Miele CVA6401 User manual

Category
Coffee makers
Type
User manual
Operating and Installation Instructions
Coffee System
To prevent accidents and appliance damage
read these instructions before installation or use.
M.-Nr. 09 741 510en - US, CA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................5
Guide to the coffee system .........................................10
Controls and display elements......................................12
Accessories .....................................................13
First steps to use .................................................14
Turning on .......................................................14
Water hardness ...................................................15
Operation .......................................................17
Filling the water tank ..............................................18
Filling the coffee bean container ....................................19
Turning the coffee machine on and off ...............................20
Adjusting the coffee dispensers to the cup height......................21
Preparing beverages ..............................................22
Preparing espresso, coffee or lungo (large) coffee........................22
Preparing double portions ...........................................22
Cancel preparation ................................................23
Preparing multiple cups of coffee, one directly after another (coffee pot) ......23
Preparing coffee beverages from ground coffee .........................23
Beverages with milk................................................25
Instructions for the milk container...................................25
Preparing beverages with milk .....................................26
Preparing hot water ................................................26
Preparing beverages from a profile....................................26
After use.........................................................26
Customizing your coffee ...........................................27
Grinder setting ....................................................27
Displaying and adjusting the parameters for a beverage ...................28
Ground amount ...................................................28
Brewing temperature ...............................................28
Pre-brewing ground coffee ..........................................29
Setting the serving size............................................30
Setting the serving sizes while preparing beverages ......................30
Selecting the beverage size in the "Parameter" , menu ...................32
Setting the serving sizes for various profiles .............................32
Contents
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Creating a user profile.............................................33
Accessing profiles .................................................33
Creating a user profile ..............................................33
Selecting a user profile .............................................34
Changing a user profile name ........................................34
Deleting a user profile ..............................................34
Reverting to a user profile ...........................................35
Settings.........................................................36
Accessing the "Settings" menu .......................................36
Change and save settings...........................................36
Overview of possible settings ........................................37
Language........................................................39
Time of day ......................................................39
Date ............................................................39
Timer ...........................................................39
Eco mode........................................................41
Lighting .........................................................41
Info (displaying information) .........................................42
Locking the coffee system (System lock 0) .............................42
Water hardness ...................................................42
Display brightness .................................................42
Adjusting the volume ...............................................42
Factory default settings .............................................42
Showroom program (demo mode) ....................................43
Contents
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Cleaning and care ................................................44
Overview ........................................................44
Rinsing the system.................................................46
Milk pipework.....................................................46
Milk container with lid ..............................................48
Main dispenser ...................................................49
Milk valve maintenance .............................................50
Water tank .......................................................51
Waste unit .......................................................51
Drip tray .........................................................52
Drip tray cover ....................................................53
Bean container....................................................53
Main dispenser connector ...........................................53
Interior and unit door ...............................................54
Brew unit ........................................................54
Removing the brew unit and rinsing it by hand ........................54
Degreasing the brew unit .........................................56
Exterior..........................................................57
Descaling .......................................................58
Frequently asked questions ........................................60
Cleaning clogged milk pipework ....................................68
After sales service ................................................71
Installation instructions ...........................................73
Caring for the environment.........................................74
Electrical connection..............................................75
Installation ......................................................76
Installation and combination options ...................................76
Ventilation .....................................................78
Installation.....................................................78
Adjusting the door hinges.........................................80
Adresses .......................................................83
Contents
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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.
Please read these instructions
carefully to prevent accidents and
machine damage.
This appliance complies with current
safety requirements. Improper use
of the appliance can cause personal
injury and material damage.
This appliance is for household use
only, to prepare espresso,
cappuccino and coffee.
Do not use this appliance other than
for its intended use. Any other use
could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by
improper use of the appliance.
Proper use
~
This coffee system is for household
use and similar indoor environments
only.
This coffee system is not suitable for
outdoor use.
~
Use this coffee system in standard
household environments only for
the preparation of coffee beverages
such as espresso, cappuccino, latte
macchiato, etc.
Any other type of use is not permitted.
~
Persons which lack physical,
sensory or mental abilities or
experience with the machine should not
use it without supervision or instruction
by a responsible person.
Children in the household
,
The coffee and hot water
dispensers present a danger of
burning or scalding!
Children's skin is more sensitive to
high temperatures than that of
adults.
Keep children from touching the hot
parts of the coffee machine or
exposing parts of their bodies to the
dispensers.
~
Keep the coffee system out of reach
of children.
~
Always supervise children in the
vicinity of the coffee machine. Do not
allow children to play with the unit.
~
Danger of suffocation! Children
could become entangled in packaging
(e.g. cling film) while playing or pull it
over their heads and suffocate. Keep
the packaging away from children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Technical safety
~
Installation work and repairs must
only be performed by 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.
