Electrolux ECF31461W User manual

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Chest Freezer
ECF31461W

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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 6
Daily use 6
Helpful hints and tips 8
Care and cleaning 9
What to do if… 9
Technical data 11
Installation 11
Environmental concerns 12
Subject to change without notice
SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and acci-
dents, it is important to ensure that all peo-
ple using the appliance are thoroughly fa-
miliar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that everyone using it through its
life will be properly informed on appliance
use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as
the manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from chil-
dren. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull
the plug out of the socket, cut the con-
nection cable (as close to the appliance
as you can) and remove the door to pre-
vent playing children to suffer electric
shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch) on the door or
lid, be sure to make that spring lock un-
usable before you discard the old appli-
ance. This will prevent it from becoming a
death trap for a child.
General safety
Warning!
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of re-
frigerating appliances, unless they are ap-
proved for this purpose by the manufac-
turer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-
tained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility, which is
nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of
the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit be-
come damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become
damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of igni-
tion
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated
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• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify this product in any way. Any
damage to the cord may cause a short-
circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must
be replaced by a certified service agent
or qualified service personnel to avoid
hazard.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back
of the appliance. A squashed or
damaged power plug may overheat
and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover
1)
of interior
lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abra-
sions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli-
ance to direct sunlight.
•Bulb lamps
2)
used in this appliance are
special purpose lamps selected for
household appliances use only. They are
not suitable for household room illumina-
tion.
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may ex-
plode.
• Do not place food products directly
against the air outlet on the rear wall.
3)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once
it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accord-
ance with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-
ommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in
the freezer compartment as it creates
pressure on the container, which may
cause it to explode, resulting in damage
to the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if con-
sumed straight from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-
ance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal
objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraph.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the
appliance if it is damaged. Report possi-
ble damages immediately to the place
you bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be
around the appliance, lacking this leads
to overheating. To achieve sufficient ven-
tilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi-
ble after the installation of the appliance.
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the
servicing of the appliance should be car-
ried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.
2) If the lamp is foreseen.
3) If the appliance is Frost Free.
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• This product must be serviced by an au-
thorized Service Centre, and only genu-
ine spare parts must be used.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer,
in either its refrigerant circuit or insula-
tion materials. The appliance shall not
be discarded together with the urban
refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam
contains flammable gases: the appli-
ance shall be disposed according to
the applicable regulations to obtain
from your local authorities. Avoid dam-
aging the cooling unit, especially at the
rear near the heat exchanger. The ma-
terials used on this appliance marked
by the symbol are recyclable.
CONTROL PANEL
BDE
AC
A - Appliance button ON/OFF D - Function button
B - Temperature regulation button E - Confirmation button
C - Temperature and function indicator
Display
Excessive temperature alarm If on the function timer is on
If on the appliance is on and if flash-
es faster the Action Freeze function
is on
If on the Child Lock function is on
Negative Temperature indicator If on the Action Freeze function is on
Temperature indicator If on the Drinks Chill function is on
If on the Eco Mode function is on
Switching on
After plugging the plug into the power out-
let, if the display is not illuminated, press
key (A), appliance on.
As soon as the appliance is turned on, it is
in alarm condition, the temperature flashes
and you will hear a buzzer.
Press key (E) and the buzzer will go off (also
see the section on "Excessive temperature
alarm" ) the icon still flashes and on the
indicator will appear the warmest tem-
perature reached.
For a correct storage of the food select the
Eco Mode function that guarantee the fol-
lowing temperature is set:
-18°C in the freezer
• Wait until the inside compartment tem-
perature reach -18°C, before introducing
the goods in the freezer compartment.
• To select a different temperature see
"Temperature regulation".
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Switching off
The appliance is shut off by pressing key (A)
for more than 1 second.
During this, a countdown of the tempera-
ture from -3 -2 -1 will be shown.
Warning! Do not place any object on
the control panel as it may accidentally
switch off the freezer.
For a prolonged life of the appliance do
not switch the freezer on and off within
10 minutes.
Temperature regulation
The freezer is provided with the symbol
which means that it is suitable
for freezing fresh food and for long term
storage of frozen and deep-frozen food.
The temperature may be regulated between
-15°C and -24°C. We suggest setting the
internal temperature of approximately
-18°C, which guarantees proper freezing
and conservation of the frozen foods.
