Miele CVA 6401 Operating & Installation Guide

Operating and Installation Instructions Built-in Coffee System
To prevent accidents and machine damage, you absolutely must read these instructions before installation or use.
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 5
Amount of coffee.............................................................................................. 34
Brewing temperature ........................................................................................ 35
Pre-brewing ground coffee............................................................................... 35
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Creating a user profile ...................................................................................... 38
Selecting a user profile..................................................................................... 39
Changing the name .......................................................................................... 39
Deleting a user profile....................................................................................... 39
Changing a user profile .................................................................................... 40
Remove the brew unit and wash by hand........................................................ 61
Accessing the “Maintenance” menu ................................................................ 62
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Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. 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. Miele cannot be held liable for dam­age caused by non-compliance with these IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass the on to any fu­ture user.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Intended use

Use this coffee system only in standard household environments
for making coffee beverages such as espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, etc. Any other type of use is not permitted.
The coffee system is not suitable for outdoor use.This coffee machine must not be used at altitudes above 6560ft
(2000m).
The machine is intended only for the preparation of coffee-based
drinks such as espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato etc. Any other usage is not supported.
Persons who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities or experi-
ence with the machine should not use it without supervision or in­struction by a responsible person.
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Safety with children

Danger of burning and scalding at the dispensers. Children's skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults.
Ensure children do not touch hot surfaces of the coffee machine or place parts of their body under the dispensers.
Keep the coffee system out of reach of children.Children must be kept away from the machine unless they are
constantly supervised.
Children should be supervised when they are near the coffee sys-
tem. Do not allow them to play with it or to use the controls.
Young children must not be allowed to clean the coffee machine
unsupervised. Older children may only clean it under the supervision of an adult.
Remember that coffee and espresso are not suitable drinks for
children.
Danger of suffocation! While playing, children may become entan-
gled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head with the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
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Technical safety

Installation and repairs may only be carried out by a Miele-autho-
rized service technician. Installation, repairs and other work by un­qualified persons can cause considerable danger to users.
A damaged coffee system could be dangerous. Before building in
the machine, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not use a damaged machine.
Before connecting the coffee system, check the voltage and fre-
quency indicated on the data plate against the voltage and fre­quency of the household electrical supply. This data must correspond in order to prevent damage to the coffee system. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
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.
Reliable and safe operation of the coffee system can only be guar-
anteed if it is connected to the electrical supply.
Do not connect the machine to the electrical supply using an ex-
tension cord or power bar.
The coffee machine may not be used in mobile installations such
as ships.
For safety reasons, this machine may only be used when it has
been built in.
If the coffee system is to be built in above another appliance,
there must be a full-width, closed shelf between them.
If the coffee system is to be built in above another appliance,
there must be a full-width, closed shelf between them.
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Only use the coffee system in rooms where the ambient tempera-
ture is between +50°F (10°C) and +100°F (38°C).
Do not cover or block the aeration and ventilation cross-sections.
Condensation water can damage the coffee system or surrounding cabinets.
Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation around the coffee sys-
tem. The ventilation gaps in the housing unit and the gap between the top of the housing unit and the ceiling must be at least 78 3/4" (200cm2). Otherwise condensation can build up and damage the machine or the housing unit.
If the coffee system is installed behind a cabinet door, it may only
be used with the door open. This will prevent the formation of heat and humidity and subsequent damage to the appliance and/or hous­ing unit. Do not close the cabinet door while the coffee system is in use. Ensure the coffee system has cooled down completely before closing the door.
Repair work should only be performed by a Miele-authorized ser-
vice technician. Repairs by unqualified persons can cause consider­able danger to users.
For repairs, the coffee system must be disconnected from the
electrical power supply. The coffee system is only disconnected from the power supply if
– the circuit breaker has been tripped, or
– the fuse is removed, or
– the power cord is disconnected from the power supply.
Pull the plug, not the cord, to disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
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Repairs must only be performed by a trained technician in accor-
dance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts
only. Only with original Miele parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
Never open the outer casing of the machine. Tampering with elec-
trical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults or electric shock.
Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become void. The use of accessory attachements not recommended by Miele may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Proper use

