Disposal Of Your Old Appliance (As Per E-Waste Rules) - LG GC-M247UGBM Owner's Manual

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 and
Handling Rules, 2011 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. The refrigerant (R134a) used, if overexposed, might cause dizziness and loss of
concentration. Liquid contact can cause irritation and frostbite. The refrigerant
(R600a), squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause eye injury.
− b. The blowing agent cyclopentane is highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful to
aquatic life. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bites. Repeated
exposure causes skin dryness.
• This product is complied with the requirement of Hazardous Substances as specified
under Rule 13 (1) & (2) of the E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011.
• 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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