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Operating instructions Freestanding coffee machine To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - GB M.-Nr. 10 027 120...
Please kept in case the machine ever needs to do not therefore dispose of it with your be returned to Miele for servicing. household waste. Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre.
They contain important notes on setting it up, as well as on its safety, operation and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Keep the instructions in a safe place and pass them along to any...
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This coffee machine is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments. Examples of a working or residential environment include – shops, offices and other working environments, – small businesses, showrooms etc., –...
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children The coffee and dispensers present a danger of burning or scalding. Children's skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults. Ensure children do not touch hot surfaces of the coffee system or place parts of their body under the dispensers.
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Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety A damaged coffee machine is dangerous. Check it for any visible damage before setting it up. Never attempt to use a damaged coffee machine. Before connecting the coffee machine to the mains supply, make sure that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply.
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The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele Original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the machine when Miele replacement parts are used.
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Disconnect the coffee machine from the power supply if it is not going to be used for a while. Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this machine. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Warning and Safety instructions Clean the coffee machine thoroughly before using for the first time (see "Cleaning and care"). To avoid the risk of damage to the machine please note the following regarding water: – Fill the water container with fresh, cold tap water only. Hot or warm water or other liquids could damage the coffee machine.
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Descale the coffee machine regularly depending on the water hardness level in your area. Descale the machine more frequently in areas with very hard water. Miele cannot be held liable for damage arising from insufficient descaling, the use of incorrect descaling agent or the use of descaling agent which is not of the appropriate concentration.
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Warning and Safety instructions Degrease the brew unit regularly with Miele cleaning tablets. Depending on the natural oil content of the coffee used, the brew unit can become blocked quite quickly. Used coffee grounds should be disposed of with the organic rubbish or on the compost heap.
Guide to the machine a Master switch (bottom left) j Central spout with cappuccinatore b Hot water spout* k Park position for milk pipework (behind the service panel) c Controls and display l Drip tray with lid and waste container d Cup heating* m Milk tube aperture e Water container...
Controls and display a On/Off - For switching the coffee machine on and off b Drink sensors For making . Espresso / Coffee H Cappuccino k Latte macchiato c Display Shows information about the current action or status d Back # For returning to the previous menu, cancelling unwanted actions e Arrow sensors Y X...
Accessories The following accessories are included Miele also offers a range of optional with your coffee machine depending accessories, as well as cleaning and on model: conditioning products for your coffee machine. – Measuring scoop for ground coffee – Microfibre cloth for removing finger marks and light –...
Tip: To get the best out of your coffee machine and to set it up for your specific requirements, please continue to work through these operating instructions. When you switch the machine on for the first time the following message will appear in the display: "Miele - Willkommen".
Before using for the first time Water hardness Measuring water hardness The water hardness level indicates how You can measure the water hardness much calcium is dissolved in the water. yourself using the enclosed test strip. The higher the calcium content, the Alternatively, your local water authority harder the water, and the harder the will be able to tell you the hardness of...
^ Touch the X and Y arrow sensors You are in the drinks menu when the until the option you want is display shows: highlighted. To confirm your choice: Miele ^ Touch OK. Select drink Exiting a menu or cancelling an action To exit the current menu: To make a drink, touch one of the ^ Touch #.
Filling the water container The quality of the water plays an important part in the quality of the coffee. Warning. Bacteria can cause infection. It is important to empty and fill the container with fresh tap water every day to avoid the risk of bacteria building up.
Filling the coffee bean container Fill the coffee bean container with Tip: You can use a nut or seed grinder roasted coffee beans if you want to use to grind green coffee beans. These freshly ground coffee beans for each types of grinder generally have a cup of espresso or coffee.
Switching on and off Switching on Switching off ^ Touch the On/Off sensor -. Switch the master switch on the left hand side of the machine to the "I" If the coffee machine has been used for position. making a drink it will rinse itself before ^ Touch the On/Off sensor -.
Cup heating To switch cup heating on or off (CM 6310) ^ Touch X. Cups should always be pre-heated to allow the flavour of the coffee to ^ Select "Cup heating" and touch OK. develop and be retained. ^ Select the required option and touch The smaller the volume of the coffee/espresso and the thicker the "OK".