The temperature may be regulated by
pressing the key (B).
By pressing the key (B) the current temper-
ature setting flashes on the indicator and by
pressing the key (B) again it is possible to
change it.
You confirm the choice of the temperature
by pressing the key (E). The temperature in-
dicator shows the set temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within
24 hours.
Fluctuations of some degrees around set
temperature are normal and does not mean
any fault in the appliance.
After a long period out of use it is not nec-
essary to set again the temperature be-
cause it remains stored.
Functions Menu
By activating the key (D) the functions menu
is operating. Each function could be con-
firmed by pressing button (E). If there is no
confirmation after some seconds the dis-
play will go out from the menu and return in
normal condition. The following functions
are indicated:
Excessive temperature alarm
Child Lock function
Eco Mode function
Action Freeze function
Drinks Chill function
Excessive temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in a com-
partment (for example due to an power fail-
ure) is indicated by:
• flashing the alarm and freezer tempera-
ture indicators
• sounding of buzzer
To reset the alarm:
1. Press key (E).
2. The buzzer switches off.
3. The highest temperature reached in the
compartment appears on indicator
for some seconds. Then it shows again
the set temperature.
4. The alarm indicator continue to flash
until the normal conditions are restored.
Possible causes of alarm:
• Large volume of fresh food was inserted.
• The lid has been left open for a long time.
• Any other defect of the system. See the
table in "Troubleshooting".
Child Lock Function
The Child Lock function is activated by
pressing key (D) (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears .
You must confirm the choice by pressing
key (E) within few seconds. You will hear
the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. In
this condition any possible operation
through the keys does not cause any
change as long as this function is activated.
It is possible to de-activate the function at
any time by pressing key (D) until the corre-
sponding icon will flash and then key (E).
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Eco Mode Function
The Eco Mode function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears (or
setting the temperature at -18°C).
You must confirm the choice by pressing
key E within few seconds. You will hear the
buzzer and the icon remains lighted.
In this condition the chosen temperatures
are automatically set (-18°C), in the best
conditions for storing food.
It is possible to de-activate the function at
any time by changing the selected temper-
ature in the compartment.
Action Freeze Function
The freezer compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen
and deep-frozen food, and for freezing
fresh food.
The maximum quantity of foods to freeze in
24 hours is shown on the serial number
plate.
To freeze fresh foods, you will need to acti-
vate the Action Freeze function. Press key
(D) (several times if necessary) until the cor-
responding icon appears .
You must confirm the choice by pressing
key (E) within few seconds. You will hear
the buzzer and on the display will appear
some animation with lines.
After a pre-cooling period of 24 hours,
place the foods in the freezer.
The freezing process takes 24 hours. Dur-
ing this period do not put other foods in the
freezer.
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at
any time by pressing key (D) until the corre-
sponding icon will flash and then key (E).
Drinks Chill Function
The Drinks Chill function is to be used as a
safety warning when placing bottles in the
freezer compartment. It is activated by
pressing key (D) (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears .
You must confirm the choice by pressing
key (E) within few seconds. You will hear
the buzzer and the icon remains lighted.
In this condition it operates a timer with a
default value of 30 min. and it could change
from 1 to 90 min., by pressing key (B) you
select the minutes needed.
At the end of the selected time there are
the following indications:
•on the indicator the symbol flash-
ing
•the icon flashing
•the icon flashing
• sounding of an acoustic alarm until key
(E) is pressed
At this point bear in mind to remove the
drinks contained in the freezer compart-
ment.
It is possible to deactivate the function at
any time by pressing key (D) until the corre-
sponding icon will flash and then key (E).
FIRST USE
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
wash the interior and all internal accesso-
ries with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abra-
sive powders, as these will damage the fin-
ish.
DAILY USE
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Action
Freeze function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the freezer
compartment.
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The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate
4)
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during
this period do not add other food to be fro-
zen.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out
of use, before putting the products in the
compartment let the appliance run at least
2 hours on the higher settings.
Important! In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for longer
than the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under "rising time", the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately and then re-frozen
(after cooling).
Frozen Food Calendar
The symbols show different types of frozen
goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in
months for the appropriate types of frozen
goods. Whether the upper or lower value of
the indicated storage time is valid depends
on the quality of the foods and treating be-
fore freezing.
