Miele CM 6100, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...instructions Freestanding coffee machine To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 09 732 130 en GB ...

Page 2: ... old machine Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials They also contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local com...

Page 3: ...rinks 22 Espresso or coffee 22 To make two portions 22 Cancelling preparation 23 Making coffee with ground coffee 23 Adding ready ground coffee 24 Making coffee with ready ground coffee 24 Drinks with milk 25 Stainless steel milk flask 26 Coffee the way you like it 27 Grinder setting 27 Displaying and changing the parameters of a drink 28 Amount of coffee 28 Brew temperature 28 Pre brewing 29 Port...

Page 4: ...tore 41 Milk flask 42 Water container 43 Drip tray cover 43 Drip tray and waste container 44 Bean container and ground coffee chute 45 Brew unit 45 Removing and cleaning the brew unit by hand 45 Degreasing the brew unit 47 Housing 48 Descaling 49 Problem solving guide 51 Transporting the machine 61 Evaporating the coffee machine 61 Packing the machine 61 After Sales Guarantee 62 Saving energy 63 E...

Page 5: ...e and pass them along to any future owner Correct application This coffee machine is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments This coffee machine is not intended for outdoor use The machine is only intended for making domestic quantities of coffee based drinks such as espresso cappuccino latte macchiato etc Any other usage is at the owner s risk This...

Page 6: ...Children eight years and older may only use the coffee machine unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and rec ognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be allowed to clean the coffee machine unsupervised Children should be supervised when they are near the coffee machine Do not allow them to play with it or to use the controls Remember that ...

Page 7: ...ualified electrician Do not connect the machine to the mains electricity supply by a multi socket unit or an extension lead These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the machine Unplug the machine from the power supply immediately if you notice any damage or smell scorching for example Ensure that the mains connection cable cannot be pinched or damaged by any sharp edges ...

Page 8: ... service technician The manufacturer s warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele Original spare parts The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the machine when Miele replacement parts are used The machine must be disconnected from the electricity supply during repair work Di...

Page 9: ...the machine please note the following regarding water Fill the water container with fresh cold tap water only Hot or warm water or other liquids could damage the coffee machine Change the water every day to prevent a build up of bacteria Do not use mineral water Mineral water will cause serious limescale deposits to build up in your machine and damage it Do not use water from a reverse osmosis uni...

Page 10: ...rd to cleaning the coffee machine Disconnect the coffee machine from the power supply before cleaning Clean the coffee machine daily see Cleaning and care Ensure that all components in which milk is transported are cleaned on a regular basis Milk naturally contains bacteria that rapidly multiply if the milk pipework is not cleaned properly Soiling in the appliance may be dangerous to health Do not...

Page 11: ...nt of the coffee used the brew unit can become blocked quite quickly Used coffee grounds should be disposed of with the organic rubbish or on the compost heap Do not empty them down the sink as they could block it The machine must not be used for cleaning objects Warning and Safety instructions 11 ...

Page 12: ...seful accessories can be ordered via the internet at www miele shop com or from Miele see back of booklet for contact details Miele also offers a range of optional accessories as well as cleaning and conditioning products for your coffee machine Stainless steel milk flask MB CM for keeping milk cool for longer capacity 0 5 l Microfibre cloth for removing finger marks and light soiling Cleaning age...

Page 13: ...hind the service panel gBrew unit behind the service panel hCentral spout with integrated cappuccinatore iPark position for milk pipework behind the service panel jDrip tray with lid and waste container kMilk tube aperture lHolder for drip tray cover and drip tray cover mMilk flask not supplied Guide to the machine 13 ...

Page 14: ...ensors Y X For displaying further options and highlighting a selection f OK For confirming display messages and saving settings g Optical interface for service technician use only h LED Flashes on and off when the machine is switched on and the display is black i Menus X Other drinks Long coffee Caffè Latte Hot milk and Milk froth Maintenance Settings J j Parameters For changing drinks settings k ...

Page 15: ...e following message will appear in the display Miele Willkommen Language Use the arrow sensors to highlight the required language Then touch OK Use the arrow sensors to highlight the required country Then touch OK The setting is now saved Time Touch the arrow sensors until the current hour appears Then touch OK Touch the arrow sensors until the current minutes appear Then touch OK The setting is n...

