Safety Warnings; Installation - DeLonghi EC5/6 Instructions For Use Manual

Read this instruction booklet carefully before installing
and using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure
the best results and maximum safety for the user.
Description (see page 3)
The terminology below will be used repeatedly on the follow-
ing pages.
A. Water tank
B. cap with safety valve
c. steam knob
D. steam tube
e. Drip tray
f. cup tray
G. carafe with lid
h. cappuccino nozzle
i. cup adapter (if included)
J. filter holder
K. filter
l. Measuring spoon
M. ON/Off switch
N. Boiler outlet
O. Vario system (if included)
Attention: Before using the machine for the first time
all accessories and internal circuits must be washed
by making at least five cups of coffee without using
ground coffee.

Safety Warnings

• This appliance is designed to " make coffee" and to " reheat
beverages". Use with care to avoid scalds from the water
and steam jets or through incorrect use.
• Never touch hot parts.
• After removing the packaging, make sure the product is
complete. if in doubt, do not use the appliance and con-
tact a De'longhi customer service representative.
• The packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene foam,
etc.) should be kept out of reach of children as they are a
safety hazard.
• This appliance is intended for domestic use only. Any
other use is considered improper and thus dangerous.
• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any
damage caused through incorrect, wrong or unreason-
able use.
• Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
• Never let children use the appliance without supervision.
• Never allow children to play with the appliance.
• should the appliance break or not function correctly, turn
it off and do not tamper with it. for all repairs, contact
authorized service centers only and insist on the use of
original spare parts.
failure to respect the above could reduce the safety of the
appliance.
• The power cord for this appliance must not be replaced by
the user as this operation requires the use of special tools.
in the event of damage, contact an authorized service
center only to avoid all risks.
• When the appliance is not in use, turn off and disconnect
the plug from the outlet.
• As with any electrical appliance, the instructions aim
to cover as many eventualities as possible. caution and
common sense should be applied when operating your
appliance, particularly in the vicinity of children.

Installation

• Place the appliance on a work surface away from water
faucets and sinks.
• check that the voltage of the outlet corresponds to the
value indicated on the appliance rating plate. connect
the appliance to an efficiently grounded electrical socket
with a minimum rating of 10A only. The manufacturer
declines all liability for any accidents caused by the ab-
sence of an efficient ground system.
• if the plug fitted to the appliance does not match the
electrical socket, have the outlet replaced with a suitable
type by a qualified electrician.
• Never install the appliance in environments where the
temperature may reach 0°c (32°f) or lower (the appli-
ance may be damaged if the water freezes).
• in the event of breakdowns or malfunctioning, do not
tamper with the appliance and switch it off by unplug-
ging it.
How to make a perfect Espresso
1 Unscrew the water tank cap by turning it counter-clock-
wise.
2 Using the carafe supplied (fig. 1) pour water into the boil-
er (fig. 2) according to the amounts shown in the table
at the end of the text. Do not exceed the amounts
shown as this could cause the appliance to mal-
function. While filling the boiler make sure the ON/Off
switch is in the Off position.
3 carefully close the boiler cap by turning it clockwise.
4 insert the filter into the filter-holder. (fig. 3).
5 Put the coffee evenly into the filter according to the
amounts shown in the table following (fig. 4). it is im-
portant to use medium ground coffee. (Avoid using too
finely ground coffee otherwise the filter could become
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