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The Pasquini Livietta T2 is a compact [[:Category:Semi-Automatics|Semi-Automatic]] espresso machine featuring thermoblock boilers. {{Description-Table
|title         = Pasquini Livietta T2
|machine_image = [[File:PASQUINI_LIVIETTA_T2.jpg|350px|None]]
|manufacturer  = Pasquini
|model_name    = Livietta T2
|type          = [[:Category:Semi-Automatics|Semi-Automatic]]
|buy_button    = Yes
|button_size   = 350px
|button_link   = https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/pasquini-livietta-t2-espresso-machine
}}
==Getting Started==
===Basic Usage===
The video below shows the basic usage of the original Livietta unit, but the same basic procedures apply to the updated T2 version.
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8_kVmwty2Q|480|center}}

===Removing The Cover===

Some minor maintenance may require the cover of the machine be removed.

#The top will need to be removed first. The cup warmer is secured by two hex screws on the top, which can be removed with a 3 mm. allen key.
#Once the screws are removed the top will simply lift off and can be set aside.
#There will be another two hex screws securing the side paneling. These screws can be removed with a 2.5 mm. allen key.
#Once the screws are removed the side paneling can be gently lifted off. There are metal tabs on the bottom of the side paneling which slip behind the frame of the machine.
#When reassembling the machine make sure the metal tabs on the side paneling are pushed in, so that they are slipping behind the frame, towards the inside of the machine.


== Cleaning & Maintenance ==

Proper machine maintenance is critical for machine function. Most machine failures are caused by lack of cleaning and many manufacturer warranties do not cover cleaning related breakdowns, so it is important to keep a regular maintenance schedule. Listed below is a suggested maintenance schedule for most semi-automatic espresso machines:

===Descaling===

This machine <strong>MUST NOT</strong> be descaled. The boiler style this machine utilizes is not compatible with the descaling process. Any cleaning agent that is run through this machine would get stuck in the system and render the machine unusable. Instead, backflushing is the primary cleaning process for this machine.

===Backflushing===

The machine should be backflushed once a week to prevent scale buildup in the grouphead and valve assemblies.
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Vkfj83uyg|480|center}}

===Grouphead Cleaning===
The grouphead should be taken apart on a monthly basis to remove scale buildup, remove coffee residues, and improve shot flavor.

===Steam Wand Cleaning===
Steam wands, steam tips, and nozzle attachments should be cleaned daily after the machine is finished being used for the day. Milk residues quickly build up on steam wands and frothing nozzles, so it is important to keep these clean to prevent blockages from forming.

===Replacing Group Gasket===
The group gasket will typically need to be replaced about every six months to a year. It is not necessary to replace the gasket until leaking at the grouphead occurs, but it is good to have a gasket on hand since the machine cannot be used with a broken gasket.

===Recommended Cleaning Products===
The best product for backflushing or cleaning metal grouphead components and filter baskets is [https://www.wholelattelove.com/urnex-cafiza-espresso-machine-cleaner Urnex Cafiza].

== Troubleshooting ==
===No Crema or Bad Tasting Shots===

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===Difficulty Frothing===

{{Troubleshooting-Frothing}}


===Flow Issues===

The first place to start with any flow issue is cleaning the machine. Before going through these steps please make sure the machine is cleaned according to the [[#Cleaning & Maintenance|Cleaning & Maintenance]] section of this article.

