Cleaning and care
Capsule plate
How quickly the capsule plate becomes soiled will depend on the content of natural oils in the coffee used.
It should be cleaned once a month (or more often, if necessary) using the cleaning tablets supplied with the machine, and at the latest, when the machine is descaled.
The cleaning tablets for degreasing the capsule plate have been specially formulated for use in this coffee machine and are available from your Miele dealer or Miele (see "Optional accessories").
^Open the front of the coffee machine.
^Press on the handle a, and pull the capsule plate forwards to remove it.
^Fill a small container with hot water and dissolve one cleaning tablet in it.
^Place the capsule plate in the cleaning solution and leave for approx. one hour.
^Once all the coffee remains have been removed, rinse it thoroughly and dry it.
^Push the capsule plate back into the machine until it clicks into place.
Steam valve
The small rubber sleeve which connects the steam valve and cappuccinatore can be removed for cleaning. The sleeve and also the tip of the steam valve underneath should be cleaned regularly.
,Danger of burning and scalding. Even when the coffee machine is switched off, hot steam and liquid can escape.
After pushing the steam valve down, wait a moment before removing the rubber sleeve and cleaning the valve.
^Open the front of the coffee machine.
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