7INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing this automatic espresso and cappuccinomachine.We hope you enjoy using your new appliance.Take a few minutes to read this Instruction for Use.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 burns or scalding.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 pages 2 and 3.Troubleshooting and repairsIn the event of problems, first try and resolve them followingthe information given in the sections “Displayed messages” onpage 20 and “Troubleshooting” on page 21.If this does not resolve the problem or you require further in-formation, you should consult Customer Services by calling thenumber given on the annexed “Customer Service” 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 Servicesonly.The addresses are given in the guarantee certificate providedwith the machine.SAFETYFundamental safety warningsDanger!This is an electrical appliance and may cause electric shock.You should therefore follow these 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 powercable as you could damage it.• To disconnect the appliance completely, unplug it from themains socket.• If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair. Turn itoff, unplug from the mains socket and contact CustomerServices.If the plug or power cable is damaged, itmust be replaced by De’Longhi CustomerServices only to avoid all risk.Never immerse the appliance in water whencleaning. It is an electrical appliance.• Before cleaning the outside of the appliance, turn it off,unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool.Important:Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away fromchildren.This appliance can be used by children agedfrom 8 years and above and persons withreduced physical, sensory or mental capa-bilities or lack of experience and knowledgeif theyhave been given supervision or instructionconcerning use of the appliance in a safeway and understand the hazards involved.Children shall not play with the appliance.Cleaning and user maintenance shall not bemade by children without supervision.Danger of burns!This appliance produces hot water and steam may form whileit is in operation.Avoid contact with splashes of water or hot steam.When the appliance is in operation, the cup shelf (A6) couldbecome hot.Surfaces marked with this symbolbecome hot during use (the symbolis present on certain models only).