Miele CVA 6431 Operations Instructions

Operating and installation instructionsBuilt-in coffee machineCVA 6431 (C)To avoid the risk of accidentsor damage to the machine,it is essential to re

This coffee machine complies with all relevant legal safetyrequirements. Improper use can, however, lead to personal injuryand damage to property.To a

Safety with children,Caution. The central spout and the steam valve present adanger of burning and scalding. Children's skin is very sensitiveand

Technical safety~A damaged coffee machine could be dangerous. Before buildingin the machine, check it for any externally visible damage. Do notuse a d

~Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation around the coffeemachine. Otherwise condensation can build up and damage themachine and / or the housing

~Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers willinvalidate the guarante

~Please note the following regarding water:–Only use cold, fresh tap water to fill the water container. Warm orhot water or other liquids could damage

~Please note the following with regard to cleaning the coffeemachine:–Clean the coffee machine and the cappuccinatore daily (see"Cleaning and car

Please read the operatinginstructions and take the time tofamiliarise yourself with the coffeemachine before using it for the firsttime.Before using f

Selecting the displayYou can choose from the followingoptions:–On: the display will always show thedate and time (even when themachine is switched off

Checking the water hardness levelYou can use the test strip supplied tocheck the water hardness level, or yourlocal water supplier will be able toadvi

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are sel

The coffee machine is operated bytouching the sensors.You are in the drinks menu when thedisplay shows:{ MieleCosiRistrettoRomaTo prepare a drink, pre

Warning. Bacteria can causeinfection.It is important to empty and fill thecontainer with fresh tap water everyday to avoid the risk of bacteriabuildin

Switching on^Touch the On/Off sensor K.Tip: If you do not want the water fromthe rinsing process to flow into the driptray, place a suitable container

The Nespresso coffee capsules areloaded into the capsule carousel. Thecapsule carousel has five chambers,each holding four capsules.The five chambers

^Make sure you put the capsules intothe chambers of the capsulecarousel correctly with the foil facingdownwards.Please note that the individualcapsule

Making espresso or coffee^Place a cup under the central spout.^ Touch the arrow sensors until thetype of coffee you want ishighlighted.Now select the

Preparing hot milk, milk frothand cappuccino,Danger of burning and scaldingon the steam valve.Steam and water produced are veryhot.Do not place any pa

Milk can be frothed or dispensedstraight into a cup, or heated or frothedinto the cappuccinatore jug first andthen poured manually into the cup. Thesp

Preparing cappuccino^Dispense milk froth into the cup, asdescribed above. Fill the cup 2/3 fullwith milk froth.^Touch the arrow sensors until thetype

Making drinks using a profileBy using the profiles you can makeyour coffee or espresso exactly the wayyou like it (see "Profiles").If you ha

Caring for the environment...2Guide to the machine ...6Accessories .

There are 16 different types ofNespresso coffee available for use inthis machine (as well as occasional"special" brands). They vary in taste

When you have finished making yourentry and want to save it,^touch the arrow sensors until the tick( is highlighted. Touch the OKsensor.If you do not

The flavour of the coffee produceddepends on the type of coffee, howfinely the beans are ground and thequantity of water used. You canprogramme the am

Setting the portion size fromthe Settings menu^Touch X.^Touch the arrow sensors until "Portionsize" is highlighted in the display.Touch the

To cater for different tastes andpreferences, you can enter up to 7individual profiles. For each individualprofile you can select the portion sizesfor

If you do not want to save your entry,^touch # until all characters havebeen deleted and the coffee machinereturns to the previous selection.The most

Change profileYou can programme the machine sothat it always changes back to theMiele standard profile or so that itretains the most recently selected

You can use the Settings menu tocustomise the coffee machine to suityour requirements.Calling up the Settings menu^Touch X.You can now check or alter

Possible setting optionsThe factory setting for the option is shown in bold.Option Available settingsLanguage Deutsch, English and other languagesCoun

Option Available settingsLighting BrightnessMachine switched on / machine switched offSwitch off afterInfo Number of drinksTotal no. of portions / Esp

Changing the portion sizes...32Changing the portion size while making a drink ...32Settin

LanguageYou can select the language (andcountry variant of that language) for allthe display text.Tip: If you select the wrong languageby mistake, fol

Selecting a timerThe options are:–Timer 1Switch on at, Switch off at, Switch offafter–Timer 2Switch on at, Switch off atSwitch on at:Please note that

Activating and deactivating the timerIf the timer is activated for "Switch onat", the symbol + and the desiredswitching-on time appear in th

Info (Display information)In the "Info" option, the number ofportions prepared for each individualdrink can be displayed.You can also see wh