====No Steam From Wand====

#Check the brew function on the machine and see if water is able to flow through the machine for this function. If the brew water is not flowing either refer to the [[#No Flow At All|No Flow At All]] section of this article
#If cold water is squirting out of the steam wand at regular intervals instead of steam, then the high limit switch on the thermoblock has tripped and needs to be reset.
##Unplug the machine and let it cool off. Thermoblocks will retain heat for a while, so they will need time to cool down before the machine can be safely opened.
##[[#Removing The Cover|Remove the top and cover]] of the machine in order to access the internal components. Once the cover is removed turn the machine so that you are facing the left hand side of it, where the steam thermoblock is located. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Steam HLS & Thermostat.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|The steam thermoblock, the high limit switch is circled in red. Please note that more recently manufactured machines may also have a foam insulated casing surrounding the thermoblock.]]
##The high limit reset switch will be located at the back bottom of the steam thermoblock. It may be more easily accessed by removing one of the wires on the steam thermostat, like in the picture above. To reset it press the small white button in the center several times. The button won't click, but pressing on it will reset it. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 HLS Closeup.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|A close up of the high limit switch. The white button in the center will reset the switch.]]
##Reassemble the machine and test the steam function again. If the machine still will not heat then the machine should be repaired professionally.
#Remove the tip from the steam wand and test the flow. If flow is restored then the tip needs to be cleaned and reattached.
#If the flow is still blocked then there may be a blockage in the steam wand itself. Clean the wand by using a pipe brush that has synthetic or plastic bristles; metal bristles can damage the wand. Then soak the wand in a solution of hot water and backflushing powder for ten minutes. Test flow again.
#If there still isn't flow then there may be a blockage farther back in the steam circuit. The machine may need to be professionally cleaned to remove the blockage.
{{Troubleshooting-Semi-Brew-Blocked
|grouphead_instr = <br />
##To clean the group head first unplug the machine and remove the water reservoir and drip tray.
##Place down a soft cloth or towel and gently tilt the machine on its back.
##Use a philips head screwdriver to remove the screw on the bottom of the grouphead. The grouphead is more easily accessed through the cutout in the frame beneath the drip tray. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Group Assembled.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|Remove the screw in the center.]]
##Once the screw is removed the shower screen and the diffuser plate can be removed. The three parts shown below should be what comes off of the machine. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Screen & Disc Parts.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|From left to right: shower disc, shower screen, grouphead screw.]]
##Soak the screw and the shower screen in a solution of hot water and backflushing powder. Clean the shower disc with water and a plastic scrubby sponge; do not soak it in the solution with the other parts, as backflushing powder contains chemicals that can degrade plastic.
##Take a grouphead cleaning brush, or an old toothbrush, and use it to scrub down the grouphead, especially the group gasket. Remove any buildup of coffee residues or grounds; the gasket in particular needs to be clean in order to seal properly with the portafilter. A pipe brush or toothpick can be used to remove scale buildup from the hole in the center of the grouphead.
##After the components are clean the grouphead can be reassembled and then flushed with water by running the brew function.
|backflush_instr = Instructions for backflushing this style of machine are found in the video below: {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Vkfj83uyg|480|center}} }}
====No Flow At All====

If the machine is not outputting any water follow the instructions below. Once flow is restored make sure to pull a full 8 oz. of water using the hot water function to ensure the machine is correctly primed.

#Check the water tank to make sure it is filled to the max line.
#Make sure the tank is sitting flush, and that the water tank valve is properly inserting in the socket.
#The water tank magnet may be sitting in the machine incorrectly, or the water tank sensor wiring may be loose or disconnected. The machine will not function unless is senses that water is in the tank.
#Test the valve at the bottom of the water tank to see if water flows through properly. Hold the tank over a sink and press on the yellow rubber button on the bottom of the tank. Water should flow out when this is pressed.
#Activate the brew function on the machine. You should hear a vibration noise coming from the machine to indicate that the pump is activated.
##If you can't hear anything coming from the machine then there may be a loose or disconnected wire inside of the machine. Unplug the machine and [[#Removing The Case|remove the casing]] to inspect the inside for any loose or disconnected wires, particularly at the pump or the front switch panel. Firmly secure any loose wires and test flow again using the hot water function.
##If you hear the machine vibrating then the pump is turning on. Unplug the machine and remove the casing to inspect the water lines inside the machine. Make sure there aren't any loose, kinked, or disconnected hoses anywhere.


