Disposal of old electrical appliances
The European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household
electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal
unsorted municipal waste stream�
Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimize
the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain, and
reduce the impact on human health and the environment�
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds
you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance, it
must be separately collected�
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer
for information concerning the correct disposal of their old
appliance�
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