Filling The Water Container - Miele CM 5100 Operating Instructions Manual

Filling the water container

The quality of the water plays an
important part in the overall quality of
the coffee.
The water container should therefore be
emptied and filled with fresh tap water
every day.
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.
Hot or warm water or other liquids
can damage the coffee machine.
Do not use mineral water in the
water container. Mineral water will
cause serious limescale deposits to
build up in your machine and
damage it.
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^ Open the lid on the left hand side of
the coffee machine a. Pull the water
container up by its handle and
remove it b.
^ Fill the water container with fresh,
cold tap water up to the "Max."
marker.
^ Replace the water container in the
coffee machine. Make sure that the
water container fits correctly onto the
notch at the top of its housing.
^ Close the lid.
TIP If the water container is a little high
or at a slant, check whether the surface
that the water container sits on is dirty.
If the water container is not sitting
correctly, the drainage valve will not be
sealed.
Clean the surface, if necessary.