No water or very little water is being drawn in.
Remove the water container.
Fill the water container 3/4 full with fresh drinking water.
Insert the water container into the coffee machine and remove it again repeatedly (10–20 times).
For appliances from serial number 152922013 onward:
Check the filter at the water intake valve. The water intake valve filter is located in the recess for the water container.
If the filter is dirty, clean it.
Remove the water container.
The water container filter is located under the water container.
Unscrew the cap.
Remove the sealing ring and the filter.
Clean the parts by hand. Clean the filter with water only without using cleaning agent in order to avoid possible unpleasant flavors.
Rinse all parts carefully under running water.
Reinsert the filter first (with the cross facing upward).
Insert the sealing ring. The opening of the sealing ring should face downward.
Screw the cap back on tightly.
Reinsert the water container.
Then descale the coffee machine.
For details of the exact descaling procedure, refer to the operating instructions for your coffee machine.
A description of the procedure for descaling various coffee machines can be found in the article “Entkalkung starten und durchführen (Kaffeevollautomaten)”.
If the fault persists, please contact Miele Service or book a repair appointment online.
Miele recommends descaling coffee machines gently and thoroughly using the Miele descaling tablets that are designed for your appliance; see figure. Top care for many years of reliable service.
