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Milk/milk froth sprays/sputters (CVA 4xxx/CVA 5xxx built-in appliance)

The milk/milk froth is dispensed erratically by the coffee machine (sprays, splutters) (CVA 4xxx/CVA 5xxx built-in appliance).

The machine needs to be descaled.

Start a descaling programme. Proceed as follows:

  • Touch one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until Maintenance is highlighted.

  • Confirm with the OK button.

  • Then select Descale.

  • Confirm with the OK button.

  • Select Start.

  • The descaling process must be completed through to the end.

    The descaling programme cannot be stopped once the OK button has been touched.

  • To start the descaling programme, confirm with the OK button.

The display will now guide you through the descaling process.

The milk pipework is clogged.

Clean the central spout. Proceed as follows:

  • Pull the central spout all the way down. Remove the lid by pulling it forwards.

  • Push the insert up and out from inside the lid. Clean both parts thoroughly. Then slide the insert back into the lid until it clicks into place.

  • Remove the nozzles from the central spout.

  • Pull out the rubber stoppers. Thoroughly clean the nozzles and the two rubber stoppers. Then reinsert the rubber stoppers in the nozzles.

  • When the cleaning process is finished, place the nozzles back into the central spout and insert the central spout into the appliance. Firmly push the central spout up so that it fits tightly in the appliance. Put the lid on the central spout. Push the central spout up.

Start the cleaning process for the milk pipework. Proceed as follows:

  • Touch one of the arrow buttons repeatedly until Maintenance is highlighted.

  • Confirm with the OK button.

  • Then select Clean the milk pipework.

  • Confirm with the OK button.

  • Select Start.

  • Confirm with the OK button.

The display will now guide you through the cleaning process.

The milk pipework should be cleaned once a day for excellent results and the most enjoyable coffee experience.

For thorough and gentle cleaning of your coffee machine, we recommend Miele products which also care for your appliance at the same time.

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