DeLonghi PrimaDonna Exclusive ESAM 6900.M Instruction Manual
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1. Check regularly (about every 100 coffees) that the inside
of the appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray)
is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the
brush supplied and a sponge.
is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the
brush supplied and a sponge.
2. Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 45).
Cleaning the water tank
Clean the water tank about once a month and whenever you
replace the water softener filter (if present) as follows:
1. Remove the filter.
2. Clean the water tank with a damp cloth and a little mild
Clean the water tank about once a month and whenever you
replace the water softener filter (if present) as follows:
1. Remove the filter.
2. Clean the water tank with a damp cloth and a little mild
washing up liquid. Rinse with running water.
3. Rinse the filter (if present) and put back in the water
tank. Fill the tank with fresh water and put back in the
appliance.
appliance.
Cleaning the coffee spouts
1. Clean the coffee spouts
with a sponge or cloth.
2. Check the holes in the
coffee spout are not
blocked.
blocked.
If necessary, remove
coffee deposits with a
toothpick.
toothpick.
Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel
Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel is not blocked.
If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the brush supplied.
Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel is not blocked.
If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the brush supplied.
Cleaning the infuser
The infuser (A12) must be cleaned at least once a month.
The infuser (A12) must be cleaned at least once a month.
Important!
The infuser may not be extracted when the machine is on.
1. Make sure the machine is correctly turned off (see “Turning
1. Make sure the machine is correctly turned off (see “Turning
off”).
2. Open the service door (fig. 42).
3. Remove the drip tray and grounds container (fig. 43).
3. Remove the drip tray and grounds container (fig. 43).
4. Press the two red release
buttons inwards and at
the same time pull the
infuser outwards .
the same time pull the
infuser outwards .
Important!
RINSE WITH WATER ONLY NO WASHING UP LIQUID - NO DISH
WASHER
Do not use washing up liquid to clean the infuser as it could
cause damage.
WASHER
Do not use washing up liquid to clean the infuser as it could
cause damage.
5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse
under the tap.
6. After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the
internal support and pin at the bottom, then push the
PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into place.
PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into place.
Please note!
If you encounter difficulty
inserting the infuser, before
inserting it you must adapt it to
the right dimension by pressing it
forcefully from the bottom and
inserting it you must adapt it to
the right dimension by pressing it
forcefully from the bottom and
top as shown in the figure.
7. Once inserted, make sure the two red
7. Once inserted, make sure the two red
buttons have snapped out.
8. Replace the drip tray and grounds
container.
9. Close the service door.
Please note!
If the service door cannot be closed, check if infuse has been
inserted correctly.
inserted correctly.
Cleaning the hot chocolate carafe (D)
Clean the carafe each time you prepare hot chocolate as
described below:
1. Lift and remove the lid (D1);
Clean the carafe each time you prepare hot chocolate as
described below:
1. Lift and remove the lid (D1);
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2. Remove the funnel (D2) by
pressing the release button
(D6) and lifting it ;
(D6) and lifting it ;
3. Extract the steam spout
(D3) and stirrer (D4);
4. Wash all the components
thoroughly with hot water
and mild washing-up
liquid.
and mild washing-up
liquid.
All components are dishwasher safe, placing them
in the top basket of the dishwasher.
5. Replace all the components.
Please note!