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waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)” the crossed bin symbol on the appliance or its packaging indicates
that the product must be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its useful life. The user must therefore
take the appliance to an appropriate recycling centre for electrical and electronic equipment. Alternatively, instead of
handling the disposal, the appliance can be handed over to the retailer when a new, equivalent appliance is purchased.
Retailers of electronic products having a sales area of at least 400 m2 can also be handed electronic products that
are to be disposed of measuring less than 25 cm, free of charge and with no obligation to buy. Appropriate separate
collection for the subsequent procedure for the decommissioned appliance for recycling, which includes treatment and
environmentally friendly disposal helps prevent adverse effects on the environment and health and promotes reusing
and/or recycling materials that the appliance consists.
ASSISTANCE AND WARRANTY
The appliance is guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Evidence shall be taken as the date indicated on the
receipt/invoice (provided it is legible), unless the buyer can prove that the delivery occurred later In the event of pre-existing product
fault prior to the delivery date. IMETEC guarantees appliance repair or replacement free of charge, unless one of the two remedies
should be disproportionate to the other. The buyer has the obligation to notify an IMETEC Service Centre of the non-conformity
within two months from discovering the defect
The warranty does not cover any part that may be defective due to:
a. damage from transport or accidental drops
b. incorrect installation or inadequate electrical system
c. repairs or alterations made by unauthorised personnel
d. poor or incorrect maintenance and cleaning
e. product and/or product parts subject to wear and/or consumables
f. failure to comply with the appliance’s operating instructions, negligent or careless use.
g. excessively twisted or bent cord
h. pulled or torn cord
i. heating panel bent during use or bent when still hot
j. heating panel creased ior torn or damaged by objects placed on it
k. washing not conforming with washing instructions
l. obvious burn marks from external sources
The list above is purely indicative and not exhaustive and in any case, this warranty shall not cover all circumstances that cannot
be attributed to manufacturing defects of the appliance. In addition, the warranty does not cover any case of improper use of the
appliance and professional use. IMETEC disclaims any liability for any damage that may directly or indirectly be caused to persons,
property and domestic animals as a result of failure to comply with all the instructions provided in the ‘Instructions and Warnings
Manual’ regarding appliance installation, use and maintenance. This is without prejudice to any contractual warranty claims against
the seller.
Methods of support
Appliance repairs must be carried out by an IMETEC Service Centre. If the faulty appliance is under warranty, it must be sent to the
Service Centre together with a fiscal document that can confirm the date of sale or delivery.