Miele Coffeemaker CM 5000 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Freestanding coffee machine  
CM 5000  
en - US, CA  
To prevent accidents  
and machine damage  
read these instructions  
before  
installation or use.  
M.-Nr. 07 995 281  
Contents  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Displaying information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Rinsing the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Cappuccinatore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Milk flask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Drip tray cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Drip tray and waste container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Coffee bean container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Brew unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Energy saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Evaporating the coffee system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be  
followed, including the following:  
Read all instructions before installation or use of the coffee system.  
Proper use  
Please read these instructions  
This coffee system is not designed  
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carefully to prevent accidents and  
for commercial use. It is intended for  
machine damage.  
household use and only (up to 20 cups  
per day), for the preparation of coffee,  
This appliance complies with current  
cappuccino, espresso, etc.  
safety requirements. Improper use  
Do not use appliance other than for its  
of the appliance can cause personal  
intended use. Any other use could be  
injury and material damage.  
dangerous.  
This coffee system is not suitable for  
Read this safety information carefully  
before operating the appliance.  
They contain important information  
on the safe installation, operation,  
and care of your coffee system. To  
avoid the risk of personal injury or  
damage to the coffee system, it is  
important that you carefully read the  
instructions.  
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outdoor use.  
Persons which lack physical,  
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sensory or mental abilities or  
experience with the machine should not  
use it without supervision or instruction  
by a responsible person.  
Children  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass the on to any future  
user.  
Keep the coffee system out of reach  
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of children.  
Close supervision is necessary  
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when any appliance is used by or near  
children. They could easily be scalded  
or burned.  
The coffee dispensers and  
cappuccinatore can become very hot.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Technical safety  
Be sure the vents at the top of the  
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machine are not completely covered,  
Before installing the appliance,  
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e.g. with a dish towel.  
check for externally visible damage.  
Do not operate a damaged appliance.  
If the appliance is installed behind a  
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door front, use the appliance only when  
the door front is open. Do not close the  
door front when the appliance is in  
operation.  
Before connecting the appliance to  
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the electrical supply make sure that the  
voltage and frequency listed on the  
data plate correspond with the  
household electrical supply. If in doubt,  
consult a qualified technician.  
Do not place the appliance on or  
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near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a  
heated oven.  
To disconnect, turn the main switch at  
the back of the machine to 0, then  
remove the plug from the wall outlet.  
The use of accessory attachments  
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not recommended by the appliance  
manufacturer may result in fire, electric  
shock or injury to persons.  
Be certain your appliance is  
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properly installed and grounded by a  
qualified technician. To guarantee the  
electrical safety of this appliance,  
continuity must exist between the  
appliance and an effective grounding  
system. It is imperative that this basic  
safety requirement be met. If there is  
any doubt, have the electrical system of  
the house checked by a qualified  
electrician.  
Repairs must only be performed by  
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a trained technician in accordance with  
national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by  
unauthorized persons could be  
dangerous and may void the warranty.  
While the appliance is under  
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warranty repairs should only be  
performed by an authorized service  
technician. Otherwise the warranty is  
void.  
Do not operate any appliance with a  
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damaged cord or plug, or after the  
appliance malfunctions or has been  
damaged in any manner. Contact  
Miele.  
Defective components should be  
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replaced by Miele original spare parts  
only. Only with these parts can the  
manufacturer guarantee the safety of  
the appliance.  
Ensure that the power cord will not  
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be pinched or damaged by any sharp  
edges.  
Before cleaning and care  
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Do not let the cord hang over the  
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disconnect the power supply by either  
removing the fuse, "tripping" the circuit  
breaker or unplugging the unit.  
edge of a table or counter, or touch hot  
surfaces. Push the excess cord into the  
hole at the back of the coffee system.  
The ambient temperature should be  
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between 50°F (10°C) and 90°F (32°C).  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Never open the outer casing of the  
machine. The water should be changed  
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appliance. Tampering with electrical  
connections or components and  
mechanical parts is dangerous and  
may cause machine damage.  
daily to prevent bacteria or mold  
growth.  
Do not use deionized or mineral  
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water. They may lead to heavy calcium  
build-up in the machine that can  
damage the unit.  
To protect against fire, electric  
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shock and injury to persons do not  
submerge the cord or plugs in water or  
other liquids.  
Only roasted whole coffee beans  
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should be put in the bean container.  
If the coffee system will not be used  
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Sugar can damage the appliance!  
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for an extended period of time, turn it  
off by using the main power switch.  
Caramelized or otherwise pre-treated  
coffee beans or other sugar containing  
beverages must not be put in the  
machine.  
Safety  
Do not reach into the grinder.  
Use Caution. There is a risk of burns  
when dispensing beverages. The  
coffee dispensers, cappuccinatore,  
liquids and steam get very hot.  
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Do not place anything into the brew  
unit but ground coffee or a cleaning  
tablet.  
Always place the milk flask on a  
Keep away from the areas under the ~  
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level surface. Be sure that the milk  
coffee dispensers and cappuccinatore  
when beverages or steam are being  
dispensed.  
container is protected from heat, for  
example not right next to the stove.  
Clean the coffee system and the  
Do not touch hot components.  
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milk flask thoroughly before use. Rinse  
the cappuccinatore lines and system  
(see "Cleaning and Care").  
Be sure the cappuccinatore is fitted  
correctly and only use it if it is clean. If it  
becomes clogged hot liquid or steam  
could splash.  
Clean the coffee system and the  
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milk flask daily (see "Cleaning and  
Care"). The milk flask is not dishwasher  
safe, it must be washed by hand.  
Do not use the coffee system to  
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clean objects.  
Before the first use, flush the supply  
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Only use plain milk. Flavored milk  
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lines thoroughly clean the coffee  
system (see "Cleaning and care").  
products contain substances that can  
clog the coffee system.  
Only fill the water tank with cold,  
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fresh tap water. Warm or hot water, or  
any other liquids may damage the  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Never place a cup with an  
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alcohol-coffee mixture under the coffee  
dispenser. Plastic parts of the unit  
could catch fire!  
Do not place anything that produces  
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an open flame such as a candle on top  
of or next to the coffee machine.  
Danger of fire!  
Disconnect the coffee machine from  
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the electrical supply before cleaning.  
Clean the coffee system daily, see  
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Quick Guide  
"Cleaning and care".  
A Quick Guide is supplied to give basic  
information on how to operate and  
clean the machine on a daily basis.  
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean  
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the coffee system.  
The appliance must be descaled  
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The Quick Guide does not replace the  
Operating manual.  
regularly with the supplied descaling  
tablets. In areas with very hard water  
the machine may need to be descaled  
more often.  
Please read all instructions, especially  
the "Important Safety Instructions",  
before using the coffee system.  
Clean/degrease the brew unit  
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For easy reference, keep the quick  
guide in the slot at the back of the  
machine.  
regularly with the supplied cleaning  
tablets. Depending on the oil content of  
the coffee, the brew unit can clog.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
AND REVIEW THEM  
PERIODICALLY  
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Guide to the machine  
a Bean container, ground coffee chute k Cappuccinatore control, to select hot  
and rotary selector to control the  
fineness of the ground coffee  
milk, hot water or milk froth  
l Air intake nozzle  
b Display and controls  
m Milk tubing  
c Steam and hot water control valve  
d Steam and hot water dispenser  
e Cappuccinatore (see inset diagram)  
f Coffee dispensers  
n Milk flask with tubing  
Cappuccinatore symbols:  
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Hot water  
Milk froth  
Hot milk  
z
J
g Drip tray cover  
h Drip tray and waste container  
i Main switch  
j Water tank  
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Guide to the machine  
Display and controls  
Control  
Action  
Function  
a
b
c
d
Coffee button /  
Espresso button .  
On/Off button -  
Rotary selector  
Press  
Press  
Press  
To dispense coffee  
To dispense espresso  
Turns the machine On/Off (Standby mode)  
Displays options or settings  
Turn in either  
direction  
e
OK button  
Press  
Confirms a selection or action  
Cancels beverage preparation  
Brings up the SETTINGS menu  
(Press and hold for 2 seconds)  
The OK button will light up if the option is available.  
