Information on the disposal of old appliances (manufacturer information)
Germany (valid from 01.01.2022)
Old appliances must not be disposed of in household waste!
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product or its packaging means that the device must not be disposed of with household waste, but requires separate disposal. You can return the old device free of charge to a suitable municipal collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment, such as a recycling center. You can obtain the addresses from your city or municipal administration.
Alternatively, you can return small waste electrical and electronic equipment with an edge length of up to 25 cm free of charge to retailers with a sales area for electrical and electronic equipment of at least 400 m² or food retailers with a total sales area of at least 800 m² who offer electrical and electronic equipment at least several times a year.
Larger older appliances can be returned free of charge to a participating retailer when purchasing a new appliance of the same type that performs essentially the same functions. Please contact your retailer for details regarding the return process when receiving your new appliance.
If possible, please remove all batteries and rechargeable batteries as well as all lamps that can be removed without damage before disposing of the product.
Please note that you are responsible for deleting personal data on the device to be disposed of.
Children often cannot recognize the dangers associated with using household appliances. Ensure proper supervision and do not allow children to play with the appliance.
Austria (valid from 01.01.2022)
Old appliances must not be disposed of in household waste!
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product or its packaging means that the device must not be disposed of with household waste, but requires separate disposal. You can return the old device free of charge to a suitable municipal collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment, such as a recycling center. You can obtain the addresses from your city or municipal administration.
Alternatively, you can return your old electrical appliance free of charge to a brick-and-mortar retailer when purchasing a new appliance of the same type and with the same function. For details regarding the return process when receiving your new appliance, please contact your retailer.
If possible, please remove all batteries and rechargeable batteries as well as all lamps that can be removed without damage before disposing of the product.
Please note that you are responsible for deleting personal data on the device to be disposed of.
This device may contain substances that can endanger the environment and human health if disposed of improperly. Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve resources. By separately collecting and recycling old devices, you contribute to preventing negative impacts on the environment and human health.