Danger of burning and scalding at the dispensers. The liquids and steam dispensed are very hot.
Keep away from the area underneath the dispensers when hot liq­uids and steam are being dispensed.
Do not touch hot components.
Hot liquid or steam could spatter from the spouts. Ensure that the main dispenser is clean and installed correctly.
Water in the drip tray can also be very hot. Take care when empty­ing it.
Risk of injury to the eyes!
Never look at the lighting directly or using optical instruments (e.g. magnifying glass).
Please note the following regarding water:
– The water quality must conform to the requirements for drinking
water in the country in which the coffee machine is being used.
– Only use cold, fresh tap water to fill the water container. Hot or
warm water or other liquids can damage the coffee machine.
– Change the water every day to prevent a build-up of bacteria.
– Do not use sparkling water.
Only fill the bean container with roasted espresso or coffee beans.
Do not fill the bean container with coffee beans that have been treated with additives or with ground coffee.
Do not pour liquids into the bean container.Do not use green (unroasted) coffee beans or mixtures of coffee
beans which contain green coffee beans. Green coffee beans are very hard and still contain residual moisture. These can damage the coffee machine grinder as soon as grinding begins.
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Do not use oily beans or beans that have been treated with
caramel, sugar, or other substances. Sugar and oil will damage the coffee system.
Do not use any flavored ground coffee. The sugar in the coffee will
stick to and block the brew unit of the coffee system. The cleaning tablets for degreasing the brew unit will not remove this type of de­posit.
Only use plain milk. Most sugary additives can clog the milk lines
and damage the machine.
If using dairy milk make sure that it has been pasteurized.Do not place any alcohol mixtures which are alight underneath the
main dispenser. The flames could ignite plastic components and cause them to melt.
Do not swing from or hang anything on the machine front when it
is open as this could damage the hinges of the machine.
The main dispenser connector cap is lubricated with silicone
grease. Take care not to get this on your clothes when removing or replacing the containers or other components.
Do not use the coffee system to clean objects.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning and care

The coffee system must be disconnected from the electrical sup-
ply before cleaning or maintenance.
Clean the coffee machine and the milk flask daily, particularly be-
fore using it for the first time (see “Cleaning and care”).
All parts of the milk system need to be cleaned thoroughly and
regularly.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this machine. Steam could
reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Descale the coffee system regularly depending on the water hard-
ness level in your area. Descale the machine more frequently in areas with very hard water. Miele cannot be held liable for damage arising from insufficient descaling, the use of incorrect descaling agent or the use of descaling agent that is not of the appropriate concentra­tion.
Degrease the brew unit regularly with Miele cleaning tablets. De-
pending on the natural oil content of the coffee used, the brew unit can become blocked quite quickly.
Rinsing coffee grounds down the drain can cause the sink to clog.
Instead, dispose of your coffee grounds appropriately as biodegrad­able waste (where facilities exist) or by composting.
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For machines with stainless steel surfaces:

Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape
or other types of adhesive on stainless steel surfaces. These dam­age the surface, causing it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating.
The finish on stainless steel surfaces is susceptible to scratching.
Even magnets can cause scratching.

Preparing your appliance for an extended vacation

If you elect to turn off the water to your home for an extended pe-
riod of time, please note that this may not be enough to reduce the risk of a leak. To be completely safe, you must turn off the water supply to each individual appliance. This means under the sink for a dishwasher, at the laundry bib for your washer, etc.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Front view

Guide to the appliance

a
On / Off button
b
Controls and display
c
Door handle
d
Hot water dispenser
e
Drip tray cover
f
Height-adjustable main dispenser with lighting
g
Milk flask with lid
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Guide to the appliance

Interior view

h
Ground coffee chute cover
i
Brew unit
j
Ground coffee chute
k
Grind control lever
l
Coffee bean container
m
Water tank
n
Drip tray with no-spill grid
o
Waste unit
p
Drip catcher
q
Main dispenser connector
r
Service cover
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Controls and display

a
On / Off button Turning the machine On and Off
b
Drink buttons
For making espresso, coffee , cappuccino , or latte macchiato
c
Additional programs Additional drinks such as lungo cof­fee, caffè latte, hot milk, milk froth, and hot water, menu Maintenance
d
Display
Shows information on current activity or status
e
Back
For returning to the previous menu, canceling unwanted actions
f
Arrow buttons For showing more selection options in the display and highlighting a se­lection
g
OK button
For confirming display messages and saving settings
h
Profile
For saving and editing user profiles
i
Settings
For altering settings, displaying infor­mation or checking which settings are currently active.
j
Double portion For preparing two portions of a drink
k
Parameters Check or change settings for prepar­ing coffee
l
Optical interface
(for Miele Service only)
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Accessories

These products and other useful acces­sories can be ordered via the Miele Webstore, from Miele Service or from your Miele dealer.

