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Disposal at end of life
To avoid any unauthorised use and associated risks,
before discarding the machine make sure it cannot be
used; for this purpose, cut and remove the power cord
(once the equipment is unplugged).
Equipment disposal
Pursuant to art. 13 of Legislative Decree no. 49 of 2014
“Implementation of WEEE directive 2012/19/EU on
electric and electronic waste”, the barred bin symbol
specifies that the product was introduced on the
market after August 13, 2005 and that it must not be discarded
with other waste at the end of its working life but disposed of
separately. All the equipment has been made with recyclable
metal materials (stainless steel, iron, aluminium, zinc plate,
copper, etc.) that as a percentage make up more than 90% of
the weight. Attention must be paid to the management of this
product at the end of its life, reducing any negative impact on
the environment and improving the efficiency of resources,
applying the principles of “who pollutes pays”, prevention,
preparation for re-use, recycling and recovery. Please remember
that illicit or incorrect product disposal is punishable by law.
Information on disposal in Italy
WEEE equipment in Italy must be delivered to:
•
to Collection Centres (also named eco-islands or eco-
platforms)
•
the dealer where new equipment is purchased who must
withdraw it free of charge ("one to one" withdrawal).
Information on disposal in European Union countries
The EU Directives on WEEE equipment has been adopted
in different ways by different countries, therefore in order to
dispose of this equipment correctly we suggest that you
contact your local authority or your dealer in order to ask the
correct method of disposal.
