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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the ESAM 5500 automa-
tic coffee maker.
We hope you enjoy using your new appliance.
Take a few minutes to read these instructions.
This will avoid all risks and damage to your
appliance.
Symbols used in these instructions
Important warnings are identified by these
symbols. These warnings must absolutely be
respected.
Danger!
Failure to observe the warning could result in pos-
sibly life threatening injury from electric shock.
Important!
Failure to observe the warning could result in
injury or damage to the appliance.
Danger of burns!
Failure to observe the warning could result in
scalds or burns.
NB:
This symbol identifies important advice or infor-
mation for the user.
Letters in brackets
The letters in brackets refer to the legend in the
description of the appliance on page 3.
Troubleshooting and repairs
In the event of problems, first try and resolve
them following the information given in the sec-
tions "Displayed messages" on page 39 and
"Troubleshooting" on page 41. If this does not
resolve the problem or you require further infor-
mation, you should consult Customer Services by
calling the number given on the annexed
"Customer Service" sheet. If your country is not
among those listed on the sheet, call the number
given in the guarantee.
If repairs are required, contact De’Longhi custo-
mer services only. The addresses are given in the
guarantee certificate provided with the coffee
maker.
SAFETY
Fundamental safety warnings
Danger!
This is an electrical appliance
and may cause electric shock.
You should therefore respect the following safety
warnings:
• Never touch the appliance with damp hands.
• 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 power cable as you could damage it.
• To disconnect the appliance completely, place
the main switch at the back of the appliance in
the 0 position (fig. 1).
• If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to
repair. Turn it off, unplug from the mains soc-
ket and contact Customer Services.
• If the plug or power cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by De’Longhi customer services
only to avoid all risk.
Danger!
Keep all packaging (plastic bags,
polystyrene foam) away from children.
Danger!
Do not allow the appliance to be
used by persons (including children) with psycho-
logical, physical or sensory impairments or with
inadequate experience or knowledge, unless clo-
sely supervised and instructed by someone
responsible for their safety. Children must be
supervised to ensure they do not play with the
appliance.
Important: Risk of burns!
This appliance
produces hot water and steam may form while it
is in operation. Avoid contact with splashes of
water or hot steam. When the appliance is in ope-
ration, please be aware that the cup warmer shelf
(A6) becomes hot.
