Adjusting The Strength Of The Coffee - Miele CM 5100 Operating Instructions Manual

Adjusting the strength of the coffee

The ground coffee amount can be set
between 0.2 ounces and 0.5 ounces
(6 - 14 grams). The greater the quantity
the stronger the coffee or espresso will
be.
The coffee amount is too low, if
– espresso or coffee flows into the cup
too quickly.
– the crema is pale and uneven.
– the espresso or coffee lacks body.
Increase the amount of coffee so that
more ground coffee is brewed with
each cup.
The coffee amount is too high, if
– the espresso or coffee flows too
quickly into the cup.
– the crema is dark brown.
– the espresso or coffee tastes bitter.
Decrease the amount of coffee so that
less ground coffee is brewed with each
cup.
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The coffee ground amount can be
altered by selecting a different setting.
Three settings are available:
– mild
– normal
– strong
^ In the main menu, press and hold the
OK button for two seconds.
SETTINGS
< AMOUNT OF COFFEE
^ Turn the rotary selector until
AMOUNT OF COFFEE appears in the
display. Press the OK button.
^ Turn the rotary selector until COFFEE
or ESPRESSO (as desired) appears
in the display.
^ Confirm with OK.
^ Turn the rotary selector until the
desired setting appears in the
display. Confirm with OK.
The setting is now saved.
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