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Interior view

Coffee bean container

Slide control to select fineness of ground coffee

Slide control to select quantity of ground coffee

Water container

Waste unit

Brew unit

Coffee glossary

To help you understand the language of coffee, please read the glossary of coffee
terms at the end of this instruction book.

Description of the machine

Summary of Contents for CVA 620

Page 1: ... Built in automatic coffee machine CVA 620 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these Operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time GWOZi M Nr 06 492 200 ...

Page 2: ... water on or off 23 Displaying the number of cups of coffee already dispensed Total coffee 24 Setting a standby time 24 System lock 26 Filling the water and coffee bean containers 27 Filling the water container 27 Filling the coffee bean container 29 Setting the portion sizes 30 Coffee and espresso cups 31 Tea cup 32 Making coffee 34 Warming the system and the cups 34 Small espresso medium coffee ...

Page 3: ...terior 48 Drip tray 49 Waste unit 50 Brew unit 51 Cleaning the steel filters 52 Lubricating the brew unit 53 Rinsing cycle Degreasing the brew unit 54 Milk frother 56 Descaling 57 Display messages 61 Problem solving 62 After Sales Service 68 Electrical connection U K ZA IRL 69 Electrical connection AUS NZ 71 Installation 72 Building in options 72 Installation 74 Adjusting the hinges 75 Glossary 76...

Page 4: ... adjustable c Handle to open machine front d Control dial for steam e Steam spout with milk frother f Drip tray with grilles g Selector switch h Display i Coffee portion buttons j Rinse and pre warming button k Hot water button Description of the machine 4 ...

Page 5: ... ground coffee n Slide control to select quantity of ground coffee o Water container p Waste unit q Brew unit Coffee glossary To help you understand the language of coffee please read the glossary of coffee terms at the end of this instruction book Description of the machine 5 ...

Page 6: ... 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 or machine Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to...

Page 7: ...ds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly and where there i...

Page 8: ...drawn Never open the housing of the machine Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults or electric shock If the coffee machine is to be built in above another appliance there must be a full width closed shelf between them except when it is combined with a Miele built in plate warming drawer Use Warning D...

Page 9: ... hand The drip tray grilles and waste unit are all dishwasher proof The steam and hot water spouts become very hot during use Always grip the steam spout by the insulated screw connector at the top The machine should be descaled regularly depending on the hardness of the water with the descaling tablets supplied The harder the water the more often the machine must be descaled The manufacturer cann...

Page 10: ...ckroaches and other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Disposal of your old machine Before throwing an old machine away switch it off and disconnect it from the power supply Cut off the cable directly behind the machine then cut off the plug and render it useless to prevent misuse The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety inst...

Page 11: ...y time by pressing one of the coffee portion buttons If two cups of coffee or espresso are required at the same time the appropriate coffee portion button must be pressed twice The machine will fill the cups in two stages with a slight pause in between The machine can be programmed to grind from 6 to 9 grammes of coffee depending on the type The programmed in quantity will be the same for all size...

Page 12: ...om the hot water spout can be used to pre warm the cups The machine can be programmed to switch to standby mode so it is always ready for operation but does not consume unnecessary electricity This can be programmed to happen between 15 minutes and 3 hours after coffee was last dispensed To save time when preparing coffee for a number of people the pre grind function can be selected so there is al...

Page 13: ...offee minimum low medium high maximum Temperature medium coffee minimum low medium high maximum Temperature small espresso coffee minimum low medium high maximum Pre brewing on off long Pre grinding off on Programme hot water off on Total coffee number of coffee portions Descaling automatic descaling programme Standby timer to switch off time selectable in 15 minute stages A more detailed explanat...

Page 14: ...asterisk Press ENTER to select the option the settings of the various programming options can be altered a time can be entered for the Standby option By pressing ENTER a programming option highlighted with an asterisk can be selected an alteration to the programmed settings can be saved If a setting is altered by mistake do not press ENTER Turn the selector to position 0 The altered setting will n...

Page 15: ...display Programming option Language will be highlighted with an asterisk Press ENTER to confirm this option The sub menu will appear in the display as follows Press the e button until the required language appears deutsch nederlands portugues espanol english italiano or francais Press ENTER to save this setting or turn the selector to 0 to undo the alterations if a mistake has been made This will ...

Page 16: ... a drink has just been prepared the machine will still run an automatic rinse programme shortly before it goes into standby mode To prevent water from running into the drip tray always place an empty cup under the coffee spouts before making the first cup of coffee Turn the selector anti clockwise to the programming position The machine is now in programming mode and will respond according to the ...

