Miele · Super-autoCM 6360 MilkPerfection
A premium German super-automatic built around milk-drink consistency and hygienic upkeep, with eight user profiles, adjustable pre-infusion, and WiFi control — but it trades barista-level shot craft for push-button convenience.
The short version
The CM6360 is the machine we reach for when a household needs reliable, repeatable milk drinks across multiple users without a barista in residence.
Accept that the sealed super-automatic brew cycle caps espresso ceiling, and no amount of Expert Mode tweaking will match a dialed-in 58 mm basket.
Why people buy it
- Double Venturi milk system produces genuinely glossy foam with independent milk-volume and froth-time control per recipe, saved to any of eight user profiles
- Removable brew unit plus automatic milk-line rinsing and ComfortClean dishwasher-safe parts give this category's best everyday hygiene story
Why they don’t
- Shot quality ceiling is firmly super-automatic: balanced and clean with medium roasts, but it cannot replicate a dialed-in single-dose semi-automatic for light-roast espresso
The full tally
- Double Venturi milk system produces genuinely glossy foam with independent milk-volume and froth-time control per recipe, saved to any of eight user profiles
- Removable brew unit plus automatic milk-line rinsing and ComfortClean dishwasher-safe parts give this category's best everyday hygiene story
- Compact 25 cm wide footprint fits narrow counters and slides under wall cabinets; 300 g hopper and 1.8 L tank are above the class median
- DoubleShot function grinds and brews a second dose mid-extraction for intensity without bitterness on milk drinks
- Shot quality ceiling is firmly super-automatic: balanced and clean with medium roasts, but it cannot replicate a dialed-in single-dose semi-automatic for light-roast espresso
- No iced coffee or cold-extraction modes — all output is hot; buyers who want iced drinks need to look elsewhere
- Text-display and sensor-button interface feels dated at this price point, and the Miele app is limited compared to Jura or DeLonghi equivalents
What the community knows
Years of owner threads, distilled — well regarded.
Premium build, milk system, and design earn genuine respect in the super-automatic class; espresso ceiling intentionally limited; valued by households prioritizing milk-drink texture, aesthetic presence, and hygiene over shot quality or value—but at $3K CAD, community…
Design pull
Beginner fit
kind to first-timers
Convenience
speed and simplicity, day to day
All 9 community measures
price-to-performance the community respects
shows up every morning, year after year
parts and repairs — you are never stranded
mods, guides, and community know-how around it
kind to first-timers
years before you outgrow or replace it
how far the cup can go, per dollar
speed and simplicity, day to day
Worth knowing before you buy — Most owners wish they'd budgeted for a Jura E8 instead—same price point, easier operation, acceptable espresso; the Miele is the choice only if kitchen aesthetics and milk texture matter more than overall value.
Known weak points — Brew unit misalignment and handle lock failure on reinsertion; descaling system can enter unrecoverable loops requiring power cycle; water sensor alerts even when containers properly filled; milk temperature inconsistency reported in prior models.
“The froth created by the Miele CM6360 is superior to any machine I have used to date which includes Jura, DeLonghi and Saeco. Cleaning the frothing tube after each use is very easy and I prefer it over the Jura.”
The measurements
Scored 0–5 on the same rubric as everything on file — the words matter more than the numbers.
The measurements
0–5, one rubric- Shot ceiling
- capable2.5
- Steam power
- workable3
- Built to last
- durable4
- Easy daily
- effortless4.5
Position in the market
Every dot is a rival, measured the same way. The gold one is this.
- Lower half for shot ceiling
- a higher ceiling than 14 of the 237 machines we’ve measured
- You pay for this one
- 22% of machines this capable cost more
- Upper half for build
- sturdier than 56% of the field, by the community’s own record
Every dot is a machine measured on the same rubric. See the whole market
Living with it
The part spec sheets skip: counter space, upkeep, and what owners learn later.
