Disposal Of Your Old Appliance - Miele KWT 1601 SF Operating And Installation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Never use a steam cleaner to clean
the appliance. Pressurized steam could
damage electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
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Do not use any electrical equipment
inside the appliance. Danger of injury.
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Disposal of your old appliance

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Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
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Take off the door.
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Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
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Consult with your municipal policy
on recycling.
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Be careful not to damage any part of
the pipework while awaiting disposal
by:
- puncturing the refrigerant
channels in the evaporator.
- bending any pipework.
- scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
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Your old refrigerator may have a
cooling system that used CFCs
(chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed
to harm stratospheric ozone.
If you intentionally release this CFC
refrigerant, you can be subject to fines
and imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation. Make sure the
CFC refrigerant is removed and disposed
of by a qualified technician.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS