers in brackets refer to the key provided in the description of
the appliance in Chapter 03 “Product overview“ and to the pictures in
the Quick start guide attached.

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General warnings
This manual is an integral and essen-
tial part of the product. Please read
all these warnings carefully as they
provide important information on safe
installation, use and maintenance.
These instructions should be carefully
retained for future reference.
- Store the packaging material (plastic
bags,polystyrene,etc.) out of the reach
of children.
- This manual warns you against im-
proper use.
- The appliance is only designed for
grinding coffee beans.
- This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as: staff kitchen areas in shops,
ofces and other working environ-
ments; communities; by clients in ho-
tels, motels and other residential type
environments; bed and breakfast type
environments. It’s not indicated for a
continuous,professional use.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of
the reach of children.
- Do not install the appliance in a zone
where a water jet could be used.
-The appliance can be used by persons
with reduced physical,sensory or men-
tal capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards in-
volved.
- The appliance must be installed in an
environment where it can be used only
by people that have knowledge and
experience of it, especially for what
concerns security and hygiene.
- No liability is accepted for the manu-
mission of any component.
- Cleaning and maintenance must not
be done by children without supervi-
sion.
- Any use other than that described
above is improper and could be ha-
zardous; the manufacturer accepts no
liability whatsoever for any damage
arising from improper use of the ap-
pliance.
- No liability is accepted for the use of
unauthorized spares and/or accesso-
ries.
- No liability is accepted for repairs
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centers.
- The appliance must not be left unat-
tended or used outdoors.
-The appliance must not be exposed to
atmospheric agents (rain,sun,ice).
-Theapplianceshouldnotbeimmersed
in water or cleaned by spraying.
In all the above cases the warranty will
be void.
Essential safety warnings
As with all the electrical appliances, the
risk of electric shock cannot be excluded,
therefore,thefollowingsafety warnings
should be carefully observed.
-Before switching on, ensure that the
power supply voltage corresponds to
that indicated on the plate on the base
of the appliance and that the power
supply is properly earthed.
-Do not tamper with the appliance.
Contactanauthorized technicianor the
nearest service center for any problem.
-Do not touch the appliance if your
hands or feet are wet.
-Donot touchthe plug withwet hands.
-Ensure that the electrical outlet is al-
ways freely accessible so that the plug
canbe easilyremoved whennecessary.
-When removing the plug, always
hold it directly. It should never be re-
moved by pulling on the power cord,
as this can cause damage.
-To disconnect the appliance, remove
the plug from wall outlet.
-In the event of any fault or malfunc-
tion,donot attempttocarryout repairs.
Switch the appliance off, remove the
plug and contact the Service Center.
-In the event of damage to the plug or
the power cord, do not operate the ap-
pliance, these should be replaced only
and exclusively by the Service Center.
-Do not use adapters,multiple sockets
or extension cords. If their use is un-
avoidable,use simple adapters or mul-
tiple sockets and extension cords that
conform to current safety standards,
taking care not to exceed the current
limit marked on the simple adapter or
extension cord, or the maximum ca-
pacity of the multiple socket.
-Unplugfromoutletwhen unattended,
before assembling, disassembling,
cleaning.
-To avoid injury risks, do not leave the

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power cord dangling from the table or
next to hot surfaces, edges, sharp ob-
jects.

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LCC (Lelit Control
Center)
It allows to program the
grinding time for 1 or 2 cof-
fee shots.
Switch for additions
To manually decide for even-
tual coffee additions or stop
the grinding before the pro-
grammed time.
Adjustable
lterholder pin
With a simple operation
it’s possible to adjust the
height of the pin so that your
lterholder can automatical-
ly and rmly stay on the l-
terholder support.
Coffee chute
An innovative coffee chute
that can be easily regulated
in order to deliver the ground
coffee with precision inside
any lterholder.
Magnetic drip tray
Easily removable for perfect
cleaning.
Tamper support
To have the chosen tamper
always at hand.
We design our grinders based on our customers’ needs.
We are sure that the features selected for this model will meet all your wishes,
so you can get a perfect tasting coffee for yourself and your guests!
02.
Main specications

