Scandinavian Appliances Norcool Element room, Manual

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Maintenance
It is important to establish a routine for cleaning the unit at least twice per year. See unit
user instructions.
Ordinary soapy water is recommended for cleaning the element cold room.
Disposal of used products
This is based on guidelines laid down in environment protection legislation according to the
European Parliament’s directives on disposal of electric and electronic products (WEEE). The
directive is intended to protect and improve the environment, protect human health and exploit
natural resources sparingly and sensibly. We kindly ask you, the end-user, to observe the following:
• If the product stops working, including after having been repaired, check if it can be repaired
before you dispose of it. If in doubt, contact your vendor or dealer for further information on
possible repair of the product.
• If the product is at the end of its service life – i.e. cannot be repaired or recycled, do not dispose
of the product with other unsorted refuse. Contact your local waste disposal or recycling facility,
in order for them to collect the product for recycling.
NOTE: disposing of electronic and electrical products in landfill and by incineration can
cause severe harm to the environment. When worn out substances are not recycled, new
resources have to be used for new products. This represents a loss of resources, as the
consumption of energy, transport and the negative effect on the environment if such processes
is great. Another problem is that this type of product can contain coolants with gases such as
hydro fluorocarbon (HFC). HFC gases exacerbate the greenhouse effect which in turn causes
a warmer climate when they are released into the atmosphere. Light tubes from the product
can contain harmful substances such as toxic metals, particularly mercury, cadmium and lead.
These substances can harm the liver, kidneys and brain. Mercury contains neurotoxins that are
stored in the body.
• To contribute to the improvement and recycling process of this product, do not remove or destroy
parts of the product before collection. By doing so you can reduce its potential for recycling.
• The symbol below, which is also found on the product, indicates separate collection of electric
and electronic appliances based on the European Union’s WEEE directive.
NOTE: If the product carries this symbol, it is your responsibility as consumer to
contribute to recycling by ensuring the product is not disposed of with other
refuse, but is delivered to your local refuse depot and recycling centre. Please contact the
relevant authorities in your area for more information on collection schemes.
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Finally, make sure you comply with all recycling legislation applicable in your municipality or
your country