Miele CM 5100 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Freestanding coffee machine CM 5100

To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions

before

installation or use.

en - US, CA

M.-Nr. 07 995 311

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Guide to the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

First steps to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before the first use.................................................11

Turning on .......................................................11

Water hardness ...................................................12

Filling the water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Filling the coffee bean container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the machine On / Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pre-heating cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning the cup warmer on and off ....................................17

Pre-heating cups using the cup warming function ........................17

Preparing coffee or espresso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Preparing two portions at one time ....................................18

Adjusting the height of the coffee dispensers ............................19

Making coffee or espresso using ground coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adding ground coffee ..............................................20

Preparing coffee/espresso using ground coffee ..........................21

Frothing and heating milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Preparing milk froth ................................................23

Preparing hot milk .................................................24

After preparing milk ................................................24

Milk temperature ..................................................25

Milk froth consistency ..............................................25

Preparing a cappuccino ............................................25

Preparing a Latte Macchiato .........................................25

Preparing hot water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the grinder setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting the strength of the coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Pre-brewing the coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Brewing temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting the serving size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

SETTINGS Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Options menu ....................................................34

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Contents

Time of day and clock display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Displaying information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Quick guide ......................................................44

Rinsing the system.................................................45

Cappuccinatore ...................................................47

Milk flask ........................................................48

Water tank .......................................................48

Drip tray cover ....................................................49

Drip tray and waste container ........................................49

Coffee bean container ..............................................51

Brew unit ........................................................51

Exterior..........................................................54

Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Energy saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Evaporating the coffee system .......................................58

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before installation or use of the coffee system.

Proper use

Please read these instructions carefully to prevent accidents and machine damage.

This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can cause personal injury and material damage.

This coffee system is not designed

for commercial use. It is intended for household use and only (up to 20 cups per day), for the preparation of coffee, cappuccino, espresso, etc. Do not use appliance other than for its intended use. Any other use could be dangerous.

Read this safety information carefully before operating the appliance. They contain important information on the safe installation, operation, and care of your coffee system. To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the coffee system, it is important that you carefully read the instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass the on to any future user.

This coffee system is not suitable for

outdoor use.

Persons which lack physical,

sensory or mental abilities or experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

Children

Keep the coffee system out of reach

of children.

Close supervision is necessary

when any appliance is used by or near children. They could easily be scalded or burned. The coffee dispensers and cappuccinatore can become very hot.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Technical safety

Before installing the appliance,

check for externally visible damage. Do not operate a damaged appliance.

Before connecting the appliance to

the electrical supply make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified technician. To disconnect, turn the main switch at the back of the machine to 0, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.

Be certain your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician.

Do not operate any appliance with a

damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Miele.

Ensure that the power cord will not

be pinched or damaged by any sharp edges.

Do not let the cord hang over the

edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. Push the excess cord into the hole at the back of the coffee system.

Be sure the vents at the top of the

machine are not completely covered, e.g. with a dish towel.

If the appliance is installed behind a

door front, use the appliance only when the door front is open. Do not close the door front when the appliance is in operation.

Do not place the appliance on or

near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

The use of accessory attachments

not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

Repairs must only be performed by

a trained technician in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

While the appliance is under

warranty repairs should only be performed by an authorized service technician. Otherwise the warranty is void.

Defective components should be

replaced by Miele original spare parts only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.

Before cleaning and care

disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse, "tripping" the circuit breaker or unplugging the unit.

The ambient temperature should be

between 50°F (10°C) and 90°F (32°C).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Never open the outer casing of the

appliance. Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is dangerous and may cause machine damage.

To protect against fire, electric

shock and injury to persons do not submerge the cord or plugs in water or other liquids.

If the coffee system will not be used

for an extended period of time, turn it off by using the main power switch.

Safety

Use Caution. There is a risk of burns when dispensing beverages. The coffee dispensers, cappuccinatore, liquids and steam get very hot.

Keep away from the areas under the

coffee dispensers and cappuccinatore when beverages or steam are being dispensed.

Do not touch hot components.

Be sure the cappuccinatore is fitted

correctly and only use it if it is clean. If it becomes clogged hot liquid or steam could splash.

Do not use the coffee system to

clean objects.

Before the first use, flush the supply

lines thoroughly clean the coffee system (see "Cleaning and care").