Page 16: ...setting Machine setting 0 8 4 dH 0 1 5 mmol l Soft Soft 1 8 4 14 dH 1 5 2 5 mmol l Medium Medium 2 14 21 dH 2 5 3 7 mmol l Hard Hard 3 More than 21 dH more than 3 7 mmol l Hard Very hard 4 Measuring water hardness You can measure the water hardness yourself using the enclosed test strip Alternatively your local water authority will be able to tell you the hardness of water in your area Dip the str...

Page 17: ...on or change settings in the menu Settings Sprache J Time Timer A bar on the right hand side indicates that further options or text are available Use the arrow sensors to show these The setting which is currently selected will have a tick beside it To select an option Touch the X and Y arrow sensors until the option you want is highlighted To confirm your choice Touch OK Exiting a menu or cancelli...

Page 18: ...ner It will cause serious limescale deposits to build up in your machine and damage it Press the lid on the right hand side Pull the water container up by the lid to remove it Fill the water container with fresh cold tap water up to the Max marker Replace the water container Tip If the water container is a little high or at a slant check whether the surface that the water container sits on is dirt...

Page 19: ...ontainer Anything else including ground coffee will damage the grinder Warning Do not use coffee beans that have been treated with sugar caramel or other substances and do not put liquids containing sugar in the coffee bean container Sugar will damage the machine Take the lid off the coffee bean container Fill the container with roasted coffee beans Replace the lid Tip Only add enough beans to las...

Page 20: ... Switching off Touch the On Off sensor If the coffee machine has been used for making a drink it will rinse itself before switching off If a drink has been made using milk the message Place milk pipework in drip tray will appear in the display Insert the end of the milk pipe into the aperture in the drip tray then Touch OK If the milk system is not rinsed out before switching off it will have to b...

Page 21: ...ee or espresso will not cool down as quickly and the crema will have a better consistency Pull the central spout down to the same level as the rim of the cup or Push the spout up until there is enough room to fit the cup or mug underneath Adjusting the central spout to the correct cup height 21 ...

Page 22: ...way the first two cups of coffee when using the coffee machine for the first time To make two portions You can dispense two portions into one cup or dispense two portions into two cups at the same time To fill two cups at the same time Place a cup under each coffee spout Touch Touch the sensor for the drink you want Two portions of the desired drink will be dispensed from the central spout Tip If ...

Page 23: ...l stop making the drink Making coffee with ground coffee To make espresso or coffee using ready ground coffee add a portion of ground coffee to the ground coffee chute This gives you the option of preparing a cup of decaffinated coffee for example even though the coffee bean container is filled with roasted coffee beans The coffee machine will recognise automatically that ready ground coffee has b...

Page 24: ...te Use ground coffee will appear in the display Making coffee with ready ground coffee If you want to make a drink with ready ground coffee Select Yes and touch OK You can now select which type of drink you would like to make with ready ground coffee Place a cup under the central spout Select the drink you want The coffee machine will now make the drink you have chosen If you do not want to make a...

Page 25: ... for a while rinse the milk system through before making the first drink This will flush out any bacteria The following drinks with milk can be made Cappuccino consisting of approx 2 3 milk froth and 1 3 espresso Latte macchiato consisting of 1 3 each of hot milk milk froth and espresso Caffè latte consisting of hot milk and coffee Hot milk or milk froth can also be made Tip Good milk froth needs ...

Page 26: ...ssory not supplied The stainless steel flask keeps milk cool for longer Good milk froth can only be made with cold milk 13 C Connect the stainless steel suction tube to the inside of the lid Make sure that the slanted end is pointing downwards as shown Fill the milk flask up to max 2 cm below the rim with milk Seal the milk flask with the lid Connect the stainless steel angled end of the milk tube...

Page 27: ...coffee has been too coarsely ground if Espresso or coffee flows into the cup too quickly The crema is very pale and uneven Set a finer grinder setting The coffee has been too finely ground if Espresso or coffee only trickles into the cup The crema is dark brown Set a coarser grinder setting To avoid damaging the grinder please note the following Only adjust the grinder one setting at a time Grind ...

