Environmental Concerns - IKEA AVKYLD Handbuch

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Environmental concerns

Disposal of packaging materials
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the
recycle symbol .
The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of
responsibility and in full compliance with local authority regulations
governing waste disposal.
Disposal of household appliances
This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable
materials. Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal
regulations. For further information on the treatment, recovery
and recycling of household electrical appliances, contact your local
authority, the collection service for household waste or the store
where you purchased the appliance. This appliance is marked in
compliance with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent negative consequences for the environment and human
health. The symbol on the product or on the accompanying
documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic
waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection center for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Manufacturer
Ikea of Sweden AB - SE - 343 81 Älmhult, Sweden
Energy saving tips
To guarantee adequate ventilation follow installation instructions.
Insufficient ventilation at the back of the product increases energy
consumption and decreases cooling efficiency.
Frequent door opening might cause an increase in Energy
Consumption.
The internal temperature of the appliance and the Energy
Consumption may be affected also by the ambient temperature, as
well as location of the appliance. Temperature setting should take
into consideration these factors. Reduce door opening to minimum.
When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator. The
low temperature of the frozen products cools the food in the
refrigerator.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the
appliance.
Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has no impact on the
efficient usage of energy. Food should be placed on the shelves in
such way to ensure proper air circulation (food should not touch
each other and distance between food and rear wall should be
kept).
You can increase storage capacity of frozen food by removing
baskets and, if present, Stop Frost shelf.
Do not worry about noises coming from the compressor which are
normal operation noises.
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