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If electric appliances are disposed of at landfills, substances which are dangerous
to one's health can get into the ground water. Such substances will become part
of the food chain and cause damage to your health.
Refrigerant
WARNING!
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
The refrigerant circuit of the appliance contains the refrigerant R600a, a natural
gas of high environmental compatibility.
Do not damage any components of the refrigerant circuit during the transport
and installation of the appliance.
Safe disposal
Please help our environment! Dispose of old appliances and their packaging in
accordance to your national, local and municipal regulations concerning waste
management.
Old appliances are not unusable waste. A lot of valuable resources can be
gained by serious waste management.
Before you dispose of an old appliance,
render it inoperative.
1.
Always remove the plug from the socket. Afterwards cut off the power cord
directly at the appliance. Dispose of the power cord with the plug immediately.
2.
Remove the door completely
so that children are not able to get into the
appliance; as this endangers their lives!
Refrigerators and freezers contain refrigerants and gases in their cooling circuit
and insulation which have to be disposed of by qualified professionals.
Do not cause any damage to the cooling ribs and the condensing tubes.
If the refrigerant leaks there is
fire hazard
.
The above mentioned materials are environmental-friendly and recyclable.
Receive more detailed information from your retailer or your local and
municipal facilities.