===Machine Is Leaking===

{{Troubleshooting-Prosumer-Bad-Gasket
|gasket_instr = <br />
#To clean the group head first unplug the machine and remove the water reservoir and drip tray.
#Place down a soft cloth or towel and gently tilt the machine on its back.
#Use a philips head screwdriver to remove the screw on the bottom of the grouphead. The grouphead is more easily accessed through the cutout in the frame beneath the drip tray. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Group Assembled.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|Remove the screw in the center.]]
#Once the screw is removed the shower screen and the diffuser plate can be removed. The three parts shown below should be what comes off of the machine. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Screen & Disc Parts.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|From left to right: shower disc, shower screen, grouphead screw.]]
#Next there are two gaskets in the grouphead that need to be removed. Use an awl, or a small flathead screwdriver to pry these parts out. Take care not to scratch/gouge the metal of the grouphead. An awl with a curbed tip will be easiest for slipping underneath the gaskets and pulling them out. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Gasket Removal.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|The shower disc gasket is the inner black gasket with rounded edges, and the grouphead gasket is the outer flat orange gasket.]]
#Take a grouphead cleaning brush, or an old toothbrush, and use it to scrub down the grouphead, especially the group gasket. Remove any buildup of coffee residues or grounds. A pipe brush or toothpick can be used to remove scale buildup from the hole in the center of the grouphead. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Group Disassembled.jpg|200px|thumbnail|center|Grouphead with all components removed. Any coffee grounds, white/gray residues from scale buildup, or black/brown tar-like coffee residues need to be cleaned off. Some of this dirt and buildup can be seen in the pictured grouphead.]]
#Firmly press the new group gasket and shower disc gasket into place. Make sure the orange grouphead gasket is sitting flat and not twisted at all. If the gasket is not seated properly the portafilter will not seal with the grouphead and leaking will continue.
#Soak the screw and the shower screen in a solution of hot water and backflushing powder. Clean the shower disc with water and a plastic scrubby sponge; do not soak it in the solution with the other parts, as backflushing powder contains chemicals that can degrade plastic.
#After the components are clean the grouphead can be reassembled and then flushed with water by running the brew function.}}

====From Bottom Of Machine====

#Check the water tank and drip tray to make sure that are no cracks or breaks where water can escape. Make sure they are properly positioned on the machine; the valve on the bottom of the water tank needs to be fully inserted into the corresponding socket for it to seal properly. If the tank is pushed in most of the way, but not all of the way, the valve at the bottom of the tank will open and release water. Also make sure the drip tray is pushed fully back. The machine has two solenoid valves which relieve water into this tray from just behind the face plate of the machine.
#Unplug the machine and [[#Removing The Cover|remove the cover and top]]. Check for any loose or broken water connections, or any valve assemblies that are leaking.
#Examine the two pumps and the thermoblock assemblies to see if there are any cracks in them. If the machine was exposed to subfreezing conditions without being properly drained it can cause these parts to crack.

====From Steam Wand====

This machine utilizes a thermoblock system, so the machine produces steam on demand, and water is not stored in a boiler. There is a separate pump which activates to push water through the steam thermoblock. When this pump is not active water will not pass through the system. Any dripping or leaking from the wand when the steam function is turned off is most likely condensation, and is perfectly normal.


===Machine Not Heating Or Powering On===

{{Troubleshooting-Prosumer-No-Power}}

====Brew Not Heating====

#Give the machine sufficient time to heat up. It can take up to ten minutes for this machine to be sufficiently heated for optimal brewing. Make sure the portafilter is attached during heating.
##Make sure the brew indicator light has come on to indicate the machine is heated.
##While the water in the boiler may have heated to the correct temperature within minutes the grouphead may still be cold. If the grouphead is still cold then the temperature of the brew water will be drastically reduced once the water exits the boiler and comes into contact with other cooler components. This is why it is important to give the machine at least ten minutes to fully heat.
##It is important to use preheated cups for the best results.
#If the brew water is completely cold then the high limit switch has probably tripped. The high limit switch prevents the boiler from overheating.
##First [[#Removing The Case|remove the casing]]; only the top panel needs to come off, the side paneling can be left on. Make sure the machine is cooled off and unplugged so that it can be worked on safely.
##Once the top cover is removed the brew high limit switch can be accessed. It is located on top of the boiler, which is at the very front of the inside of the machine. Check to make sure all of the wires leading to the brew boiler are properly attached and in good condition.
##To reset the high limit switch press the red button in the center several times. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Brew HLS.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|The brew high limit switch is circled in red.]]