The OK button will blink before steam is generated.  
f
g
Steam button *  
Press  
Turn  
To dispense milk froth or hot milk  
Valve  
Steam/Hot water valve  
To dispense milk froth or hot milk  
h
Display  
Displays messages  
From here you can customize the coffee system (in  
the SETTINGS menu)  
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Accessories  
The following accessories come  
included with your coffee system:  
Optional accessory  
Measuring spoon  
for ground coffee  
Microfiber cloth  
for removing finger prints and light  
soiling  
Cleaning tablets  
to clean/degrease the brew unit  
Descaling tablets  
for descaling the water pipework  
These accessories and others are  
available from your Miele dealer or  
Test strips  
to determine the water hardness  
level  
Milk flask  
for storing and preparing milk  
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First steps to use  
Before the first use  
Turning on  
When the coffee system is turned on for  
the first time and after the welcome  
screen appears, you will be prompted  
to set the following:  
Clean the appliance and remove  
any protective foils before the first  
use. See "Cleaning and Care".  
^ Plug in the appliance. If the power  
cord is too long, it can be pushed  
into the hole in the back of the unit.  
– Language  
– Clock display  
– Time of day  
^ Fill the coffee bean container. See  
"Filling the beans container").  
^ Fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap  
water. See "Filling the water tank").  
^ Turn On "I" the main switch at the  
back of the machine..  
^ Press the On/Off - button.  
The welcome message MIELE -  
WILLKOMMEN appears briefly in the  
display.  
Setting the language  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired language appears in the  
display.  
Press OK to confirm.  
The setting is now saved.  
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First steps to use  
Setting the clock  
Water hardness  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired clock format (12 hour or 24  
hour) appears in the display.  
The hardness of the water used in the  
coffee system must be determined and  
programmed into the appliance. The  
water hardness will determine how  
frequently the unit must be descaled to  
maintain the coffee system properly.  
The machine monitors the volume of  
water passing through it in conjunction  
with the hardness of the water and will  
indicate when descaling is necessary.  
Your local water authority can tell you  
the hardness of your tap water or you  
can measure it yourself using the  
enclosed test strip.  
The setting has now been saved.  
Setting the time of day  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
current hour appears. Confirm with  
OK.  
^ Repeat for the minutes.  
Confirm with OK.  
The setting is now saved.  
SET UP SUCCESSFUL will now appear  
in the display.  
^ Press the OK button.  
If the water container needs to be filled  
the following message will appear in  
this display:  
FILL WATER CONTAINER  
AND PLACE IN MACHINE  
^ Fill the water tank with cold, fresh tap  
water.  
^ Place the test strip under your  
kitchen tap for a second and shake  
off any remaining water. The result is  
visible in about 1 minute.  
The following now appears in this  
display:  
SYSTEM FILLING UP  
OPEN THE VALVE  
^ Turn the valve to the I symbol.  
^ Turn the valve to 0, when prompted  
in this display.  
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First steps to use  
The appliance can be set to one of 4  
hardness levels:  
Level 1 (soft):  
0 - 3 gr/gal (0 - 3 °d)  
Level 2 (moderate):  
4 - 7 gr/gal (4 - 7 °d)  
Level 3 (hard):  
7 - 15 gr/gal (7 - 14 °d)  
Level 4 (very hard):  
15 - 22 gr/gal (14 - 21 °d)  
Setting the water hardness  
^ In the main menu, press the OK  
button for two seconds.  
SETTINGS  
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WATER HARDNESS  
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^ Turn the rotary selector until WATER  
HARDNESS appears in this display.  
Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired water hardness level  
appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
The setting is now saved.  
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Filling the water tank  
The quality of the water used plays an  
important part in the overall quality of  
the coffee.  
^ Fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap  
water to the "Max." mark.  
Be sure the area under the water  
tank is clean and free of  
The water tank should be emptied  
and filled with fresh, cold tap water.  
obstructions. If the water tank is not  
seated correctly the drainage valve  
will not be sealed. Clean if  
necessary.  
Hot or warm water, or other liquids  
could damage the coffee system.  
^ Replace the water tank. Make sure  
the tank fits correctly onto the notch  
at the top of the housing.  
Do not use mineral water. Mineral  
water will cause lime scale deposits  
to build up in the machine, possibly  
damaging it.  
^ Close the lid.  
^ Open the lid on the left hand side of  
the coffee system a. Pull the water  
tank up and out using the handle b.  
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Filling the coffee bean container  
Fill the coffee bean container with  
roasted espresso or coffee beans.  
Important: Only use roasted  
espresso or coffee beans in the  
container.  
Anything else, including ground  
coffee, will damage the grinder.  
Important: Do not use coffee beans  
that have been treated with sugar,  
caramel or other substances. Do not  
put drinks containing sugar in the  
coffee bean container. Sugar will  
damage the machine.  
^ Open the lid on the right of the coffee  
system a. Remove the coffee bean  
container lid b.  
^ Fill the container c with roasted  
coffee beans.  
^ Replace the bean container lid, close  
the coffee system lid.  
TIP Only add enough beans to last for  
a few days. Contact with the air causes  
the beans to loose their flavor.  
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Turning the machine On / Off  
The On/Off - button (Standby) can be  
used to turn the coffee system on or off,  
if the main switch at the back of the  
machine is turned on.  
Turning off  
^ Press the On/Off button -.  
If the automatic rinsing function has  
been turned on, the pipework will be  
rinsed before the coffee system turns  
itself off.  
Turning on  
When the On/Off - button is pressed,  
the coffee system will heat up.  
If you have switched the automatic  
rinsing function off, the pipework  
should be rinsed manually (see,  
"Cleaning and care") before turning off  
the machine.  
If the coffee system was used recently  
and still has an operating temperature  
higher than 140°F (60°C), rinsing will  
not take place.  
^ Press the On/Off button -.  
The following appears in the display:  
HEATING-UP PHASE  
If the automatic rinsing has been  
turned on, the following will appear in  
the display after the heat-up phase is  
complete:  
RINSING  
Hot water will be dispensed from the  
coffee spouts.  
The main menu will then appear.  
SELECT TYPE OF DRINK  
Beverages can now be prepared.  
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Pre-heating cups  
In order to allow the flavor of the coffee  
to develop and be retained, the cups  
should be pre-heated.  
The smaller the volume of  
coffee/espresso and the thicker the  
cup, the more important it is to pre-heat  
the cup.  
^ Turn the cappuccinatore dial to -.  
^ Place a cup under the  
cappuccinatore.  
^ Turn the valve to the I symbol.  
^ When enough water has flowed into  
the cup, turn the valve to the 0  
symbol.  
^ Leave the cup for about one minute,  
then pour the water away.  
The cup is now pre-heated.  
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Preparing coffee or espresso  
When the / or . buttons are pressed,  
the coffee system automatically grinds  
the beans to brew the coffee.  
Preparing two portions at one  
time  
Two portions of coffee or espresso can  
be prepared at the same time. The  
coffee system will make two portions  
one right after the other.  
^ Place a cup under the coffee  
dispensers.  
^ Press the button for the desired  
beverage:  
^ Place one cup under each of the  
coffee dispensers.  
/ for coffee, or  
. for espresso.  
^ Press the button for the desired  
beverage twice:  
The chosen beverage will now be  
dispensed.  
/ for coffee, or  
. for espresso.  
To ensure that any residues from the  
factory testing process are removed  
from the brewing system, please  
discard the first two cups of coffee  
when using the machine for the first  
time.  
Two portions of coffee/espresso will be  
dispensed from into the cups.  
TIP To prepare a double coffee or  
espresso follow the same procedure  
as listed above except place only one  
cup under both dispensers.  
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Preparing coffee or espresso  
Canceling preparation  
Adjusting the height of the  
coffee dispensers  
The coffee/espresso preparation can  
be canceled when STOP? appears in  
this display. Any coffee beans which  
have already been ground will be  
directed into the waste container.  
The coffee dispensers can be raised or  
lowered to the height of your cup. If the  
dispensers are closer the beverage will  
not cool down as quickly and the crema  
will have a better consistency.  
^ Press the OK button.  
The preparation will be canceled.  
^ Pull or push the coffee dispenser up  
or down as needed.  
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Making coffee or espresso using ground coffee  
One portion at a time of coffee or  
The following message appears in this  
espresso can be using ground coffee.  
display:  
GROUND COFFEE  
This allows you to prepare a  
<
YES B  
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decaffeinated coffee, if the bean  
container is already filled with regular  
coffee beans for example.  
