5 Disposal Instructions
The European Directive (WEEE) requires that old electrical and electronic
appliances shall be disposed of separately from normal household garbage for
optimal recycling. The component parts must be separated, collected and sent for
recycling or disposal in an environment-friendly manner. Otherwise, toxic and
dangerous substances could cause enduring damage to the environment if
disposed of incorrectly.
As a consumer you are legally obligated (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act-
ElektroG) to return electronic equipment at the end of its lifetime to their
manufacturer, point of sale, public collection points or importer free of charge.
The relevant local laws apply here. The symbol on the product, in the instructions
or on its packing indicates these regulations. The reuse or recycling of materials
and old units makes an important contribution towards protecting the environment.
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