Included accessories

Measuring scoop
For ground coffee
Milk flask with lid
For storing milk and preparing drinks with milk
Cleaning agent for milk pipework
For cleaning the milk system (starter set)
2 cleaning containers (large and
small) For cleaning and maintenance of the machine
Descaling tablets
For descaling the water pipework (starter set)
Cleaning tablets
For degreasing the brew unit (starter set)

Optional accessories

Miele also offers a range of optional ac­cessories, as well as cleaning and con­ditioning products for your coffee sys­tem.
Milk flask with lid
For storing milk and preparing drinks with milk
Compact lid
For storing the milk flask in the refrig­erator
Cleaning agent for milk pipework
for cleaning the milk system
Descaling tablets
for descaling the water pipework
Cleaning tablets
for degreasing the brew unit
Silicone grease
For lubricating the seal on the main dispenser connector
Test strips
For determining the water hardness level
Silicone grease
For lubricating the seal on the main dispenser connector
Cleaning brush
for cleaning the milk pipework, for example.
Main dispenser connector cap
Spare part
Milk pipework elbow connector
Spare part
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Before using for the first time

Before using the coffee system for the first time, please read these in­structions and make yourself familiar with the appliance and its controls.

Before using for the first time

Install the coffee system and connect
it to the electrical supply (see “Electri­cal connection” and “Installation”).
Remove any protective coverings
from the front of the machine.
Clean the appliance thoroughly be­fore filling it with water and coffee beans (see “Cleaning and care”).

Turning on for the first time

When the coffee machine is turned on for the first time, after the welcome screen has appeared you will be asked to set the following settings:
– Language and country
– Date
– Time of day
– Display (time of day) Tap the On / Off button .
Miele - Willkommen appears briefly in the
display.

Selecting a language

Use the arrow keys  to highlight
the desired language. Then tap OK.
Use the arrow keys to highlight
the desired country. Then tap OK.

Setting the time of day

Use the arrow keys  until the time
of day appears. Then tap OK.
The setting is now saved.

Setting the date

Use the arrow keys  until the cur-
rent date appears. Then tap OK to confirm the year, the month, and the day.
The setting is now saved.

Display

You can choose from the following op­tions:
On: The time and date are always vis-
ible in the display when the appliance is turned off.
Off: The display is dark when the ap-
pliance is turned off.
Night dimming: The date and time of
day is displayed from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Use the arrow keys  to highlight
the desired display type. Then tap OK.
Depending on the setting selected, the coffee system may use more energy. A message will appear in the display to inform you of this.
The coffee system is now successfully set up for use.
Fill the water reservoir with cold, fresh
tap water.
The setting is now saved.
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Before using for the first time

Water hardness

The water hardness level indicates how much calcium is dissolved in the water. The higher the calcium content, the harder the water, and the harder the water, the more often the coffee system will need to be descaled.
The coffee system measures the amount of water used and steam made. Depending on the level of water hard­ness set, more or fewer drinks can be dispensed before the appliance needs to be descaled.
Program the coffee system to the water hardness level of your area so that it functions correctly and does not get damaged. At the correct time a prompt will then appear in the display to descale the appliance.
You can program four hardness levels on the appliance:
Water hardness Water
0 - 8.7 gr/gal (0 - 8.4°dH)
8.7 - 14.6 gr/gal (8.4 - 14°dH)
14.6 - 21.9 gr/gal (14 - 21°dH)
> 21.9 gr/gal (21°dH)
hardness level in your area
Soft Soft 1
Medium Medium 2
Hard Hard 3
Hard Very hard 4
Setting (water hard­ness level)

Determining the water hardness

You can measure the water hardness yourself using the enclosed test strip. Alternatively, your local water authority will be able to tell you the hardness of water in your area.
Dip the test strip in your drinking wa-
ter for approximatelyonesecond, then shake off any excess water. The result will be evident after about aminute.