Adjusting the central spout to the correct cup height You can adjust the central spout to suit the height of the cup you are using so that the coffee or espresso will not cool down as quickly and the crema will have a better consistency.
Making drinks Espresso or coffee The following drinks can be made: Ristretto is a concentrated, strong espresso. It is made with the same quantity of ground coffee as for an espresso, but with very little water. Espresso is a strong, aromatic coffee with a thick hazelnut brown coloured layer of froth - known as the crema - on top.
Making drinks To make two portions Cancelling preparation You can dispense two portions into one To cancel preparation: cup or dispense two portions into two ^ Touch the drinks sensor or x for cups at the same time. drinks from "Further programmes" To fill two cups at the same time: again.
Making drinks Making coffee with ground coffee To make drinks using ready ground coffee, add a portion of ground coffee to the ground coffee chute. This gives you the option of preparing a cup of decaffinated coffee, for example, even though the coffee bean container is filled with regular roasted coffee beans.
Making drinks Drinks with milk Making coffee with ready ground coffee Caution. Danger of burning and If you want to make a drink with ready scalding from the central spout. ground coffee: Liquids and steam dispensed from ^ Select "Yes" and touch OK. the spouts will be very hot.
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Making drinks ^ Fill the milk flask up to max. 2 cm The following drinks with milk can be made: below the rim with milk. Seal the milk flask with the lid. Cappuccino consisting of approx. 2/3 milk ^ Connect the stainless steel angled froth and 1/3 espresso.
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Making drinks You can use bottled milk or cartons. Making drinks with milk ^ Place a suitable container underneath the central spout. ^ Touch the sensor for the drink you want: Cappuccino Latte macchiato in "Further programmes": Caffè Latte, hot milk or milk froth The milk tube for cartons and other suitable containers is located behind...
Making drinks Dispensing hot water Making drinks using a profile (CM 6310) You can enter individual profiles to cater for different tastes and preferences (see "Profiles"). Danger of burning and scalding on the hot water spout. The water If you have already created your own dispensed is very hot.
To avoid damaging the grinder, can be individually specified in the please note the following: Miele profile and in any other profiles you have created. Only adjust the grinder one setting The grinder can also be set to suit the at a time.
Coffee the way you like it ^ Empty the drip tray and the waste Amount of coffee container. The coffee machine can grind and ^ Make one cup of coffee. brew 6-14 g of coffee per cup. The greater the quantity, the stronger the Adjust the grinder setting again.
Coffee the way you like it Brew temperature Pre-brewing The ideal brewing temperature will When the pre-brewing function is depend on switched on, the freshly ground coffee is first moistened with a little hot water. – the type of coffee being used, Then the remaining water is forced –...
Portion size The flavour of the coffee produced Tip: To cancel changing the portion depends not just on the type of coffee size, touch the drinks sensor which is lit up, or touch x for "Further used, but also on the amount of water used.
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Portion size Portion sizes for cappuccino and Portion sizes for ristretto, long latte macchiato coffee, caffè latte, hot milk and milk froth ^ Place a suitable container ^ Place a suitable container underneath the central spout. underneath the central spout. ^ Touch H or k until the ingredients for ^ Touch ,.
Portion size Changing portion sizes in the Changing the portion size for "Parameters" menu , different profiles ^ Touch ,. You can set the portion size for individual drinks for each profile. ^ Select the drink you want and touch ^ Touch {.
You can add individual profiles to cater for different tastes and preferences in ^ Select "Create profile" and touch OK. addition to the Miele standard profiles. For each profile you can change the Letters will appear in the display that settings for each drink (portion size, you can select with the arrow sensors.
Miele standard profile. to the standard Miele profile. The standard Miele profile cannot be ^ Touch "Select profile" and touch OK deleted. ^ Select the profile you want and touch ^ Select "Delete profile"...
Miele standard profile automatically after each drink is dispensed, so that the Miele profile is always active when the machine is switched on or so that it retains the most recently selected profile.
Settings Changing and saving settings You can use the "Settings" menu to customise the coffee machine to suit ^ Touch X. your requirements. ^ Select the required setting with the The settings apply to all profiles. arrow sensors and touch OK. ^ Use the arrow sensors to highlight Opening the "Settings"...