^ To prepare the coffee/espresso using  
ground coffee, confirm with OK.  
To cancel preparation with ground  
coffee, turn the rotary control until NO  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
The coffee system will automatically  
recognize that ground coffee has been  
placed in the chute.  
The ground coffee will be directed into  
the waste container.  
Use the scoop supplied with the  
machine to ensure the correct  
amount of ground coffee is used.  
The machine will use all the ground  
coffee in the chute, if too much is  
added the brew unit will not be able  
to process the coffee.  
Adding ground coffee  
^ Open the lid on the right of the coffee  
system a.  
^ Open the lid for the ground coffee  
chute. Add one level scoop of  
ground coffee.  
^ Close the lids.  
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Making coffee or espresso using ground coffee  
Preparing coffee/espresso  
Canceling preparation  
using ground coffee  
Coffee preparation can be canceled  
when STOP? appears in this display.  
Any coffee which has already been  
ground will be directed into the waste  
container.  
The following message appears in this  
display:  
SELECT DRINK  
USE GROUND COFFEE  
^ Press the OK button.  
^ Place a cup under the coffee  
dispensers.  
The preparation will be canceled.  
^ Press the button for the desired  
beverage:  
/ for coffee, or  
. for espresso.  
The beverage is now prepared.  
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Frothing and heating milk  
The coffee system draws milk through a  
tube from the milk flask. Steam is then  
used to heat the milk in the  
cappuccinatore. If desired, the milk can  
also be frothed this way.  
In order to produce the best milk froth,  
use cold milk. The milk flask will keep  
the milk cold for an extended period of  
time.  
Preparing the milk flask  
^ Connect the stainless steel angled  
end of the milk tube to the top of the  
lid until it clicks into place.  
^ Place the milk flask on the right hand  
side of the coffee system.  
^ Connect the other end of the milk  
tube to the cappuccinatore.  
Caution! The cappuccinatore will  
become hot - danger of burns.  
^ Insert the stainless steel suction tube  
to the inside the lid. Be sure that the  
slanted end is pointed downwards  
(as shown).  
^ Fill the milk flask up to a maximum of  
3/4" (2 cm) below the rim..  
^ Place the lid on the flask.  
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Frothing and heating milk  
Preparing milk froth  
^ Turn the cappuccinatore dial to z.  
^ Place a cup or suitable container  
under the cappuccinatore.  
^ Press the * button.  
The coffee system will heat up.  
HEATING-UP PHASE will appear in the  
display.  
The following will then appear in the  
display:  
OPEN THE  
VALVE  
^ Turn the valve to the I symbol.  
Milk froth will now be dispensed from  
the cappuccinatore into the cup or  
container.  
^ Turn the valve to 0 when enough milk  
froth is prepared.  
If the level of milk in the milk container  
is higher than that in the  
cappuccinatore, turn the dial on the  
cappuccinatore back to the - position,  
to stop the milk flow.  
TIP For best results use cold milk.  
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Frothing and heating milk  
Preparing hot milk  
Canceling preparation  
Milk preparation can be canceled when  
STOP? appears in this display.  
^ Press the OK button.  
The preparation is canceled.  
After preparing milk  
To prevent the build-up of milk  
residues, the cappuccinatore needs to  
be cleaned if more than one hour has  
elapsed since a drink with milk was  
prepared.  
^ Turn the cappuccinatore dial to the J  
position.  
^ Place a cup or suitable container  
under the cappuccinatore.  
^ Press the * button.  
The machine will heat up and  
HEATING-UP PHASE will appear in the  
display.  
The following will then appear in this  
display:  
OPEN THE  
VALVE  
^ Turn the valve to the I symbol.  
Hot milk will be dispensed from the  
cappuccinatore into the cup or  
container underneath.  
^ Turn the valve to 0, when enough  
milk has been prepared.  
If the level of milk in the milk container  
is higher than the cappuccinatore, turn  
the dial on the cappuccinatore back to  
the - position, to stop the milk flow.  
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Frothing and heating milk  
Milk temperature  
Preparing a cappuccino  
The cappuccinatore dial can be used  
to adjust the temperature of the milk.  
^ Fill the cup half way with milk froth.  
^ Place the cup under the coffee  
dispensers and prepare an espresso.  
Preparing a Latte Macchiato  
^ Fill a Macchiato glass one third full  
with hot milk.  
^ Top the hot milk with one third of milk  
froth.  
^ Place the glass under the coffee  
dispensers and prepare an espresso.  
^ Turn the dial to:  
a for warm milk, or  
b for hot milk.  
Milk froth consistency  
The cappuccinatore dial can also be  
used to adjust the consistency of the  
milk froth.  
^ Turn the dial to:  
c for hot milk froth with a thinner  
consistency, or  
d for warm milk with a thicker  
consistency.  
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Preparing hot water  
If the cappuccinatore has been used to  
prepare hot milk or milk froth, the  
cappuccinatore needs to be rinsed.  
See "Cleaning and care".  
Use caution. Danger of burning or  
scalding on the cappuccinatore. The  
liquid and steam dispensed are very  
hot.  
^ Turn the cappuccinatore dial to -.  
^ Place a cup or suitable container  
under the cappucinatore.  
^ Turn the valve to I.  
^ Turn the valve to 0, wen there is  
enough hot water in the cup or  
container.  
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Adjusting the grinder setting  
The grinder setting should be adjusted  
to suit the type of coffee you are using.  
^ Place a suitable container under the  
coffee dispensers.  
When the beans are ground correctly  
the coffee or espresso will flow evenly  
into the cup and have a good crema.  
^ Open the lid on the right hand side of  
the coffee system.  
^ Select / or ..  
The coffee is ground too coarse, if  
– the espresso or coffee flows into the  
cup too quickly.  
– the crema is very pale and uneven.  
The coffee is ground too fine, if  
– the espresso or coffee flows into the  
cup very slowly.  
– the crema is dark brown.  
To avoid damaging the grinder :  
-
-
-
only adjust the setting when it is  
in operation,  
^ Turn the rotary selector for the  
grinder counter-clockwise for a finer  
grind or clockwise for a coarser  
grind.  
only adjust the grinder one  
setting at a time.  
grind the coffee beans again if  
you would like to adjust the  
grinder to the next finer setting.  
The new grinder setting will not take  
effect until after the second coffee has  
been prepared.  
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Adjusting the strength of the coffee  
The ground coffee amount can be set  
between 0.2 ounces and 0.5 ounces  
The coffee ground amount can be  
altered by selecting a different setting.  
(6 - 14 grams). The greater the quantity Three settings are available:  
the stronger the coffee or espresso will  
– mild  
be.  
– normal  
The coffee amount is too low, if  
– strong  
– espresso or coffee flows into the cup  
too quickly.  
^ In the main menu, press and hold the  
OK button for two seconds.  
– the crema is pale and uneven.  
– the espresso or coffee lacks body.  
SETTINGS  
<
AMOUNT OF COFFEE  
>
Increase the amount of coffee so that  
more ground coffee is brewed with  
each cup.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
AMOUNT OF COFFEE appears in the  
display. Press the OK button.  
The coffee amount is too high, if  
^ Turn the rotary selector until COFFEE  
or ESPRESSO (as desired) appears  
in the display.  
– the espresso or coffee flows too  
quickly into the cup.  
^ Confirm with OK.  
– the crema is dark brown.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired setting appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
– the espresso or coffee tastes bitter.  
Decrease the amount of coffee so that  
less ground coffee is brewed with each  
cup.  
The setting is now saved.  
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Pre-brewing the coffee  
During pre-brewing a small amount of  
hot water moistens the ground coffee  
before the remaining water is pushed  
through the grounds at high pressure.  
This helps release the flavor of the  
coffee.  
This function can be turned on or off.  
The machine is delivered with the  
pre-brewing function turned off.  
To turn the pre-brewing function on  
or off  
^ In the main menu, press and hold the  
OK button for two seconds.  
SETTINGS  
<
PRE-BREWING  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
PRE-BREWING appears in this  
display.  
Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until YES (on)  
or NO (off), as desired, appears in  
this display.  
^ Confirm with OK.  
The setting is now saved.  
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Brewing temperature  
The ideal brewing temperature  
depends on the type of coffee, and  
whether espresso or coffee is being  
prepared.  