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Take your new grinder out of the box and have a look at the various components
and accessories designed for you. The numbers refer to the pictures in the Quick
start guide attached.
03.
Product overview
1. Beans hopper cover.
2. Beans hopper.
3. Tamper support, micrometric
regulation grinding wheel.
4. Switch for adding coffee/stopping the
grinding before the programmed time
5. On/off switch.
6. Stand-by led light.
7. Grinding switch (PUSH).
8. Filterholder fork.
9. LCC (Lelit Control Center)
10. Adjustable coffee chute.
11. Adjustable lterholder pin.
12. Removable drip tray.
What’s in the box
a. Power cord.
b. Hopper cover.
c. Removable drip tray.
d. Instruction manual.

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04.
Instructions for use
To make a good cup of coffee, you must know how to use your grinder properly
and will need a bit of practice. Follow the instructions carefully. You can also
refer to the Quick start guide where you will nd illustrated instructions
Note. It is important to carefully follow these instructions the rst time the grinder
is started, to ensure that it works properly.
AOpen the packaging
A.1 Open the box, take out the grinder and remove all the bags and packing
materials. Place the grinder on a at surface to grant an optimal stability.
Caution. e unit weights 6,6 kg.
BFill the hopper with coffee beans
B.1 Remove the cover (1).
B.2 Fill the hopper (2) with the chosen coffee beans.
B.3 Place the cover back in its seat.
Caution. Never use the grinder without the cover on the hopper.
CSwitch the grinder on
Caution. Ensure that the power supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the
information plate and that the supply system has an adequate circuit breaker.
C.1 Connect one end of the power socket (a) to the socket on the back of the
appliance and the other end (plug) into the wall socket.
C.2 Turn the grinder on by pressing the on/off switch (5). The stand-by led light
(6) will blink for a short time, the LCC display (9) will show the Lelit logo, the
software version and the grinder icon conrming the turning on.
Note. e led light (6) indicates both the ON/OFF mode as well as the
programming mode.

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DCheck the functioning
Note. anks to the pre-set parameters, the grinder is immediately ready to grind
your coee.
D.1 Position the lterholder, with the correct lter inserted, on the fork (8) to
“hook” it with the pin (11).
Note. In the case you can’t insert your lterholder on the fork (8), you can change
the position of the upper lterholder pin (11), loosening it with a screwdriver to li or
lower it. Once you found the optimal position, screw the pin back (11) to grant a secure
support for your lterholder.
D.2 To grind 1 dose, press once the grinding switch (7) (PUSH), the LCC (9)
display will show in sequence the image referring to the dose per 1 coffee, the
grinding time programmed and the image of the grinder in action.
D.3 To grind 2 doses, press twice the grinding switch (7) (PUSH). The 2 presses
have to be within 2 seconds. The LCC (9) display will show in sequence the im-
age referring to the dose per 2 coffees, the grinding time programmed and the
image of the grinder in action.
EGrind the coffee
Note. e grinder has been equipped with 64 mm at mills, that grant a uniform
and professional grinding.
E.1 Check that the hopper is lled with beans and that it has the cover (1).
E.2 Turn the grinder on by pressing the on/off switch (5). The stand-by led light
(6) will blink for a short time, the LCC display (9) will show the grinder icon con-
rming the turning on.
E.3 Position the lterholder, with the correct lter inserted, on the fork (8) to
“hook” it with the pin (11).
E.4 To grind 1 dose, press once the grinding switch (7) (PUSH), the LCC (9)
display will show in sequence the image referring to the dose per 1 coffee, the
grinding time programmed and the image of the grinder in action.
The grinder grinds the dose according to the set time. Wait until the grinding
is over, the message “OK” and then the grinder icon will appear on the LCC (9)
display. Remove the lterholder from the fork (8).
E.5 To grind 2 doses, press twice the grinding switch (7) (PUSH). The 2 presses
have to be within 2 seconds, the LCC (9) display will show in sequence the im-