Showroom programme (Demomode)Do not activate this setting fordomestic use!The coffee machine can bedemonstrated in the showroom or atexhibitions in &q

Quick guideClean the coffee machine every day to prevent a build-up of bacteria.RecommendedfrequencyWhat do I have to do?After dispensing milk if it i

,Danger of burning.Always allow the machine to cooldown before cleaning. Please beaware that water in the drip tray willbe hot.Switch the machine off

Waste containerClean the drip tray and wastecontainer every day to avoidunpleasant odours and mildew.The waste container will usually containsome resi

^The drip tray and grid can becleaned in the dishwasher or by handusing hot water and a littlewashing-up liquid. Dry all partsthoroughly.Make sure tha

Capsule carousel andcarousel runners^ Open the front of the coffee machine.Pull the carousel runners out as far aspossible and remove the capsulecarou

Cleaning and care ...45Quick guide ...45Rinsing the co

Central spout cover and dripcatcher^Open the front of the coffee machine.^ Push up and remove the cover in themiddle of the inside of the machinefront

Capsule plateHow quickly the capsule platebecomes soiled will depend on thecontent of natural oils in the coffeeused.It should be cleaned once a month

^Push the steam valve down and pullthe rubber sleeve off.^Use a mild solution of hot water andwashing-up liquid to clean the rubbersleeve and the tip

^Reassemble the parts of the lid asshown.Check that the cappuccinatore iscorrectly assembled– and that there is no gap between thetwo parts of the lid

MaintenanceThe capsule hopper in the brew unitneeds to be replaced after approx.15,000 coffee capsules have beendispensed. Replacement capsulehoppers

Warning. When descaling themachine, cover delicate surfacesand natural flooring or place a teatowel over the waste container toprevent damage from spl

Only use the Miele descalingtablets. Other types of descalingagents will damage the coffeemachine and affect the taste.^Follow the instructions given

When "Rinse the water container and fillwith fresh water up to the k symbol"appears,^remove the water container and rinseit carefully with c

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily correctedwithout contacting Miele.,Warning. Do not open the outer casing of the mach

Message Possible cause and remedyFault 72 A coffee capsule has become jammed between the capsulecarousel and the capsule plate.^Try to remove the caps

Exterior viewa Controls and displayb Handlec Plastic grilled Metal drip tray covere Central spoutf Inset for Cappuccinatoreg Steam valveGuide to the m

Message Possible cause and remedyFault 73Fault 76There is no coffee capsule on the capsule plate:The capsule is probably stuck in the brew unit.,Dange

Message Possible cause and remedyFault 75 The sensors which recognise the waste container are dirty.^Remove the waste container and clean the interior

Message Possible cause and remedyFault 75^Push the coffee capsule with the handle of a woodenspoon or similar item back into the waste container.^Clos

Unusual performance of the coffee machineProblem Possible cause and remedyWhen the coffeemachine isswitched on thelighting does notcome on.The lightin

Problem Possible cause and remedyThe coffee machinedoes not switchitself on, althoughthe "Switch on at"setting has beenactivated for thetime

Problem Possible cause and remedyDrinks are notdispensed, eventhough there arecoffee capsules inthe capsulecarousel and thereis enough water inthe wat

Problem Possible cause and remedyMilk (steam) andespresso / coffeecannot be preparedat the same time.The energy-saving Eco mode is activated. In this

Problem Possible cause and remedyThe steam valvehas been pusheddownwards andhas engaged withthecappuccinatore,but no steam iscoming out. Milk isnot be

Unsatisfactory resultsProblem Possible cause and remedyCoffee residue isleft behind in thecoffee cups.The capsule plate is dirty.^Clean the capsule pl

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact:–your Miele Dealeror–Miele (see back c

Interior viewa Capsule plate(replace with the red descaling funnel when descaling is carried out)b Brew unitc Capsule carouseld Carousel runnerse Wate

Changing the following settings fromtheir factory default will increase theenergy consumption of the coffeemachine:–Eco mode–Lighting–Time of day disp

All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson only, in strict accordance withcurrent national and local safetyr

Building-in and combination optionsThis machine is designed to be builit into a tall unitor in a wall unit.Installation72

It can also be combined with otherMiele built-in appliances. If the coffeemachine is to be built in above anotherappliance, there must be a full-width

^Connect the machine to the electricalsupply.^Push it all the way into the niche untilyou feel resistance.Take care not to damage theelectrical connec

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Controls and displaya On/Off sensor K For switching the coffee machine on and offb "Profiles" { For saving and editing profilesc "Two p

Accessories supplied–Cappuccinatoreglass jug for making hot milk andmilk froth–Descaling funnel (red)for descaling the water pipework–Descaling tablet