Three temperatures are available for  
coffee and espresso:  
– low  
– normal  
– high  
TIP Not all coffee can withstand high  
temperatures. Certain types are too  
delicate, which could cause poor  
crema to form and impair the taste.  
To set the coffee/espresso  
temperature  
^ In the main menu, press and hold the  
OK button for two seconds.  
SETTINGS  
<
TEMPERATURE  
>
^ Turn the rotary control until  
TEMPERATURE appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until COFFEE  
or ESPRESSO (as desired) appears  
in the display.  
^ Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired temperature appears in the  
display.  
The setting is now saved.  
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Setting the serving size  
The amount of water used for each  
serving of espresso, coffee or hot water  
can be set to suit your taste and cup  
size.  
Programming the amount  
using the . or / buttons  
^ Press and hold . or / (as desired) for  
approx. three seconds.  
There is a maximum amount of water  
that can be programmed for each type  
of drink. The water flow will stop  
automatically when the maximum  
amount of water has been reached. The  
maximum amount of water will the be  
saved for that drink.  
^ Place a cup under the coffee  
dispensers.  
^ Press and hold the . or / until  
PROG. THE AMOUNT appears in the  
display.  
The selected drink will be prepared and  
SAVE will appear in the display.  
To program the serving size you can  
either:  
^ Press the OK button when the cup  
has been filled to the desired level.  
– use the . or / buttons, or  
– select program the amount from the  
settings menu.  
The serving size set will now be  
dispensed every time the selected  
drink is prepared.  
If there is not enough water in the  
water tank, the process will be  
stopped and the amount  
TIP Programming can be canceled as  
long as CANCEL appears in the  
display.  
programmed will not be saved.  
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Setting the serving size  
Programming the amount  
using the SETTINGS menu  
^ Select PROG. THE AMOUNT from the  
settings menu.  
^ Press and hold the OK button for two  
seconds.  
SETTINGS  
PROG. THE AMOUNT  
^ Turn the rotary control until PROG.  
THE AMOUNT appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired drink appears in the display.  
Confirm with the OK button.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until START  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
Preparation will begin and SAVE will  
appear in the display.  
^ Press the OK button when the cup  
has been filled to the desired level.  
The serving size set will now be  
dispensed every time the selected  
drink is prepared.  
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SETTINGS Menu  
The SETTINGS menu can be used to customize the coffee system to your  
preferences.  
Options currently selected are marked with a check B.  
If a button has not been pressed for some time, the coffee system will revert to the  
main menu.  
How to...  
Action  
Access the SETTINGS menu  
In the main menu or standby mode, press and hold  
the OK button for two seconds.  
Access an option  
Modify a setting  
Turn the rotary selector in either direction until the  
desired option appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
Turn the rotary selector in either direction until the  
desired setting appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
Exit the SETTINGS menu.  
Turn the rotary selection until BACK appears in the  
Go back to the previous option.  
display.  
Confirm with OK.  
Go back to the previous menu.  
Access the main menu or drinks selection  
menu  
Press and hold the OK button for two seconds.  
The factory default setting for each option appears bold in the following chart.  
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SETTINGS Menu  
Options menu  
Option  
Available settings  
Language  
Maintenance  
Deutsch (German), English and other languages  
Rinse the system  
Descale  
Clean the brew unit  
Time of day  
Clock display  
12 H / 24 H  
Set  
(available in Comfort mode)  
Timer  
Set  
(available in Comfort mode)  
switch on at / switch off after (1:00) / switch off at  
Activate  
switch on at (12:00) / switch off at (12:00)  
Prog. the amount  
Amount of coffee  
Espresso  
Coffee  
Espresso  
mild / normal / strong  
Coffee  
mild / normal / strong  
Pre-brewing  
Temperature  
Yes / No  
Espresso  
low / normal / high  
Coffee  
low / normal / high  
Operating mode  
Eco-Mode  
Comfort-Mode  
Automatic rinsing  
Info  
On / Off  
Total portions  
Coffee  
Steam  
Hot water  
No. of portions until descaling  
Water hardness  
Soft 1  
Medium 2  
Hard 3  
Very hard 4  
System lock  
On / Off  
Factory default  
Reset  
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Language  
The desired display language can be  
selected in the SETTINGS menu.  
^ Press and hold the OK button for two  
seconds.  
SETTINGS  
<
SPRACHE F  
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
LANGUAGE F appears in this  
display. Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired language appears in this  
display. Confirm with the OK button.  
The setting is now saved and the  
display will revert to the previous  
screen.  
The display now appears in the set  
language.  
If the wrong language has be selected  
by mistake, the LANGUAGE option can  
be found by following the F symbol.  
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Time of day and clock display  
If the coffee system is being operated  
in Comfort Mode you can set the Time  
of day and the clock display in the  
SETTINGS menu.  
Setting the time of day  
^ Turn the rotary selector until SET  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
The clock can be displayed in a 24  
hour or 12 hour clock.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
current hour appears. Confirm with  
OK.  
The time of day must be set in order for  
the TImer to work, however it will not  
be visible in the display.  
^ Repeat to set the minutes. Confirm  
with OK.  
The time of day will not be saved if  
there is a power failure or if the  
machine is turned off using the main  
switch.  
The setting is now saved.  
^ Press and hold the OK button for two  
seconds.  
SETTINGS  
<
TIME OF DAY  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until TIME OF  
DAY appears in the display. Confirm  
with OK.  
The clock display and time of day can  
now be set.  
Clock format  
^ Turn the rotary selector until CLOCK  
DISPLAY appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary control to the clock  
format desired, 12 H or 24 H.  
^ Confirm with OK.  
The setting is now saved.  
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Timer  
Setting the timer  
The timer is only available if you are  
operating the coffee system in  
Comfort Mode.  
^ Press and hold the OK button for two  
seconds.  
SETTINGS  
The timer can be set so that the coffee  
system:  
<
TIMER  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until TIMER  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
– turns on at a particular time (SWITCH  
ON AT).  
– turns off at a particular time (SWITCH ^ Turn the rotary control until SET  
OFF AT).  
appears in this display. Confirm with  
OK.  
– turns off after a particular length of  
time if none of the buttons have been You will now be asked to choose which  
pressed and no drinks have been  
prepared (SWITCH OFF AFTER).  
timer function you would like to set.  
Switch on at  
The timer can only work correctly if:  
-
-
the time of day has been set.  
the coffee system is turned off  
via the On/Off button -.  
the appropriate timer function  
has been activated (see "To  
activate and deactivate the  
timer").  
The coffee system "Switch on at /  
Switch off at" functions will not  
operate if the system lock is  
activated.  
-
^ Turn the rotary selector until SWITCH  
ON AT appears in the display. Press  
the OK button.  
After setting the "Switch on at" or Switch  
off at" functions, they will need to be  
activated.  
You can now enter the hours and  
minutes.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired hour setting appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
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Timer  
^ Turn the rotary control until the  
desired minutes appear in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
Switch off after  
If none of the buttons have been  
pressed and no drinks have been  
prepared after one the coffee system  
will turn itself off to save energy.  
The setting is now saved. Once you  
have activated the timer function (see  
"To activate and deactivate the Timer"),  
the coffee system will turn on at the set  
time.  
This time can be changed to another  
time ranging from 15 minutes to  
9 hours.  
If the coffee system has turned itself on  
automatically three times and no drinks  
have been dispensed, the machine will  
not turn itself on again automatically.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until SWITCH  
OFF AFTER appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
This will prevent the coffee system from ^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
turning on unnecessarily, for example if  
desired hour appears in the display.  
on vacation.  
Confirm with OK.  
However the set times will remain in  
memory and be reactivated after  
manually turning the machine on again.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired minutes appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
The setting is now saved. The coffee  
system will now turn itself off after the  
set time.  
Switch off at  
^ Turn the rotary selector until SWITCH  
OFF AT appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
You can now enter the hours and  
minutes:  
^ Turn the rotary control until the  
desired hour setting appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until the  
desired minute setting appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
The setting is now saved. Once you  
have activated the timer function (see  
"To activate and deactivate the Timer"),  
the coffee system will turn off at the set  
time.  
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Timer  
To activate and deactivate the  
timer  
If the setting "Switch on at" has been  
activated, the c symbol will appear in  
the display when the coffee system is in  
Standby mode.  
