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10. Waste management
1.
Dispose of the appliance relevant to the current legislation in view of explosive
gases. The cooling systems and insulation of refrigerators and freezers contain
refrigerants and gases which have to be deposed of properly. Do not damage the
cooling fins and tubes.
If refrigerants escape there is FIRE HAZARD!
2.
While unpacking, the packaging materials (polythene bags, polystyrene pieces,
etc.) should be kept away from children and pets. CHOKING HAZARD! RISK
OF INJURY!
3.
Old and unused appliances must be sent for disposal to the responsible recycling
centre or contact the retailer you purchased the appliance at. They may accept the
appliance for environmentally sound recycling.
Never
expose to open flames.
4.
Before you dispose of an old appliance,
render it inoperative
. Unplug the
appliance and cut off the entire power cord. Dispose of the power cord and the
plug immediately
. Remove the lid of the appliance completely
so children are
not able to get into the appliance as this endangers their lives!
5.
Dispose of any paper and cardboard into the corresponding containers.
6.
Dispose of any plastics into the corresponding containers.
7.
If suitable containers are not available at your residential area, dispose of these
materials at a suitable municipal collection point for waste-recycling.
8.
Receive more detailed information from your retailer or your municipal facilities.
R
EFRIGERANT
:
1.
The refrigerant circuit of the appliance contains the refrigerant R600a, a natural
gas of high environmental compatibility.
2.
WARNING!
Do not damage any components of the refrigerant
circuit while transporting the appliance. FIRE HAZARD!
Materials marked with
this symbol are recyclable.
Please contact your local
authorities to receive
further information.
The refrigerant R600a is
flammable!
The
insulation
gas
cyclopentane
is
flammable!
