Miele
Hygiene / Residue Build-Up
Moldy or stale smell from the machine or coffee
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Possible Causes
Infrequent cleaning of brew unit, drip tray, and waste container, stagnant water in internal lines, dirty milk system
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
User-level cleaning:
- Remove and thoroughly clean the brew unit, drip tray, and waste container with warm soapy water; dry completely.
- Run the automatic cleaning program with Miele cleaning tablets.
- Run the milk system cleaning program with Miele milk system cleaner.
- Leave the service door slightly open when the machine is off to allow ventilation (if recommended by Miele).
Maintenance:
- Adopt a regular cleaning schedule as outlined in the user manual to prevent future odors.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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