^ Press and hold the OK button for two  
seconds.  
SETTINGS  
<
TIMER  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until TIMER  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
ACTIVATE appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until SWITCH  
ON AT or SWITCH OFF AT (as  
desired) appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
The setting is now saved.  
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Default settings  
The settings can be reset to the factory  
default settings as they were when the  
machine was first turned on.  
Refer to the "Options menu" for the  
default settings marked in bold.  
The following settings will not be  
reset:  
-
-
-
Language  
Time of day  
Number of drinks dispensed  
^ Press and hold the OK button for two  
seconds.  
SETTINGS  
<
FACTORY DEFAULT  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
FACTORY DEFAULT appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until RESET  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
The settings are now reset to the  
default.  
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Operating modes  
The coffee system can be operated in  
To select the operating mode  
either Eco Mode or Comfort Mode.  
^ In the main menu, press and hold the  
OK button for two seconds.  
When the coffee machine is operated in  
Eco Mode, the following will appear in  
the display while the machine is heating  
up:  
SETTINGS  
<
OPERATING MODE  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
OPERATING MODE appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
HEATING-UP PHASE  
<
ECO MODE  
>
The coffee system is preset with Eco  
Mode.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
ECO-MODE or COMFORT MODE (as  
desired) appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
Eco Mode saves energy, the coffee  
system will switch to Standby mode if a  
drink has not been prepared for some  
time. The coffee system will heat up  
again when a button is pressed. The  
"Switch on at" and Switch off at" timer  
functions are not available in Eco  
Mode.  
The setting is now saved.  
In Comfort Mode the coffee system will  
remain heated and all functions are  
available. The amount of energy used  
in Comfort Mode is higher than that  
used in Eco Mode.  
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System lock  
The coffee system can be locked to  
prevent it from being used without your  
consent, e.g. by children.  
Temporarily deactivating the  
system lock  
^ Press and hold the OK button for  
three seconds.  
Activating / Deactivating the  
system lock  
You are now able to prepare drinks.  
Once the machine is turned off the  
system lock will be activated again  
and the coffee system will be locked  
again.  
If the system lock is activated the  
"Switch on at" option will not work.  
The c timer symbol will not appear  
in the display.  
^ Press and hold the OK button for two  
seconds.  
SETTINGS  
<
SYSTEM LOCK  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until SYSTEM  
LOCK appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selection until ON or  
OFF (as desired) appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
The setting is now saved.  
When the system lock is activated, the  
coffee system will be locked as soon as  
it is turned off. Drinks cannot be  
dispensed.  
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Displaying information  
The INFO option can be used to check:  
– the total number of portions of  
espresso, coffee, steam and hot  
water dispensed (TOTAL  
PORTIONS),  
– the number of portions of espresso  
and coffee dispensed (COFFEE),  
– how many times steam for hot milk  
and milk froth has been prepared  
(STEAM),  
– how many times hot water has been  
prepared (HOT WATER), and  
– the number of portions before  
descaling needs to be performed  
(No. PORTIONS UNTIL  
DESCALING).  
^ In the main menu, press and hold the  
OK button for two seconds.  
SETTINGS  
<
INFO  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until INFO  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
^ Turn the rotary control until the  
desired option appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
The selected information will appear in  
the display.  
To go back to the previous menu:  
^ turn the rotary selection until BACK  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
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Cleaning and care  
Quick guide  
The coffee system must be cleaned every day to prevent a build-up of  
bacteria.  
How often  
Necessary cleaning  
If it is going to be more than one  
hour before dispensing milk again  
Rinse the cappuccinatore  
Every day  
Wash the cappuccinatore  
(after the last drink of the day is  
dispensed)  
Rinse the system  
Wash the water tank  
Wash the milk flask  
Wash the waste container  
Wash the drip tray and cover  
Wash the brew unit  
Once a week  
Approx. every 200 portions  
When prompted  
As necessary  
Clean/degrease the brew unit (with cleaning tablets)  
Descale the coffee system  
Wash the bean container  
Cleaning the exterior (especially right after descaling)  
Although some components of the coffee system are dishwasher safe,  
cleaning them in the dishwasher frequently can cause them to discolor. The  
surface may also become damaged.  
Wash by hand only  
Dishwasher safe  
Brew unit  
Waste container  
Drip tray cover  
Water tank  
Drip tray  
Coffee bean container lid  
Cappuccinatore  
Milk flask  
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Cleaning and care  
Turning the automatic rinsing On /  
Off  
Allow the coffee system to cool  
before cleaning. The water in the  
drip tray can be very hot.  
May cause burns!  
The pipework is rinsed automatically  
when the coffee system is turned off if  
this function is turned on, or when the  
coffee system has prepared at least  
one drink since it was turned on.  
Do not clean the unit with a steam  
cleaner.  
The machine comes with this function  
turned on.  
Never use cleaners containing  
chlorides, sand, soda or scouring  
agents. These will damage the  
surface.  
TIP It is recommended to keep this  
function turned on so that you do not  
forget to rinse the system.  
^ In the main menu, press and hold OK  
for two seconds.  
Rinsing the system  
It is important to rinse the system daily  
to remove any coffee residues from the  
coffee system. The hot water from the  
rinsing process also pre-warms the  
pipework..  
SETTINGS  
<
AUTOMATIC RINSING  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until AUTO-  
MATIC RINSING appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
It is also important to rinse the system  
at the end of each day.  
^ Turn the rotary selector to YES or NO  
(as desired). Confirm with OK.  
The setting is now saved.  
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Cleaning and care  
Rinsing the system manually  
The system will need to be rinsed  
manually if the machine has been used  
and the automatic rinsing is turned off.  
^ Place a suitable container under the  
coffee dispensers.  
^ In the main menu, press and hold the  
OK button for two seconds.  
SETTINGS  
<
MAINTENANCE  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
MAINTENANCE appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until RINSE  
THE SYSTEM appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until START  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
The piping will now be rinsed. The  
water from the rinsing process will flow  
from the coffee dispensers.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cappuccinatore  
Cleaning the cappuccinatore  
The cappuccinatore can become  
clogged with milk residues, therefore it  
should be rinsed through if more than  
an hour has passed since it was last  
used to prepare milk.  
Danger of burns. The  
cappuccinatore is very hot after use.  
Allow it to cool down before  
cleaning.  
Regardless it should be taken apart  
and cleaned daily.  
Wash by hand using a mild solution of  
warm water and liquid dish soap.  
Rinsing the cappuccinatore  
^ Place a container with some water  
next to the coffee system on the right  
hand side. Insert the milk tube into  
the water.  
^ Remove the cappuccinatore from the  
steam and hot water spout by pulling  
it downwards.  
^ Turn the cappuccinatore dial to the J  
or z symbol.  
^ Place a suitable container under the  
cappucinatore.  
To separate the cappuccinatore parts:  
^ Press the * button.  
The display shows:  
OPEN THE  
VALVE  
^ Turn the valve to the I symbol.  
Water will be drawn up through the milk  
tube and the cappuccinatore.  
^ Turn the valve to 0 when the  
cappuccinatore has been thoroughly  
rinsed.  
^ Remove the milk tube a and nozzles  
b.  
^ Remove the dial and locking disc c.  
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Cleaning and care  
^ Clean all the parts with a mild  
solution of warm water and liquid  
dish soap. If necessary a small soft  
brush can be used to remove  
stubborn soiling.  
Water tank  
The water should be changed everyday  
to prevent the build-up of bacteria.  
Be sure that the valve, bottom of the  
water tank and the area under the  
water tank are clean and free of  
obstructions. Otherwise the water  
tank will not sit correctly.  
^ Rinse all parts carefully and  
completely with water.  
^ Dry parts with a soft cloth.  
Reassemble the cappuccinatore in the  
reverse order:  
^ Wash the water container in the  
dishwasher, or by hand using a mild  
solution of warm water and liquid  
dish soap.  
^ First replace the locking disc,  
followed by the dial on the  
cappuccinatore.  
^ Dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Then replace the milk tube and  
nozzles.  
^ Clean the water tank niche, in  
particular the slots.  
^ Fit the cappuccinatore on to the  
steam and water spout from below.  
Milk flask  
The milk flask should be taken apart  
and cleaned daily.  
The milk flask is not dishwasher safe,  
wash by hand.  
