LG RS-Q19JNXE Owner's Manual page 11

Disposal of Your Old Appliance (as per e-waste Rules)
• When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is depicted on the product and its
operator's manual, it means the product is covered by the E-Waste (Management)
Rules, 2016 and are meant to be recycled, dismantled, refurbished or disposed off.
• Do's
− a. The product is required to be handed over only to the authorized recycler for
disposal.
− b. Keep the product in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/unrepairable
so as to prevent its accidental breakage.
• Don't
− a. The product should not be opened by the user himself/herself, but only by
authorized service personnel.
− b. The product is not meant for re-sale to any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealer/
kabariwalah.
− c. The product is not meant for mixing into household waste stream.
− d. Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed area.
• Any disposal through unauthorized agencies/person will attract action under
Environment (Protection) Act 1986.
• Hazards of improper handling or accidental breakage.
− a. If batteries are disposed incorrectly, it can greatly harm the environment. The
chemical byproducts are hazardous. The metals and chemicals found in batteries
can mix into soil which may be hazardous to humans, plants and animals. If thrown
in fire, they can cause blast and release toxic gases which may be harmful for
health.
− b. The refrigerant used can be combustible at low pressure. The potential health
effects of over exposure is dizziness, headache and heart irregularities.
• This product is complied with the requirement of Hazardous Substances as specified
under Rule 13 (1) & (2) of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016.
• To locate a nearest collection centre or call for pick-up (limited area only) for disposal
of this appliance, please contact Toll Free No. 1800-315-9999 / 1800-180-9999 for
details. All collection centre and pick up facilities are done by third parties with LG
Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. Merely as a facilitator. For more detailed information ,
please visit : http://www.lge.com/in
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