D.4 WASTE DISPOSAL AND DEMOLITION
D.4.1WASTESTORAGE
At the end of the appliance’s working life, make sure it is dis- posed of properly. Make sure you remove the doors before scrapping the appliance.
Special waste materials can be stored temporarily while await- ing processing for disposal and/or permanent disposal. In any event, the binding environmental protection laws in the country of use must be observed.
D.4.2 PROCEDUREFORPRELIMINARYDISMANTLING OF THEAPPLIANCE
All countries have different legislation; provisions laid down by the laws and the authorized bodies of the countries where demolition takes place are therefore to be observed.
In general terms, the refrigerator must be taken to a special- ized collection/demolition center.
Dismantle the refrigerator and group the components together according to their chemical characteristics (plastic parts are marked with letters identifying the material). Bear in mind that the compressor contains lubricant oil and coolant, which can be recycled, and that the refrigerator components are classed as special waste that cannot be disposed of as urban waste. Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power supply cable and removing the door and or locking mechanisms in order to avoid the risk of anyone becoming trapped inside.
DISMANTLING OPERATIONS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
D.5 ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS
•Set of test and inspection documents
•Wiring diagram
•Installation diagram
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