^ Pull the milk tube from the  
cappuccinatore. Disconnect the  
other end of the milk tube/stainless  
steel angle from the lid.  
^ Unscrew the lid and remove the  
stainless steel intake pipe on the lid.  
^ Wash all parts with a mild solution of  
warm water and liquid dish soap. If  
necessary use a small brush to  
remove stubborn milk residue.  
^ Rinse all parts with water.  
^ Thoroughly dry all parts.  
^ Put the milk container back together.  
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Cleaning and care  
Drip tray cover  
Drip tray and waste container  
^ Remove the cover from the drip tray.  
Clean the drip tray and waste  
container everyday.  
^ The cover can be cleaned in the  
dishwasher or with a mild solution of  
warm water and liquid dish soap.  
The waste container is located in the  
drip tray.  
^ Dry with a soft cloth.  
The coffee system will display a  
message when the drip tray and/or  
waster container is full and needs to be  
emptied. This should be done when the  
message appears, if not sooner.  
TIP If the rinsing process is in progress,  
wait a short time before removing the  
drip tray. Otherwise the water used in  
the rinsing process will run out of the  
coffee dispensers.  
^ Replace the drip tray cover. Be sure  
the outer hole is located under the  
cappuccinatore.  
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Cleaning and care  
Drip tray  
Waste container  
^ Push the coffee dispensers up as far  
as they will go.  
The waste container will usually contain  
some residual water from the rinsing  
process.  
^ Push the coffee dispensers up as far  
as they will go.  
^ Remove the drip tray together with  
the waste container by pulling the  
drip tray forward.  
^ Empty the waste container and the  
drip tray, if necessary.  
^ The waste container can be washed  
in the dishwasher or by hand using a  
mild solution of warm water and  
liquid dish soap. Wash the drip tray  
(see "Drip tray").  
^ Remove the drip tray together with  
the waste container by pulling the  
drip tray forward.  
^ Dry the waste container with a soft  
cloth.  
^ Empty the drip tray and the waste  
container, if necessary.  
^ Place the waste container back into  
the drip tray, push the assembly  
back into the machine.  
^ Wash the drip tray by hand with a  
mild solution of warm water and  
liquid dish soap. Wash the waste  
container (see "Waste container").  
^ Dry with a soft cloth.  
Be sure the metal contacts on the  
drip tray are cleaned and dried  
properly. The discs will not be able  
to detect when the drip tray is full is  
they are dirty.  
^ Place the waste container back into  
the drip tray, push the assembly  
back into the machine.  
Make sure the drip tray has been  
pushed into its niche as far as it will  
go.  
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Cleaning and care  
Coffee bean container  
Brew unit  
Disconnect the coffee system from  
the electrical supply before  
cleaning.  
Rinse the brew unit by hand only.  
Do not use soap.  
If the brew unit cannot be removed  
or it is difficult to do, the brew unit  
may not be in the correct position  
(see the "Frequently asked  
questions").  
^ Open the lid on the right hand side of  
the coffee system. Remove the coffee  
bean container lid.  
^ Remove any coffee beans.  
^ Clean the bean container with a soft  
dry cloth.  
Note:  
– The moving parts of the brew unit are  
lubricated, soap will wash away the  
lubrication causing damage to the  
brew unit.  
^ Refill it with whole roasted espresso  
or coffee beans.  
^ Replace the coffee bean container  
lid.  
– Clean the brew unit once per week.  
If necessary, clean the ground coffee  
chute.  
Cleaning the brew unit  
^ To remove the brew unit pull out the  
two flaps on the right hand side of the  
coffee system. Turn the flaps 90°  
clockwise. Open the door.  
^ Open the lid of the ground coffee  
chute.  
^ Remove any ground coffee.  
TIP A vacuum cleaner is an easy way  
to remove unwanted coffee grounds.  
^ Close the lid to the ground coffee  
chute.  
Close the lid on the right hand side of  
the coffee system.  
^ Press the button under the handle of  
the brew unit a, at the same time  
turn the handle to the  
counterclockwise b.  
^ Carefully pull the brew unit out of the  
coffee system.  
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Cleaning and care  
If the brew unit cannot be remove or is  
difficult to do, the brew unit may not be  
in the correct position (see the  
To replace the brew unit, repeat the  
previous steps in the reverse order:  
^ Push the brew unit back into the  
coffee system, making sure it is  
straight.  
"Frequently asked questions").  
Do not move the brew unit handle,  
this could cause the brew unit to be  
out of alignment and you would be  
unable to fully push it back into the  
machine.  
Clean the brew unit by hand under  
warm water without soap.  
^ Press the button on the handle of the  
brew unit a at the same time turn the  
handle to the counterclockwise b.  
^ Close the door. Turn the flaps 90°  
counterclockwise. Lower the flaps.  
^ Wipe away any coffee from the two  
filters. One filter is located in the  
funnel a, the other is to the left of the  
funnel b.  
^ Thoroughly dry the funnel area a, to  
prevent coffee from sticking to it.  
^ Clean the inside of the coffee system.  
Use a vacuum to remove dry coffee  
grounds.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning/Degreasing the brew unit  
TIP Place a suitable container under  
the coffee dispensers, so that you do  
not have to continually empty the drip  
tray.  
Depending on the fat content of the  
coffee, the brew unit can clog. Clean  
the brew unit approx. every 200 cups  
with the enclosed detergent tablets.  
They are specially developed for the  
coffee maker to optimize the  
When DROP CLEANING TAB IN  
GROUND COFFEE CHUTE appears in  
the display:  
degreasing. The cleaning tablets can  
be purchased from Miele.  
^ Open the lid on the right side of the  
coffee system.  
As a reminder the display shows  
CLEAN THE BREW UNIT after  
200 portions have been dispensed and  
then count down until the machine is  
cleaned.  
The cleaning process takes about 10  
minutes.  
It is important to degrease the brew  
unit regularly.  
^ Open the lid for the ground coffee  
chute a. Place a cleaning tablet into  
the chute b.  
^ Press and hold the OK button for two  
seconds.  
SETTINGS  
^ Close the lids.  
<
MAINTENANCE  
>
^ Follow the instructions as prompted  
in the display.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
MAINTENANCE appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
^ When PROGRAM FINISHED appears  
in the display, confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until CLEAN  
THE BREW UNIT appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
The brew unit is now degreased and  
drinks can be prepared.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until START  
appears in the display. Confirm with  
OK.  
Follow the instructions as prompted in  
the display to continue the cleaning  
program.  
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Cleaning and care  
Exterior  
Avoid the following on all surfaces:  
– cleaners containing soda, ammonia,  
thinners, or chlorides  
Remove any soiling as soon as  
possible. If not removed right away  
the surface of the machine could  
alter or discolor.  
– cleaners containing descaling  
agents or lime removers,  
– abrasive cleaners,  
Be sure water does not get behind  
the display.  
– stainless steel cleaners,  
– dishwasher soap (powder),  
– caustic (oven) cleaners,  
The exterior surfaces are  
susceptible to scratching. Contact  
with unsuitable cleaning agents  
could cause discoloration.  
– scouring pads, steel wool, hard  
brushes,  
Clean any descaling agent splashes  
immediately.  
– eraser sponges,  
– metal scrapers.  
^ Turn the machine off using the -  
button.  
^ Clean the exterior with a soft, damp  
cloth and a mild solution of warm  
water and liquid dish soap.  
^ Dry with a soft cloth.  
TIP A clean, damp micro fiber cloth can  
also be used to clean the exterior.  
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Descaling  
Due to lime scale buildup the coffee  
system must be descaled regularly.  
If the coffee system is hot, it will need to  
cool down for approx. 10 minutes  
How often, depends on the hardness of before the descaling program can  
your local water supply. begin.  
The coffee system will remind you when TIP Place a suitable container under  
a descaling program is needed. NO.  
PORTIONS UNTIL DESCALING: 50 will  
appear in the display. This number will  
then count down after each drink is  
prepared.  
the cappuccinatore, e.g. the waste  
container, so you do not have to empty  
the drip tray too frequently.  
Descaling solution  
^ Confirm the message with OK.  
Only use the enclosed descaling  
tablets for descaling. They are  
specially developed for the coffee  
system to optimize the descaling.  
The descaling tablets can be  
purchased from Miele.  
When 0 is reached the coffee system  
will lock. START THE DESCALING  
PROGRAM will appear in the display.  
