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Information concerning
disposal
Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance
from damage during transit. All packaging
materials are environmentally friendly and
recyclable. Please contribute to a better
environment by disposing of packaging
materials in an environmentally- friendly
manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your
local authority about current means of
disposal.
Disposal of your old
appliance
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish!
Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed
by recycling old appliances.
This appliance has been identified in
accordance with the European
directive 2002/96/EG on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment -
WEEE).
The directive specifies the framework
for an EU-wide valid return and
recycling of old appliances.
Warning
Redundant appliances:
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with
the mains plug.
Refrigerators contain refrigerants and the
insulation contains gases. Refrigerant and
gases must be disposed of properly.
Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit
is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
Safety and warning
information
Before you switch ON the
appliance
Please read the operating and installation
instructions carefully.They contain
important information on how to install,
use and maintain the appliance.
Keep al I documentation for subsequent
use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
• This appliance contains a small quantity
of environmentally-friendly but flamm-
able R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the
tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged during transportation and
installation. Leaking refrigerant may
cause eye injuries or ignite.
If damage has occurred
- Keep naked flames and/or ignition
sources away from the appliance.
- Thoroughly ventilate the room for
several minutes.
- Switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
- Notify customer service.
The more refrigerant an appliance
contains, the larger the room must be.
Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable
gas-air mixture in rooms which are too
small.
The room must be at least 1 m per 8 g of
refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in
your appliance is indicated on the rating
plate inside the appliance.
Only customer service may change
the power cord and carry out any other
repairs. Improper installations and
repairs may put the user at considerable
risk.
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