Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these ma- terials away, please ensure they are of- fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old machine
Old machines contain materials which can be
When disposing of an old machine first make it unusable. Disconnect, cut off the cable and any plug from the cable. For environmental and safety reasons ensure the machine is completely drained of any residue water and cleaning agent. (Observe safety regulations and wear safety goggles and gloves). Make the door lock inoperative, so that children cannot accidentally shut themselves in. The simplest way to do this is to remove the lock- ing pin (2 screws above the door). Make appropriate arrangements for the safe disposal of the machine. For tank system machines ensure that any water is emptied out of the tank.
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