The descaling program must now be  
performed. The program takes approx.  
20 minutes.  
Other agents may damage the  
machine and affect the taste of  
coffee and hot water.  
The coffee system can be turned off if  
you do not wish to perform the  
descaling program right now.  
Regardless no more drinks will be  
prepared until the descale program is  
complete.  
The machine could also be  
damaged.  
Follow the instructions on the  
descaling agent packaging closely.  
Be sure to fill the water container  
with enough water, using too little  
water can cause the descaling  
program to be stopped prematurely.  
The display will guide you through the  
descaling procedure.  
During the descaling program, water  
and descaling agent will run out of the  
steam and hot water spouts. This will  
be followed by a brief pause, then more  
agent will run from the machine.  
One descaling tablet will be needed to  
descale this machine.  
^ Press the OK button to start the  
descaling program.  
^ Fill the water container to the "0.5 l"  
mark with lukewarm water.  
^ Place one descaling tablet in the  
water.  
The descaling program cannot be  
canceled once is has started.  
^ Turn the dial on the cappuccinatore  
to -.  
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Descaling  
^ Replace the water container in the  
coffee system.  
Selecting Descale via the  
MAINTENANCE menu  
When FILL WATER CONTAINER AND  
PLACE IN MACHINE appears in this  
display:  
^ In the main menu press and hold the  
OK button for two seconds.  
SETTINGS  
^ remove the water tank and rinse it  
carefully with clean water. Be sure  
that no descaling agent is left in the  
water container. Fill the water  
container with cold, clean tap water  
up to the "Max." mark.  
<
MAINTENANCE  
>
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
MAINTENANCE appears in the  
display. Confirm with OK.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until  
DESCALE appears in the display.  
Confirm with OK.  
PROGRAM FINISHED will appear in the  
display when the descaling process  
has been completed.  
^ Turn the rotary selector until START  
appears in the display.  
^ Confirm with OK.  
^ Wash the cappuccinatore to remove  
any descaling agent.  
The descaling program cannot be  
canceled once it has been started.  
^ Empty and wash the drip tray.  
^ Press the OK button.  
^ Wash the water container.  
The descaling program is now  
complete and drinks can be prepared.  
When descaling the machine be  
sure to wipe away any splashes of  
descaling agent immediately. These  
could cause damage.  
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Energy saving mode  
Eco-Mode  
Turning off  
When using Eco Mode the coffee  
system will save energy.  
If the machine will not be used for an  
extended period of time, turn it off using  
the main switch at the back of the  
machine.  
The coffee system will switch to Eco  
mode if it has not been used to prepare  
a drink in some time. When in Eco  
mode the heat function is not on  
constantly, therefore reducing energy  
usage.  
The coffee system will heat up again  
when a drink is selected.  
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Transport  
If the coffee machine will not be used  
for an extended period of time, e.g.  
vacation, or it needs to be moved the  
following precautions should be taken:  
^ When OPEN THE VALVE appears in  
the display turn the valve to the I  
symbol.  
Caution! The cappuccinatore will  
become hot - danger of burns.  
– Empty and clean the coffee bean  
container  
^ When prompted turn the valve to 0.  
– Empty and clean the water tank  
The evaporation procedure is now  
complete.  
– Be sure all water from the machine  
has evaporated (see "Evaporating  
the coffee system")  
^ Turn the machine off using the main  
switch.  
– Clean the drip tray and waste  
container  
^ Clean the drip tray and waste  
container.  
– Pack the machine securely  
The coffee system is now ready to be  
packed.  
Only pack the machine in a clean,  
dry environment. Coffee, milk and  
water residues can cause bacteria.  
When you are ready to use the  
coffee system again it will need to  
be filled with water (see, "First steps  
to use").  
Evaporating the coffee system  
The coffee system should be  
evaporated if being stored for a long  
period of time or transported any  
distance. This is especially important if  
the temperatures are below freezing.  
Packing  
Only pack the machine in a clean,  
dry environment. Coffee, milk and  
water residues can cause bacteria.  
Evaporating the machine will remove all  
traces of water from the system,  
preventing water and frost damage.  
Use the original packaging including  
styrofoam to pack the coffee system.  
Keep the Operating Instruction manual  
in the box for future reference.  
^ Turn the coffee system Off using the  
On/Off - button.  
^ Empty the water tank.  
TIP Place a suitable container, such as  
a coffee cup under the cappuccinatore.  
^ Press the OK button.  
^ Press the * button twice.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
,Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in  
accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs  
could cause personal injury or machine damage.  
Do not open the outer casing of the coffee system.  
Fault messages appear in the display  
Fault - 1, Fault - 80 or Fault - 82  
The coffee machine has  
overheated  
^ Turn the machine off with the On/Off button.  
Wait approx. one hour and then turn it on  
again.  
^ If the fault still appears, contact Miele  
Technical Service.  
Fault - 28  
There is too much coffee in  
the ground coffee chute.  
If more than one level scoop is put into the  
ground coffee chute the brew unit cannot  
process it. The ground coffee will be directed  
into the waste container, and a Fault will  
appear in the display.  
^ Turn the coffee system off with the - button.  
Wait approx. two minutes and then turn it on  
again.  
Fault - 73  
The brew unit cannot be  
positioned correctly.  
^ Turn the coffee system off with the - button.  
^ Press the . and / buttons at the same time.  
Then press the OK button twice.  
This will initialize the brew unit motor and put  
in back into the start position.  
^ If the fault appears again, contact Miele  
Technical Service.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
EMPTY THE DRIP TRAY appears in the display even though the drip tray is  
empty.  
The drip tray is not seated  
correctly.  
^ Push the drip tray into the coffee system into  
it clicks into place.  
The metal contacts are dirty.  
^ Clean and dry the contacts.  
or  
^ The drip tray sensor is not working correctly.  
^ Turn the coffee system off and then on again  
using the main switch.  
If the fault still appears, contact Miele Technical  
Service.  
Noises can be heard from the pump and FILL WATER CONTAINER AND  
PLACE IN THE MACHINE appears in the display.  
The coffee system is trying to  
draw in water, even though the  
water tank is empty. Air is in the  
pipework.  
^ Fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap water.  
The display will show SYSTEM FILLING UP -  
OPEN THE VALVE.  
^ Turn the valve to the I symbol.  
^ When prompted turn the valve to the 0  
symbol.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
FILL WATER CONTAINER AND PLACE IN THE MACHINE appears in the  
display even though the water container if full.  
The water tank is not seated  
correctly.  
^ Remove the water tank and then place it  
back into the niche.  
If the fault message still appears  
^ empty the water container.  
^ Check to see that the float moves freely, by  
shaking the water tank.  
^ Fill the water container with fresh, cold tap  
water and replace it in the coffee system.  
If the fault still appears, contact Miele  
Technical Service.  
PROCESS STOPPED WATER CONT. EMPTY appears in the display and the  
dispensing stops.  
There is not enough water in the ^ Fill the water container with fresh, cold tap  
water and replace it in the coffee system.  
water tank.  
^ Press the OK button.  
CONTINUE DISPENSING - appears in the  
display.  
^ Press the OK button to continue dispensing,  
or select NO to cancel the preparation.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Preparation / dispensing problems  
Water is dispensed from the coffee dispensers when coffee has been  
selected.  
The ground coffee chute lid  
was opened and closed  
^ If ground coffee has not been added to the  
ground coffee chute, NO must be selected  
when prompted to use GROUND COFFEE.  
without coffee being put into it.  
YES was then selected when  
the GROUND COFFEE option  
appeared in the display.  
Coffee beans have become  
stuck in the grinder  
^ Turn the coffee machine off with the main  
switch.  
^ Remove all coffee beans from the bean  
container.  
^ Add fresh beans.  
Espresso or coffee flows into the cup too quickly.  
The coffee was ground too  
coarsely.  
^ Set the grinder to a finer setting (see  
"Adjusting the grinder setting").  
Espresso or coffee flows too slowly into the cup.  
The coffee was ground too  
finely.  
^ Set the grinder to a coarser setting (see  
"Adjusting the grinder setting").  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
The coffee or espresso is not hot enough.  
The cup has not been  
pre-heated.  
^ Pre-heat the cups (see "Pre-heating cups").  
The brewing temperature is set ^ Set a higher brew temperature (see "Brewing  
temperature").  
too low.  
