This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU regarding
electric and electronic appliances (WEEE). The WEEE contain both polluting substances (that
can have a negative effect on the environment) and base elements (that can be reused). It is
important that the WEEE undergo specific treatements to correctly remove and dispose of the
pollutants and recover all the materials. Individuals can play an important role in ensuring that
the WEEE do not become an environmental problem; it is essential to follow a few basic
rules;
- The WEEE should not be treated as domestic waste;
- The WEEE should be taken to dedicated collection areas managed by the town council or a
registered company.
In many countries, domestic collections may be available for large WEEEs. When you buy a
new appliance, the old one can be returned to the vendor who must accept it free of charge
as one-off, as long as the appliance is of an equivalent type and has the same functions as
the purchased appliance.
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