Settings Overview of available settings The factory setting for each option is shown in bold. Option Available settings Language deutsch, other languages Country Time Clock format 12 h / 24 h Timer Switch on at / Switch off after (0:30) / Switch off at Activate Switch on at (Yes / No) / Switch off at (Yes / No) Eco mode...
Settings Language Timer You can select a language and country The timer offers the following options: for all display texts. The coffee machine Tip: If you select the wrong language – switches on at a particular time, e.g. by mistake, you can find the in the morning for breakfast ("Switch "Language"...
Settings Eco mode Switch off at Use the arrow sensors to set the hours The Eco mode is an energy-saving and minutes. mode. In the event of a longer absence the If Eco mode is switched on, the coffee programmed times will remain in machine heats up anew before each memory and will be reactivated after drink preparation, making preparation...
Settings Info (display information) Water hardness In the "Info" option, the number of See "Setting up and using the coffee portions prepared for each individual machine" for information about water drink can be displayed. hardness. You can also see whether more than 50 Display brightness portions can be dispensed before the machine needs to be descaled ("No.
Settings Factory default Showroom programme (Demo mode) You can reset the settings back to the ones which were set when the coffee Do not activate this setting for machine was delivered. domestic use! Please refer to the "Possible setting The coffee machine can be options"...
Cleaning and care Quick guide Clean the coffee machine regularly to avoid a build-up of bacteria. Recommended frequency What do I have to clean / maintain? Daily Clean the water container (before you turn the coffee machine Clean the waste container off) Clean the drip tray and grille Clean the stainless steel milk flask...
Cleaning and care Rinsing the machine Danger of burning and scalding After a coffee has been dispensed, the on hot components or by hot liquids. machine is rinsed before it switches off. This removes any residual coffee Always allow the coffee machine to grounds.
Cleaning and care Milk pipework The milk pipework will now be rinsed. Ensure that all components in which Cleaning the milk pipework milk is transported are cleaned on a The milk pipework must be cleaned at regular basis. least once a week. The coffee machine Milk naturally contains bacteria that will prompt you when this needs to be rapidly multiply if the milk pipework...
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Miele coffee machines and prevents subsequent damage. The milk pipework cleaning agent is available to order from Miele or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. ^ Dissolve the powder in a container with 200 ml of lukewarm water. Stir the solution with a spoon until it has fully dissolved.
Cleaning and care Central spout with cappuccinatore Clean the central spout cover by hand only using warm water and a little washing-up liquid. All other parts are dishwasher safe. ^ Twist upper section a with the holder for the milk pipework and pull it off. Then pull the Y-shaped piece b off.
Cleaning and care Milk flask If the milk pipework is blocked, clean it under running water with the brush (CM 6310) supplied. The milk flask should be taken apart ^ Insert the brush in the tube and move and cleaned every day. it back and forth as far as it will go ^ Clean all parts by hand only using until all milk residue has been...
Cleaning and care Water container Drip tray cover ^ Remove the drip tray cover from the Clean the water container lid by hand only using hot water and a little drip tray. washing-up liquid. ^ The drip tray cover can be cleaned in Change the water every day to prevent the dishwasher, or by hand using hot a build-up of bacteria.
Cleaning and care ^ Push the central spout up as far as it Drip tray and waste container will go. Clean the drip tray and waste container every day to avoid unpleasant smells and mildew. The waste container is located in the drip tray.
Cleaning and care Bean container and ground Brew unit coffee chute Disconnect the coffee machine from the power supply before Disconnect the coffee machine cleaning. from the power supply before cleaning. Clean the brew unit by hand only Tip: Use a vacuum cleaner to remove using hot water.
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Cleaning and care If you cannot remove the brew unit or can only do so with difficulty, the brew Make sure you regularly remove any unit is not in the correct position (See damp ground coffee residues to "Problem solving guide"). prevent the build-up of mould.
These have been specially developed for use with Miele coffee machines and prevent subsequent damage. Miele cleaning tablets are available to order from Miele or via the internet at ^ Place a cleaning tablet into the coffee www.miele-shop.com. chute. After 200 portions have been ^ Follow the further instructions given in dispensed, "Degrease the brew unit"...
