Miele CVA 6401 Product Manual - Page 28

Displaying and adjusting the parameters for a beverage 28, Ground amount 28, Brewing temperature 28

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Customizing your coffee Displaying and adjusting the parameters for a beverage ^ Tap ,. The , symbol is illuminated. ^ Tap the arrow buttons until the desired beverage is highlighted. Tap the OK button. The current settings for the ground amount, brewing temperature and pre-brewing for this beverage are displayed. Ground amount The coffee machine can grind and brew 6-14 g of coffee per cup. The greater the quantity, the stronger the coffee or espresso. There are various ways to tell whether the amount of coffee is set correctly: The ground amount is too small if - espresso or coffee flows into the cup too quickly; - the crema is very pale and uneven; - the espresso or coffee lacks body. Increase the amount of coffee so that more ground coffee is brewed. The ground amount is too much if - espresso or coffee flows into the cup very slowly; - the crema is dark brown; - the espresso or coffee tastes bitter. Decrease the amount of coffee so that less ground coffee is brewed. ^ Tap the arrow buttons until "Amount of coffee" is highlighted. Tap the OK button. ^ Tap the arrow keys to change the ground amount. Tap the OK button. The setting is now saved. Brewing temperature The ideal brewing temperature will depend on - the type of coffee, - whether an espresso or a coffee is being prepared, and - the altitude of the region. There are five brewing temperatures. Tip: Not every coffee can tolerate high temperatures. Certain types are too delicate - the crema on top would not be as good and the taste would be impaired. ^ Tap the arrow keys until "Brewing temperature" is highlighted. Tap the OK button. The check mark ( shows which brewing temperature is currently selected. ^ Tap the arrow keys until the desired temperature is highlighted. Tap the OK button. The setting is now saved. 28

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Displaying and adjusting the
parameters for a beverage
^
Tap
,
.
The
,
symbol is illuminated.
^
Tap the arrow buttons until the
desired beverage is highlighted. Tap
the OK button.
The current settings for the ground
amount, brewing temperature and
pre-brewing for this beverage are
displayed.
Ground amount
The coffee machine can grind and
brew 6-14 g of coffee per cup. The
greater the quantity, the stronger the
coffee or espresso.
There are various ways to tell whether
the amount of coffee is set correctly:
The ground amount is
too small
if
– espresso or coffee flows into the cup
too quickly;
– the crema is very pale and uneven;
– the espresso or coffee lacks body.
Increase the amount of coffee so that
more ground coffee is brewed.
The ground amount is
too much
if
– espresso or coffee flows into the cup
very slowly;
– the crema is dark brown;
– the espresso or coffee tastes bitter.
Decrease the amount of coffee so that
less ground coffee is brewed.
^
Tap the arrow buttons until "Amount
of coffee" is highlighted. Tap the OK
button.
^
Tap the arrow keys to change the
ground amount.
Tap the OK button.
The setting is now saved.
Brewing temperature
The ideal brewing temperature will
depend on
– the type of coffee,
– whether an espresso or a coffee is
being prepared, and
– the altitude of the region.
There are five brewing temperatures.
Tip:
Not every coffee can tolerate high
temperatures. Certain types are too
delicate - the crema on top would not
be as good and the taste would be
impaired.
^
Tap the arrow keys until "Brewing
temperature" is highlighted. Tap the
OK button.
The check mark
(
shows which
brewing temperature is currently
selected.
^
Tap the arrow keys until the desired
temperature is highlighted. Tap the
OK button.
The setting is now saved.
Customizing your coffee
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