The brew unit filters are  
blocked.  
^ Clean the brew unit.  
^ Clean/degrease the brew unit.  
See "Cleaning and care".  
The crema on the coffee or espresso is "not right".  
The grinder is not set correctly. ^ Set the grinder to a coarser or finer setting  
(see "Adjusting the grinder setting").  
The brew temperature is too  
high for the type of coffee being  
used.  
^ Set a lower brewing temperature (see  
"Brewing temperature").  
The coffee beans are no longer ^ Add new beans to the coffee bean container.  
fresh.  
The coffee dispensers are too  
high.  
^ Pull the dispensers down until they are at the  
same height as the cup rim.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
General problems  
When a drink is selected very little or nothing at all is dispensed from the  
coffee dispensers.  
The brew unit filters are blocked. ^ Clean/degrease the brew unit.  
See "Cleaning and care".  
Water has stopped flowing when programming the amount.  
The maximum amount possible was reached. Preparation is stopped and the  
max. portion size possible is saved.  
There is not enough water in the ^ Fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap water  
and replace it in the niche.  
water tank. The programming  
process is canceled and the  
setting will not be saved.  
^ Repeat the programming procedure.  
The machine does not rinse when turned on, even though the Automatic  
rinsing function is turned on.  
This is not a fault.  
If the coffee system still has an operating temperature higher than 140°F (60°C),  
the rinsing will not take place.  
There is a lot of "coffee water" in the waste container.  
The coffee is too coarsely  
ground.  
^ Set the grinder on a finer setting (see  
"Adjusting the grinder setting").  
^ Adjust the amount of coffee, if necessary  
(see "Adjusting the strength of the coffee").  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
When the coffee system is turned on using the - button the display  
remains dark.  
The unit has no power.  
^ The main switch is turned off.  
^ The machine is not plugged in.  
^ Check that the fuse had not blown or is  
defective. If the fuse has blown contact  
Miele's Technical Service Department.  
The coffee system turns off suddenly.  
The programmed turn off time  
has been reached.  
^ If desired set a new turn off time (see  
"Timer").  
The machine is not plugged in. ^ Check the plug.  
The coffee system does not turn on at the programmed and activated  
"Switch on at" time.  
The system lock is activated.  
^ Deactivate the system lock. See "System  
lock".  
The coffee system was not used ^ Turn the machine on and prepare a drink.  
after being turned on three  
times in a row automatically.  
Eco mode is activated.  
The timer function is not available in this mode.  
^ Select Comfort mode (see "Operating  
modes").  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
The grinder is louder than usual.  
There could be pebbles within  
the coffee beans.  
^ Turn off the unit immediately.  
^ Contact Technical Service.  
The coffee bean container has ^ Fill with fresh beans.  
become empty during the  
grinding process.  
The brew unit cannot be removed,  
or  
the brew unit cannot be replaced in the coffee system.  
The brew unit or the brew unit  
motor is not in the correct  
position.  
^ Turn the machine off with the - button.  
^ Press the . and / buttons at the same time.  
Then press the OK button twice.  
This will initialize the brew unit motor and the  
brew unit will move into the start position.  
^ If the brew unit can still not be removed or  
replaced in the machine, contact the Miele  
Technical Service Department.  
The grinder control will not move.  
The control is blocked.  
^ Reset the grinder setting while the grinding  
is in progress.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
The descaling program was started accidently.  
The descaling program cannot  
be canceled once the OK button  
has been pressed.  
^ Complete the descaling program (see  
"Descaling".)  
This is a safety measure to  
ensure that the machine is fully  
descaled. It is important for the  
long-term protection of the  
machine and to ensure that it  
functions properly.  
Loud noised are heard during the descaling program.  
This is not a fault.  
These noises occur when water is flushed through the machine at a high  
pressure.  
The heating-up time is longer than ususal, the amount of water being  
dispensed is not right and the coffee machine is not performing correctly.  
The coffee system needs to be  
descaled.  
^ Descaling the coffee system (see,  
"Descaling").  
Water is being sprayed above or is running out of the top of the  
cappuccinatore.  
The cappuccinatore and steam ^ Remove the cappuccinatore by pulling it  
tube are not connected securely.  
downwards.  
^ Turn the connecting piece very firmly onto  
the steam pipe.  
^ Push the cappuccinatore back onto the  
steam and water spout from below.  
Milk is dripping from the cappuccinatore even though you are through  
dispensing milk.  
The level of milk in the milk  
container is higher than the  
cappuccinatore.  
^ Turn the cappuccinatore dial to the -  
position.  
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After sales service  
Repairs  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself please contact the  
Miele Service Department by phone  
number at the back of this booklet.  
^ Please quote the model type and  
number of your appliance.  
These can be found on the data plate  
located behind the drip tray inside the  
coffee system.  
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Installation instructions  
Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most  
current product specification, technical & warranty information.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of packing material  
Disposal of an old appliance  
The cardboard box and packing  
materials protect the appliance during  
shipping. They have been designed to  
be biodegradable and recyclable.  
Please recycle.  
Old appliances may contain materials  
that can be recycled. Please contact  
your local recycling authority about the  
possibility of recycling these materials.  
Ensure that the appliance presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal. Before discarding an old  
appliance, unplug it from the outlet, cut  
off its power cord and remove any  
doors to prevent hazards.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of children.  
Danger of suffocation!  
The original packaging can be used  
to transport the coffee system.  
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Electrical connection  
– A longer cord should be arranged so  
that it will not drape over the counter  
top or table top where it can be  
All electrical work should be  
performed by a qualified electrician  
in strict accordance with national  
and local safety regulations.  
Installation, repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous.  
pulled on by children or tripped over.  
Do not connect the appliance to a  
power inverter or directly to power  
produced outside of the normal  
electrical grid (i.e. direct solar or wind  
power source).  
Verify that the voltage, load and circuit  
rating information found on the data  
plate match the household electrical  
supply. This data must match to  
Direct connection to such power  
sources can cause power surges and  
tripped breakers when the appliance is  
turned on, and could damage the  
appliance.  
prevent damage to the coffee system. If  
in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.  
The data plate can be found behind the  
drip tray inside the coffee system.  
Do not connect the appliance to energy  
saving plugs or outlets. The reduction  
of power to the appliance caused by  
these devices will cause the appliance  
to run hot and may damage it and/or  
shorten its usable life.  
The plug will fit in the outlet only one  
way. If it does not fit, DO NOT use force  
and DO NOT modify the plug in any  
way. Contact a qualified electrician.  
Do not operate any appliance with a  
damaged cord or plug. Contact Miele  
Technical Service.  
The socket should be located next to  
the machine and be easily accessible.  
If the appliance is connected to the  
electrical supply with an extension cord  
please note:  
If there is any question concerning  
the electrical connection of this  
appliance to your power supply,  
please consult a licensed electrician  
or contact Miele’s Technical Service  
Department. See back page for  
contact information.  
– A short power-supply cord is to be  
provided to reduce risks resulting  
from becoming entangled in or  
tripping over a longer cord.  
– Always use care and exercise  
caution with using an extension cord.  
WARNING:  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
GROUNDED  
– The marked electrical rating of the  
extension cord should be at least as  
great as the electrical rating of the  
appliance.  
– The extension cord should be a  
grounding-type 3-wire cord.  
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Installation  
If the coffee machine is installed in a  
niche, the minimum dimensions of the  
niche are:  
Danger of overheating!  
Ensure that there is sufficient  
ventilation around the coffee system.  
Be sure the vents at the top of the  
machine are not covered  
completely.  
Height 20" (508 mm)  
Width  
Depth  
17 11/16" (450 mm)  
21 7/8" (555 mm)  
Danger of overheating. If the coffee  
system is installed behind a cabinet  
door, it may only be used with the  
door open. Do not close the cabinet  
door while the coffee system is in  
use.  
^ Position the coffee machine so that  
the front edge lines up with the front  
edge of the niche.  
– Install the coffee system in a dry, well  
ventilated room.  
– The ambient temperature should be  
between 50°F (10°C) and 90°F  
(32°C).  
– The coffee machine should be  
installed on a water resistant,  
horizontal surface.  
– Be sure the vents at the top of the  
machine are not covered completely,  
e.g. with a dish towel.  
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Dimensions  
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CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION.  

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