14. Maintenance and care
The product does not require any maintenance. You should never open it or take it apart.
Clean the product only with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Never use aggressive cleaning agents or
chemical solutions as the surface of the housing could be damaged.
15. Disposal
Never dispose of devices bearing the symbol opposite in the household waste.
You are obliged to dispose of these used electrical and electronic devices sepa-
rately.
Ask your local authority about the facilities for controlled disposal. Separate
disposal passes used devices for recycling or other forms of reuse. This helps
prevent harmful substances from infi ltrating the environment.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries
The end user is legally obliged (Battery Regulation) to return used batteries and
rechargeable batteries.
Disposal in the domestic waste is prohibited!
Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are marked
with the icons opposite to indicate that disposal in domestic waste is forbid-
den. The icons for the respective heavy metal are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury,
Pb=lead (the designation is stamped on the battery/rechargeable battery e.g.
under the rubbish can symbols depicted at the left).
You can return used batteries/rechargeable batteries free of charge at the of-
fi cial collection points of your community, in our stores, or wherever batteries/
rechargeable batteries are sold!
In doing so, you fulfi l your statutory obligations and help protect the environment.
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