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Disposal of Your Old Appliance (as per e-waste Rules)

1. When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is depicted on the product and its operator’s manual, it means the product is covered by E-Waste Management Rules India published by MoEF & CC , Govt. of India and are meant to be recycled, dismantled, refurbished or disposed off.

2. Do's

a. The product is required to be handed over only to the authorized recycler for disposal.
b. Keep the product in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/unrepairable so as to prevent its accidental breakage.

Don'ts

a. The product should not be opened by the user himself/herself, but only by authorized service personnel.
b. The product is not meant for re-sale to any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealer/kabariwalah.
c. The product is not meant for mixing into household waste stream.
d. Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed area.

3. Any disposal through unauthorized agencies/person will attract action under Environment (Protection) Act 1986.

4. Hazards of improper handling or accidental breakage :

a. The refrigerant (R134a) used, if overexposed, might cause dizziness and loss of concentration. Liquid contact can cause irritation and frostbite. The refrigerant (R600a), squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause eye injury.
b. The blowing agent cyclopentane is highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful to aquatic life. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bites. Repeated exposure causes skin dryness.

5. This product is complied with the requirement of Hazardous Substances as specified under E-Waste Management Rules India published by MoEF & CC , Govt. of India.

6. To locate a nearest collection centre or call for pick-up (limited area only) for disposal of this appliance, please contact No. 08069379999, Toll Free No. 1800-315-9999 for details. All collection centre and pick up facilities are done by third parties with LG Electronics India Ltd. Merely as a facilitator. For more detailed information, please visit : http://www.lg.com/in.