Miele CVA 4068 manual

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    Operating and Installation Instructions Coffee System CVA 4062 CVA 4068 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 816 880 en - US, CA[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the coffee system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Included accessories ..............................................1 0 First steps to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Display ..........................................................3 1 Tone options .....................................................3 2 Showroom program ................................................3 2 Restoring factory default settings .....................................3 3 Setting the serving sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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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[...]

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    Technical safety ~ Before installing the appliance, check for externally visible damage. Do not operate a damaged appliance. ~ Before connecting the appliance to 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. ~ Be c[...]

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    ~ Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. ~ 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 o[...]

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    ~ Sugar can damage the appliance! Caramelized or otherwise pre-treated coffee beans or other sugar containing beverages must not be put in the machine. ~ Never place a cup with an alcohol-coffee mixture underneath the main dispenser. Plastic parts of the unit could catch fire! ~ The hot water and steam dispensed could cause scalding. These function[...]

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    Front view a On/Off s touch control b Display c Left arrow <, to scroll through program options d OK touch control, to confirm selected program options and save settings e Right arrow >, to scroll through program options f Hot water - touch control g Door grip h Hot water dispenser i Lighting j Drip tray k Main dispenser, height-adjustable l [...]

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    Interior view a Main switch b Storage drawer c Funnel for ground coffee d Grind control slide e Coffee bean container f Drip tray with no-spill grid for transport g Water tank h Brew unit i Waste unit j Main dispenser connector (connects the brew unit to the main dispenser) k Stainless-steel milk container l Main dispenser connector cap Guide to th[...]

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    Included accessories Stainless steel milk container To hold and insulate milk, with lid/handle and additional cover for storing milk in the refrigerator (not dishwasher-safe) Cleaning containers Large and small, for rinsing and cleaning the milk pipework Coffee spoon To measure ground coffee Cleaning agent For daily cleaning of the milk pipework Cl[...]

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    Touch controls Select a touch control with your fingertip to use the machine. Display Espresso q r HI J L n m C The following symbols appear in the main menu display: q Espresso r Coffee H Cappuccino I Latte macchiato J Hot milk L Milk froth n User profile for up to nine different users G Maintenance programs C Settings: to customize your coffee sy[...]

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    You will then be prompted to set the Time format . ^ Tap < or > until the time format you wish to select (12-hour or 24-hour) is highlighted, confirm with OK. ^ Enter the Time of day : First set the hours using < or >, confirm with OK. Repeat to set the minutes. ^ Now specify when the time of day should be displayed: – On : The time w[...]

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    Before using the coffee system for the first time, clean the appliance. See "Cleaning and Care". Be sure to program the water hardness (see "Settings - Water hardness"). Filling the water tank The beans and the water quality is important for a good espresso or coffee. The water tank must be washed and filled with fresh cold drin[...]

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    Filling the bean container 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. ^ Push the lid[...]

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    Clean the coffee system daily to prevent bacterial growth. All parts of the coffee system are dishwasher-safe except for the brew unit, bean container, stainless-steel milk container and lid, and main dispenser cover. Failure to properly maintain machine may cause health issues. See "Cleaning and Care". The lines should be rinsed daily be[...]

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    Adjusting main dispenser height The height of the main dispenser can be adjusted, to keep the shortest distance to the cup and retain heat, and maintain a better crema and froth. ^ Slowly pull the main dispenser up or down as desired. Coffee and espresso prepared from coffee beans Espresso, coffee, double espresso, and double coffee are all prepare[...]

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    Double portion If you would like a double portion of coffee or espresso, or to prepare two portions at the same time, ^ tap the OK button a second time , while the display reads "2 portions?". The two portions are always prepared one after the other . ^ To fill two cups at the same time, place one cup under each spout. Be sure to wait for[...]

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    Prepare beverages ^ Place a cup under the main spout. ^ Tap the OK button. The appliance brews the espresso or coffee, and the selected beverage is dispensed from the main spout. Do not open the appliance door during the brewing process. The appliance will be damaged. After dispensing, the appliance automatically reverts to bean operation. Interrup[...]

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    To prepare beverages with milk, ^ place the lid on the stainless steel milk container and turn the lid to the left, so that it clicks into place. ^ Open the appliance door and hang the milk container in the appliance (as shown). ^ Close the appliance door. Cappuccino, latte macchiato, hot milk, froth ^ Place a suitable cup or glass under both dispe[...]

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    User profile beverages The user profile function is used to prepare beverages to suit your taste, by adjusting the amounts of water, milk, and ground coffee, as well as temperature and pre-brewing (see "Creating a user profile"). If you have already created a user profile, first select it then prepare the beverage. User profile qr HI J L [...]

