BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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Disposal of your old appliance (as per e-waste Rules)
1. When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is depicted on the product
and its operator’s manual, it means the product is covered by the
e-waste Management and Handling Rules, 2011 and are meant to be
recycled, dismantled, refurbished or disposed off.
2. Do’s
(a). The product is required to be handed over only to the authorized
recycler for disposal.
(b). Keep the product in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/
un-repairable so as to prevent its accidental breakage.
Don’t
(a). The product should not be opened by the user himself/herself, but
only by authorized service personnel.
(b). The product is not meant for re-sale to any unauthorized agencies/
scrap dealer/kabariwalah.
(c). The product is not meant for mixing into household waste stream.
(d). Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed
area.
3. Any disposal through unauthorised agencies/person will attract action
under Environment (Protection) Act 1986, which provides for
imprisonment upto 5 years or with fine upto Rs. 1 Lac or both.
4. Hazards of improper handling or accidental breakage ;
(1). The refrigerant (R134a) used, if overexposed, might cause dizziness
and loss of concentration. Liquid contact can cause irritation and
frostbite. The refrigerant (R 600a), squirting out of the pipes could
ignite or cause eye injury.
(2). The blowing agent cyclopentane is highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful to aquatic life.
Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bites. Repeated
exposure causes skin dryness.
5. To locate a nearest collection centre or call for pick-up (limited area only)
for disposal of this appliance, please contact Toll Free No. 1800-180-9999
for details. All collection centre and pick up facilities are done by third
parties with LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. Merely as a facilitator.