Page 17: ...r appears in the display at the appropriate time it is important to programme in the water hardness The water hardness indicates how much calcium is dissolved in the water The higher the calcium content the harder the water is The machine monitors the volume of water passing through it in conjunction with the hardness of the water Less hard water can be allowed to pass through before descaling tha...

Page 18: ...ardness There are four programmable levels Level machine Hardness local water d German scale mmol l Water through flow in litres Hardness 1 1 soft 0 3 0 1 3 approx 320 Hardness 2 1 soft 4 7 1 3 2 5 approx 160 Hardness 3 2 medium 7 14 2 5 3 8 approx 80 Hardness 4 3 hard 4 very hard 14 21 above 21 above 3 8 approx 40 Turn the selector anti clockwise to the programming position The machine is now in ...

Page 19: ...hine can be set at different temperatures to suit varying coffee drinking habits Five temperature levels are available for each drink option Maximum is the highest temperature minimum the lowest Not all types of coffee can withstand a high temperature Certain types are too delicate and the froth on top would not be so good Turn the selector anti clockwise to the programming position The machine is...

Page 20: ...d for each drink option Press ENTER to confirm this option Depending on the programming option selected the sub menu will appear in the display as follows Press the e button to set the temperature to minimum low medium high or maximum Press ENTER to save this setting or turn the selector to 0 to undo the alterations if a mistake has been made This will bring you back from the sub menu Programming ...

Page 21: ... switched off the hot water is forced through the coffee immediately Turn the selector anti clockwise to the programming position The machine is now in programming mode and will respond according to the symbols shown under the buttons The following will appear in the display Press the e button to highlight programming option Pre brewing with an asterisk Press ENTER to confirm this option The sub m...

Page 22: ... so there is always a portion of ground coffee in readiness This saves time and is particularly useful when making coffee for a number of guests To prevent loss of aroma however the pre grinding function should be switched off when only preparing coffee occasionally Turn the selector anti clockwise to the programming position The machine is now in programming mode and will respond according to the...

Page 23: ...ton d is pressed See Setting the portion sizes When the function is switched off the machine will dispense hot water freely if the hot water button d is pressed and continue to do so until the button d is pressed again Turn the selector anti clockwise to the programming position The machine is now in programming mode and will respond according to the symbols shown under the buttons The following w...

Page 24: ... Press ENTER again to bring you back from the sub menu Setting a standby time To ensure that the coffee machine does not consume unnecessary electricity and yet is always ready for operation it can be switched to energy saving mode via programming option Timer The lighting also switches off in energy saving mode The length of time before it switches to this mode can be programmed in This can be be...

Page 25: ...option The sub menu will appear in the display as follows Press the e or button to select the required length of time e counts down counts up The time can be set in 15 minute stages Press ENTER to save this setting or turn the selector to 0 to undo the alterations if a mistake has been made This will bring you back from the sub menu If rinsing is set to On and a drink has already been prepared the...

Page 26: ...ess the button until the following appears in the display The machine is now locked and cannot dispense The system will remain locked even if the selector is turned to other positions and the lighting will remain switched off Deactivating the system lock Turn the selector anti clockwise to the Lock position The following will appear in the display Press the button until the following appears in th...

Page 27: ... water container should therefore be emptied and filled with fresh water every day To remind you to do this the following message will appear in the display when you switch the machine on Hot water and other liquids could damage the machine Use cold clean drinking water and fill the machine every day Open the front of the machine Lift the water container up and pull it forwards to remove it Fillin...

Page 28: ... sure that the small handle faces towards the front and then push the container all the way back into the machine The container should now be sitting flat on the floor of the machine to ensure the valve is sealed If the water container does not sit flat on the floor check whether the surface that the water container sits on is dirty and clean it if necessary Filling the water and coffee bean conta...

Page 29: ...ning sugar or instant coffee in the machine Sugar will damage the machine For technical reasons the coffee bean container must not be removed from the machine Carefully pull the container out as far as it will go so that the lid is fully visible Lift the lid Fill the container with roasted coffee beans to within about 2 cm of the top Close the lid and push the container back into place Close the f...

Page 30: ...three portion sizes for espresso coffee max 250 ml and one for tea max 300 ml The coffee portion buttons are designed for the following types of coffee The small espresso button a dispenses a standard size espresso to be served in a standard espresso cup The medium coffee button b dispenses coffee for a standard size coffee cup It uses the same quantity of ground coffee as an espresso but adds mor...

