Operating instructions Freestanding coffee machine CM 5100 en - GB, HK, SG, ZA 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.
Please do not therefore dispose of it The original packaging will also be with your household waste. useful should you wish to return the coffee machine to Miele for servicing. Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection/recycling centre, or contact your Dealer for advice.
Guide to the machine a Cup heating surface k Cappuccinatore dial for selecting hot milk, hot water and milk froth b Bean container, ground coffee chute and rotary control for selecting l Air intake nozzle fineness of ground coffee m Milk tube c Display and controls n Dispensing spout d Steam and hot water spout...
Guide to the machine Display and controls Control How to operate Function Coffee button / Press For dispensing coffee Espresso button . Press For dispensing espresso On/Off button - Press For switching the coffee machine on or off (Standby mode) Rotary control Turn clockwise or For displaying options or settings...
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. The coffee machine is not intended for outdoor use.
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Technical safety Before setting up the machine, Caution. The coffee spouts and the check it for any externally visible cappuccinatore present a danger of damage. Never use a damaged burning or scalding. machine. Danger of injury. Children's skin is very sensitive and reacts to hot temperatures.
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Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original The mains connection cable should spare parts. Only genuine Miele original not hang down. Someone could trip spare parts guarantee the safety of the over it and the machine could be machine.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use – Do not use water from reverse osmosis units. The machine could be Caution. The coffee spouts and the damaged. cappuccinatore present a danger of Only fill the bean container with burning or scalding. The liquids and roasted coffee beans.
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– Descale the coffee machine regularly using the appropriate number of Miele descaling tablets for the water The manufacturer cannot be held hardness level in your area. Descale liable for damage caused by the machine more frequently in areas non-compliance with these Warning with very hard water.
"l". coffee beans (see "Filling the coffee ^ Press the On/Off button -. bean container"). The welcome message MIELE - ^ Fill the water container with fresh, WILLKOMMEN will appear in the cold tap water (see "Filling the water display briefly.
Preparing the coffee machine for use To set the clock display The following will appear in the display: ^ If you want the time to be shown as a SYSTEM FILLING UP 12 hour clock, turn the rotary control START until 12 H appears.
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Preparing the coffee machine for use There is a choice of four water hardness levels: – Level 1 (soft): Local water hardness range 0-8.4 °d (0-1.5 mmol/l) Water flow rate: approx. 220 l Steam flow rate: approx. 440 min – Level 2 (medium): Local water hardness level 1 ^ Dip the test strip in water for a 8.4-14 °d (1.5-2.5 mmol/l)
Filling the water container The quality of the water plays an important part in the overall quality of the coffee. The water container should therefore be emptied and filled with fresh tap water every day. 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...
Filling the coffee bean container If you want to use freshly ground coffee beans for each cup of espresso or coffee, fill the coffee bean container with roasted coffee beans. Alternatively, you can make coffee or espresso with ready ground coffee (see "Preparing coffee or espresso using ready ground coffee").
Switching on and off You can use the On/Off button - Switching off (standby) to switch the coffee machine ^ Press the On/Off button -. on and off, if the master switch at the back of the machine is switched on. If the automatic rinsing function has been switched on, the pipework will be rinsed through before the coffee...
Pre-heating cups Pre-heating cups using the Cups should always be pre-heated to allow the flavour of the coffee to cup heating function develop and be retained. The smaller the volume of coffee/espresso and the thicker the cup, the more important it is to pre-heat the cup.
Making coffee or espresso Making coffee or espresso Making two portions of coffee or espresso at the same time When the / or . button is pressed, the coffee machine grinds the beans and You can select two portions of coffee or then uses the freshly ground beans to espresso at the same time.
Making coffee or espresso Adjusting the coffee spouts to To make a double portion of coffee or espresso, the correct cup height ^ place one cup under both coffee You can adjust the coffee spouts to suit spouts. the height of the cup you are using so that the coffee or espresso will not cool ^ Press the / button twice, to make a down as quickly and the crema will...
Making coffee or espresso using ready ground coffee To make espresso or coffee using ready ground coffee, you add a portion of ground coffee to the ground coffee chute. This gives you the option of preparing a cup of decaffinated coffee, for example, even though the coffee bean container is filled with roasted coffee beans.