The honest note — Owners who develop a taste for cleaner, lighter-roast espresso typically outgrow the super-automatic brew group before anything else fails on this machine. Natural step is a semi-automatic with a quality burr grinder (e.g., Breville Barista Express Impress or a prosumer HX machine). The Miele itself tends to last; upgraditis here is driven by espresso ambition, not hardware failure.
The full spec sheet
- Type
- Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
- Heat-up time
- ~1 min
- Steam power
- 3/5
- Brew + steam at once
- No
- Guest recovery
- 3.5/5
- Shot quality ceiling
- 2.5/5
- PID temperature control
- No
- Milk system
- Integrated carafe (one-touch)
- One-touch drinks
- 17
- Removable brew group
- Yes
- Hot-water tap
- Yes
- Cup clearance
- 14 cm
- Workflow demand
- 0.5/5
- Maintenance
- 2/5
- Noise
- 2.5/5
- Build longevity
- 4/5
- Dimensions
- 25.1 × 42.7 × 42.7 cm
Before it arrives
What completes this machine — the faded pieces can wait.
Descaler & backflush kit — Electric boilers scale up and grouts gunk up — a descaler plus backflush routine is what keeps the machine alive for a decade.
- Descaler & backflush kit — Electric boilers scale up and grouts gunk up — a descaler plus backflush routine is what keeps the machine alive for a decade.
- Espresso cups & glassware — Proper demitasse and latte glasses keep the drink hot and look the part.
Feed it right
Week one is dial-in — and stale beans will lose it.
Coffee more than a few weeks past roast won’t extract predictably, and a new machine gets blamed for it. Super-autos reward consistency: a stable medium roast keeps the hopper predictable and the milk drinks sweet.
Pick your coffee — any of these dials in beautifully here:
Wild Ember - Ethiopian Buno Dambi UddoSCA 92Medium roast · Odo Shakiso, Guji Zone, Oromia · NaturalBlueberry · MarmaladeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$26.83 · roasted to order
Etherea - Ethiopian YirgacheffeSCA 88Medium roast · NaturalJasmine · BergamotSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$24.16 · roasted to order
Sergio - Brazillian Fazenda Joia Rara Aerobic FermentedSCA 88Medium-light · Cerrado Mineiro · Aerobic FermentedHoney · OrangeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$29.18 · roasted to orderNo proper grinder yet? Sort that first — it decides more of the cup than the machine does. We ship whole bean, roast-dated, timed so it lands fresh the week your burrs do.
Roasted to order, daily, in Ajax, Ontario · ships Canada-wide. We’re the roastery behind this database — measuring the machines is how we make sure the coffee gets a fair shot.
On film
How it runs on camera, from around the community.
Common questions
Does the CM6360 require a separate grinder?
No. It has an integrated stainless-steel conical burr grinder with infinitely variable grind adjustment (five primary detents). A pre-ground bypass is available for decaf or alternative beans.
How many user profiles does it support?
Up to eight individual user profiles, each storing preferred drink strength, temperature, volume, and milk/foam ratios per beverage.
Can it brew two drinks at once?
Yes. The OneTouch for Two function dispenses two of the same drink simultaneously using the dual-spout setup.
How does descaling work on the CM6360?
Descaling is guided manual: the machine prompts you when needed and walks you through the program. It does not have the AutoDescale cartridge system found on the higher-end Miele CM 7750.
Does it work with non-dairy milks?
Yes, the milk system handles barista-grade oat, almond, and soy milks. Results vary by product; barista-formulated alternatives froth best.
What is the bean hopper capacity?
300 grams — above the median for this size class. The water tank holds 1.8 litres.
Worth comparing
Jura
E6 (2023)
A push-button Swiss super-automatic built around black coffee and cappuccino, with Jura's Pulse Extraction Process and a 2023 refresh that adds an 8th-generation brew unit and Professional Aroma Grinder. Straightforward enough for any household, limited enough to frustrate latte drinkers.
US$1,699–1,899 · CA$2,095
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