Miele CVA 6431C User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Built-in coffee machine CVA 6431 (C)

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine,

it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

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M.-Nr. 09 549 580

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposal of your old machine

Electrical and electronic machines often contain valuable materials. They also contain materials which, if 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 machine. Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection/recycling centre, or contact your Dealer for advice. Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

Contents

Caring for the environment..........................................2

Guide to the machine ..............................................6

Accessories ......................................................9

Warning and Safety instructions ....................................10

Preparing the coffee machine for use ................................17

Before using for the first time.........................................17

Switching on for the first time.........................................17

Water hardness ...................................................18

Operation .......................................................20

Filling the water container .........................................21

Switching on and off ..............................................22

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................22

Filling the machine with coffee capsules .............................23

Filling the capsule carousel ..........................................23

Taking capsules out of the capsule carousel ............................24

Making drinks....................................................25

Making espresso or coffee ..........................................25

Preparing two portions..............................................25

Cancelling preparation .............................................25

After preparing drinks ..............................................25

Preparing hot milk, milk froth and cappuccino ...........................26

Notes on using the cappuccinatore .................................26

Dispensing froth directly into the cup................................27

Preparing cappuccino ...........................................28

Frothing milk in the cappuccinatore .................................28

Preparing hot milk...............................................28

After preparing milk .............................................28

Making drinks using a profile.........................................29

Allocating the types of coffee (Type allocation) ........................30

Calling up "Type allocation" ..........................................30

Select type .......................................................30

Allocate type .....................................................30

Change type .....................................................31

Delete type.......................................................31

Contents

Changing the portion sizes.........................................32

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

Setting the portion size from the Settings menu ..........................33

Changing portion sizes for different profiles .............................33

Setting up profiles ................................................34

Calling up a profile.................................................34

Create profile .....................................................34

Select profile .....................................................35

Change name ....................................................35

Delete profile .....................................................35

Change profile ....................................................36

Settings.........................................................37

Calling up the Settings menu.........................................37

Changing and saving settings........................................37

Possible setting options.............................................38

Language........................................................40

Time of day ......................................................40

Display (Time of day display) ......................................40

Clock format ...................................................40

Setting the time .................................................40

Date ............................................................40

Timer ...........................................................40

Selecting a timer ................................................41

Allocating days of the week .......................................41

Activating and deactivating the timer ................................42

Eco mode........................................................42

Lighting .........................................................42

Setting the brightness............................................42

Setting the time the lighting switches off (Switch off after) ................42

Info (Display information)............................................43

Locking the coffee machine (System lock 0)............................43

Activating and deactivating the system lock 0 ........................43

To override the System lock .......................................43

Water hardness ...................................................43

Display brightness .................................................43

Volume ..........................................................43

Factory default ....................................................43

Showroom programme (Demo mode) .................................44

Contents

Cleaning and care ................................................45

Quick guide ......................................................45

Rinsing the coffee machine ..........................................46

Water container ...................................................46

Waste container ...................................................47

Drip tray with grid .................................................47

Grille with drip tray cover............................................48

Capsule carousel and carousel runners ................................49

Central spout cover and drip catcher ..................................50

Interior ..........................................................50

Capsule plate.....................................................51

Steam valve ......................................................51

Cappuccinatore ...................................................52

Machine front .....................................................53

Maintenance .....................................................54

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

Descaling after being prompted by the display ..........................55

Descaling without being prompted by the display ........................57

Problem solving guide ............................................58

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................69

Saving energy ...................................................70

Electrical connection U.K., ZA, IRL ..................................71

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

Building-in and combination options ...................................72

Ventilation .......................................................73

Installation .......................................................73

Adjusting the hinges ...............................................74

Guide to the machine

Exterior view

a Controls and display

b Handle

c Plastic grille

d Metal drip tray cover

e Central spout

f Inset for Cappuccinatore

g Steam valve

Interior view

Guide to the machine

a Capsule plate

(replace with the red descaling funnel when descaling is carried out)

b Brew unit

c Capsule carousel

d Carousel runners

e Water container

f Drip tray with grid

g Waste container

h Central spout cover

i Drip catcher

Guide to the machine

Controls and display

a On/Off sensor K For switching the coffee machine on and off

b "Profiles" { For saving and editing profiles

c "Two portions" ° For preparing two portions of a drink

d Drinks sensors For dispensing

. Espresso / Coffee y Long coffee

e Display Shows information about the current action or status

f "Settings " X For altering settings, displaying information or

checking which settings are currently active

g "Back" # For returning to the previous menu, cancelling

unwanted actions

h Arrow sensors Y X For displaying further options and highlighting a

selection

i OK sensor For confirming display messages and saving

settings

j "Maintenance" y For calling up the maintenance programme

Accessories

Accessories supplied

Cappuccinatore

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glass jug for making hot milk and milk froth