^ Clean the front of the machine with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry using a soft cloth. Tip: You can also clean the appliance front with the Original Miele all purpose microfibre cloth.
The coffee machine prompts you when These have been specially developed it needs to be descaled. "No. of for use with Miele coffee machines and portions until appliance needs prevent subsequent damage. descaling: 50" appears in the display.
Descaling Miele descaling tablets are available to When "Rinse the water container and fill with fresh water to the F symbol" order from Miele or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. appears, ^ Carefully rinse the water container You will need 1 descaling tablet to descale the machine.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. If you can't remedy the problem yourself, please call Miele. Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating instructions.
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Problem solving guide Message Possible cause and remedy "Too much ground There is too much ready ground coffee in the ground coffee coffee" chute. If more than one level scoop of ground coffee is added to the coffee chute, the brew unit cannot process the coffee. The ground coffee will be directed into the waste container and the fault message will appear in the display.
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Problem solving guide Message Possible cause and remedy The brew unit cannot be positioned correctly. ^ Switch the machine off with the On/Off - sensor. "Check the brew ^ Remove and clean the brew unit (see "Cleaning and care – unit"...
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The main fuse has tripped because of a problem with the coffee machine, the electricity supply or another appliance. ^ Switch off at the wall socket and unplug it. ^ Contact a qualified electrician or Miele. The coffee The switch-off time programmed using the timer has been machine switches reached.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The sensors do There is an internal fault. ^ Set the master switch to the "0" position. not react to touch. The appliance ^ Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by cannot be switching off at the wall socket and withdrawing the plug, operated.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy Neither milk nor The milk pipework is blocked. ^ Clean the central spout, taking particular care to clean the milk froth comes out of the central cappuccinatore and milk pipework carefully with the spout.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy Drink preparation If the water container becomes empty while a drink is being has been made, the message "Water container empty. Continue? Yes / cancelled. No" will appear in the display after the water container has been refilled and put back in the machine.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy Coffee dispensing This is not a fault. is repeatedly The brew unit has not detected the ground coffee. interrupted and The coffee may be too finely ground or there may not be the message "Fill enough of it.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The descaling The descaling programme cannot be stopped once the OK programme was sensor has been touched. started by Descaling must be continued through to completion. This is a mistake. safety precaution to make sure the machine is descaled correctly.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy After switching This is not a fault. The drip tray and waste container were probably not emptied the machine on a after making the last coffee, or the internal counter was not message appears reset.
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^ Fill the container with fresh beans. noise than usual. There may be stones in amongst the coffee beans. ^ Switch the coffee machine off immediately. Call Miele. The coffee flows The coffee is too coarsely ground. ^ Set the grinder to a finer setting (see "Setting the coffee too quickly into the cup.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The crema on the The grinder setting is not correct. ^ Set the grinder to a finer or coarser setting (see "Setting coffee or espresso is not as it should the coffee grinder"). The brewing temperature is too high for this type of coffee.
Transporting the machine If you are not going to use the coffee machine for an extended period of Caution. Danger of burning and time, e.g. whilst on holiday, or if it scalding from hot steam coming out needs to be moved, a number of of the hot water spout.
– your Miele Dealer – Miele Contact details for Miele are given at the end of this booklet. N.B. A call-out charge will be applied to ser- vice visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions.
Saving energy If the default settings for "Eco mode" or Switch the machine off with the the "Timer" have been altered, energy master switch and at the wall socket. consumption will increase. If the coffee machine is not going to be The message "This setting uses more used for a longer period of time, e.g.
Electrical connection All electrical work should be carried Do not connect the machine to an out by a suitably qualified and inverter such as those used with an competent person only, in strict autonomous energy source e.g. Solar accordance with current national and power.
Installation Please observe the following installation If the machine is installed in a niche, instructions: the niche must provide the following minimum dimensions: Danger of overheating. Please ensure that there is adequate Height 508 mm ventilation around the machine. Width 450 mm Do not cover the machine with tea towels or similar objects whilst it is in...
Technical data Current draw in standby mode < 0.5 Watt (default setting) max. 15 bar Pump pressure: 1 stainless steel thermo block Through-flow heater: 251 x 359 x 427 mm Appliance dimensions (W x H x D ) : 9.9 kg Net weight 140 cm Connection cable length:...
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