Page 28: ...e tastes bitter Decrease the amount of coffee so that less ground coffee is brewed Select Amount of coffee and touch OK Use the arrow sensors to change the amount Then touch OK The setting is now saved Brew temperature The ideal brewing temperature will depend on the type of coffee being used whether an espresso or a coffee is being made and the altitude of the region If the coffee machine is loca...

Page 29: ...high pressure This helps release the flavour of the coffee You can set pre brewing for a normal length of time or an extra long length of time Alternatively you can switch off the Pre brewing function The machine is supplied with the Pre brewing function switched off Select Pre brewing and touch OK Select the setting you want and touch OK The setting is now saved Coffee the way you like it 29 ...

Page 30: ...e are two ways to start programming the portion amount Either by touching the drink sensor when you are making a coffee or by selecting Portion size from the Parameters menu If the water container becomes empty whilst making a drink the machine will stop programming the portion size The portion size will not be saved Tip To cancel changing the portion size touch the drinks sensor again or touch X ...

Page 31: ...the level you want touch OK Save the required portion size for the selected components The programmed mix of ingredients and portion sizes will now be dispensed every time that particular drink is selected Portion sizes for caffé latte hot milk and milk froth Place a suitable container underneath the central spout Touch Select the drink you want Select Portion size and touch OK You can change the ...

Page 32: ...settings Options which are currently selected will have a tick next to them Touch if you want to access the previous menu Touch X to return to the drinks selection menu Changing and saving settings Touch X and select Settings Select the required setting with the arrow sensors and touch OK Use the arrow sensors to highlight the required option Touch OK The setting is now saved Settings 32 ...

Page 33: ...Switch off at Activate Switch on at Yes No Switch off at Yes No Eco mode On Off Info Number of drinks Total portions Espresso Coffee Cappuccino Latte macchiato Caffè Latte Milk froth Hot milk No of uses until appliance needs descaling No of uses until brew unit needs degreasing System lock On Off Water hardness Soft Medium Hard Very hard Display brightness Showroom programme Demo mode On Off Facto...

Page 34: ...on at switches off at a particular time Switch off at switches off after a particular length of time if no sensors have been pressed Switch off after For Switch on at and Switch off at to be set the timer must be activated Switch on at Please note that the coffee machine will not switch on at the required time if you have activated the system lock Use the arrow sensors to set the hours and minutes...

Page 35: ...ect the timer function you want to use The selected option will have a 9 next to it Touch the X arrow sensor repeatedly until Accept is highlighted Touch the OK sensor Eco mode Eco mode is an energy saving mode The steam system does not heat up until a coffee drink or steam for hot milk milk froth is requested If Eco mode is switched off milk froth and hot milk as well as coffee and espresso can b...

Page 36: ... about water hardness Display brightness Change the display brightness using the arrow sensors Factory default You can reset the settings back to the ones which were set when the coffee machine was delivered Please refer to the Overview of available settings chart for the factory settings which are shown in bold The following settings will not be reset Language Time of day Number of drinks dispens...

Page 37: ...nd Approx after 200 portions Degrease the brew unit with cleaning tablets Depending on the hardness of the water Descale the machine As required Clean the coffee bean container Clean the ground coffee chute Some parts of the coffee machine are dishwasher safe However cleaning these in the dishwasher frequently can cause them to become discoloured due to regular contact with food residues e g tomat...

Page 38: ...ess steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven cleaner abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners hard abrasive sponges e g pot scourers brushes or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents melamine eraser blocks sharp metal tools Rinsing the machine After a coffee has been dispensed the machine is rinsed before it switches off This removes any r...

Page 39: ...lace the end of the milk tube into the right hand aperture in the drip tray Touch OK The milk pipework will now be rinsed Cleaning the milk pipework The milk pipework must be cleaned at least once a week The coffee machine will prompt you when this needs to be done Touch OK When you confirm the message Clean milk pipework with OK the internal counter for the cleaning interval will be reset You wil...