Only fill the water tank with cold,

fresh tap water. Warm or hot water, or any other liquids may damage the

machine. The water should be changed daily to prevent bacteria or mold growth.

Do not use deionized or mineral

water. They may lead to heavy calcium build-up in the machine that can damage the unit.

Only roasted whole coffee beans

should be put in the bean container.

Sugar can damage the appliance!

Caramelized or otherwise pre-treated coffee beans or other sugar containing beverages must not be put in the machine.

Do not reach into the grinder.

Do not place anything into the brew

unit but ground coffee or a cleaning tablet.

Always place the milk flask on a

level surface. Be sure that the milk container is protected from heat, for example not right next to the stove.

Clean the coffee system and the

milk flask thoroughly before use. Rinse the cappuccinatore lines and system (see "Cleaning and Care").

Clean the coffee system and the

milk flask daily (see "Cleaning and Care"). The milk flask is not dishwasher safe, it must be washed by hand.

Only use plain milk. Flavored milk

products contain substances that can clog the coffee system.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Never place a cup with an

alcohol-coffee mixture under the coffee dispenser. Plastic parts of the unit could catch fire!

Do not place anything that produces

an open flame such as a candle on top of or next to the coffee machine. Danger of fire!

Disconnect the coffee machine from

the electrical supply before cleaning.

Clean the coffee system daily, see

"Cleaning and care".

Quick Guide

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

the coffee system.

The appliance must be descaled

regularly with the supplied descaling tablets. In areas with very hard water the machine may need to be descaled more often.

Clean/degrease the brew unit

regularly with the supplied cleaning tablets. Depending on the oil content of the coffee, the brew unit can clog.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY

A Quick Guide is supplied to give basic information on how to operate and clean the machine on a daily basis.

The Quick Guide does not replace the Operating manual. Please read all instructions, especially the "Important Safety Instructions", before using the coffee system.

For easy reference, keep the quick guide in the slot at the back of the machine.

Guide to the machine

a Cup warming surface

b Bean container, ground coffee chute

and rotary selector to control the fineness of the ground coffee

c Display and controls

d Steam and hot water dispenser

e Cappuccinatore (see inset diagram)

f Coffee dispensers

g Drip tray cover

h Drip tray and waste container

i Main switch

j Water tank

k Cappuccinatore control, to select hot

milk, hot water or milk froth

l Air intake nozzle

m Dispenser

n Milk flask with tubing

Cappuccinatore symbols:

- Hot water

z Milk froth

J Hot milk

Guide to the machine

Display and controls

Control Action Function

a Coffee button / Press To dispense coffee

b Espresso button . Press To dispense espresso

c On/Off button - Press Turns the machine On/Off (Standby mode)

d Rotary selector Turn in either

direction

e OK button Press Confirms a selection or action

Displays options or settings

Cancels beverage preparation Brings up the SETTINGS menu

(Press and hold for 2 seconds)

The OK button will light up if the option is available. The OK button will blink before steam is generated.

f Hot water button - Press To dispense hot water

g Steam button * Press To dispense milk froth or hot milk

h Display Displays messages

From here you can customize the coffee system (in the SETTINGS menu)

Accessories

The following accessories come included with your coffee system:

Measuring spoon

–

for ground coffee

Cleaning tablets

–

to clean/degrease the brew unit

Descaling tablets

–

for descaling the water pipework

Optional accessory

Microfiber cloth (optional

–

accessory)

for removing finger prints and light soiling

Test strips

–

to determine the water hardness level

Milk flask

–

for storing and preparing milk

These accessories and others are available from your Miele dealer or online at www.Mieleusa.com.

First steps to use

Before the first use

Clean the appliance and remove protective foils before the first use. See "Cleaning and Care".

Plug in the appliance. If the power

cord is too long, it can be pushed into the hole in the back of the unit.

Fill the coffee bean container. See

"Filling the beans container").

Fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap

water. See "Filling the water tank").

Turning on

When the coffee system is turned on for the first time and after the welcome screen appears, you will be prompted to set the following:

Language

–

Clock format

–

Time of day

–

^ Turn On "I" the main switch at the

back of the machine.

Press the On/Off - button.

The welcome message MIELE WILLKOMMEN appears briefly in the display.

Setting the language

Turn the rotary selector until the desired language appears in the display. Press OK to confirm.

The setting is now saved.

First steps to use

Setting the clock format

Turn the rotary selector until the

desired clock format (12 hour or 24 hour) appears in the display.

