Miele Steam Output Restriction

Steam wand or milk frother produces little or no steam

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Blocked steam nozzle, scaled steam circuit, partially blocked steam valve, low boiler pressure

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow the machine to cool before disassembling the steam components.

User-level cleaning:

Remove the steam nozzle tip and soak it in hot water with Miele milk system cleaner.
Use the supplied cleaning needle (if provided) to clear the nozzle holes.
Run the steam function for several seconds to purge any remaining blockage.
Descale the machine using the recommended descaling program.

Technical inspection:

If steam output is still weak, inspect the steam valve and internal tubing for scale or blockage.

Resolution:

Replace a blocked steam valve or heavily scaled steam tubing.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Steam Nozzle / Steam Valve

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