hisense FV306N4BC1 Instruction manual

FV306N4BC1
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Safety and warning information_ __ _ _ _ _ Installing your new appliance_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Reversing the door _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Description of the appliance_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Display controls_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
2014/35/EU,
and
2014/30/EU
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and 2009/125/EC and EC.643/2009 and 2002/96/EC
For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it
throughout its life, will be properly informed on its
usage and safety notices. For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of these user's
Using your appliance
Helpful hints and tips
Cleaning and care
Troubleshooting
Disposal of the appliance
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instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep all packaging away
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from children as there is risk of suffocation. If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves inside it. If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
This
WARNING —
appliance is intended
to be used in and similar applications such as
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
-farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
-bed and breakfast type
household
environments;
-catering and similar non­retail applications WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. WARNING — If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. WARNING — Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. WARNING — Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING — Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. WARNING — Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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WARNING — The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
Caution:risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
-Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
-Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
Electrical safety
The power cord must not
1. be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not or damaged. A or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can access the main appliance.
4. Do not pull the main cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
6.You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.
7.The fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must
crushed
crushed
plug of the
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employ a special power socket instead of common one with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with ground wire.
Daily use
Do not store flammable gass or liquids in the appliance,There is a risk of an explosion. Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance(e.g.electric ice cream makers,mixers etc.). When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket,do not pull on the cable. Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance. Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture’s instructions. The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to.Refer to relrelevant
instructions for
storage. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze compartment as it creates pressure on the container,which may cause it to explode,resulting in damage to the appliance. Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment. Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight. Keep buring candles,lamps and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire. The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in normal household as explained in this instruction booklet The appliance is heavy.Care should be taken when moving it. Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet,as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Never use the base,
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drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out. Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
caution! Care and cleaning
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers. Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
Installation Important!
For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged.
Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation. Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation. The appliance must not be
locate close to radiators or cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
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Service
Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or competent person.
This product must be
serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
1)If the appliance is Frost Free.
2)If the appliance contains freezer compartment.
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Installing your new appliance
Before using the appliance for the first time, you should be informed of the following tips.
Ventilation of appliance
In order to improve efficiency of the cooling system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation around the appliance for the dissipation of heat. For this reason, sufficient clear space
Leveling of appliance
For suffi cient leveli ng an d air circulating in the lower rear section of the appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You can adjust them manually by hand or by using a suitable spanner.
To allow the door to self-close, tilt the top backwards by about 10mm.
10mm
sh ould be available around the refrigerator. Suggest :It is advisable for there to be at least 75mm of space from the back to the wall, at least 100mm from its top,at last 100mm from its side to the wall and a clear space in front to allow the doors to open 135°. As shown in following figures.
Installing the door handle
For the convenience of transportation, the door handles are separat ely provided in a plastic bag, you can install the door handles as follows.
1. Lever the screw hole covers on the side which you want to install the handle of the door, and then put them
Note:
This appliance performs well within
the climate class from showed in the table below. It may not work properly if being left at
SN to T
a temperature above or below the
back to the plastic bag.
2. Take the handle match on the right side of the door as the example, keeping axes of screw holes in the handle and the door in a line, as the picture shows.
free zer doo r
indicated range for a long period.
Class
Extended Temperate
Temperate
Subtropical
Tropical
Stand your appliance in a dry place to
Symbol
Ambient Temperature range( )°C
SN
N
ST
T
+10 to +32
+16 to +32
+16 to +38
+16 to +43
scre w hole co ve
avoid high moisture.
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlightrain or frost. Stand the appliance away from heat sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.
3. Fix the handle with the screws provided in the plastic bag. And then install the handle covers figure shows
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hand le part
scre w
hand le cove r
as the above
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The side at which the door opens can be changed, from the left side (as supplied) to the right side, if the installation site requires. Warning! When reversing the door, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Ensure that the plug is removed from the mains socket. Tools you will need:
8mm socket wrench
Thin-blade screwdriver
Cross-shaped screwdriver
8mm wrench
No te : Before y ou start la y the refrigerator on its back in order to gain access to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the backboard of the refrigerator. To reverse the door, the following steps are generally recommended.
1. Stand the refrigerator upright.
2. Remove part ① and part ② from the refrigerator body, and then take down part ③ on the door in the same way. Remove the part screws ④ ,then
take off part ⑤ as the picture below.
Upp er hing e coverTop cov er bloc k
Cov er plat e
③ ④
Spe cial fl ange se lf-
tap ping sc rew
Upp er hing e part
Note: Please hold the freezer door by hand during step 2 to prevent door dropping.
3. Take off the door ① and place it on smooth surface with panel upwards. Screw out the hinge axis ② (include
washer) as show figure Ⅱ and Ⅲ
, and then turn the upper hinge
fixed board ③ over as show figure Ⅳ . Finally fix part ②on part ③ as show figure Ⅴ and Ⅵ,then place it at
side for use.
4.Lever handle covers and loose screws , remove the handle as
show figure Ⅰ ,then place it at side
for use. Take the screw hole covers ④ down as show figure Ⅱ , and install them in the right side as show figure
. Change handle to left, install it as show figure . Detach door stopper
and limit block and then install
door stopper and limit block to right as
show figure and.
