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. . . coffee preparation has been
interrupted.
^ Have you selected a double
espresso or a double coffee?
The machine uses two capsules for
double portions. If there was only
one capsule left in the chamber the
machine will not make the coffee.
^ Fill the capsule carousel.
. . . there are coffee grounds in the
coffee.
The brew unit is dirty.
^ Clean the filter combination (see
"Cleaning and care").
. . . a message keeps appearing
asking you to empty the drip tray
even though it is empty.
^ Have the contacts been properly
cleaned and dried?
^ Is the drip tray positioned correctly in
the machine?
^ Switch the machine off and then back
on again with the master switch.
^ Buff the contacts a little, e.g. with fine
glasspaper or emery cloth.
^ If this fault message continues to
appear, please call Miele.
. . . the machine does not rinse
through when it is switched on.
If the temperature of the machine is
above 60 °C, rinsing cannot take place.
Problem solving guide
. . . water stopped flowing whilst
programming in the amount to use.
The flow stops automatically when the
maximum fill quantity is reached. The
maximum quantity is stored in memory.
There is insufficient water in the water
container. The quantity used previously
was not saved to memory.
^ Fill the water container and repeat
the process to programme in the
amount.
. . . the preparation time and the
maximum fill quantity of the coffee
varies considerably.
The coffee grind varies depending on
type of coffee. Different producers may
also use different grinds for the same
type of coffee. For this reason the
preparation times and maximum fill
quantities can vary.
. . . the espresso is not hot enough.
^ Have the cups and system been
pre-warmed?
The smaller and thicker the cup, the
more important it is to pre-warm it.
... the milk is not hot enough.
^ Have the cups and system been
pre-warmed?
The smaller and thicker the cup, the
more important it is to pre-warm it.
^ Frothing or heating milk in the
cappuccinatore jug gives you hotter
milk.
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