Page 31: ...rming will appear in the display once the machine has started heating up Hot water will flow out of both coffee spouts into the drip tray The system is now rinsed out and pre warmed Wait until the following message appears in the display Place one cup under both coffee spouts The coffee is always dispensed simultaneously from both spouts Press the coffee portion button appropriate to the size of c...

Page 32: ...r on or off Turn the selector clockwise to the In Operation position with or without lighting If the machine is still cold the display will show the following messages in succession Fresh water to remind you to fill the water container with cold fresh drinking water If a rinsing programme is running Rinsing and then Rinsing Pre warming will appear in the display once the machine has started heatin...

Page 33: ...e a few seconds delay before water is dispensed The following will appear in the display during this procedure The volume of hot water programmed in will now be dispensed every time If the function Progr hot water is switched off the machine will dispense hot water freely until the hot water button d is pressed again to stop it Setting the portion sizes 33 ...

Page 34: ...rough several times to remove any residual water still in the machine from the quality control tests To prevent water from running into the drip tray always place an empty cup under the coffee spouts before making the first cup of coffee Otherwise the drip tray will need to be emptied regularly Warming the system and the cups The system and the cups should always be pre warmed to allow the flavour...

Page 35: ...the hot water button d and half fill the cup Press the hot water button d again to stop Leave the cup for a few seconds to warm then pour the water away In the meantime pre warm the system Pre warming the system Place a cup or container under the two coffee spouts The water for pre warming will be dispensed simultaneously from both spouts Press the rinsing and pre warming button e The following wi...

Page 36: ...rtion buttons can be programmed in according to individual and national tastes see Setting the portion sizes The coffee spouts are height adjustable to suit different sizes of cup Gently pull the spouts downwards This ensures that coffee is dispensed directly into the cup giving it less chance to cool down and ensuring that the froth is retained Small espresso medium coffee and large coffee are al...

Page 37: ... is always dispensed simultaneously from both spouts Press the required coffee portion button once The coffee will be prepared Depending on the portion selected the following will appear in the display If Pre brewing is switched on the following will appear in the display Do not open the front of the machine during the brewing process This would damage the machine Warning Leave the cup under the s...

Page 38: ...rtion button in quick succession to bring up two cups g in the display The machine will fill the cups in two stages with a slight pause in between Depending on the portion selected the following will appear in the display If Pre brewing is switched on the following will appear in the display after the grinding process Leave the cups under the spouts until the two cups have disappeared from the dis...

Page 39: ...lk and dispense a portion of espresso into a china cup The volume of the milk in the jug will double or triple when frothed If the jug is too full to start with the milk could overflow leading to a risk of scalding Direct the steam spout towards the drip tray and slowly turn the steam control dial anti clockwise Any condensed water in the spout will be expelled As soon as steam appears from the sp...

Page 40: ...se and a skin to form With a little practice you will soon achieve perfect results Switch the steam off by turning the control dial clockwise to the o position Take the jug away from the steam spout Carefully pour the milk into the coffee and spoon some froth onto the surface The cappuccino is ready As a finishing touch sprinkle a little cocoa powder over the froth Always clean the steam spout imm...

Page 41: ... saving mode Press ENTER to switch it into operation The following will appear in the display Wait until the following appears in the display Place a suitable container e g a tea cup under the hot water spout Press the hot water button d Hot water will be dispensed from the hot water spout As soon as the container is full press the hot water button d again The machine will stop automatically if a ...

Page 42: ...l coffee Place a suitable container under the spouts Press the rinsing and pre warming button e The following will appear in the display Press ENTER again to confirm your selection Hot water will be dispensed from both spouts to clean the water pipes the brew unit and the coffee spouts The following will appear in the display Making coffee 42 ...

Page 43: ...ther the coffee grinder is set correctly If espresso flows too quickly into the cup it means that the coffee has been ground too coarsely and the pressure is not sufficient The grinder should be set on a finer setting If espresso only trickles into the cup the coffee beans have been ground too finely and the coffee will be bitter The grinder should be set on a coarser setting If the froth is evenl...

Page 44: ...round coffee used 6 to 9 grammes of coffee beans are used per cup depending on the type of coffee The greater the quantity the stronger the flavour will be The quality of the froth is also affected by the quantity If the froth is evenly coloured but pale it could means that too little coffee is being used If the froth is very dark brown on one side graduating almost to white on the other it could ...

Page 45: ...s These would damage the surface It is important to clean the machine regularly as the used coffee grounds will soon go mouldy With the exception of the brew unit and the water container all removable accessories are dishwasher proof Please be aware that discolouration can occur to plastic components if they are washed in the dishwasher frequently This is caused by colourants in foods like tomato ...

