9INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing the ESAM6900 automatic coffee, cap-puccino 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 instructionsImportant warnings are identified by these symbols.It is vital to respect these warnings.Danger!Failure to observe the warning may result in life threateninginjury by electric shock.Important!Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damageto the appliance.Danger of burns!Failure to observe the warning could result in scalds or burns.Please note:This symbol identifies important advice or information for theuser.Letters in bracketsThe letters in brackets refer to the legend in the Description ofthe Appliance on page 2 and 3.Troubleshooting and repairsIn the event of problems, first try to resolve them following theinformation given in the section “Displayed messages” on page23 and “Troubleshooting” on page 25.If this does not resolve the problem or you require further in-formation, you should consult Customer Experience by callingthe number given on the annexed “Customer Experience” sheet.If your country is not among those listed on the sheet, call thenumber given in the guarantee.If repairs are required, contact De’Longhi Customer Service.Contact details are given in the Limited Warranty provided withthe appliance.DESCRIPTIONDescription of the appliance(page 3 - A )A1. Funnel and measure compartment coverA2. Measure compartmentA3. Pre-ground coffee funnelA4. Cup shelf (cup warmer when Energy Saving is disabled)A5. Touch screen (B)A6. Hot water and steam nozzleA7. Coffee spout (adjustable height)A8. Cup trayA9. Drip trayA10. Drip tray water level indicatorA11. Service doorA12. InfuserA13. Water tankA14. Grounds trayA15. Coffee guideA16. Grinding adjustment dialA17. Beans container lidA18. Beans containerA19. Main switch (on back of machine)A20. ON/STANDBY buttonDescription of touch screen(page 3 - B )Only the icons relating to the controls enabled for the particularfunction currently being used will be lit on the touch screen.B1. icon: changes function according to the text dis-played alongside the iconB2. Display: guides the user in using the appliance.B3. icon: changes function according to the text dis-played alongside the iconB4. icon: to deliver one cup of espresso coffee.B5. icon: to deliver two cups of espresso coffee.B6. icon: changes function according to the text dis-played alongside the iconB7. LONG icon: to deliver a cup of LONG coffee.B8. MILK icon: to deliver a cup of milk.B9. LATTE MACCHIATO icon: to deliver a cup of lattemacchiato.B10. CAPPUCCINO icon: to deliver a cappuccino.B11. CAFFELATTE icon: to deliver a caffelatte.B12. CHOCOLATE icon: to make hot chocolate.B13. icon: changes function according to the text dis-played alongside the iconB14. icon: to select the coffee taste.B15. icon: to select the coffee quantity.