====On But Not Heating====

If the machine powers on, but neither of the functions are heating, then both high limit switches have tripped, or there may be a loose wire somewhere inside the machine.
#Unplug the machine and make sure it is cooled down so that the inside of the unit can be worked on safely.
#[[#Removing The Case|Remove the casing]] in order to access the inside of the machine. Inspect the machine for any loose, disconnected, damaged wires.
#Reset both high limit switches.
##Once the top cover is removed the brew high limit switch can be accessed. It is located on top of the boiler, which is at the very front of the inside of the machine. Check to make sure all of the wires leading to the brew boiler are properly attached and in good condition.
##To reset the high limit switch press the red button in the center several times. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Brew HLS.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|The brew high limit switch is circled in red.]]
##Turn the machine so that you are facing the left hand side of it; this is where the steam thermoblock is located. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Steam HLS & Thermostat.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|The steam thermoblock, the high limit switch is circled in red. Please note that more recently manufactured machines may also have a foam insulated casing surrounding the thermoblock.]]
##The high limit reset switch will be located at the back bottom of the steam thermoblock. It may be more easily accessed by removing one of the wires on the steam thermostat, like in the picture above. To reset it press the small white button in the center several times. The button won't click, but pressing on it will reset it. [[File:LIVIETTA T2 HLS Closeup.jpg|480px|thumbnail|center|A close up of the high limit switch. The white button in the center will reset the switch.]]
#Reassemble the machine and test to see if the functions will heat.

 
===Portafilter Handle Not Fitting On Machine===

{{Troubleshooting-Prosumer-Portafilter}}


==Diagrams & Manuals==

{{Support-Documents
|title               = Pasquini Livietta T2
|electrical_diagram  = [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Electrical Diagram.pdf|150px|none]]
|machine_manual      = [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Machine Manual.pdf|150px|none]]
|parts_diagram       = [[File:LIVIETTA T2 Parts Diagram.pdf|150px|none]]
}}


==Specifications==

{{Specifications-Semi
|basic_specs                           = Yes
|width                                 = 8.5 in.
|height                                = 12.5 in.
|depth                                 = 14.3 in.
|weight                                = 23 lbs
|watts                                 = 1700
|volts                                 = 120

|housing                               = Yes
|housing_material                      = Stainless Steel
|drip_tray_material                    = Plastic
|drip_tray_cover_material              = Stainless Steel
|drip_tray_capacity                    = 20 oz.
|power_cord_length                     = 44 in.

|cup_height                            = Yes
|max_cup_height                        = 3 in.

|frothing                              = Yes
|wand_material                         = Stainless Steel
|wand_style                            = Commercial
|wand_movement                         = Articulating
|usable_length                         = 3 in.
|height_off_counter                    = 3 in.
|number_of_holes                       = 3

|water_source                          = Yes
|source_type                           = Reservoir
|reservoir_capacity                    = 57 oz.
|reservoir_material                    = Plastic
|reservoir_removable                   = Yes

|controls                              = Yes
|control_type                          = Rocker

|cup_warmer                            = Yes
|warmer_size                           = 8.5 x 6.5 in.
|warmer_type                           = Passive

|portafilter                           = Yes
|portafilter_material                  = Chrome Plated Brass
|portafilter_type                      = Commercial
|quantity_included                     = 1
|portafilter_weight                    = 1 lbs
|portafilter_diameter                  = 57 mm.
|commercial_baskets                    = Single & Double
|bottomless_portafilter                = Yes
|tamper_size                           = 57 mm.

|brew_group                            = Yes
|group_material                        = Chrome Plated Brass
|preheat                               = Yes
|solenoid                              = Yes
|back_flushable                        = Yes

|boiler_data                           = Yes
|num_boilers                           = 2

|brew_boiler                           = Yes
|brew_boiler_type                      = Thermoblock
|brew_boiler_wattage                   = 1400
|brew_boiler_volume                    = Small
|brew_boiler_material                  = Aluminum
|brew_boiler_orientation               = Horizontal
|brew_element_location                 = Internal

|pump_data                             = Yes
|pump_type                             = Vibration
|pump_wattage                          = 52
|pump_pressure                         = 15 Bar
|pump_self_prime                       = Yes

|performance                           = Yes
|heat_up                               = 240 s.
|recommended_heat_up                   = 420 s.
|steam_time_8                          = 8.5 s.
|hot_water_time_8                      = 30 s.
|brew_sound_level                      = 72 Db

|details                               = Yes
|manufacture_country                   = Italy
|recommended_application               = Home
}}

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