Setting the water hardness level

Tap Settings.Use the arrow keys  to select Wa-
ter hardness and tap OK.
Use the arrow keys to select the
required water hardness. Then tap OK.
The setting is now saved.
The appliance is programmed ex-works to hardness level 3.
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To operate the coffee machine, tap the
Miele
Select drink
sensor buttons with your finger.
When the following appears in the dis­play you are in the drinks menu:
To make a coffee drink, tap one of the drink buttons.
You can find more drinks in the Addi-
tional programs menu.
Selecting a menu and navigat­ing within a menu
To select a menu, tap the relevant but­ton. You will then be able to start an ac­tion or change settings in the menu.

Operation

A scroll bar at the right of the display shows that additional options or text are available. Use the arrow keys to display them.
The setting which is currently selected will have a checkmark beside it.
To select an option, touch the arrow buttons until the option/menu item you want is highlighted.
To confirm the selection, tap OK.
Leaving the menu or canceling an ac­tion
To exit the current menu, tap.
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Filling the water tank

Risk to health due to contami-
nated water. Bacteria can develop in water which
has been sitting in the water con­tainer for too long and is a risk to your health.
Change the water in the water con­tainer every day.
Risk of damage due to incorrect
operation. Unsuitable liquids such as hot or
warm water or other liquids can damage the coffee machine. Carbonated water leaves too much limescale in the coffee machine.
Only use cold, fresh tap water to fill the water container.
Pull the water tank forwards to re-
move it.
Take off the lid and fill the water tank
with fresh, cold tap water up to the “max.” mark.
Push the water tank back in the ma-
chine until it clicks into place.
If the water tank protrudes slightly or is a little high, check whether the sur­face that the water tank sits on is dirty. If the water tank is not positioned cor­rectly, the outlet valve will not connect properly and could leak. Clean the surface, if necessary.
Open the appliance door.
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Filling the coffee bean container

Coffee or espresso can be made from whole roasted coffee beans which are freshly ground for each portion. This re­quires the coffee bean container to be filled with coffee beans.
Alternatively, you can make coffee or espresso with ground coffee (see “Mak­ing coffee drinks from ground coffee”).
Warning! Risk of damage to the grinder.
Only put roasted coffee beans in the bean container. Do not fill the bean container with ground coffee.
Do not fill the bean container with any type of liquid.
Pull out the coffee bean container.Push back the lid and fill the con-
tainer with roasted coffee beans.
Slide the lid back into place.
Warning! Sugar will damage the cof­fee machine.
Do not use coffee beans that have been treated with sugar, caramel, or other substances and do not put liq­uids containing sugar in the coffee bean container.
Do not use green (unroasted) coffee beans or mixtures of coffee beans which contain green coffee beans. Green coffee beans are very hard and still contain residual moisture. These can damage the coffee ma­chine grinder as soon as grinding be­gins.
Tip: You can use a nut or seed grinder to grind green coffee beans. These types of grinder generally have a rotat­ing stainless-steel blade. You can then add the ground green coffee one por- tion at a time to the ground coffee chute and make the desired coffee drink (see “Making coffee drinks using ground coffee”).
Push the coffee bean container fully
back into the coffee system. Close the front.
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Switching on and off

Turning on

When the coffee system is switched on, it heats up and rinses the pipework. This not only cleans the pipework, but also warms it before coffee is prepared.
If the coffee system still has an operat­ing temperature higher than 140°F (60°C), rinsing will not take place.
Tap the On / Off button .
The appliance will begin rinsing after the heating-up phase. Hot water will come out of the main dispenser.
You can now prepare drinks.
Tip: If you do not want the water from the rinsing process to flow into the drip tray, place a suitable container (e.g., the small cleaning container) underneath the main dispenser before preparing the first coffee of the day.

Switching the coffee machine off

Tap the On/Off button.
If coffee has been dispensed, the coffee machine will rinse the pipework auto­matically before switching off.