~
A damaged coffee system can be
dangerous. Before installing the coffee
machine, check for externally visible
damage. Do not operate a damaged
unit.
~
Be certain your appliance is
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. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damages caused
by the lack, or inadequacy, of an
effective grounding system.
~
To prevent damage to the coffee
machine, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (fuse
rating, voltage and frequency) matches
the electrical power supply. Check this
before connecting the machine.
If in doubt, contact a qualified
electrician.
~
Do not use an extension cord to
connect the appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance
(danger of overheating).
~
For safety reasons, this coffee
machine may only be used once it has
been safely installed.
~
If the machine is installed in
combination with other appliances, a
protective base should be installed
between the appliance and the unit.
~
The coffee machine must not be
used in mobile installations such as
boats.
~
Only use the coffee machine in
ambient temperatures between
+50°F/10°C and +100°F/38 °C.
~
Ensure that there is sufficient
ventilation around the coffee machine.
The ventilation openings in the
surrounding cabinets and the space
below the ceiling must be at least
78 3/4"
2
(200 cm
2
). Otherwise
condensation can form, causing
damage to the coffee machine or the
surrounding cabinets.
~
Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
~
If the coffee machine is installed in a
closed kitchen cabinet, use the coffee
machine only when the cabinet door is
open. Do not close the cabinet door
when the coffee machine is in
operation.
~
Only use Miele original spare parts.
Only then can the manufacturer
guarantee the safety of this machine.
~
Before service or maintenance
disconnect the power supply by either
removing the fuse, “tripping” the circuit
breaker or unplugging the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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~
Never open the outer casing of the
appliance. Tampering with electrical
connections or components and
mechanical parts is dangerous and
may cause machine damage.
~
Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Contact
Miele.
~
Always attach the cord to the
appliance first, then plug it into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn the machine
off, then remove the plug from the wall
outlet.
~
Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
~
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
drape cord over the counter top or
table top where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
~
Do not damage or kink the cover of
the water intake hose.
~
To protect against fire, electric
shock and injury to persons do not
immerse cord, plugs, or coffee machine
in water or other liquid.
Proper use
,
The coffee and hot water
dispensers present a danger of
burning or scalding!
The dispensed liquids and steam
are extremely hot.
The water in the drip tray may be
very hot as well. Be careful when
emptying it.
Please note:
Keep away from the areas under the
coffee and hot water dispensers
when beverages or steam are being
dispensed.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
The spouts can spray hot liquid or
steam. Be sure the main dispenser is
fitted correctly and only use it if it is
clean.
,
Never look into the lighting
directly or with an optical
instrument.
~
Do not use the coffee machine to
clean objects.
~
Before the first use, clean the coffee
system and milk container thoroughly
(see "Cleaning and care").
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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~
Please note the following regarding
water:
Only fill the water container with cold,
fresh tap water. Hot water or other
liquids can damage the coffee
machine.
Change the water every day to
prevent a build-up of bacteria.
Do not use mineral water. Mineral
water will cause serious lime scale
deposits to build up in your coffee
machine and damage it.
Do not use water from reverse
osmosis units. The machine could be
damaged.
~
Fill the bean container only with
roasted whole coffee beans. Do not fill
the bean container with coffee beans
which have been treated or with ground
coffee.
~
Sugar will damage the machine! Do
not use coffee beans which have been
treated with caramel, sugar, or similar,
and do not fill the coffee machine with
other sugar-containing liquids.
~
Do not fill anything but ground
coffee or a Miele cleaning tablet for
degreasing the brew unit into the
ground coffee chute.
~
Only use plain milk. Most sugary
additives can clog the coffee system.
This will damage the coffee machine.
~
Never place a cup with a burning
alcohol-coffee mixture underneath the
main dispenser. This could cause
plastic parts of the coffee machine to
catch fire and melt.
~
Do not lean on the open coffee
machine door, or apply any pressure to
it. Otherwise, the coffee machine could
be damaged.
~
The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
~
Please note the following with
regard to cleaning the coffee machine:
Before cleaning and maintenance
switch off the appliance and
disconnect circuit breaker.
Clean the coffee system and milk
container daily (see "Cleaning and
care").
The steam dispensed by a steam
cleaner can reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
Never use a steam cleaner to clean
the coffee machine.
Descale the coffee machine regularly
with the appropriate number of Miele
descaling tablets for the water
hardness level in your area. Descale
the machine more frequently in areas
with very hard water.
Degrease the brew unit regularly with
the supplied Miele cleaning tablets.
