• Double Venturi process for double milk frothing

• Additional milk pipework makes cleaning easier

• All CM6 models are now network-enabled

Miele’s range of countertop coffee machines has an impressive new series: the CM6 MilkPerfection, whose abilities come into their own when preparing drink varieties with milk. The standout features in this series of machines also include intuitive operation, easier cleaning and other innovations. It is set to be launched in three versions and seven colours in September.

Anyone who appreciates the value of a perfect cup of coffee knows that it’s not just the quality of the beans and the crema that matter – the milk froth is crucial too. That’s exactly where the CM6 MilkPerfection shows its true strengths, adding two bursts of steam that enable it to create double milk frothing. “This double Venturi process not only increases the temperature of the milk froth but also creates a particularly light texture”, explains Michael Wolbeck, Product Manager for coffee makers at the Miele Group.

When it comes to cleaning too, the CM6 MilkPerfection offers even greater convenience than ever before: the machine features a double tube, meaning it is no longer necessary to disconnect and reconnect the tubes when automatically rinsing the milk pipework. The first tube connects the milk container to the coffee machine, while the second is used for the rinse water. Depending on the model, a glass milk container is included in the delivery. The container is dishwasher-safe, as are the drip tray, water container and waste container. The brew unit on every Miele machine can be removed and easily cleaned under the tap.

Four preset modes provide additional user convenience

The choice of beverages available in the CM6 has been expanded to include espresso macchiato, flat white and numerous tea varieties, amounting to 18 creations in total. To suit their preferences, users can amend the quantities of water, milk and froth at any point during preparation. Further settings, such as the quantity of coffee that is ground, water quantity, water temperature and pre-brewing option, can be stored – subject to the model – in four or eight custom user profiles.

By selecting four preset modes, the CM6 MilkPerfection meets the needs of users without parameters having to be set individually. As a result, operating the machine in the basic Eco mode is particularly energy-efficient. While in Barista mode, the heater element quickly brings the machine to the right temperature. Latte mode, meanwhile, guarantees the shortest possible waiting times for coffee specialities with milk. And Party mode is optimised to prepare lots of different beverages as quickly as possible – and with very few switch-on or interim rinses.

Smart networking with the Miele app

A further new addition is the fact that all models in the CM6 series are network-enabled. Using the Miele app and a smartphone or tablet, it is possible, for example, to display the current cleaning status of the machine, start preparing a beverage remotely (MobileControl) or control the machine via voice commands and Amazon Alexa. The app can also be used to order more Miele coffee.

Specially for espresso fans, the Miele app also offers a BaristaAssistant. This guides the user step by step through a tasting session to ensure that they get the perfect cup of coffee. The relevant machine settings can then be stored as a personal taste profile.

Depending on the model, seven colour combinations are available, including Lotus white, Obsidian black CleanSteelMetallic and Graphite grey PearlFinish. The CM6 MilkPerfection will be available from retailers in three models from September.

Company profile: Miele is the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances including cooking, baking and steam-cooking appliances, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floor care products. This line-up is augmented by dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical and laboratory applications (Miele Professional). The Miele company, founded in 1899, has eight production plants in Germany as well as one plant each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China, Romania and Poland. These are joined by the two plants belonging to Miele's Italian medical technology subsidiary Steelco. Turnover in the 2018/19 business year was around € 4.16 bn, with a share of business outside Germany of approx. 71%. Miele is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries/regions. Throughout the world, the family-run enterprise, now in its fourth generation, employs a workforce of around 20,500, whereof 11,050 are employed in Germany. The company has its headquarters in Gütersloh in Westphalia.