Storage baskets
Hang the baskets on the upper edge of the
freezer (X) or place them inside the freezer
(Y). Turn and fix the handles for these two
positions as shown in the picture.
XY
The baskets will slide into each other.
The following pictures show how many
baskets can be placed inside the various
freezer models.
230
200
946 1061 1201
1611
1336
You can purchase additional baskets from
your local Service Centre.
Quick freezer basket
This basket is intended for quick freezing.
4) Refer to "Technical data"
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Caution! As the basket protects the
Frost-free system and helps to ensure
ventilation for proper operation, it must
be kept where shown in the figure and
never removed.
Security lock
The freezer is equipped with a special lock
in order to avoid accidental locking. The
lock is designed in such manner that you
can turn the key and thus close the lid only
if you previously push the key into the lock.
In order to close the freezer do these steps:
1. push the key into the lock gently.
2. turn the key clockwise towards the
symbol .
In order to open the freezer do these steps:
1. push the key into the lock gently.
2. turn the key counter-clockwise towards
the symbol .
Important! Spare keys are available at the
local Service Centre.
Warning! Keep the key well away from
children.
Make sure to remove the key from the
lock before you discard the old appli-
ance.
Ice cube making
• Hold the ice cube maker vertically and fill
it with water up to the max. line (F) shown
in the figure.
• Close it with the cap (G) and slide it into
the ice cube maker holder in the freezer
top.
• To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice
cube maker or hold it under running wa-
ter for a few seconds.
F
G
Warning! Never use sharp or pointed
tools for the removal of the ice cube
maker.
Opening and closing the lid
As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing
seal, it is not easy to reopen it shortly after
closing (due to the vacuum formed inside).
Wait a few minutes before reopening the
appliance. The vacuum valve will help you
to open the lid.
Warning! Never pull the handle with
immense force.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing
process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can
be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rat-
ing plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No
further food to be frozen should be add-
ed during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thor-
oughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it
to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible subsequently to thaw
only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or pol-
ythene and make sure that the packages
are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch food which is already frozen, thus
avoiding a rise in temperature of the lat-
ter;
• lean foods store better and longer than
fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment,
can possibly cause the skin to be freeze
burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date
on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, you should:
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• make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the
retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are trans-
ferred from the foodstore to the freezer in
the shortest possible time;
• not open the lid frequently or leave it
open longer than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly
and cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indica-
ted by the food manufacturer.
CARE AND CLEANING
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance
operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in its cooling unit; maintenance and re-
charging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
3. Regularly clean the appliance and the
accessories with warm water and neu-
tral soap. Clean the lid seal carefully.
4. Remove the vented floor.
5. Fully dry the appliance.
6. Install the vented floor.
7. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
8. Switch on the appliance.
Caution! Do not use detergents,
abrasive products, highly perfumed
cleaning products or wax polishes to
clean the inner side of the appliance.
Prevent damage to the cooling system.
Important! There is no need to clean the
compressor area.
Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer compartment of this model, on
the other hand, is a "no frost" type. This
means that there is no buildup of frost
when it is in operation, neither on the inter-
nal walls nor on the foods.
The absence of frost is due to the continu-
ous circulation of cold air inside the com-
partment, driven by an automatically con-
trolled fan.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason it is recommended that the outer
casing of this appliance is only cleaned with
warm water with a little washing-up liquid
added.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. disconnect the appliance from electrici-
ty supply
2. remove all food
3. clean the appliance and all accessories
4. leave the lid open to prevent unpleas-
ant smells.
Important! If the cabinet will be kept on,
ask somebody to check it once in a while to
prevent the food inside from spoiling in
case of a power failure.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Caution! Before troubleshooting,
disconnect the power supply.
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Only a qualified electrician or compe-
tent person must do the troubleshoot-
ing that is not in this manual.
Important! There are some sounds during
normal use (compressor, refrigerant
circulation).
