8IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSSymbols used in these instructionsImportant warnings are identified by these symbols. It is vital torespect 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.Danger!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 cord asyou could damage it.• To disconnect the appliance completely you must unplug itfrom the mains socket.• If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair. Turn itoff, unplug from the mains socket and contact CustomerServices.• Before cleaning the appliance, turn it off, unplug from themains socket and allow to cool.Important:Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away fromchildren.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 very hot.Designated useThis appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee and heatdrinks.Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous. Themanufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improperuse of the appliance.Instruction for UseRead this Instruction for Use carefully before using the appli-ance. Failure to follow this Instruction for Use may result inburns or damage to the appliance.The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from failureto respect this Instruction for Use.Please note:Keep this Instruction for Use. If the appliance is passed to otherpersons, they must also be provided with this Instruction forUse.INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing this bean to cup espresso and cappuc-cino machine.We hope you enjoy using your new appliance. Take a few min-utes to read this Instruction for Use. This will avoid all risks anddamage to the appliance.Letters in bracketsThe letters in brackets refer to the legend in the description ofthe appliance on page 2-3.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, contactDe’Longhi Customer Services only. The addresses are given inthe guarantee certificate provided with the machine.