Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection Support

Use DoubleShot for stronger coffees
The CM6160 features DoubleShot, which grinds and brews twice using smaller individual doses. This produces a stronger coffee with less bitterness than simply increasing the coffee quantity.
Clean the milk system regularly
Although the machine automatically rinses the milk pipework after use, Miele still recommends carrying out the dedicated Clean Milk Pipework maintenance programme and cleaning the removable milk components regularly to maintain excellent frothing performance.
Adjust the grinder gradually
The conical steel grinder should only be adjusted one setting at a time while the grinder is operating. Allow two coffees after each adjustment before deciding whether another change is needed.
Create individual user profiles
The CM6160 allows multiple user profiles, each storing individual drink strengths, temperatures and portion sizes. This saves continually changing settings for different family members.
Degrease the brew unit when prompted
Coffee oils naturally build up inside the brew unit. Complete the automatic degreasing programme as soon as the reminder appears to maintain coffee quality and prevent the brew unit becoming restricted.
Set the correct water hardness
The machine calculates descaling intervals from your programmed water hardness. Selecting the correct hardness during setup ensures maintenance reminders appear at the appropriate time and helps protect the heating system.

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Why is my CM6160 MilkPerfection not producing good milk froth?
Check that cold milk (below 10°C) is being used, the milk pipework is clean, and the Cappuccinatore has been assembled correctly. Milk residue inside the milk system is the most common cause of poor frothing performance.
What is DoubleShot?
DoubleShot is a brewing function that grinds and brews twice using smaller quantities of coffee each time. This creates a stronger drink while reducing bitterness caused by over-extraction.
Can I save my own coffee recipes?
Yes. The CM6160 allows multiple user profiles, enabling different users to save their preferred drink sizes, coffee strength, brewing temperature and other settings for quick access.

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F1, F2, F80, F82
Internal electronic fault. Switch the machine off, wait approximately one hour and restart.
F41, F42, F74, F77, F235, F236
Internal system fault. Switch off, wait two minutes and restart.
Water system
F10 / F17
Water is not entering the machine correctly.
Possible causes:
- Empty water tank
- Water tank incorrectly fitted
- Dirty water filter
- Restricted water supply
Brew unit
F73
Check Brew Unit
The brew unit is not positioned correctly.
Remove, rinse and reinstall the brew unit before allowing the machine to reinitialise.
Ground coffee
Too much ground coffee
More than one portion has been added to the ground coffee chute.
Maximum recommended amount:
12 g
Maintenance reminders
- Clean Milk Pipework
- Degrease Brew Unit
- Descale Appliance
- Fill Water Container
- Fill Bean Container
- Empty Drip Tray
- Empty Grounds Container
- Insert Brew Unit
- Insert Drip Tray
- Place Milk Pipe in Drip Tray
These are maintenance prompts rather than machine faults and should be completed when displayed.

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