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    The finer the coffee beans are ground determines the strength of the coffee and the quality of the crema. To prevent machine damage adjust the coffee grinder one level at a time and let the beans grind before adjusting another notch. Otherwise the machine will be damaged. The grinder should be adjusted: – If the espresso flows too quickly into th[...]

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    The coffee system can be customized to suit individual preferences. Settings menu Settings F qr HI J L n m C ^ Tap < or > until Settings C is highlighted. Confirm with OK. ^ Tap < or > until the desired option is highlighted and confirm with OK. The current setting(s) will be marked with a check. To return to the previous options in the[...]

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    Time of day ^ Select "Settings F ", confirm with OK. Settings Time of day Timer ^ Tap < or > until "Time of day" is highlighted, confirm with OK. Three options are now available: Display The time display can be turned on or off. ^ Use < or > to select "Display". You can now choose from among three settings:[...]

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    Timer ^ Select "Settings F ", confirm with OK Settings Timer Coffee jug ^ Select < or > until "Timer" is highlighted, confirm with OK. ^ Use < or > to select "Set", confirm with OK. Three options are now available: Switch on at You can program your machine to turn on automatically at a certain time, for exa[...]

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    Switch off at A specific time of day can be set to turn the coffee system off. ^ Use < or > to select "Switch off at", confirm with OK. ^ Tap < or > to set the hours. Confirm with OK. Repeat to set the minutes. The machine will turn on each day at the specified time when you have activated the timer (see "Activate").[...]

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    Amount of coffee The amount of coffee will determine both the strength and the crema of your brewed coffee. Depending on the type of coffee, the ideal amount ranges from approximately 0.2 ounces and 0.5 ounces (6 g to 14 g) per cup. The higher the value, the stronger the prepared espresso, coffee, latte macchiato, or cappuccino will be. The crema i[...]

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    Temperature Five temperature settings are available for each coffee beverage and three settings for hot water. Not every coffee type allows high temperatures. Some types react so sensitively that the crema cannot be properly built. ^ Select "Settings F ", and confirm with OK. Settings Temperature Automatic rinsing ^ Tap < or > until[...]

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    Steam system This appliance has two heating systems, making it possible for you to prepare milk froth/hot milk and coffee/espresso, one right after the other. If you seldom need milk froth or hot milk, you can turn the steam heating system off to save energy. If you select milk froth or hot milk with the steam heating system turned off, the machine[...]

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    Lighting: Setting the switch-off time Whenever the machine is On, the machine lighting is also On. The lighting turns off automatically when the machine has been idle for 15 minutes. When the machine is turned off, you can program the lighting to remain On and to then shut off automatically after a certain amount of time if the machine is not used [...]

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    System lock The coffee system can be locked so that it cannot be used by children or those not familiar with the operating instructions. When the machine is locked, the timer setting "Switch on at" will not work. Activating/Deactivating the System lock ^ Select "Settings F ", confirm with OK. Settings Safety Water hardness ^ Use[...]

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    You can program four hardness levels on the machine: – Level 1 (soft): 0 - 3 gr/gal ( 0-3° d ) – Level 2 (moderately hard): 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) ^ Select "Settings F ", confirm with OK. Settings Water hardness Display ^ Tap < o[...]

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    Tone options A tone can be selected to confirm the selection of a touch control. The volume of the tone can also be adjusted. ^ Select "Settings F ", confirm with OK. Settings Volume Showroom prog. ^ Tap < or > until "Volume" is highlighted, confirm with OK. ^ Tap < or > to select "Buzzer tones" or "Ke[...]

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    Restoring factory default settings The "Factory default" setting can be used to reset different settings back to their original default status. You can select whether to reset all settings to the factory default or delete any user profiles . ^ Select "Settings F ", confirm with OK. Settings Factory default Back # ^ Tap < or &[...]

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    The flavor of a coffee beverage depends not only on the type of coffee, but also on the quantity of water used. Not every espresso or cappuccino cup is the same size. Use this feature to set the volume of water to suit your taste and cup sizes. For beverages with milk the proportions of espresso, milk, and froth have an important impact on flavor. [...]

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    Setting serving sizes for cappuccino and latte macchiato using OK ^ Place the cappuccino cup or latte macchiato glass you will be using to set the portion size under the main dispensers. ^ Select cappuccino or latte macchiato. ^ Press and hold OK until the display shows the options for Cappuccino (Milk froth, Espresso) or Latte Macchiato (Hot milk,[...]

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    Setting the serving size for hot water ^ Place the desired cup under the hot water dispenser. ^ Tap - until the display reads "Prog. the amount". ^ Tap - again once the cup is filled as desired and "Save" appears in the display. Each time the hot water is prepared the programmed amount will be dispensed. Setting serving sizes vi[...]