Page 46: ...r container or in the area around the valve Otherwise the container will not sit flat and this could result in water leaking from the machine Clean the surface the water container sits on thoroughly Lubricate the seals on the water container and on the contact in the machine with the silicone lubricant supplied each time you descale the machine Machine front Clean the front of the machine with a s...

Page 47: ...l fronted machines The machine front and controls are susceptible to scratches and abrasion Please observe the different cleaning instructions for stainless steel surfaces and stainless steel coloured controls Stainless steel surfaces Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using a proprietary non abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel or with the Miele E Cloth Wh...

Page 48: ...controls may suffer discolouration or damage if soiling is left on them for too long Remove any soiling straight away Warning The surfaces and controls are susceptible to scratches and abrasion Do not use stainless steel cleaners cleaning agents containing descaling agents dishwasher detergent When descaling the machine wipe up any spillages of descaling agent immediately Interior Clean the interi...

Page 49: ...es from the drip tray Both grilles can be washed either by hand or in the dishwasher Open the machine front Carefully remove the drip tray and wash it by hand with a solution of hot water and washing up liquid or in the dishwasher Dry all the pieces and replace them in reverse order Make sure that the float can move about easily so that it will protrude from the drip tray when it is full Close the...

Page 50: ...he waste unit and pull it forwards to remove Do not use force If the waste container can only be removed with difficulty it is not positioned correctly see Problem solving guide Clean the waste unit in the dishwasher or by hand with hot mild soapy water and dry with a cloth Push the unit back into the machine positioning it over the notches Ensure that the container is correctly in place It must s...

Page 51: ...ertain number of times Brew unit As soon as the waste unit has been cleaned the brew unit must be cleaned as well The brew unit can only be removed when the waste unit has been taken out Do not use force If the waste container can only be removed with difficulty it is not positioned correctly see Problem solving guide The brew unit must be cleaned by hand because the moving parts are lubricated an...

Page 52: ...ng see Cleaning the filters Dry the funnel area to prevent ground coffee from sticking to it and affecting the next drink you make Directly after cleaning press the part marked PRESS once Slide the brew unit back into the machine along the guiding runners without pressing the part marked PRESS until you hear it click into place Cleaning the steel filters Wipe any remaining coffee off the steel fil...

Page 53: ...lter to ensure that it is engaged correctly Lubricating the brew unit Remove the brew unit carefully While carrying out the following procedure ensure that the brew unit is correctly set up The funnel must be set slightly higher and the socket standing vertically see the illustration or the problem solving guide Smear a little of the silicone lubricant supplied on the joints a in the axle b on the...

Page 54: ...chine These have been specially formulated for use in this coffee machine They are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department To remind you to degrease the brew unit the message Rinsing Cycle will appear in the display after 500 portions It will not go out until the cleaning cycle has been carried out Three quarters fill the water container with fresh cold water and ...

Page 55: ...k Press ENTER The following will appear in the display A small amount of water will run out of the spouts then a small pause before requesting the next amount of water This procedure is carried out 4 times On the last rinse about half a litre of water runs out The whole procedure takes approx 5 minutes At the end of the rinsing cycle the following will appear in the display The brew unit has now b...

Page 56: ... b Clean the cover with a mild solution of hot water and washing up liquid or in the dishwasher then dry it Make sure the steam jets are thoroughly cleaned especially the very small hole at the top of the cover as this one is important for the correct functioning of the spout Push the cover back into position on the steam spout e a and tighten the locking ring b Cleaning and care 56 ...

Page 57: ...will appear in the display You cannot make any more drinks until the descaling programme has been carried out For descaling you should only use the descaling tablets supplied These have been specially formulated for use in this coffee machine They are available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department Other types of descaling agents will damage the machine and affect the taste Fo...

Page 58: ...he lid of the water container and replace it in the machine Close the front of the machine Turn the selector anti clockwise to the programming position Press the e button to highlight programming option Descaling with an asterisk Press ENTER to confirm this option The following will appear in the display Place a large container approximately 1 litre under the hot water spout Descaling 58 ...

Page 59: ...ss It will resume when the front is closed again or the selector is turned to another position However the water container will need to be refilled If a smaller container is used don t forget to empty it at intervals The pump will introduce a small quantity of descaling agent into the system then stop for a while to let the solution take effect The whole procedure takes approx 90 minutes When the ...

Page 60: ...y out of the machine via the spouts This rinses through the whole system and removes all traces of descaling agent When the water container is empty the following will appear in the display Turn the steam control dial clockwise back to the o position and press ENTER If the selector is in the programming position the following will appear in the display window The machine has been descaled and rins...

