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

1. Start by draining the machine. Then unplug the machine and allow it to cool.

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.)

3. Locate the access panel on the underside of the machine and remove it by unscrewing the four Philips head screws shown here.

4. Identify the heating element. 

5. Unplug the electrical connections from the heating element.


6. Set the multimeter to the resistance setting in the 20Ω range, then probe the heating element legs.

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.

Follow these instructions if you need to replace the heating element:
Lelit Mara X: Replacing the Heating Element