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2019-08
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
METRO’ MY19
EN
428001167037
10. DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIAL
During normal operation, the appliance does not generate any environmental contamination. At the end of its life cycle,
or if it is necessary to carry out permanent decommissioning, we recommend the following procedures:
DISPOSAL
(USER)
The symbol, applied to either the product or its packaging, indicates that the product should not be
considered as normal domestic waste, but should be taken to a waste collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic appliances. The correct disposal of this product contributes to preventing
potential negative consequences that might derive from an inadequate disposal of the product. For detailed
information about recycling this product, contact your council, your local waste collection service or the
store where you purchased the product.
PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSAL and RECYCLING AT THE END OF APPLIANCE LIFE SPAN
OF THE EQUIPMENT
(AUTHORISED BODIES)
• Switch off the equipment and unplug the power supply cable.
• Remove the lamps (if installed). These should be disposed of separately.
• Remove the power units and the electronic cards. These should be disposed of separately.
• Remove all the independent parts (grids, casings, profiles, etc.) and group them according to shared features in
order to access the heat exchangers, pipes, cables, etc. and be careful not to damage the cooling circuit.
• Remove all mobile parts (doors, sliding doors, glass parts, etc.) and group the various materials according to their
features.
• Check the type of refrigerant on the plate positioned inside the counter; extract the refrigerant and dispose of it
through authorised services.
• Disconnect the evaporator, condenser, compressor, pipes and fans. These are made of copper, aluminium, steel and
plastic and should therefore disposed of separately.
• On removal of all guards and the various components from the frame, separate the different types of material
making up the appliance (plastic, sheet steel, polyurethane, copper, etc.) and collect them separately.
All recyclable materials and waste should be processed and recycled by professionals, in compliance
with the laws in the country in question. The company responsible for recycling the materials should be
registered and certified as a waste disposal service in accordance with the country in question.
ATTENTION
Illegal disposal of the product by the owner will result in administrative sanctions
as required by current laws. Disposal of the product should comply with current laws on the disposal of cool-
ant liquids and mineral oils.
IMPORTANT
If the crossed wheelie bin sign is not present on the appliance, it means that the disposal of the product is
not the manufacturer's responsibility. In these cases, current waste disposal regulations apply.Refer to the
local authorities, waste disposal services or the store from where the product was purchased.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Further information on the disposal of liquid coolant, oils and other substances is available on the safety
data sheet corresponding to the substance itself. In order to dispose of foamed assemblies, remember that
the polyurethane foams used are CFC, HFC and HCFC free.
