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Environmental information
Ecologically responsible disposal
of packaging materials and old
appliances
Packaging materials
Electrolux microwave ovens
require effective packaging to protect
them during transportation. Only the
minimum packaging necessary is
used. Packaging materials (e.g. foil or
styrofoam) can place children at risk.
Danger of suffocation. Keep
packaging material away from
children.
All packaging materials used are
environment friendly and can be
recycled. The cardboard is made
from recycled paper and the wooden
parts are untreated. Plastic items are
marked as follows:
«PE» polyethylene eg packaging film
«PS» polystyrene eg packaging
(CFC-free)
«PP» polypropylene eg packaging
straps
By using and re-using the packaging,
raw materials are saved and waste
volume is reduced. Packaging should
be taken to your nearest recycling
centre. Contact your local council for
information.
Disposal of old appliances
Old appliances should be made safe
before disposal by removing the plug,
and cutting off and disposing of the
power cable.
It should then be taken to the
nearest recycling centre. Check with
your local Council or Environmental
Health Office to see if there are facilities
in your area for recycling the appliance.
The symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it should be
taken to the appropriate collection point
for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local
council, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.