Page 40: ...ning agent for milk pipework has been specially developed for Miele coffee machines You can purchase it from Miele or online at www miele shop com depending on country To prevent the risk of damage only use this cleaning agent with your Miele coffee machine Dissolve the powder in a container with 200 ml of lukewarm water Stir the solution with a spoon until it has fully dissolved Place the contain...

Page 41: ...he central spout right down and remove the stainless steel cover by pulling it off towards you Pull the dispensing unit off towards you Twist upper section a with the holder for the milk pipework and pull it off Then pull the Y shaped piece b off Release the spouts c Clean all parts thoroughly Clean the surfaces of the central spout with a damp cloth Cleaning and care 41 ...

Page 42: ... Replace the stainless steel cover and connect the milk pipe if applicable Milk flask optional accessory not supplied with the machine The milk flask should be taken apart and cleaned every day Clean all parts by hand only using hot water and a little washing up liquid Use the cleaning brush supplied to remove milk residues from the milk pipework if necessary Rinse all parts carefully under runnin...

Page 43: ... off the container and wash it by hand The water container can be cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand using warm water and a little washing up liquid After cleaning dry the water container Carefully clean and dry the surface the water container sits on particularly the recesses Fit the lid back on the container Drip tray cover Remove the drip tray cover from the drip tray The drip tray cover can ...

Page 44: ... drip tray as the water used for rinsing will run out of the coffee spouts Push the central spout up as far as it will go Then pull the drip tray carefully out of the machine Take the lid off a Empty the drip tray and the waste container Remove drip tray cover b and holder c for the drip tray Clean all parts thoroughly Clean the drip tray holder by hand only using hot water and a little washing up...

Page 45: ...coffee chute Remove any ground coffee Brew unit Disconnect the coffee machine from the power supply before cleaning Clean the brew unit by hand only using warm water Do not use washing up liquid The moving parts of the brew unit are lubricated Washing up liquid will damage the brew unit Clean the brew unit once a week Removing and cleaning the brew unit by hand The brew unit can be removed for cle...

Page 46: ...ng washing up liquid Wipe any remaining coffee off the two filters One filter is located in the funnel and the other to the left of the funnel Dry the funnel to prevent ground coffee sticking to it the next time a coffee is prepared Clean the inside of the coffee machine Use your vacuum cleaner to remove dry coffee grounds To replace the brew unit repeat the previous steps in the reverse order Pus...

Page 47: ...ele shop com depending on country or from Miele After 200 portions have been dispensed Degrease the brew unit will appear in the display Touch OK This message will not go out until the brew unit has been degreased To degrease the brew unit Touch X and select Maintenance Select Degrease the brew unit The cleaning process cannot be cancelled once it has started The process has to be completed throug...

Page 48: ...fer discolouration if they come into contact with unsuitable cleaning agents Wipe up any spillages or splashes of descaling agent immediately Switch the coffee machine off Clean the front of the machine with a solution of warm water and a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge Then dry all parts with a soft cloth Tip You can also clean the appliance front with the Original Miele all p...

Page 49: ...ill lock out Then Descale appliance will appear in the display You can switch off the coffee machine if you do not want to descale it at this point in time However you will be not be able to make any more drinks until descaling has been carried out Descaling after prompt appears in the display The descaling programme cannot be cancelled once you have touched OK The programme has to be completed th...

Page 50: ...due remains in the water container Fill the water container to the F symbol with fresh tap water The descaling programme is finished at the end of the rinsing cycle and drinks can be made again To protect the machine and surrounding surfaces from damage make sure you wipe up any spillages or splashes of descaling agent immediately The water container and the drip tray should be cleaned carefully a...

Page 51: ...vice visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating instructions Messages in the display Error messages must be confirmed with OK otherwise the message can reappear in the display even though the problem has been remedied Follow the instructions which appear in the display to remedy the problem If the fault message appears in the display again contact Miele Mess...

Page 52: ...round coffee will be directed into the waste container and the fault message will appear in the display Switch the machine off with the On Off sensor Remove and clean the brew unit see Cleaning and care Brew unit Remove the ground coffee inside the coffee machine e g with a vacuum cleaner Use the coffee scoop supplied to add ground coffee to the ground coffee chute Add only one portion of ground c...

