Miele coffee machine repair
When a Miele built-in coffee machine shows F1, F2, F80, F82, F353 or F354, the manual says to switch it off and wait about one hour. Only then switch it back on. If the code returns, we take it from there.
What the F number on a Miele means
| Code on the display | What Miele says | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| F1, F2, F80, F82, F353, F354 | Internal fault | Switch off, wait about one hour, switch on |
| F74, F77, F225, F226, F235 | Internal fault | Switch off for about 2 minutes |
| F73 | The brew unit is dirty or cannot reach its start position | Rinse it, reset the coffee ejector, restart without the brew unit so the drive re-initializes |
| F233 | The cup rim sensor is out of place | Set the sensor back in position |
| F307 | The milk valve is faulty | Take the milk valve out and clean it |
| Descaling count at zero | The machine locks itself | Run the descaling program to unlock it |
Miele coffee machine numbers
Sources: Miele built-in coffee machine instructions, M.-Nr. 11 822 950; Miele CVA 7845 US spec sheet
The care routine Miele writes into the manual
Every day
Clean the milk container, the milk valve, the water container, the drip tray and the grounds container. Five parts, a few minutes.
Every week
Wipe the spout, the cup sensor and the interior, and rinse the brew unit and drip tray. Hand-wash the brew unit only.
Every month
Take the milk valve apart from the machine and clean it, then empty and wipe out the bean container before refilling it.
At 200 portions
The display asks for a degreasing program. It takes about 10 minutes and uses one cleaning tablet, so keep a supply on hand.
Where can a built-in Miele coffee machine go?
Somewhere the room stays between 60 and 100°F (16 to 38°C), at a height of at least 850 mm, and never behind a cabinet door that closes. Those three rules come straight from the installation instructions. A machine tucked into a pantry wall behind a door breaks the third one. If yours sits that way, mention it when you call, because the cabinet is part of the picture.