Descaling funnel (red)

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for descaling the water pipework

Descaling tablets

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for descaling the water pipework (Starter set)

Cleaning tablets

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for degreasing the capsule plate (Starter set)

– Test strips

for determining the water hardness level

– Maintenance tool

for changing the capsule hopper and releasing the steam valve

Optional accessories

Miele accessories and cleaning and conditioning products are available for your coffee machine.

Microfibre cloth

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for removing finger marks and light soiling

Capsule hopper

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must be replaced after approx. 15,000 coffee capsules have been dispensed

Cappuccinatore

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glass jug for making hot milk and milk froth

– Descaling tablets

for descaling the water pipework

– Cleaning tablets

for degreasing the capsule plate

– GCEO dishwasher insert

for cleaning the Cappuccinatore in a dishwasher

These products and other useful accessories can be ordered via the internet, from Miele (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.

Warning and Safety instructions

This coffee machine complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on installation, safety, use and maintenance.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

This coffee machine is intended for use in domestic households

and similar working and residential environments. It is not intended for outdoor use.

It must be used as a domestic appliance and only for the

preparation of espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato etc. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.

The coffee machine can only be used by people with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

Caution. The central spout and the steam valve present a

danger of burning and scalding. Children's skin is very sensitive and reacts to hot temperatures. Do not allow them to touch hot components of the coffee machine or to place any part of their body under the spouts.

Install the coffee machine where it is out of the reach of children.

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the

machine unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the machine

unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the machine

unsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the coffee machine

and do not allow them to play with it.

Remember that coffee and espresso are not suitable drinks for children.

Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must

be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

A damaged coffee machine could be dangerous. Before building

in the machine, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not use a damaged machine.

Before connecting the machine to the mains supply, make sure

the connection data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate corresponds to the household supply. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed if

correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.

Do not connect the machine to the mains electrical supply by a

multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the machine.

For safety reasons, this machine may only be used when it has

been built in.

If the coffee machine is to be built in above another appliance,

there must be a full-width, closed shelf between them.

The coffee machine must not be used in a non-stationary location

(e.g. on a ship).

Only use the coffee machine in rooms where the ambient

temperature is between +10 °C and +38 °C.

Warning and Safety instructions

Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation around the coffee

machine. Otherwise condensation can build up and damage the machine and / or the housing unit.

If the coffee machine is installed behind a kitchen furniture door,

it may only be used with the furniture door open. Do not close the furniture door while the coffee machine is in use.

Repairs may only be carried out by a Miele authorised service

technician. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons can cause considerable danger to users. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be

undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.

Miele can only guarantee the safety of the machine when original

Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.

The machine must be disconnected from the electrical supply

during installation or repair work.

Do not open the outer casing of the machine. Tampering with

electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.

Warning and Safety instructions

Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.

Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Correct use

Caution. The central spout and the steam valve present a

danger of burning and scalding. The liquids and steam dispensed are very hot.

Please note:

– Keep well away from the area underneath the central spout and

steam valve when hot liquids and steam are being dispensed.

– Do not touch hot components.

– The spouts can spray hot liquid or steam.

– Water in the drip tray can be very hot. Take care when emptying

it.

Danger of injury. Do not touch the brew unit when the machine is connected to the electrical supply. Do not clean the inside of the capsule plate opening.

Never look directly at the lighting or use optical instruments to look at it.

Clean the coffee machine and the cappuccinatore (milk frother)

thoroughly before using for the first time (See "Cleaning and care").

Warning and Safety instructions

Please note the following regarding water:

Only use cold, fresh tap water to fill the water container. Warm or

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hot water or other liquids could damage the machine.

