Miele CVA 615 User Manual

Operating instructionsCoffee SystemCVA 615To prevent accidents andmachine damage,read these instructionsbefore installation or use.UVM.-Nr. 06 494 750

Choosing a languageThe language for the commands in themessage window should be selectedbefore the machine is used.The following languages are availab

Rinsing featureThe rinsing feature flushes out coffeeresidue and pre-warms the coffeesystem. When "Rinsing - On" is selectedthe system will

Determining the waterhardnessThe hardness of the water (tap orbottled) used in the coffee system mustbe determined and programmed intothe appliance. T

Setting the water hardness^Turn the program selectorcounterclockwise to "Program mode."^ Press the e button to highlight"WATER HARDN.&q

Setting the drink temperaturesThe appliance can be set at differenttemperatures to suit varying coffeedrinking preferences.Five temperature levels are

Pre-brewing featureWhen the pre-brewing feature is on, thefreshly ground coffee is moistened witha little hot water to allow the aroma andcrema of the

Pre-grinding featureThe pre-grinding feature allows a newportion of beans to be ground aftereach coffee is dispensed, so there isalways ground coffee

Hot water featureWhen the feature "Programmed hotwater" is turned on, the machine willdispense a precise, pre-programmedquantity of hot wate

Total coffee counterThe feature "Total coffee" will display thenumber of cups of coffee (espresso,coffee and long coffee) that have beendisp

Setting the standby timerTo help create a more energy efficientcoffee system the machine can be setto power down after a programmedtime period.The sta

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Guide to the coffee system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The coffee system can be locked sothat it cannot be used by children orthose not familiar with the operatinginstructions.Activating the system lock^Tu

The appliance must be correctlyinstalled and connected before thefirst use. Please see the “Installationinstructions.”Before using the coffee system,

Filling the water tankThe water tank must be washed andfilled with fresh drinking water beforeeach day of use.A reminder will appear in the messagewin

Filling the coffee beancontainerOnly put pure espresso or coffeebeans in the container. Anything elsewill damage the grinder, i.e. groundcoffee, hot c

The flavor of the coffee depends on thetype of coffee, how finely the beans areground and the quantity of water used.To ensure the machine uses exactl

Coffee and espresso^Turn the program selector clockwiseto the "On" position (with or withoutlighting).The following will appear in themessag

Hot waterTo program the volume of hot waterdispensed, the hot water feature mustbe programmed "on".(See "Programming/Hot water feature&

Pre-warmingThe pre-warm feature allows the systemand the cups to be pre-warmed to fullydevelop the flavor and aroma of yourcoffee.Pre-warming cups^ Pl

Espresso or coffee^Place a cup under both coffeedispensers.^ Press the desired coffee button once.The coffee will be prepared.The following message wi

CappuccinoCold, whole milk is best for creatingfroth. This higher the fat content thebetter the froth. Ideally it should beprepared in a cold, stainle

Coffee system care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Daily care. . . . . . . . . . . . .

^Turn the steam off by turning thesteam selector clockwise to the "o"position.^Pull the pitcher away from the steamnozzle. Carefully pour th

Hot water^Place a cup under the hot waterdispenser.^ Press the hot water button d.Hot water will be dispensed.^Press the hot water button d againto st

Adjusting the coffee grinderTo prevent machine damage, theslide control for the coffee grindersetting should be moved carefullyand in small adjustment

Setting the quantityBoth the flavor and crema of the coffeedepend on the quantity of groundcoffee used. The greater the quantity,the stronger the flav

Daily careAt the end of each day, the coffeedispensers and the brew unit must beflushed clean.,Warning! Allow the appliance tocool before cleaning. Ho

Exterior^The exterior can be cleaned with hotwater and liquid dish soap appliedwith a soft sponge. Do not useabrasive cleansers or scrubbers.^Wipe dry

Drip catchThe drip catch has a red float that willrise when the catch is full. The catchshould be cleaned when the float risesand at the end of each d

Waste unit^Lift the waste unit up and out.^Clean the waste unit by hand with hotwater and liquid dish soap or place inthe dishwasher.^Push the waste u

Brew unitClean the brew unit by hand only.The moving parts and the rubbergaskets cannot be cleaned in adishwasher.Lubricate the brew unit with theencl

Rinsing cycle:Degreasing the brew unitThe natural oil found in coffee cancause the brew unit to clog. Themessage "Rinsing cycle" will flash

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always befollowed, including the following:Read all instructions before installation

Cleaning the brew unit filters^Wipe away any coffee residues fromthe steel filter in the funnel of thebrew unit with a sponge.The chrome filter to the

Lubricating the brew unit^Remove the brew unit.Check that the brew unit is in the basicposition with the funnel slightly liftedand the socket in the v

Resetting the brew unit’s basicposition:^Press on the latch, a, and press thefunnel down, b.^ Push the connection piece to the farleft, c.^ Press &quo

Changing the light bulbBefore changing the light bulbs,disconnect the appliance from thepower supply by either removing thefuse, unplugging it, or man

The coffee system must be descaledregularly. The time period depends onthe water hardness set. The appliancewill display a reminder message andwill ev

The message window will read:^ Place a 1 liter container below the hotwater dispenser.^Place a 1 liter container below thesteam nozzle and turn the st

^Turn the steam selector clockwise tothe "o" position.^ Press ENTER.The display will read:The machine needs to be rinsed toclean out the des

If an error occurs a fault message will appear. With the following guide, minorproblems can be fixed without a service call.Message Possible fault Fix

What if... Possible fault Fix. . . there is no promptin the messagewindow?The unit has nopower.Is the door closed?Check that the circuit has nottrippe

What if... Possible fault Fix. . . the espresso isdispensed tooquickly?The grinder is set totoo coarse of asetting.Select a finer setting.. . . the es

Never open the housing of theappliance. Tampering withelectrical connections or componentsand mechanical parts is dangerous andmay cause machine damag

What if... Possible fault Fix. . . no water runs out ofthe dispensers?The brew unit is clogged. Clean the brew unit filters.. . . there is no crema? C

What if the display shows thealternating messages "RINSINGCYCLE" and "SELECT PRODUCTREADY FOR USE"?This is a reminder to run the r

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself please contact theMiele Technical Service Department.U [email protected] 1

Installation instructions

Disposal of packing materialThe cardboard box and packingmaterials protect the appliance duringshipping. They have been designed tobe biodegradable an

All electrical work should beperformed by a qualified electricianin strict accordance with nationaland local safety regulations.Installation, repairs

Installation optionsThe coffee system is designed to be built into cabinetry.Installation56

A speciality display cabinet is also available from your dealer or Miele’s TechnicalService Department as an installation option.Installation57

,Make sure power is not suppliedto the appliance while installation ormaintenance work is performed.Disconnect the power supply to thework area by unp

Arabica is a high quality coffee bean. Itis long and flat and with a grooverunning around it. The caffeine contentis between 0.8 and 1.3 %. It is stro

UseThe coffee system must be cleaneddaily to prevent the growth ofharmful bacteria and mold. Pleaseread the "Coffee system care"section of t

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a Hot water dispenserb Coffee dispensers (height-adjustable)c Handle to open appliance frontd Steam selectore Steam nozzle with milk frotherf Drip cat

l Coffee bean containerm Slide control to select the fineness of the ground coffeen Slide control to select the quantity of ground coffeeo Water tankp

Program modeThe coffee system can be customizedto each household through the"program mode."To program the appliance:^Turn the program select