Steam Boiler Maintenance

Lelit Elizabeth: Fill Probe Cleaning and Inspection

Use these instructions to inspect or clean your Elizabeth's steam boiler fill probe. You can also use these instructions to stop a steam leak at the fill probe's bottom fitting.

Tools Needed:
- 19mm deep socket with extension
-Scouring pad or wire bristle brush
- PTFE tape

1. Remove the top panel from the machine.

2. Identify the machine's fill probe.
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3. Remove the electrical connector from the fill probe.
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4. Use the deep socket and socket wrench to unscrew the fill probe.
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NOTE: If you don't have a deep socket, you can use a regular crescent wrench, but you will need to completely remove the wrap around side panel from the machine first.

5. Clean off any debris or build-up from the fill probe threads and from the top of the boiler.
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6. Use a scouring pad or a wire bristle brush to clean any build-up from the fill probe. The probe should be clean and shiny before re-installing.

7. Use PTFE tape to wrap the fill probe threads. This will seal the connection with the boiler and stop any leaking.
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8. Re-install the fill probe in the machine. Test for steam leaks before replacing the top panel.