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    If the appliance is used by several people with different preferences, you can save up to 9 individual user profiles. The following settings can be programmed for each user profile: – Serving size for coffee beverages and hot water – Serving size of milk for beverages with milk – Amount of coffee – Water temperature – Pre-brew See "S[...]

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    Creating a user profile ^ Tap < or > until "Create" is highlighted, confirm with OK. Up to 9 user profiles can be created. If you try to create more than 9 user profiles, the message " Memory full " will appear, you will need to delete a profile to create space. Letters and numbers will now appear in the display. Use < [...]

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    Deleting a user profile ^ Select "Delete user profile", confirm with OK. ^ Use < or > to select the user profile you wish to delete, confirm with OK. A check mark appears after the user profile, and it will be erased shortly. Revert The appliance can be set so that it automatically reverts to the standard user profile or continues t[...]

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    Quick Guide The coffee machine must be cleaned regularly to prevent bacteria. Recommended frequency What needs to be done? Every time mile is prepared, if there is more than one hour between uses Rinse the milk pipework Everyday (at least at the end of the day, before you switch off the appliance) Rinse the system (intake lines) Clean the milk pipe[...]

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    Allow the coffee system to cool before cleaning. Danger of burns! Do not clean the unit with a steam cleaner. Never use cleaners containing chlorides, sand, soda or scouring agents. These will damage the surface. To avoid mold, growth and odors it is important to clean the machine regularly. All removable parts are dishwasher-safe, except the follo[...]

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    Milk pipework Rinsing the milk pipework To prevent the milk residue from spoiling or drying in the machine and pipework, you should rinse these lines after use . In addition to rinsing after use, the lines need to be cleaned at the end of the day. Maintenance qr HI J L n m C ^ Tap < or > until "Maintenance m "i s highlighted, confir[...]

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    To rinse the pipework in the lid of the stainless-steel milk container, fill the large cleaning container to the "max." mark with lukewarm water to dissolve the cleaning agent. Fit the lid of the stainless-steel milk container into place on the large cleaning container. Hang the cleaning container in the appliance where the milk container[...]

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    ^ Remove the cover with the milk pipework. Clean the whole part in the dishwasher without taking it apart. If there are milk residues in the milk pipework you can clean them with the cleaning brush provided. To do this, take the cover and the milk pipework apart as follows: Do not pull the milk hoses off the retainers. This may cause the milk pipew[...]

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    ^ Then press the milk hoses into the guide rail a and push the dispenser retainer b on until it clicks into place. ^ Put the cover with the milk pipework back into the rear of the appliance door. ^ Reattach the main dispenser (see "Main dispenser"). Stainless-steel milk container The stainless-steel milk container and lid must be cleaned [...]

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    Main dispenser ^ Pull the main dispenser all the way down a and pull the cover forward to remove b . ^ Turn the cover around, slide the insert upward and out, and clean both parts thoroughly. ^ Slide the insert back into the cover until it clicks into place. ^ Pull the nozzles of the main dispenser out. ^ Pull both rubber stoppers a out and clean t[...]

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    Water tank Empty the water tank daily and refill before preparing the first drink with fresh, cold tap water. Check if the valve is clean. If the valve has residues on it, the water tank will not connect properly and might leak. ^ Wash the water tank in the dishwasher or by hand with hot water and liquid dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth. ^ Clean th[...]

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    Drip tray The trip tray contains a sensor which causes the display to show when the tray is full and needs to be emptied. Clean the drip tray daily . Remove the drip tray after the final rinse when no more water runs from the lines. Carefully remove the drip tray from the machine; the water may be very hot and could cause scalding. ^ Open the door [...]

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    Bean container The bean container must be cleaned by hand with hot water and liquid dish soap. Do not use a dishwasher. ^ Pull the bean container out and push the lid back. ^ Wash the bean container by hand with hot water and liquid dish soap, then dry with a soft cloth. ^ Push the lid back and reinsert the bean container into the machine. Main dis[...]

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    Brew unit Manually clean the brew unit weekly. The movable parts are lubricated and the cap will get damaged in the dishwasher. Do not use a dishwasher this will cause damage. ^ Take out the water tank, waste unit and the storage drawer. ^ Press the light colored button on the brew unit handle, a , and turn the handle to the left, b . ^ Press the b[...]

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    Cleaning/Degreasing the brew unit Depending on the oil 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 degreasing. The cleaning tablets can be purchased from Miele. As a reminder the display shows "Pl[...]

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    When the display prompts you to Please drop the cleaning tablet in the ground coffee funnel . ^ Remove the storage drawer and open the funnel lid. ^ Drop a cleaning tablet into the funnel. ^ Close the lid, replace the cover, and close the machine door. ^ Follow the instructions in the display. ^ When the display shows Process finished , tap OK. The[...]