Change the water every day to prevent a build-up of bacteria.

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Do not use mineral water. Mineral water will cause serious

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limescale deposits to build up in your machine and damage it.

Do not use water from a reverse osmosis unit in this machine. This

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would damage it.

Do not put anything other than Nespresso coffee capsules in the

capsule carousel. Other manufacturers' capsules etc. would damage the machine.

The coffee capsules must be intact before use. Do not use coffee

capsules which are damaged, broken or dented. These could become jammed in the machine and damage it.

Do not use milk with additives. Sugar additives will stick to the

milk pipework and damage the coffee machine and the cappuccinatore.

If using animal milk, use only pasteurised milk.

Never place a drink with ignited alcohol under the central spout of

the coffee machine. The flames could ignite plastic components and cause fire damage.

Do not swing from or hang anything on the machine front when it

is open as this could damage the machine.

Warning and Safety instructions

Please note the following with regard to cleaning the coffee

machine:

Clean the coffee machine and the cappuccinatore daily (see

–

"Cleaning and care").

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the machine. Steam could

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reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Descale the coffee machine regularly using the appropriate

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number of Miele descaling tablets for the water hardness level in your area. Descale the machine more frequently in areas with very hard water. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage arising from insufficient descaling.

Do not use the coffee machine or the cappuccinatore for cleaning

other objects.

For machines with a stainless steel front:

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 the coffee machine for use

Please read the operating instructions and take the time to familiarise yourself with the coffee machine before using it for the first time.

Before using for the first time

The machine must be correctly

installed and connected (see "Electrical connection" and "Installation") before it is used for the first time.

Remove any protective foil.

Touch the arrow sensors until the

country you want is highlighted. Touch the OK sensor.

The setting is now saved.

Setting the time of day

Touch the arrow sensors until the

current hour appears. Touch the OK sensor.

Touch the arrow sensors until the

current minutes appear. Touch the OK sensor.

The setting is now saved.

Clean the coffee machine thoroughly (see "Cleaning and care") before filling it with water and coffee capsules.

Switching on for the first time

When you switch the coffee machine on for the first time, you will be prompted to set the following:

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Language and Country

–

Time of day

–

Date

–

Display (Time of day display)

Touch the On/Off sensor K.

The welcome message "Miele Willkommen" will appear in the display briefly.

Selecting the language

Touch the arrow sensors until the language you want is highlighted. Touch the OK sensor.

Setting the date

^ Touch the arrow sensors until the

current year appears. Touch the OK sensor.

^ Touch the arrrow sensors until the

current month appears. Touch the OK sensor.

^ Touch the arrow sensors until the

current day appears. Touch the OK sensor.

The setting is now saved.

Preparing the coffee machine for use

Selecting the display

You can choose from the following options:

On: the display will always show the

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date and time (even when the machine is switched off).

Off: the date and time are not

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displayed when the machine is switched off.

Night dimming: the date and time

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are only displayed between the hours of 5:00 and 23:00.

^ Touch the arrow sensors until the

option you want is highlighted. Touch the OK sensor.

The coffee machine will use more energy depending on the option you choose for the display. Information about this will appear in the display.

"Set-up successfully completed" will appear in the display.

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 machine will need to be descaled.

The coffee machine measures the quantity of water and steam used. The number of drinks which can be dispensed before the machine needs to be descaled will depend on the water hardness level set.

Set the water hardness level on the coffee machine to the water hardness level for the local area to ensure that the machine functions correctly and is not damaged. This will ensure that the reminder to descale the machine will appear in the display at the correct time.

The machine has four programmable levels:

"Fill and replace the water container" will appear in the display.

Fill the water container with fresh, cold tap water.

Tip: Please continue to work though the further steps outlined in the operating instructions so that you can familiarise yourself with the coffee machine and set it up for your specific requirements.

Water hardness Local water

0 - 8.4 °dH (0 -1.5 mmol/l)

8.4 - 14 °dH (1.5 - 2.5 mmol/l)

14-21°dH (2.5 - 3.7 mmol/l)

>21°dH (> 3.7 mmol/l)

hardness level

Soft Soft

Medium Medium

Hard Hard

Hard Very hard

Setting (Hardness level)

Preparing the coffee machine for use

Checking the water hardness level

You can use the test strip supplied to check the water hardness level, or your local water supplier will be able to advise you on the hardness of the water in your area.