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is noisy The appliance is not supported
properly
Check if the appliance stands sta-
ble (all the four feet should be on
the floor)
The compressor oper-
ates continually
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
Set a warmer temperature
The lid has been opened too fre-
quently
Do not leave the lid open longer
than necessary
The lid is not closed properly Check if the lid closes well and
the gaskets are undamaged and
clean
Large quantities of food to be
frozen were put in at the same
time
Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again
Food placed in the appliance
was too warm
Allow food to cool to room tem-
perature before storing
The temperature of the room
that contains the appliance is
too high for efficient operation
Try to reduce the temperature in
the room where the appliance
stands
Audible alarm and flash-
ing alarm symbol
It is too warm inside the freezer Refer to "Excessive Temperature
Alarm" in "Control Panel" chapter
The lid doesn't close
completely
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky Clean the lid gaskets
Food packages are blocking the
lid
Arrange the packages in the right
way, see the sticker in the appli-
ance
The lid is difficult to open The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky Clean the lid gaskets
The valve is blocked Check the valve
The lamp does not work The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the lid.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp"
It is too warm in the
freezer
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly
Set a lower temperature
The lid does not close tightly or
it is not shut properly
Check if the lid closes well and
the gasket is undamaged and
clean
The lid has been opened too fre-
quently
Try not to open the lid too fre-
quently
The lid has been opened for a
long time
Do not leave the lid open longer
than necessary
Large quantities of food to be
frozen were put in at the same
time
Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again. Next time
insert smaller quantities of food to
be frozen at any one time.
Food placed in the appliance
was too warm
Allow food to cool to room tem-
perature before storing.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Products to be frozen are
placed too closely to each other
Place the products in a way so
that cold air could circulate
among them
It is too cold inside the
freezer
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly
Set a warmer temperature
The appliance does not
work at all.
Plug is not connected to the
mains socket properly
Connect the mains plug properly
Power does not reach the appli-
ance
Try connecting another electrical
device to the power outlet
The appliance is not switched
on
Switch on the appliance
There is no voltage in the mains
socket (try to connect another
appliance into it)
Call an electrician
Replacing the bulb
If it becomes necessary to replace the
lamp:
• break the circuit of the appliance
• remove the lamp cover with a screwdriv-
er as shown in the graphic
• replace the bulb with one of the same
power and specifically designed for
household appliances. (the maximum
power is shown on the light diffuser)
• replace the lamp cover and reconnect
the appliance Warning! Do not operate the freezer if
the lamp cover is damaged or missing.
TECHNICAL DATA
Volume (gross) Litre 305 Height mm 876 Rising Time hours 52
Volume (net) Litre 300 Width mm 1611 Energy Consumption kWh/24h 0,871
Rated Power Watt 193 Depth mm 665 Freezing Capacity kg/24h 17
Voltage Volts 230 Weight Kg 67 Climatic Class SN-N-
ST-T
Further technical information are situated in the rating plate on the external right side of
the appliance.
INSTALLATION
Positioning
Warning! If you are discarding an old
appliance that has a lock or catch on
the lid, you must ensure that it is made
unusable to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
Important! The appliance shall have the
plug accessible after installation.
This appliance can be installed in a dry, well
ventilated indoor (garage or cellar), but for
optimum performance install this appliance
at a location where the ambient tempera-
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ture corresponds to the climate class indi-
cated on the rating plate of the appliance:
Climate
class
Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N+16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T+16°C to + 43°C
Electrical Connection
Caution! Any electrical work required
to install this appliance should be
carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Warning! This appliance must be
earthed.
The manufacturer declines any liability
should these safety measures not be
observed.
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3
4
5
Important! The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following
code:
1
Green and Yellow: Earth
3
Brown: Live
5
Blue: Neutral
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the wire coloured green and
yellow to the terminal marked either
with the letter “E“ or by the earth sym-
bol or coloured green and yellow.
2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the
terminal either marked with the letter
“N“ or coloured black.
3. Connect the wire coloured brown to
the terminal either marked with the
“L“ or coloured red.
4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of
wire is present and the cord clamp
4
is secure over the outer sheath.
5. Make sure the electricity supply voltage
is the same as that indicated on the ap-
pliance rating plate.
6. Switch on the appliance.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp
plug fitted
2
. In the event of having to
change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13
amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must
be used.
Warning! A cut off plug inserted into a
13 amp socket is a serious safety
(shock) hazard. Ensure that it is
disposed of safely.
Ventilation requirements
1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on
a firm surface. The cabinet must be on
all four feet.
2. Make sure that the clearance between
the appliance and rear wall is 5 cm.
3. Make sure that the clearance between
the appliance and the sides is 5 cm.
The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
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product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local council, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
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