Page 53: ...e coffee ejector of the brew unit into the correct position see diagram Do not fit the brew unit Close the front of the machine and switch the machine on with the On Off sensor This will initialise the brew unit motor and put it back into the start position When Insert the brew unit appears in the display open the front of the machine and put the brew unit back in the machine Then close the door P...

Page 54: ...ctly Insert the plug into the socket correctly The main fuse has tripped because of a problem with the coffee machine the electricity supply or another appliance Switch off at the wall socket and unplug it Contact a qualified electrician or Miele The coffee machine switches off suddenly The switch off time programmed using the timer has been reached If required you can select a new switch off time...

Page 55: ... in the correct position Remove the water container and replace it The water container was not correctly filled and replaced for descaling Fill the water container to the descaling symbol F and restart the descaling programme Fill and replace the water container appears after switching on even though the container is filled and fitted in the machine The appliance does not rinse The coffee machine ...

Page 56: ... be cancelled The coffee machine does not rinse itself when turned on This is not a fault If the coffee machine still has an operating temperature higher than 60 C rinsing will not take place The display lights up but the coffee machine does not heat up and no drinks are made The coffee machine cannot be turned off with the On Off button The demo setting of the coffee machine for showrooms or deal...

Page 57: ...r when water is flushed through the machine at a high pressure The heating up time is getting longer the amount of water being dispensed is incorrect and the coffee machine is not performing properly The coffee machine needs descaling Descale the coffee machine see Descaling Coffee or Espresso is not flowing out of the central spout or coffee is only being dispensed via one spout The central spout...

Page 58: ...e drip tray and the waste container even though they are empty This is not a fault The drip tray and waste container was probably not emptied after making the last coffee or the internal counter was not reset Remove the drip tray and waste container from the machine and empty them Problem solving guide 58 ...

Page 59: ...coffee beans Switch the coffee machine off immediately Call Miele Espresso or coffee flows into the cup too quickly The coffee is too coarsely ground Set the grinder to a finer setting see Setting the coffee grinder Espresso or coffee flows into the cup too slowly The coffee is too finely ground Set the grinder to a coarser setting see Setting the coffee grinder The coffee or espresso is not hot e...

Page 60: ...t the grinder to a finer or coarser setting see Setting the coffee grinder The brewing temperature is too high for this type of coffee Set a lower brewing temperature see Brewing temperature The coffee beans are no longer fresh The coffee beans are stale Add fresh coffee beans to the coffee bean container Problem solving guide 60 ...

Page 61: ... with the On Off sensor Touch Touch twice The evaporation process starts the coffee machine heats up and Empty the system appears in the display Follow the instructions given in the display Caution Danger of burning and scalding from hot steam coming out of the hot water spout The evaporation process is finished when Process finished appears in the display Switch the machine off with the master sw...

Page 62: ...hen contacting Miele please quote the model and serial number of your machine This information is given on the data plate located behind the drip tray in the machine Guarantee Guarantee U K In the U K the appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering online at Guarantee Other countries For information on t...

Page 63: ...message This setting uses more energy will appear in the display Switch the machine off with the master switch and at the wall socket If the coffee machine is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch it off with the master switch and at the wall socket Saving energy 63 ...

Page 64: ... electrician for advice If the socket is not accessible after installation depending on country an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles Do not connect the machine to an inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source e g Solar power When switched on peak loads in the system can cause the safety switch off mechanism to be triggered This can damage the electr...

Page 65: ...he location of the machine must be dry and well ventilated The ambient temperature of the room in which the machine is used must be between 10 C and 38 C The machine must be set up on a level surface The surface must be water resistant If the machine is installed in a niche the niche must provide the following minimum dimensions Height 508 mm Width 450 mm Depth 555 mm When setting up the machine m...

Page 66: ...Appliance dimensions 66 ...

Page 67: ... x 427 mm Net weight 9 9 kg Connection cable length 140 cm Water container capacity 1 8 l Bean container capacity 300 g Stainless steel milk flask capacity 0 5 l Waste container capacity max 10 portions of coffee grounds Central spout Height adjustable from 80 140 mm Grinder Stainless steel mill Grinder setting 5 settings Ground coffee amount max 12 g Technical data 67 ...

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