This information is addressed only to the
owners of appliances bearing the sym-
bol (Fig. A) on the adhesive label with the
technical data applied to the product (se-
rial number label): This symbol means that,
according to the current regulations, this
is an electrical or electronic unit and com-
plies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC (RAEE).
Therefore, at the end of its life, it must be
disposed of separately from domestic waste,
by delivering it free of charge to a recycling
centre for electrical and electronic applianc-
es, or by returning it to the retailer when you
purchase a similar unit. The user is respon-
sible for delivering the unit, at the end of its
life, to the appropriate recycling centre oth-
erwise he/she will incur the penalties pro-
vided for by the waste regulations in force
at the time. The recycling centre will then
decide whether the unit has to be recycled,
treated or disposed of in an environmental-
ly friendly manner, limiting its effect on the
environment and public health. For more
detailed information regarding available
recycling centres, contact your local waste
department or the store where the unit was
purchased. Manufacturers and importers
comply with their responsibility for the recy-
cling, treatment or disposal both directly or
by taking part in a collective system.
Fig. A
DIRECTIVE
2002/96EC
(RAEE):
INFORMATION
FOR USERS
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