Kernau KFUF 14152 NF W, User Manual

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CHAPTER 12. DISPOSAL OF USED EQUIPMENT
This device has been designed and manufactured of high-quality reusable materials and components.
The symbol of the crossed waste container placed on the product (Fig. A) means that the product is subject to
selective collection in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and
of the Council. a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol (Fig. B) placed on the product means that the product contains
batteries that are subject to separate collection in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2006/66/EC of
the European Parliament and of the Council. Such marking informs that electrical and electronic equipment
and batteries (if any) must not be disposed of with other household waste after the period of use.
The user is obliged to return waste equipment and batteries (if any) to collection points for waste electrical and
electronic equipment and batteries (if any). Collectors of such waste, including waste equipment collectors,
treatment plants, distributors (shops), municipal waste separate collection points (municipal units), and other
entities specified by law form an appropriate system to return this kind of equipment.
Correct disposal of waste equipment and batteries (if any) allows avoiding consequences that may be harmful
to health and the environment, caused by the possible presence of hazardous components in the equipment
and batteries, and inappropriate storage and processing of such equipment and batteries. Households play
an important role in contributing to the reuse and recovery, including recycling, of waste equipment. At this
stage, attitudes are formed, affecting the common good, which is a clean natural environment.
Moreover, households are one of the largest users of small equipment and the rational management thereof
at this stage affects the recovery of secondary raw materials. Penalties may be imposed in accordance with
national legislation for improper disposal of this product. If the device has a lock, please remove it for the
safety of all persons who may later come into contact with the device. Some refrigerators and freezers
contain insulation material and CFC refrigerant. Therefore, be careful not to pollute the environment when
you dispose of your old refrigerator.