Making coffee or espresso using ready ground coffee Preparing coffee or espresso Cancelling preparation using ready ground coffee Preparation can be cancelled while STOP? is showing in the display. The You can now select whether you want ground coffee will be directed into the to dispense a coffee or an espresso waste container.
Frothing and heating milk Preparing milk froth You can use the coffee machine to heat or froth milk. The coffee machine draws the milk through a tube from the container, e.g. a milk carton. Steam is then used to heat the milk in the cappuccinatore. It can also be frothed if milk froth is required.
Frothing and heating milk Preparing hot milk Cancelling preparation Milk preparation can be cancelled while STOP? is showing in the display. ^ Press the OK button. Milk preparation will be cancelled. After preparing milk The cappuccinatore can become clogged with milk residues so it should be rinsed through if more than an hour has elapsed since a drink with milk has ^ Turn the cappuccinatore dial to the J...
Frothing and heating milk Temperature of the milk and Coffee specialities consistency of the milk froth You can use the coffee machine to prepare these easily and quickly. You can use the cappuccinatore dial to adjust the temperature of the milk and For a Cappuccino: the consistency of the milk froth.
Preparing hot water If you have previously used the cappuccinatore to prepare hot milk or milk froth: ^ Rinse the cappuccinatore with water (see "Cleaning and care"). Caution. Danger of burning and scalding on the cappuccinatore. The liquids and steam dispensed are very hot.
Coffee the way you like it You can customise the coffee machine To avoid damaging the grinder: to suit your exact requirements. You only ever adjust the grinder by one – adjust the grinder setting, setting at a time. Grind the coffee beans again if you want to adjust the –...
Coffee the way you like it Amount of coffee You can alter the amount of coffee, by selecting a different setting. There is a The coffee machine can grind and choice of three settings: brew 6-14 g of coffee per cup. The greater the quantity, the stronger the –...
Coffee the way you like it Pre-brewing the coffee Brewing temperature When the pre-brewing function is The ideal brewing temperature will switched on, the freshly ground coffee depend on is first moistened with a little hot water. – the type of coffee, Then the remaining water is forced –...
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Coffee the way you like it ^ In the main menu, press the OK button for two seconds. SETTINGS TEMPERATURE ^ Turn the rotary control until TEMPERATURE appears in the display. Press the OK button. ^ To set the brewing temperature for espresso, turn the rotary control until ESPRESSO appears in the display.
Setting the portion sizes Programming the amount You can programme the amount of using the ., /, - or * button water used for each portion of espresso, coffee or hot water to suit Press the ., /, - or * button for at least your taste and your cups.
Setting the portion sizes Selecting the PROG. THE Setting the duration of the steam used for hot milk and milk froth AMOUNT option in the SETTINGS menu The duration of steam used is the same for heating milk and for frothing milk. ^ Press the OK button for two seconds.
The SETTINGS menu You can use the SETTINGS menu to customise the coffee machine to suit your personal requirements. Options which are currently selected will have a tick B next to them. If none of the buttons has been pressed for a while, the coffee machine will revert to the main menu.
The SETTINGS menu Possible setting options Option Available settings Language Deutsch, English and other languages Maintenance Rinse the system Descale Clean the brew unit Time of day Clock display (available in Comfort mode) 12 H / 24 H Timer (available in Comfort mode) switch on at / switch off after (1:00) / switch off at Activate switch on at (12:00) / switch off at (12:00)
Language You can select the language you want the display to appear in in the SETTINGS menu. ^ Press the OK button for two seconds. SETTINGS LANGUAGE F ^ Turn the rotary control until LANGUAGE appears in the display. Press the OK button. ^ Turn the rotary control until the language you want appears in the display.
Time of day and Clock display ^ Then press the OK button. If you are operating the coffee machine in Comfort mode you can set the Time The setting is now saved. of day and the Clock display in the SETTINGS menu.
Timer function To set the timer The timer is only available if you are ^ Press the OK button for two seconds. operating the coffee machine in Comfort mode. SETTINGS TIMER You can set the timer so that ^ Turn the rotary control until the coffee machine: ACTIVATE appears in the display.