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age referring to the dose per 2 coffees, the grinding time programmed and the
image of the grinder in action.
The grinder grinds the dose according to the set time. Wait until the grinding
is over, the message “OK” and then the grinder icon will appear on the LCC (9)
display. Remove the lterholder from the fork (8).
E.6. To grind any quantity of coffee continuously, press the switch (4) and keep
it pressed, the image referring to the “adding coffee” function will appear on
the LCC (9) display.
E.7. Check the grinding and the quantity per dose.
Note. Once the grinding has started, you can stop it before the set time, pressing the
switch (4).
Caution. e switch (4) is for: continuous grinding (keep it always pressed: maxi-
mum time 19 seconds); stopping the grinding once started before the set time; adding coee
once the grinding is over.
E.8 Eventual coffee rests can be removed from the removable drip tray (12) just
pulling it. The tray (12) is xed with magnets: removing and placing it back is really
easy and practical!
FRegulate the chute
F.1 The grinder is equipped with an innovative adjustable coffee chute (10)
that precisely directs the coffee into any lterholder. If the ground coffee is not
delivered in the center of your lterholder, move the internal part of the chute
backwards/onwards with your ngers in order to center the fall of the ground
coffee into your lterholder.
GRegulate the grinding
Note. e grinder has been set in the factory for a medium size grinding, ideal for
the grinding of most types of coee blends, available in the market.
Caution. Regulate the grinding ALWAYS and ONLY while the grinder is grinding.
G.1 Rotate the grinding wheel (3) to change the coffee granulometry. Rotate
the wheel clock-wise (towards the small points) to obtain a ner grinding, anti-
clock-wise for a coarser grinding.
Note. Micrometric regulation does not require any blockage.

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Note. If the coee ow in your espresso machine is very slow, the coee grinding is
too ne, if it’s quick, the coee grinding is too coarse. Many factors inuence the coee ow
such as: the amount of coee, its pressing, the espresso machine adjustments, how clean the
lters are and also the climatic conditions.
HAdjust the doses
Note. e grinder is tted with the LCC (Lelit control center), which allows to
program the grinding time for both doses.
Note. e factory pre-set parameters are 3,0 seconds for 1 dose and 5,5 seconds for
2 doses. e grinding time can vary from 2 seconds to 20 seconds.
H.1 To enter in the programming mode and change the grinding time for 1 dose,
press once the “-” button, the display shows the icon and the time (3,0”) for 1 dose.
H.2 To enter in the programming mode and change the grinding time for 2 doses,
press twice the “-” button, the display shows the icon and the time (5,5”) for 2 doses.
H.3 Press the “+” button to access, and then press the “-” or “+” button to de-
crease or increase the grinding time.
H.4 Three seconds after the last press of a button, LCC stores the data and exits
from settings mode.
IReset the parameters
I.1 To reset the electronic card, turn the grinder off. Once off, keep the “+” button
of the LCC pressed, and then turn on the grinder by pressing the switch (5), the
“Preset done” message will appear on the LCC display to conrm that the reset
has been completed. Turn off and turn on the grinder by pressing the switch (5).
JEnergy saving
J.1 When the grinder has not been used for 30 minutes, it goes in stand-by, the
LCC display turns off and the led light (6) blinks every 3 seconds.
J2. To turn it back on, press the button (7) (PUSH) or the button (4) (adding coffee).
Note. To disable the stand-by function, turn the grinder o, by pressing the switch (5).
Keep the button (4) (adding coee) pressed and turn the grinder back on by pressing the
switch (5), the led light (6) will remain o. Turn o and turn on the grinder by pressing the
switch (5).
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(6) will light for 1,5 seconds and then will remain o.
Note. To enable the stand-by function, turn the grinder o, by pressing the switch (5).
Keep the button (4) (adding coee) pressed and turn the grinder back on by pressing the switch
(5), the led light (6) will start to blink. Turn o and turn on the grinder by pressing the switch (5).
Note. Every time the grinder is turned on, if the stand by function is enabled, the led
(6) will blink for a short time and then will remain o.

