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PReLIMInARY cHecKs
checking the appliance
After removing the packaging, make sure the
product is complete and undamaged and that all
accessories are present.
Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged.
Contact De’Longhi Customer Services.
Installing the appliance
Important!
When you install the appliance, you should re-
spect the following safety warnings:
• The appliance gives off heat. After positio
-
ning the appliance on the worktop, leave a
space of at least 3 cm between the surfaces
of the appliance and the side and rear walls
and at least 15 cm above the coffee maker.
• Water penetrating the appliance could cau
-
se damage. Do not place the appliance near
taps or sinks.
• The appliance could be damaged if the water
it contains freezes. Do not install the applian-
ce in a room where the temperature could
drop below freezing point.
• Arrange the power cable in such a way that it
cannot be damaged by sharp edges or con-
tact with hot surfaces (e.g. electric hot pla-
tes).
connecting the appliance
Important!
Check that the mains power supply voltage cor-
responds to the value indicated on the rating pla-
te on the bottom of the appliance.
Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed
and correctly installed socket with a minimum
current rating of 10A only.
If the power socket does not match the plug on
the appliance, have the socket replaced with a
suitable type by a qualified professional.
Using the appliance for the first time
Please note :
• Coffee has been used to factory test the ap
-
pliance and it is therefore completely normal
for there to be traces of coffee in the mill.
The machine is, however, guaranteed to be
new.
• You should customise water hardness as
soon as possible following the instructions
in the section “Setting water hardness” on
page 16.
1. Remove the water tank, fill to the MAX line
with fresh water then replace in the appliance
(fig. 1).
2. Turn the cappuccino maker outwards and
place a container with a minimum capacity
of 100 ml underneath (fig. 2).
3. Plug the appliance into the mains socket and
place the main switch on the back of the ap-
pliance in the I position (fig. 3).
4. Press the
(fig. 4) button (fig. 4). The
,
,
lights flash simultaneou-
sly.
5. Turn the steam knob a half turn anticlockwise
as far as it will go to position I (fig. 5). Water
is delivered from the cappuccino maker (it is
normal for the appliance to make some noise).
6. Wait for delivery of hot water to stop auto-
matically. The
,
,
lights flash
to indicate that you must close the steam tap
by turning the steam knob to the 0 position.
7. Turn the steam knob to the 0 position. The
appliance goes off automatically.
To use the appliance, turn it on.
Please note :
• When using the appliance for the first time,
you need to make 4-5 cups of coffee or 4-5
cappuccinos before the appliance starts to
give satisfactory results.
tURnInG tHe APPLIAnce on
Please note :
Before turning the appliance on, make sure the
main switch on the back of the appliance is in the
I position (fig. 3).
Each time the appliance is turned on, it performs
an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which can-
not be interrupted.
The appliance is ready for use only after comple-
tion of this cycle.
Danger of burns!
During rinsing, a little hot water comes out of the