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Timer function ^ Turn the rotary control until the Switch off after minutes you want appear in the If none of the buttons have been display. Press the OK button. pressed or no drink has been The setting is now saved. If you have prepared, the coffee machine will activated the timer function (see "To switch itself off after one hour to save...
Timer function To activate and deactivate the timer If you have activated the "Switch on at" option for the timer, will appear in the display when the coffee machine is in Standby mode. ^ Press the OK button for two seconds. SETTINGS TIMER ^ Turn the rotary control until TIMER...
Factory default You can reset the settings back to the ones which were set when the coffee machine was delivered - the factory default settings. Please refer to the "Possible setting options" chart for the factory settings which are shown in bold. Please note that the following settings will not be reset: Language...
Operating modes To select the operating mode You can operate the coffee machine in Eco mode or Comfort mode. ^ In the main menu, press the OK The Eco Mode is an energy-saving button for two seconds. mode. The coffee machine will switch to SETTINGS energy saving mode if it has not been OPERATING MODE...
To lock the coffee machine To deactivate the system lock You can lock the coffee machine to prevent it being used without your temporarily knowledge, by children, for example. You can deactivate the system lock temporarily, if you want to prepare To activate and deactivate the drinks, for example.
To display information You can use the INFO option to check – the total number of portions of espresso, coffee, steam and hot water dispensed (TOTAL PORTIONS), – the number of portions of espresso and coffee dispensed (COFFEE), – how many times steam for hot milk and milk froth has been generated (STEAM), –...
Cleaning and care Quick guide Clean the coffee machine every day to prevent a build-up of bacteria. Recommended frequency What do I have to do? Each time milk is prepared, if more Rinse the cappuccinatore than one hour has passed since the last time milk was prepared Clean the cappuccinatore Every day...
Cleaning and care Rinsing the system Danger of burning and scalding on It is very important to rinse the system hot components or by hot liquids! every day to remove any coffee Always allow the coffee machine to residues before using the coffee cool down before cleaning.
Cleaning and care ^ In the main menu, press the OK ^ Turn the rotary control until RINSE button for two seconds. THE SYSTEM appears in the display. Press the OK button. SETTINGS ^ Turn the rotary control until START AUTOMATIC RINSING appears in the display.
Cleaning and care Rinse the cappuccinatore Cleaning the cappuccinatore ^ Place a container with some water Caution! Danger of burning. The beside the coffee machine on the cappuccinatore is very hot after it right hand side. Insert the milk tube in has been used to prepare milk.
Cleaning and care Drip tray cover ^ Clean all parts with a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. If ^ Remove the drip tray cover from the neccessary, a small brush can be drip tray. used to remove any stubborn milk ^ The drip tray cover can be cleaned in deposits.
Cleaning and care Drip tray and waste container ^ Clean the drip tray by hand using hot water and a little washing-up liquid. Clean the drip tray and waste Clean the waste container, if container every day to avoid necessary (see "Waste container"). unpleasant smells and mildew.
Cleaning and care Coffee bean container Waste container The waste container will usually contain Disconnect the coffee machine from some residual water from the rinsing the electricity supply before process. cleaning. ^ Push the coffee spouts as far ^ Open the lid on the right hand side of upwards as they will go.
Cleaning and care Brew unit When the brew unit has been pulled Clean the brew unit by hand only out, do not alter the position of the using hot water. Do not use brew unit handle. This would washing-up liquid. displace the brew unit and it would not fit back into the coffee machine.
Use the cleaning tablets supplied. These have been specially formulated for use in this coffee machine and are available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the Internet at www.miele-shop.com. After 200 portions have been dispensed, CLEAN THE BREW UNIT will appear in the display.
Cleaning and care Casing Various instructions about degreasing the brew unit will appear in the display. Remove any soiling straight away. If You must empty the drip tray when soiling is not removed promptly it prompted to do so in order that the could cause the surface of the cleaning programme can continue.
20 minutes. this coffee machine. They are available from the Miele Spare Parts Department You can switch the coffee machine off if or via the internet at you do not want to run the descaling www.miele-shop.com.
