Technical data

8
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the ESAM6900 automatic coee,
cappuccino and hot chocolate machine.
We hope you enjoy using your new appliance.
Take a few minutes to read these instructions.
This will avoid all risks and damage to the appliance.
Symbols used in these instructions
Important warnings are identied by these symbols.
It is vital to respect these warnings.
Danger!
Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening
injury by electric shock.
Important!
Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damage
to the appliance.
Danger of burns!
Failure to observe the warning could result in scalds or burns.
Please note:
This symbol identies important advice or information for the
user.
Letters in brackets
The letters in brackets refer to the legend in the Description of
the Appliance on page 3.
Troubleshooting and repairs
In the event of problems, rst try and resolve them following
the information given in the sections “Displayed messages” on
page 22 and “Troubleshooting” on page24.
If this does not resolve the problem or you require further
information, you should consult Customer Services by calling
the number given on the annexed “Customer Service” sheet.
If your country is not among those listed on the sheet, call the
number given in the guarantee.
If repairs are required, contact De’Longhi Customer Services
only.
The addresses are given in the guarantee certicate provided
with the machine.
SAFETY
Fundamental safety warnings
Danger!
This is an electrical appliance. Failure to respect the instructions
could cause electric shock.
You should therefore respect the following safety warnings:
• Nevertouchtheappliancewithdamphandsorfeet.
• Nevertouchtheplugwithdamphands.
• Makesurethesocketusedisfreelyaccessibleatalltimes,
enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary.
• Unplugdirectlyfromtheplugonly.
Never pull the power cable as you could damage it.
• Todisconnecttheappliancecompletely,placethemain
switch at the back of the appliance in the 0 position (g.
5).
• Iftheapplianceisfaulty,donotattempttorepair.
Turn it o, unplug from the mains socket and contact
Customer Services.
• If the plug orpower cable is damaged,do not use the
appliance. Have the plug and/or cable replaced by
De’Longhi Customer Services only to avoid all risk.
Important!
Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away from
children.
Important!
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety. Children must be
supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Danger: Risk of burns!
This appliance produces hot water and steam may form while
it is in operation.
Avoid contact with splashes of water or hot steam.
DESIGNATED USE
This appliance is designed and made to prepare coee and heat
drinks. All other use is considered improper.
This appliance is not suitable for commercial use.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from
improper use of the appliance.
This is a household appliance only.
It is not intended to be used in:
• sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working
environments;
• farmhouses;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
• bedandbreakfasttypeenvironments.