Page 61: ...i clockwise and dispense hot water until it flows in quiet continuous streams Press the hot water button again turn the steam dial clockwise to o to turn off the water Fresh water This is a reminder to fill the water container with fresh water Rinsing Cycle The brew unit needs to be lubricated Lubricate the brew unit Waste unit miss The waste unit is not correctly positioned or is missing The mach...

Page 62: ...e following problems will not be indicated in the display but can be dealt with as follows What to do if no message appears in the display The machine is not connected to the electricity supply Is the machine front closed properly Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not blown If it has consult the Miele Service department the lighting does not come on when the selector...

Page 63: ... cover forwards and downwards b Rotate the lamp forwards a and carefully pull it out b Replace with a 4 Watt fluorescent tube Carefully push the tube into position until it clicks into the holder a and rotate it upwards b Close the lamp cover no water comes out of the steam spout If the steam spout is blocked Carefully push a short thin skewer into the opening the coffee grinder makes a louder noi...

Page 64: ... be stones in among the coffee beans If this is the case the machine will switch itself off automatically within 20 seconds to avoid damage Call the Service Dept the espresso is dispensed too quickly The coffee is too coarsely ground Set the grinder on a finer setting the espresso is dispensed too slowly The coffee is too finely ground Set the grinder on a coarser setting the espresso is not hot e...

Page 65: ...r setting or a lower setting for the amount of coffee to be ground the descaling process was started by mistake Press ENTER once The programme is cancelled If there is any descaling agent in the water container empty the water container and rinse it thoroughly with clean water to remove any residual descaling agent The descaling programme cannot be cancelled once the steam dial has been operated T...

Page 66: ...coarse or too fine The coffee is no longer fresh enough The coffee blend is unsuitable The spouts are set too high Check the temperatures the different types of coffee have been set to If the temperature is too high there will be dark patches in the froth the slide control for the grinder setting will not move Close the front of the machine and dispense a cup of espresso coffee The grinder setting...

Page 67: ...it cannot be pushed into place in the machine The brew unit is not in the right position For this the funnel must be set a little higher and the socket standing vertically To position the brew unit correctly With your finger press on the snap lock a and push the funnel downwards b Push the socket over to the left as far as possible c Press once on PRESS The correct position as shown above is reins...

Page 68: ...r Miele Dealer or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your machine These are shown on the data plate inside the machine Telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service After Sales Service 68 ...

Page 69: ...hold mains supply The fuse rating is quoted on the plug The appliance is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug for connection to a 230 240 V mains supply Connection should be made via a fused plug and suitable switched socket which is easily accessible after installation Do not connect via an extension lead For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device RCD with a tr...

Page 70: ...ect replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug as applicable to the design of plug fitted Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier or Service agent Electrical connection U K ZA IR...

Page 71: ...rding to AS NZS 1044 Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live Where it is necessary to change plugs if the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this machine do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals of your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow ...

Page 72: ...nit only for AUS NZ 520 mm It can also be combined with other Miele built in appliances If the coffee machine is to be built in above another appliance there must be a full width closed shelf between them except when it is combined with a built in plate warming drawer Installation 72 ...

Page 73: ...The machine can also be incorporated in a mobile unit which is available to purchase Installation 73 ...

Page 74: ...he coffee machine must be built in to be operated Connect the machine to the electricity supply Push it all the way back into the niche until there is a resistance Open the front of the machine and partially tighten the screws Carefully turn the lower screws a to centre the machine in the niche Adjust the upper screws b by hand to fix the machine into the unit Installation 74 ...

Page 75: ...machine or fitting it into a Miele tall unit the hinges on the machine and the housing unit can be adjusted for alignment To adjust the door in direction a turn screw a To adjust the door forwards or backwards direction b turn screw b Installation 75 ...

Page 76: ...d one third cocoa Often served in a tall glass Caffè ristretto is the strongest most concentrated espresso The water is reduced to 30 ml per portion Caffeine the caffeine content of espresso is only a third or a half the caffeine normally found in coffee The stronger the roast the less caffeine the espresso will contain Cappuccino is espresso with frothed milk It is served in a ceramic cup with on...

Page 77: ...w the aroma cannot develop fully If it is too high it releases tannin and a bitter flavour Pressure is also important for creating the Crema Pre warming the cups is to be recommended to prevent the espresso from cooling too quickly Quantity the quantity of ground coffee used for each cup can be set between 6 and 9g per cup depending on taste Generally 6 to 7g are used for a cup of espresso but the...

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