Descaling After descaling the machine carefully Follow the instructions on the packet rinse the water container and the drip carefully. It is important that you fill tray to remove all traces of descaling the water container with enough agent. water. Too little water will cause the descaling programme to be Selecting the Descale option in cancelled prematurely.
Problem solving guide Warning. Do not open the outer casing of the appliance. Maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. Maintenance and repairs done by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable.
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Problem solving guide Messages in the display Message Possible cause and remedy FAULT - 1 The coffee machine has overheated. ^ Switch the machine off with the On/Off button. Wait for FAULT - 2 one hour and then switch it back on again. FAULT - 82 If the fault message appears in the display again, ^ Call the Service Department.
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Problem solving guide Message Possible cause and remedy The drip tray is not sitting correctly. The following appears in the ^ Push the drip tray into the coffee machine until it clicks display, even into position. though the drip tray is empty: EMPTY THE The metal contact discs are dirty.
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Problem solving guide Message Possible cause and remedy The following The water container is not sitting correctly. appears in the ^ Remove the water container and replace it. display, although If the fault message appears in the display again, the water container ^ empty the water container.
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Problem solving guide Message Possible cause and remedy The coffee machine needs descaling and/or the brew unit The message filters are blocked. SYSTEM FILLING UP - appears in START ^ Switch the machine off with the On/Off button -. the display again. ^ Press the OK button for 2 seconds and call up MAINTENANCE - DESCALE.
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Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory results Problem Possible cause and remedy Only water is The ground coffee chute lid has been opened and then closed again without any ready ground coffee being added dispensed from the to the chute. Then the YES option was selected when coffee spouts when GROUND COFFEE appeared in the display.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The cup has not been pre-heated. The coffee or espresso is not hot ^ Pre-heat the cups (see "Pre-heating cups"). enough. The brewing temperature has been set too low. ^ Set a higher brewing temperature (see "Brewing temperature).
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Problem solving guide Unusual performance of the coffee machine Problem Possible cause and remedy Only very little The filters in the brew unit are blocked. coffee or nothing at ^ Clean the brew unit (see "Cleaning the brew unit") all is dispensed from ^ Degrease the brew unit (see "Cleaning the brew unit") the coffee spouts, although a drink has...
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The main fuse has tripped due to a problem with the coffee machine, the electricity supply or another appliance. ^ Switch off at the wall socket and unplug it. ^ Contact a qualified electrician or Miele. The switching off time programmed using the timer has The coffee machine switches off been reached.
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The coffee grinder makes a louder ^ Switch the coffee machine off, immediately. noise than usual. ^ Call Miele Service. The coffee bean container has become empty during the grinding process. ^ Fill the container with fresh beans. The brew unit The brew unit or the brew unit motor is not in the correct cannot be removed.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The descaling The descaling programme cannot be cancelled once you programme was have pressed the OK button. started by mistake. The programme has to be carried through to the end. This is a safety measure to ensure that the machine is fully descaled, and is important for the long-term protection of the machine and to ensure it functions correctly.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the machine is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial...
Accessories The following accessories are supplied Miele offers a range of useful with the machine: accessories as well as cleaning and conditioning products for your coffee – Measuring spoon machine. for ground coffee – Microfibre cloth – Cleaning tablets for removing finger marks and light...
Saving energy Eco mode Switching the coffee machine off with the master switch Using the coffee machine in Eco mode saves energy. If you are not going to be using the coffee machine for a long period of The coffee machine will switch to time, switch it off with the master switch energy saving mode if it has not been at the back of the machine.
Transporting the coffee machine If you are not going to use the coffee Caution. Danger of burning and machine for a long period of time and it scalding from hot steam coming out needs to be moved, e.g. when moving house: of the cappuccinatore.
Electrical connection All electrical work should be carried out Do not connect the machine to an by a suitably qualified and competent inverter such as those used with an person only, in strict accordance with autonomous energy source e.g. Solar current national and local safety power.
Installation Please note: If the coffee machine is installed in a niche, the minimum dimensions for the Danger of overheating. niche are as follows: Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation around the coffee height 508 mm machine. width 450 mm Make sure that the vents on the top of the machine are not covered depth...