Lelit Unstable Brew Temperature Control

Brew water temperature seems inconsistent; shots sometimes sour, sometimes bitter with same settings.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Incorrect PID settings, Poor thermal contact of brew boiler sensor, Scale buildup in brew boiler, Faulty NTC temperature probe

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug and cool before internal checks.

  • Warm-up time: Allow at least 30 minutes for full thermal stability, especially on E61-group Lelits.
  • Reset PID: In the menu, restore PID parameters to factory defaults. Avoid aggressive custom tuning unless you understand PID control.
  • Check sensor mounting: Ensure the brew boiler NTC probe is firmly screwed into the boiler and making good contact.
  • Descale brew boiler: Perform a descaling cycle to remove scale that can cause hot spots and unstable readings.
  • Replace sensor: If temperature swings remain large, replace the brew boiler NTC temperature probe.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Brew Boiler NTC Temperature Probe
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