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We advise you to read the following instructions carefully in order to solve the
most common problems before calling the nearest service center.
The grinder does not grind coffee
Dirty grinding blades (oils and fats deposits of
coffee residues)
Carry out the grinding mills cleaning, see the
user manual, (Cleaning of the mills) for the
operating instructions.
The grinding blades are too closed, they are
touching.
Adjust the setting to obtain a coarser grinding.
Grinding blades worn. Contact the service center.
Foreing objet that blocks grinding blades. Contact the service center.
The motor grinder doesn’t work
The grinder has worked for a long time
in continuous, causing an overheating of
the motor.
Wait until the motor cools down (15-30min.)
before switching the grinder on again.
The grinder has exceeded the maximum time
of grinding in continuous. (20 seconds)
On the display will appear the following icon:
After a waiting time of 100 seconds, the
grinder will automatically reset.
The LCC does not function. Contact the service center.
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05.
Solving the most common problems

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The “5 M”
If you want to make perfect Espres-
sos, you should start by ensuring the
ve essential factors which turn a sim-
ple cup of coffee into an Espresso for
connoisseurs! These are the “5 M’s”;
in Italian: miscela (blend), macinat-
ura (grinding), macchina (machine),
manualità (skill) and manutenzione
(maintenance).
1- Miscela (Blend)
Good Espressos are always made with a
good blend of coffee. An Espresso with
the right taste requires a blend of two
types of coffee, Arabica and Robusta.
The rst gives the coffee its delicate
aroma and the right amount of acidity,
while the second type gives it its full
taste, body and cream. The quantities
depend on your own taste. Try out dif-
ferent combinations until you nd the
blend you like best!
2- Macinatura (Grinding)
The grinder is a must for making good
Espresso. Coffee should always be
ground just before it is used so that it
preserves its taste and aroma.
The Lelit grinders let you adjust the
grinding level to suit the coffee blend
in order to establish the correct extrac-
tion time and amount of cream.
3- Macchina (Espresso machine)
Choosing the right espresso machine
is equally important. Lelit coffee ma-
chines are designed and built to let
you adjust the water pressure and
temperature to your requirements.
The right balance of these two factors
allows you to extract from the ground
coffee not only the substances that
provide its taste, but also the insoluble
particles that give your coffee body
and aroma.
4- Manualità (Skill)
Half of the result depends on how you
use the machine. A passionate expert
is an essential part of the Espresso
production chain and can enhance
the result to bring additional value to
the nal product. Passion and practice
are, therefore, the secrets to learning
how to use the machine. You can ex-
periment with different blends of cof-
fee, grinding, pressing, water temper-
ature and pressure, not just to make
an Espresso, but to make the one that
is just right for you.
5- Manutenzione (Maintenance)
Daily maintenance, scheduled main-
06.
The art of Espresso coffee
Contrary to what you might think, making a perfect Espresso is not that easy. It
takes experience, ability, passion and a little bit of curiosity. In this paragraph
we would like to share with you some of the basic rules for making a perfect
cup of Espresso.

