11. Warranty and maintenance / disposal
Warranty and maintenance
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3-year warranty for the unit from the date of purchase, excluding pump set and
accessories. 6 months warranty for the batteries. The manufacturer is not liable for any
damage or consequential damage caused by incorrect operation, inappropriate usage
or use by unauthorised persons. Routine checks, servicing and battery exchange may
only be carried out by Medela authorised personnel.
The engineering of the Medela Symphony Breastpump has been verified by independ-
ent test institutes for compliance with the EN / IEC 60601-1 standard. Copies of such
certificates may be obtained on request.
Because of the method of construction used, Medela does not expect electrical safety
to be affected at any time during the life of the product – provided that it is used
properly in accordance with the intended use. There are no prescribed or recommend-
ed safety checks to be carried out.
Disposal
The unit is made of various metals and plastics. Before disposal, the device is to be
rendered unusable and it must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste
in accordance with local regulations. Use your local return and collection system for
waste electrical and electronic equipment (incl. batteries). Improper disposal may
have harmful effects on the environment and on public health.The accessories
(pump set/bottles) are made of plastic and may only be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations.