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Lelit Mara X: Testing the Heating Element

Use this guide to test the heating element on your Mara X.

Tools Needed:
- #2 Philips screwdriver.
- Multimeter
- Towels
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1. Start by draining the machine. Then unplug the machine and allow it to cool.
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2. Tilt the machine up onto its front, carefully resting it on the group head. You may want to place a towel under the machine or group head to prevent marring the finish.
(There is no need to remove the side panels at this time.)

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3. Locate the access panel on the underside of the machine and remove it by unscrewing the four Philips head screws shown here.
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4. Identify the heating element.
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5. Unplug the electrical connections from the heating element.
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6. Set the multimeter to the resistance setting in the 20Ω range, then probe the heating element legs.
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7. A working heating element will display continuity with a resistance reading of ~10Ω-20Ω. A heating element that shows no continuity or that displays a resistance significantly greater than 20Ω is likely faulty.
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Follow these instructions if you need to replace the heating element:
​Lelit Mara X: Replacing the Heating Element

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