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    The coffee system must be descaled regularly. The appliance will display a reminder message to descale and will eventually lock if not descaled. The display will show "Please descale the coffee system. Remaining number of servings: 50". This message will now appear after each preparation. ^ Tap OK to acknowledge this message. If the count[...]

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    Descaling Maintenance qr HI J L n m C ^ Tap < or > until "Maintenance m "i s highlighted, confirm with OK. ^ Select "Descale" confirm with OK or, if the appliance is switched off: tap OK while switched off. ^ Select "Start", tap OK to begin the descaling process. The display prompts the user through the single st[...]

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    , Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The light does not illuminate when the appliance is turned on. Possible fault Solution Is the lighting turned off? – See "Sett[...]

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    What if the machine does not switch on, even though the "Switch on at" timer setting is activated? Possible fault Solution The System Lock is activated. See "Settings - System Lock". The display messages are difficult to read. Possible fault Solution The contrast or brightness of the displays are too low / high. Adjust the displ[...]

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    The display prompts me to fill or insert the stainless steel milk container even though the container has already been filled and inserted Possible fault Solution The container needs to be cleaned. See "Cleaning and Care". The grinding sounds louder than usual. Possible fault Solution There could be pebbles within the coffee beans. – Tu[...]

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    The coffee/espresso is not hot enough. Possible fault Solution – Were the supply lines and cup pre-heated? – The temperature is set too low. – Check if the brew unit is clogged. – The smaller the cup, the more important it is to pre-heat. – Check on what temperature range the coffee type is set. – Clean the brew unit. No drink is prepar[...]

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    Instead of coffee only water is dispensed. Possible fault Solution – The beans may have gotten stuck. – The ground coffee funnel cover was opened and closed and a preparation with ground coffee was selected but no ground coffee was inserted. The coffee system switches automatically back to bean use after preparation. – Pull the bean container[...]

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    Water is in the waste unit. Possible fault Solution This is not a fault. This is residual water from the cleaning process. "Coffee water" is in the waste unit. Possible fault Solution – If the grind setting is too coarse, this can result in too much coffee water in the waste unit. – The main dispenser cap is not positioned correctly. [...]

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    The brew unit or waste unit could not be pulled from the machine. Possible fault Solution – The brew unit is not in the correct position. – The door was opened during grinding or brewing. – Close the door. The brew unit automatically gets into the correct position. No crema has formed or it is "different". Possible fault Solution ?[...]

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    Too much crema has formed and is above the coffee dispensers. Possible fault Solution Some coffee types produce too much crema when the coffee / espresso temperature is set to the maximum and the amount of ground coffee is too much. Lower the temperature and amount of coffee. The main dispenser cap is faulty (see, "Guide to the machine - Inter[...]

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    The message "Check brew unit" appears on the display? Possible fault Solution The brew unit is clogged. – Follow the display prompts. – Clean the brew unit (see "Cleaning and care" - "Brew unit"). – Set the amount of ground coffee and the grinder setting to the medium settings, also adjust these settings in the u[...]

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    The message "Fault - 73" appears in the display. Possible fault Solution The brew unit cannot reset to the correct position. – Take out and clean the brew unit. See "Cleaning and Care - Brew unit". – Push the coffee ejector of the brew unit into the correct position. – Set the brew unit aside and insert the waste unit and [...]

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    In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the contact information on the back of this booklet. When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance given on the data plate inside the appliance. MieleCare (USA only) Mi[...]

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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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    Disposal of packing material The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of an old appliance Old ap[...]

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    Make sure that the power to the machine is OFF before installing or performing maintenance or repairs. 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. Verify that the voltage, load and c[...]

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    Installation options The coffee system is designed to be built into cabinetry. Miele appliances can be installed flush or proud. Discuss your installation requirements with your architect, designer and installer. A combination with other Miele built in appliances is possible. If the machine is installed in combination with other appliances, it shou[...]

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    Installation Make sure power is not supplied to the appliance while installation or maintenance work is performed. Disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, tripping the circuit breaker or removing the fuse. The coffee system must be installed into cabinetry before being used. This unit should only be used in room tempera[...]

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    ^ Push the appliance into the niche. ^ Open the door and partially tighten the screws. ^ Carefully turn the lower screws, a ,t o center the machine. ^ To secure the appliance in the cabinet, tighten the upper screws, b , by hand. Do not use an electric screwdriver. Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges can be adjusted if the door cannot be open[...]

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    Alteration rights reserved / 0811 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION. M.-Nr. 07 816 880 / 02[...]