Cleaning and care
Degreasing the brew unit
Depending on the natural oil content of the coffee used, the brew unit can become blocked quite quickly. Use the cleaning tablets supplied to clean the brew unit.
These cleaning tablets have been specially formulated for use in the coffee machine to optimize degreasing. They are available from Miele.
After 200 portions, the display will show the message "Degrease brew unit". This message will be displayed until the brew unit has been degreased.
Degrease the brew unit regularly to ensure you can prepare aromatic coffee beverages and the coffee machine will function properly.
^Turn on the unit using the On/Off button .
^Tap .
^Tap the arrow key until "Maintenance" is highlighted. Tap the OK button.
^Tap the arrow keys until "Degrease brew unit" is highlighted.
The cleaning program cannot be cancelled once is has started. The program has to be carried through to the end.
^Tap the OK button.
^Follow the instructions on the display.
When the display prompts you to "Place a cleaning tablet in the ground coffee chute and close the chute":
^Remove the ground coffee chute cover and open the lid.
^Drop the cleaning tablet into the chute.
^Close the lid, put the cover back on, and close the door.
^Follow the instructions on the display.
When the display reads, "Program finished",
^tap the OK button.
The brew unit is now cleaned.
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