Depending on the natural oil content
of the coffee used, the brew unit can
become blocked quite quickly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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For machines with stainless
steel trim:
~
Do not use sticky notes, transparent
adhesive tape, masking tape or other
types of adhesive on the surface of the
trim. These damage the surface,
causing it to lose its dirt repellent
protective coating.
~
The surface of the stainless steel
trim is susceptible to scratching. Even
magnets can cause scratches to
appear.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Front view
a On/Off touch control K
b Controls and display
c Door grip
d Hot water dispenser
e Drip tray
f Main dispenser
(height-adjustable with lighting)
g Milk container with lid
Guide to the coffee system
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Interior view
h Ground coffee chute cover
i Brew unit
j Ground coffee chute
k Grind control lever
l Coffee bean container
m Water tank with inlet
n Drip tray with no-spill grid for transport
o Waste unit
p Drip collecting cup
q Main dispenser connector cap
r Service lid
Guide to the coffee system
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a On/Off touch control K Turn machine on and off
b Beverage controls Preparation of
. Espresso
/ Coffee
H Cappuccino
k Latte macchiato
c More programs x More beverages such as lungo coffee, café latte,
hot milk, froth milk and hot water
See "Mainentance" menu
d Display Information on the current action or status
e Back # Go back to previous menu level, cancel unwanted
actions
f Arrow keys Y X Show more options on the display and highlight a
selection
g OK button Confirm display messages and save settings
h "Profile" Save and manage profiles
i "Settings" Change settings, display information, or check
which settings are currently active
j Two servings ° Prepare two servings of a beverage
k Parameter , Check or change coffee preparation settings
l Optical interface (for Miele Technical Service only)
Controls and display elements
12
Included accessories
Coffee scoop
for measuring ground coffee
Milk container with lid
for storing and preparing milk
Milk pipework cleaning agent
for cleaning the milk system
(starter kit)
2 cleaning containers (large, small)
for cleaning and care
Descaling tablets
for descaling the water pipes
(starter kit)
Cleaning tablets
for degreasing the brew unit
(starter kit)
Test strips
for determining the water hardness
Cleaning brush
for cleaning the milk pipework
Silicone grease
for lubricating the main dispenser
cap connector
Main dispenser cap connector
spare part
Milk pipework angle section
spare part
Additional accessories are
available. Contact Miele or visit the
Miele website for more information.
Optional accessories
Miele offers a range of useful
accessories, as well as cleaning and
conditioning products for your coffee
machine.
All-purpose micro fiber cloth
for removing fingerprints and minor
contamination
Milk container with lid
for storing and preparing milk
Compact seal
Milk container lid for storage in the
fridge
Milk pipework cleaning agent
for cleaning the milk system
Descaling tablets
for descaling the water pipes
Cleaning tablets
for degreasing the brew unit
Silicone grease
for lubricating the main dispenser
cap connector
Accessories
13
Before the first use
^
The appliance must be correctly
installed and connected before the
first use. See the "Installation
instructions".
^
Remove any protective coverings.
Clean the coffee machine
thoroughly (see "Cleaning and care")
before filling it with water and coffee
beans.
Turning on
When you turn the coffee machine on
for the first time, you will be prompted
to set the following after the welcome
screen has appeared:
Language
Date
Time of day
Display (time of day)
^
Tap the On/Off button K.
The display briefly shows the "Miele -
Welcome" message.
Setting the language
^
Tap the arrow buttons until the
desired language is highlighted. Tap
the OK button.
^
Tap the arrow buttons until the
desired country is highlighted. Tap
the OK button.
The setting is now saved.
Setting the date
^
Tap the arrow buttons until the
current year appears. Tap the OK
button.
^ Repeat this process for "Month" and
"Day" until the current date is set.
The setting is now saved.
Set Time of day
^ Tap the arrow buttons until the
current time appears. Tap the OK
button.
The setting is now saved.
First steps to use
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Display
You can choose between the following
options:
On: The date and time are always
displayed even when the machine is
turned off.
Off: The display will go dark as soon
as the machine is turned off.
Night dimming: The date and time
will be displayed between 5:00 and
23:00.
^
Tap the arrow buttons until the
desired display type is highlighted.
Tap the OK button.
Depending on which option you
select, the coffee machine may
consume more energy. This is
indicated by a message on the
display.
The display will then show the message
"Set-up successful".
The display shows the message "Fill
and insert water container".
^
Fill the water container with cold,
fresh tap water.
Water hardness
Water hardness is an indication of the
amount of minerals dissolved in water.
The higher the mineral content, the
harder the water. And the harder the
water, the more often the coffee
machine will need to be descaled.
The coffee machine monitors the
quantity of water and steam used. The
number of beverages that can be
dispensed before the machine needs to
be descaled will depend on the water
hardness level set.