The setting has now been saved.

Setting the time of day

Turn the rotary selector until the

current hour appears. Confirm with OK.

Repeat for the minutes.

Confirm with OK.

The setting is now saved. SET UP SUCCESSFUL will now appear in the display.

^ Press the OK button.

If the water container needs to be filled the following message will appear in this display:

FILL WATER CONTAINER

AND PLACE IN MACHINE

Fill the water tank with cold, fresh tap water.

The following now appears in this display:

SYSTEM FILLING UP

START

Press the OK button.

Water hardness

The hardness of the water used in the coffee system must be determined and programmed into the appliance. The water hardness will determine how frequently the unit must be descaled to maintain the coffee system properly. The machine monitors the volume of water passing through it in conjunction with the hardness of the water and will indicate when descaling is necessary. Your local water authority can tell you the hardness of your tap water or you can measure it yourself using the enclosed test strip.

Place the test strip under your kitchen tap for a second and shake off any remaining water. The result is visible in about 1 minute.

The appliance can be set to one of 4 hardness levels:

–

Level 1 (soft):

0 - 3 gr/gal (0-3°d)

–

Level 2 (moderate):

4 - 7 gr/gal (4-7°d)

–

Level 3 (hard):

7 - 15 gr/gal (7 - 14 °d)

–

Level 4 (very hard):

15 - 22 gr/gal (14 - 21 °d)

Setting the water hardness

In the main menu, press the OK

button for two seconds.

SETTINGS

< WATER HARDNESS >

Turn the rotary selector until WATER

HARDNESS appears in this display. Confirm with OK.

Turn the rotary selector until the

desired water hardness level appears in the display. Confirm with OK.

The setting is now saved.

First steps to use

Filling the water tank

The quality of the water used plays an important part in the overall quality of the coffee.

The water tank should be emptied and filled with fresh, cold tap water.

Hot or warm water, or other liquids could damage the coffee system.

Do not use mineral water. Mineral water will cause lime scale deposits to build up in the machine, possibly damaging it.

Fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap

water to the "Max." mark.

Be sure the area under the water tank is clean and free of obstructions. If the water tank is not seated correctly the drainage valve will not be sealed. Clean if necessary.

Replace the water tank. Make sure

the tank fits correctly onto the notch at the top of the housing.

Close the lid.

Open the lid on the left hand side of the coffee system a. Pull the water tank up and out using the handle b.

Fill the coffee bean container with roasted espresso or coffee beans.

Important: Only use roasted espresso or coffee beans in the container. Anything else, including ground coffee, will damage the grinder.

Filling the coffee bean container

Important: Do not use coffee beans that have been treated with sugar, caramel or other substances. Do not put drinks containing sugar in the coffee bean container. Sugar will damage the machine.

Open the lid on the right of the coffee

system a. Remove the coffee bean container lid b.

Fill the container c with roasted

coffee beans.

^ Replace the bean container lid, close

the coffee system lid.

TIP Only add enough beans to last for a few days. Contact with the air causes the beans to loose their flavor.

Turning the machine On / Off

The On/Off - button (Standby) can be used to turn the coffee system on or off, if the main switch at the back of the machine is turned on.

Turning on

When the On/Off - button is pressed, the coffee system will heat up.

If the coffee system was used recently and still has an operating temperature higher than 140°F (60°C), rinsing will not take place.

Press the On/Off button -.

The following appears in the display:

HEATING-UP PHASE

If the automatic rinsing has been turned on, the following will appear in the display after the heat-up phase is complete:

RINSING

Turning off

Press the On/Off button -.

If the automatic rinsing function has been turned on, the pipework will be rinsed before the coffee system turns itself off.

If you have switched the automatic rinsing function off, the pipework should be rinsed manually (see, "Cleaning and care") before turning off the machine.

Hot water will be dispensed from the coffee spouts. The main menu will then appear.

SELECT TYPE OF DRINK

Beverages can now be prepared.

Pre-heating cups

In order to allow the flavor of the coffee to develop and be retained, the cups should be pre-heated. The smaller the volume of coffee/espresso and the thicker the cup, the more important it is to pre-heat the cup.

The cup warmer on the top of the coffee system can be used to pre-heat coffee cups and glasses. The cup warming function must be turned on.

TIP Cups can also be warmed with hot water by using the - button.