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tenance and care of the machine will
ensure the quality of the beverage and
the durability of the product you have
purchased. A clean machine says a lot
about your passion for coffee making.
Coffee varieties
The choice of the blend is an essential
factor for making the ideal coffee for
your taste. There are a lot of different
varieties of coffee blends on the mar-
ket to choose from. The differences in
avour, aroma and texture depend on
the quantities of the two varieties of
coffee that make the blend.
Arabica
This is a sweeter and more delicate
variety of coffee, with a rich aroma
and cream that is very thin, dense and
compact.
Robusta
It is grown between 200/600 m
Spicy aroma.
Caffeine between 1.8 ~ 4%
Arabica
It is grown between 900/2000 m
Rich aroma.
Caffeine between 0.9 ~ 1.7%
Robusta
This variety is woody, bitter, full-bodied
and spicy, with little aroma. Its cream is
more frothy and grey.
Robusta
It is grown between 200/600 m
Spicy aroma.
Caffeine between 1.8 ~ 4%
Arabica
It is grown between 900/2000 m
Rich aroma.
Caffeine between 0.9 ~ 1.7%
The blend selection is important for
creating the perfect coffee for your
palate. There are many blends in the
market. Differences in taste, perfume,
consistency depend from the propor-
tions of the two main coffee varieties.
No variety of coffee can make an ideal
Espresso on its own.
The perfect Espresso has a top layer
of cream 2-3 mm thick, a nut brown to
dark brown colour, with reddish tinges
and light streaks, a harmonious a-
vour, a strong, balanced aroma and a
sweet, long-lasting aftertaste.
It has a strong aroma with notes of
owers, fruits, toast and chocolate.
These sensations can last just a mo-
ment or can persist for a few minutes
in your mouth. The taste is round and
well structured. The acid and bitter
perceptions are well balanced where-
as there is little or no astringency.
The ideal parameters to obtain this
type of coffee are:
7 ± 0,5 g. of ground coee.
25 seconds to brew 30 ml.
88 / 92°C when brewing and 80°C in the cup.
8 /10 bar pressure during extraction.
Even Arabica blends often contain a
small amount of Robusta, which is ne-
cessary to enhance the cream and add
aroma and body to the espresso.
Blends made for coffee bars usually
contain 20% Robusta but in southern
Italy, where they prefer a stronger taste,
the percentage can reach 40- 50%.
At the end of the day, it’s just a matter
of taste…Experiment until you nd the
blend you like best!

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Cleaning
The grinder must be cleaned every 4
kg of ground coffee.
Before starting, remove the plug from
the electrical outlet.
Use a soft cloth, preferably microber,
like the Lelit cloth (code MC972 - not
included), and moisten it with plain
water. Do not use abrasive detergents
and do not immerse the grinder in
water.
Cleaning of the mills
It’s well known that the coarseness of
the ground coffee affects the quality
of the espresso in the cup.
During grinding, some coffee particles
deposit between the teeth of the mill-
stones reducing the distance between
the discs, or between the cones and
consequently also the size of the
grains of coffee powder which come
out of the grinder .
These deposits, consisting of fats and
oils, due to the high temperatures de-
veloped between the mills, go rancid
quickly and create molds that damage
the ground coffee in an irreversible
way.
The cleaning of the mills and of the
mill chamber becomes extremely im-
portant. This must be performed with
a specic product (PL104 – not inclu-
ded), i.e a powder formed by small
crystals based on gluten-free food
starches with a very high absorbing
power for oils and fats.
Passing through the mills the cry-
stals clean away the coffee deposits
enabling the grinding of a coffee pow-
der free of odors.
PL104
Any eventual residues do not contain
harmful substances to the consumer
or to the grinder.
Cleaning the mills is very easy, just fol-
07.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance of the grinder are essential for the quality of the
grinding and the durability of the appliance.

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low the following steps:
- Empty completely the beans hopper
(2).
- Press the grinding switch in order to
get rid completely of the remaining
coffee beans.
- Pour a pack of grinder detergent
powder (PL104) into the hopper (2),
paying attention to the fact that the
powder must penetrate the mills.
- Press the switch (4) for about 5 se-
conds so that the powder penetrates
completely through the mills.
- Fill the hopper (2) with coffee beans.
- Throw away the rst couple of por-
tions of ground coffee.
- The cleaning is over.
Maintenance
We advise to replace the mills periodi-
cally, once worn out.
Maintenance has to be fullled just by
an authorized service center and with
original spare parts.

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08.
Warranty terms
Legal warranty
This product is covered by the warranty
lawsvalid inthe countrywhere thepro-
duct has been sold; specic informa-
tion about the warranty terms can be
given by the seller or by the importer
in the country where the product has
been purchased.The seller or importer
is completely responsible for the pro-
duct.
Theimporteris completelyresponsible
also for the fulllment of the laws in
force in the country where the impor-
ter distributes the product, including
the correct disposal of the product at
the end of its working life.
Inside the European countries the laws
in force are the national laws imple-
menting the EC Directive 44/99/CE.