Turning off for longer periods of time

If the coffee system is not going to be used for a longer period of time:
Empty the drip tray, the waste unit
and the water tank.
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Clean all components thoroughly, in-
cluding the brew unit, the main dis­penser connector and the small drip tray located inside the door.
Turn off the appliance.
If you leave the door open for an ex­tended period of time, unplug or dis­connect it from the power supply to save energy.

Adjusting the coffee dispensers to the cup height

You can adjust the main dispenser to suit the height of the cup you are using so that the coffee or espresso will not cool down as quickly and the crema will have a better consistency.
Pull the main dispenser down until it
is at the same level as the rim of the cup. Alternatively, push the main dis­penser up until there is enough room to fit a larger cup or mug underneath.
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Preparing beverages

Danger of burning and scalding
at the dispensers. The liquids and steam dispensed are
very hot and can cause scalding. Keep away from the area underneath
the dispensers when hot liquids and steam are being dispensed.
Do not touch hot components.
The following drinks without milk can be made:
Espresso is a strong aromatic cof-
fee with a thick hazelnut brown col­ored froth on top – known as the crema. We recommend using espresso­roasted coffee beans to make an espresso.
Coffee differs from espresso by
the increased amount of water and the roast of the beans. We recommend using coffee beans of the correct roast to make the cof­fee.
Lungo coffee is a coffee with sig-
nificantly more water.

Making a coffee drink

Place a cup under the main dis-
penser.
Tap the sensor button for the desired
drink:
EspressoCoffee in Additional programs: Lungo coffee
The drink you have selected will be dis­pensed from the main dispenser into your cup.

Double portion

You can request two portions of espresso or coffee at once in one cup or in two separate cups simultaneously.
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To fill two cups at the same time:
Preparing beverages
Place a cup under each of the noz-
zles of the main dispenser.
Tap. The button lights up. Tap the sensor button for the desired
drink.
Two portions of the desired drink will be dispensed from the main dispenser.
Tip: If, after a while, you have not tapped one of the drink buttons, the “Double portion” option will revert back to single portions.

Canceling preparation

Drink preparation can be canceled as long as Stop is visible in the display.
TapOK.
When making two portions at once, tapping the OK button once will stop the first drink only. Keep the button pressed to stop the entire dispensing procedure.

Coffee pot: Making several cups of coffee one after the other

With the Coffee potfunction you can make up to eight cups of coffee one af­ter the other automatically - up to max. 1quart (1 liter) - to fill a coffee pot, for example.
You can use the Coffee pot function twice in a row. After that, a longer cooling down time of one hour is nec­essary so that the coffee machine does not become damaged.
Place a sufficiently large container
under the main dispenser.
Tap.Use the arrow keys  to highlight
Coffee pot.
Then tap OK.
Use the arrow keys  to highlight
the desired number of cups (3 to 8). Then tap OK.
Follow the instructions given.
Each portion will be ground, brewed and dispensed individually. The display will inform you about the progress.
You can cancel the process at any time: Tap OK or .
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Preparing beverages

Making coffee drinks from ground coffee

To make espresso or coffee using ground coffee, add a portion of ground coffee to the ground coffee chute. This gives you the option of preparing a cup of decaffeinated coffee, for exam­ple, even though the coffee bean con­tainer is filled with roasted coffee beans.
The coffee system will automatically recognize that ground coffee has been placed in the chute.
Only one portion of coffee or espresso can be prepared at a time when using ground coffee.

Adding ground coffee

Do not add more than one level scoop of ground coffee to the coffee chute. If too much is added, the brew unit will not be able to process the coffee.
The coffee system will use all the ground coffee that has been added to the chute to make the next coffee.
Use the scoop supplied with the ma­chine to ensure the correct amount of ground coffee is used.
Open the appliance door.
Remove the ground coffee chute
cover and open the lid of the chute.
Add one level scoop of ground coffee
to the chute.
Close the lid, replace the ground cof-
fee chute cover and close the appli­ance door.
Use ground coffee? appears on the dis-
play.

Making coffee with ground coffee

If you want to make a drink with ground coffee:
Use the arrow keys  to select Yes
and tap OK.
You can now choose which coffee drink to make with ground coffee.
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Place a cup under the main dis-
penser.
Select a coffee drink.
The desired coffee drink is made. If you selectNo and confirm withOK,
the ground coffee is emptied unused into the waste container. The appliance will rinse itself.
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