Disposal Of Your Old Appliance - Miele K 1801 SF Operating And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not block the ventilation gaps in
the plinth or the top of the appliance
housing unit, as this can impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and cause
damage to the appliance.
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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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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