Deleting iCloud email account.

Hello.
I have created an iCloud account (my Apple ID), however, after setting up my iCloud account, I was prompted to create an iCloud email account ([username]@icloud.com). I did create one, because it said if I did I would be able to access things such as "iCloud emails." However, I know I will never use it and want to delete it. Where do I access my iCloud email account and how do I delete it?
I have an iPhone 5 and also a Windows 7 laptop, so a way to delete this account on either of those devices would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for any responses, as I've been out of luck in terms of finding anything to answer my question.

Once created, you can't delete an iCloud email account from your ID. You don't, however, have to use it for email. To remove the account from your devices, go to Settings>iCloud and turn Mail off.

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Tell Apple at: http://www.apple.com/feedback/icloud.html then. Nobody here can do anything about that.
You don't listen we'll, or read carefully for understanding before jumping to conclusions.
You are unable to describe a problem accurately or coherently, or read and comprehend the simple answers you receive.
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I seriously wonder if you can read - since I told you exactly that in my second reply.
Rest assured that these exchanges will be brought to Apple Support management attention.
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Wow, that's unbelievable! You'd literally never guess... Anyway, another "achievement" you can blow your own trumpet for is choosing the most apt username for yourself I think I have ever seen on these forums. Well done!

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