^ Dip the test strip in your drinking

water for a second, then shake off any excess water. The result will be evident after about a minute.

You can now set the water hardness level for the coffee machine.

Setting the water hardness level

Touch X.

Touch the arrow sensors until "Water hardness" is highlighted. Touch the OK sensor.

Touch the arrow sensors until the hardness level you want is highlighted. Touch the OK sensor.

The setting is now saved.

Operation

The coffee machine is operated by touching the sensors.

You are in the drinks menu when the display shows:

{ Miele

Cosi

Ristretto

Roma

To prepare a drink, press one of the drinks sensors

Calling up and navigating in a menu

To call up a menu, touch the relevant sensor. You will be able to start actions or alter settings in the selected menu.

Settings

Language F

Time of day

Timer

To select an option, touch the X and Y arrow sensors to highlight the option you want.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection.

Exiting a menu or cancelling an action

To exit the current menu, touch "Back" #.

If none of the sensors has been touched for a while, the coffee machine will revert to the drinks menu.

A scroll bar on the right hand side of the display indicates more options or text. These can be displayed using the arrow sensors.

The setting which is currently selected will have a tick ( beside it.

Warning. Bacteria can cause infection. It is important to empty and fill the container with fresh tap water every day to avoid the risk of bacteria building up.

Only use fresh, cold tap water.

Filling the water container

Hot or warm water or other liquids could damage the coffee machine.

Do not use mineral water. Mineral water will cause serious limescale deposits to build up in your machine and damage it.

Open the front of the machine.

Lift the water container up and pull it forwards to remove it.

Fill the water container with fresh, cold tap water up to the "Max." mark.

Push the water container into the machine until it clicks into place. Close the front.

If the water container protrudes slighly or is a little high, check whether the surface that the water container sits on is dirty. If the water container is not positioned correctly, the outlet valve will not connect properly and could leak. Clean the surface, if necessary.

Switching on and off

Switching on

Touch the On/Off sensor K.

Tip: If you do not want the water from the rinsing process to flow into the drip tray, place a suitable container underneath the central spout before preparing the first coffee of the day.

At first "Heating-up phase" appears in the display and after the coffee machine has heated up, the pipework is rinsed out. Hot water will be dispensed from the central spout.

If the coffee machine still has an operating temperature higher than 60 °C , then rinsing will not take place.

The machine will now align the capsule carousel and check the chambers. You will be able to hear this happening.

When the different types of coffee appear in the display, you can prepare a drink.

Switching off

Touch the On/Off sensor K.

If coffee has been dispensed, the coffee machine will carry out a rinse automatically before switching off.

Switching off for longer periods of time

If the machine is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday

Empty the drip tray, the waste

container and the water container.

Clean all components thoroughly, including the central spout cover a and the drip catcher b in the machine front.

Switch the machine off.

If you are leaving the front open while the coffee machine is not in being used for a long time, disconnect it from the mains to save energy.

Filling the machine with coffee capsules

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

The five chambers can be filled with five different types of coffee. It is important to allocate the chambers correctly so that you can select the type of coffee you want to prepare.

Filling the capsule carousel

This appliance can only be used with Nespresso coffee capsules available exclusively through the Nespresso Club or your Nespresso authorised representative.

Nespresso quality is only guaranteed when Nespresso capsules are used in Nespresso appliances. Do not use Nespresso coffee capsules which are damaged, broken or bent up at the edges. They can get stuck in the machine and cause damage.

Only the use of Nespresso capsules will guarantee the proper functioning and lifetime of your Nepresso machine.

or, if you are using different types of

–

coffee, make sure you re-allocate the chambers (see "Allocating the types of coffee (Type allocation)").

You can fill all of the chambers with the same type of coffee if you wish.

Open the front of the machine.

^ Pull the carousel runners out as far as

possible.

When the coffee machine is switched on and the carousel runners are pulled out, the type of coffee allocated to the chamber is shown in the display. This allows you to allocate the coffee types correctly.

Lift the capsule carousel to remove it or fill it while it is on the runners.

So that you can select the different types of coffee from the display, make sure

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that you fill the chambers with capsules of the appropriate coffee type.

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