Miele Brew Unit Presence Detection Fault

Display shows 'Insert brew unit' even though brew unit is installed

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Possible Causes

Brew unit not fully locked in place, dirty or damaged brew unit contacts, faulty presence microswitch, deformed brew unit frame

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

User-level steps:

  • Remove the brew unit and rinse it thoroughly.
  • Inspect the side rails and locking hooks; ensure nothing is broken.
  • Clean the interior guides and contact points where the brew unit slides in.
  • Reinsert the brew unit firmly until it audibly clicks.

Technical inspection:

  • Check the brew unit presence microswitch or sensor for proper actuation when the unit is inserted.
  • Adjust or replace the switch if it does not change state.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Brew Unit Presence Microswitch / Brew Unit
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