Set the water hardness level on the
coffee machine to the water hardness
level for the local area to ensure that
the machine functions correctly and is
not damaged. This will ensure that the
reminder to descale the machine will
appear in the display at the correct
time. If unsure of your water hardness
contact your local water authority.
You can program four hardness levels
on the machine:
Water hardness Hardness
range
Setting
(hardness
level)
0 - 8.7 gr/gal
(0 - 8.4°dH)
soft soft 1
8.7 - 14.6 gr/gal
(8.4 - 14°dH)
medium medium 2
14.6 - 21.9 gr/gal
(14 - 21°dH)
hard hard 3
more than
21.9 gr/gal (21°dH)
hard very hard 4
First steps to use
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Determine water hardness
You can also determine the water
hardness with the supplied test strips.
^
Dip the test strip in water for about
one second. Then shake off any
excess water. The result will be
visible after about one minute.
You can now set the water hardness
level for the coffee machine.
Setting the water hardness
^ Tap "Settings".
^ Tap the arrow buttons until "Water
hardness" is highlighted. Tap the OK
button.
^
Tap the arrow buttons until the
desired hardness level is highlighted.
Tap the OK button.
The setting is now saved.
First steps to use
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You can operate the coffee machine by
tapping the touch buttons with your
finger.
You are in the beverages menu when
the display shows:
{ Miele
Select drink
To prepare a coffee beverage, tap one
of the beverage buttons.
You can find more beverages in the
menu "More programs" x.
Selecting and navigating a
menu
To select a menu, tap the
corresponding button. You will be able
to start actions or alter settings in the
selected menu.
Settings
Language F
Time of day
Timer
A scroll bar at the right of the display
shows that additional options or text is
available. You can display these by
using the arrow keys.
The check mark ( shows which setting
is currently selected.
If you want to select an option,
tap the arrow keys X and Y until the
desired option is highlighted.
To confirm the selection, tap the OK
button.
Exit menu or cancel action
To exit the current menu, tap #.
If a button has not been pressed for a
while, the coffee machine will revert to
the drink menu.
Operation
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,
Change the water daily to
prevent bacteria growth.
Before using the coffee system for
the first time, clean the appliance.
See "Cleaning and Care".
Only fill the water tank with cold,
fresh tap water.
Hot or warm water or other liquids
can damage the coffee machine.
Do not use mineral water to fill the
water tank. Mineral water will cause
serious lime scale deposits to build
up in your coffee machine and
damage it.
^
Open the appliance door.
^
Slowly pull the water tank forward
and out.
^
Remove the lid and fill the container
with fresh, cold tap water to the
"Max." mark.
^
Push the water tank into the unit until
it clicks into place.
The water tank must be positioned
correctly or the valve will leak. If the
water tank has not clicked into place,
pull the tank out, check and clean the
niche.
Filling the water tank
18
You can make coffee or espresso from
roasted whole coffee beans that the
coffee machine will grind fresh for each
portion. Add fresh beans to the coffee
bean container.
Alternatively, you can make coffee or
espresso from ground coffee (see
"Coffee beverages prepared from
ground coffee").
Only fill espresso or coffee beans in
the beans container. Anything else -
including ground coffee - will
damage the grinding unit.
Caramelized or otherwise
pre-treated beans or sugar
containing beverages must not be
filled into the appliance. It will
damage the coffee system.
^
Pull the bean container out.
^
Slide the lid back, then fill the bean
container with roasted coffee beans.
^ Slide the cover all the way forward
again.
^ Slide the bean container back into
the coffee machine.
^ Close the door.
Filling the coffee bean container
19
Turning on
When the machine is turned on, it heats
up and rinses out the pipework. This
cleans and heats the pipework to ready
the machine for coffee preparation.
If the coffee machine still has an
operating temperature higher than
140°F (60°C), rinsing will not take
place.
^
Tap the On/Off button K.
Tip: If you do not want the water from
the rinsing process to flow into the drip
tray, place a suitable container (such
as the small cleaning container)
underneath the coffee dispensers
before preparing the first coffee of the
day.
After heating up, the machine will rinse
the pipes. Hot water will flow from the
coffee dispensers.
Drinks can now be prepared.
Turning off
^
Tap the On/Off button K.
When a coffee beverage has been
prepared, the coffee machine also
rinses the coffee lines before turning
off.
Turning off for longer periods
of time
If you will not be using the coffee
machine for a while:
^ Empty out the drip tray, the waste
unit and the water tank.
^ Thoroughly clean all components
including the brew unit, the main
dispenser connector and the drip
bowl in the door.
^ Turn the machine off.
If you leave the door open for an
extended period of time, unplug or
disconnect it from the power supply
to save energy.
Turning the coffee machine on and off
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Miele CVA6401 User manual

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