Turning the cup warmer on and off

^ In the main menu, press and hold OK

for two seconds.

SETTINGS

< CUP HEATING >

^ Turn the rotary selector until CUP

HEATING appears in the display. Confirm with the OK button.

Pre-heating cups using the cup warming function

^ Arrange the cups or glasses on the

top of the coffee machine.

The cup warming surface will be heated continuously until the coffee system is turned off.

Turn the warming function on or off by selecting YES or NO (as desired) in the display.

Confirm by pressing the OK button.

Preparing coffee or espresso

When the / or . buttons are pressed, the coffee system automatically grinds the beans to brew the coffee.

^ Place a cup under the coffee

dispensers.

^ Press the button for the desired

beverage:

/ for coffee, or . for espresso.

The chosen beverage will now be dispensed.

To ensure that any residues from the factory testing process are removed from the brewing system, please discard the first two cups of coffee when using the machine for the first time.

Preparing two portions at one time

Two portions of coffee or espresso can be prepared at the same time. The coffee system will make two portions one right after the other.

^ Place one cup under each of the

coffee dispensers.

^ Press the button for the desired

beverage twice:

/ for coffee, or . for espresso.

Two portions of coffee/espresso will be dispensed from into the cups.

TIP To prepare a double coffee or espresso follow the same procedure

as listed above except place only one cup under both dispensers.

Preparing coffee or espresso

Canceling preparation

The coffee/espresso preparation can be canceled when STOP? appears in this display. Any coffee beans which have already been ground will be directed into the waste container.

Press the OK button.

The preparation will be canceled.

Adjusting the height of the coffee dispensers

The coffee dispensers can be raised or lowered to the height of your cup. If the dispensers are closer the beverage will not cool down as quickly and the crema will have a better consistency.

^ Pull or push the coffee dispenser up

or down as needed.

Making coffee or espresso using ground coffee

One portion at a time of coffee or espresso can be using ground coffee.

This allows you to prepare a decaffeinated coffee, if the bean container is already filled with regular coffee beans for example.

The coffee system will automatically recognize that ground coffee has been placed in the chute.

Use the scoop supplied with the machine to ensure the correct amount of ground coffee is used.

The machine will use all the ground coffee in the chute, if too much is added the brew unit will not be able to process the coffee.

Adding ground coffee

^ Open the lid on the right of the coffee

system a.

The following message appears in this display:

GROUND COFFEE

< YES B >

^ To prepare the coffee/espresso using

ground coffee, confirm with OK.

To cancel preparation with ground coffee, turn the rotary control until NO appears in the display. Confirm with OK. The ground coffee will be directed into the waste container.

Open the lid for the ground coffee chute. Add one level scoop of ground coffee.

Close the lids.

Making coffee or espresso using ground coffee

Preparing coffee/espresso using ground coffee

The following message appears in this display:

SELECT DRINK

USE GROUND COFFEE

Place a cup under the coffee

dispensers.

Press the button for the desired

beverage:

/ for coffee, or . for espresso.

The beverage is now prepared.

Canceling preparation

Coffee preparation can be canceled when STOP? appears in this display. Any coffee which has already been ground will be directed into the waste container.

Press the OK button.

The preparation will be canceled.

Frothing and heating milk

The coffee system draws milk through a tube from the milk flask. Steam is then used to heat the milk in the cappuccinatore. If desired, the milk can also be frothed this way.

In order to produce the best milk froth, use cold milk. The milk flask will keep the milk cold for an extended period of time.

Preparing the milk flask

Connect the stainless steel angled

end of the milk tube to the top of the lid until it clicks into place.

^ Place the milk flask on the right hand

side of the coffee system.

^ Connect the other end of the milk

tube to the cappuccinatore.

Caution! The cappuccinatore will become hot - danger of burns.

^ Insert the stainless steel suction tube

to the inside the lid. Be sure that the slanted end is pointed downwards (as shown).

Fill the milk flask up to a maximum of 3/4" (2 cm) below the rim..

Place the lid on the flask.

Preparing milk froth

Turn the cappuccinatore dial to z.

^ ^ Place a cup or suitable container

under the cappuccinatore.

^ Press the * button.

The coffee system will heat up. HEATING-UP PHASE will appear in the display. After heating the milk froth will be dispensed into the container underneath.

Frothing and heating milk

Press the OK button when enough milk froth has been prepared.

TIP For best results use cold milk.

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