. Disposal
Observe the following labels on the packaging materials regarding
waste separation with the abbreviations (a) and numbers (b):
1–7: plastics/20–22: paper and cardboard/80–98: composite materials.
(France only)
The 'Triman' symbol tells the consumer that the product can be recycled,
is covered by an extended system of manufacturer's responsibility and
must be sorted by material type in France.
APPLIANCE
All old appliances marked with the symbol shown must not be disposed
of in normal household waste.
In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU, these appliances must be dis-
posed of correctly at the end of their service life.
This involves separating the materials in the appliance for the purpose
of recycling as well as minimising the environmental impact and nega-
tive effects on human health.
Take old appliances to a collection point for electrical scrap or a recy-
cling centre.
Contact your local waste disposal company or your local authority for
more information on this subject.
BATTERIES
Do not dispose of used batteries with normal household rubbish. Bat-
teries must be disposed of correctly. For this purpose, retailers that sell
batteries and local collection points provide containers in which you can
dispose of them. Contact your local waste disposal company or your lo-
cal authority for more information.
In connection with the sale of batteries or the supply of appliances con-
taining batteries, we are obliged to draw your attention to the following:
As the end user, you are legally required to return used batteries.
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol means that the battery must not be
disposed of with household rubbish.
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PACKAGING
Your appliance has been packaged to protect it from dam-
age in transit. The packaging is made of materials that can be
recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.