Handle covers ScrewsHandle Screw ho le coversDoor stopper Li mit blockSelf-tapp ing screws
7.Just remount to the step 5,change partto right and partto left and then fix them with screws④ . Finally install part③.
8. Take off the part ①, place it at side for use as show figure Ⅰ . Move the freezer door to appropriate position, adjust part ② and door, then fix part ② by screws as show figure Ⅱ . (Please hold upper door by hand when installing). Fix the part ③ as show figure Ⅱ(which is in the plastic bag) . Reverse part ① by 180°and install it onto the left corner of the door as
show figure Ⅲ . Finally mount part ④ as show figure Ⅳ.( which was taken
down in step 2)
5. Place refrigerator flatwise, remove part③ and then loose screws④ . Remove part ② and part① as the
picture.
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9.Finally install part and part (both of which are taken down in step
2) in the refrigerator body as the
picture below.
Description of the appliance
View of the appliance
1.
Upper cover of door
2. Corner cover
3. Flap cover
4. Handle(back)
5. Ice tray(inside)
6. Upper freezer drawer
7. Middle freezer drawer(huge box)
8. Freezer door
9. Lower freezer drawer
10. Freezer door seal
11. Adjustable bottom feet
12. Hinge cover
13. Block cover
14. Functional board part
15. Glass shelf
16. Shelf part(inside)
17. Cabinet
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Note: Due to constant improvement of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same. To get more space in the freezer, you can remove drawer(except lower freezer drawer), installation bracket and integrative ice maker/twistable ice tray.
Note: To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position as the illustration above.
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Display controls
All functions and controls of the unit are ac cessi ble f rom a cont rol panel conveniently located on the roof refrigerator body. A display circuit board allows easy configuration of features and settings in a simple and intuitive manner.
Important!
When the refrigerator is energized, all the pilot lights will turn on for 3 sec and you will also heard a long sound of “beep”. The display board consists of four buttons and eight pilot lights. You will heard a short sound of “beep” when you press the button.
Caution! When you set a temperature, you set an average temperature for the whole refrigerator cabinet. Temperature inside the compartment may vary from the temperature values displayed on the panel, depending on how much food you store and where you place them. Ambient temperature may also affect the actual temperature inside the appliance.
1. Temp
Press “Temp” button to set freezer temperature between ­14 and -24 as needed,
and the light of the comparable t e m p e r a t u r e w i l l b e l i g h t e n corresponding values according to the following sequence.
-14
-16
-24-22
-18
-20
2. Super
Super will quickly lower the temperature within the freezer so food will freeze faster.
Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when you start your refrigerator for the first time, the temperature for the refrigerator is set to
-18°C. If you want to change the temperature, follow the instructions below.
This feature also helps to keep the vitamins and nutrition of fresh food for longer period.
Press “Super” button to activate the
super freeze function. The light will come on and the freezer temperature setting displays -24.
Super freeze automatically switches
off after 26 hours and the freezer temperature will revert back to the
previous setting.
When super freeze function is on,
you can switch off super freeze function by pressing “Super” or “Temp” button, then the freezer temperature setting or function mode will revert back to the previous setting.
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3. Alarm
In case of alarm, “Alarm” icon will light up and a buzzing
sound will start. Press “Alarm” button to stop alarm and buzzing then “Alarm” icon will turn off. Caution! When the refrigerator is turned on after a period of inactivity, the Alarm may be activated. In this case, press “Alarm” button to cancel it.
users of potential damage to stored food. If a power failure occurs, for example a blackout in your area of residence while you are away, the temperature alarm may be activated when power is restored to be the unit.
4. Power
If you want to stop using it, you can turn the appliance off by pressing “Power” button.
Door Alarm
The alarm light on and a buzzing sound indicate abnormal conditions, such as accidentally a door left open.
Leaving the door of refrigerator open for over 2 minutes will activate a door alarm and buzzer. The buzzer will beep 3 times per minute for 10 minutes. Closing the door cancels the door alarm and buzzer.
To save energy, please avoid keeping the door open for a long time when using refrigerator. The door alarm can also be cleared by closing the door.
Temperature alarm
This is an important feature that alerts
When the refrigerator is working, you
can switch the appl ian ce off by pressing “Power” button for above 5 seconds, meanwhile the display panel will be turned off. Important! Do not store any food in the fridge during this time. If you will not use the refrigerator for a long time, please pull the plug.
When the appliance is power off, you
can switch th e appliance on by pressing “Power” button for 1 second, and the refrigerator returns to the previous temperature setting.
Using your appliance
This s ection explains that how t o use the refrigerator features. We recommend that you read through carefully before using the appliance.
Flap cover
You can turn the flap cover upwards when you want to take out the food in the top chamber.
Before you open or close the flap cover, you must lift it to the guide track first. Then, the flap cover can slide along the guide track to the top or the bottom.
Freezer Drawer
It is used to store food which needs t o be frozen, including meat, fish, ice cream, etc.
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Helpful hints and tips
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips below to save energy.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods in order to conserve energy.
Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat. (Direct sunlight, electric oven or cooker etc.)
Don't set the temperature colder than necessary.
Don't store warm food or evaporating liquid in the appliance.
Pl ace the applian ce in a w ell ventilated, humidity free, room. Please refer to Installing your new appliance chapter.
If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper an d shel ve s, do n ot adjust t he combination as this is designed to be the most energy efficient configuration.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Do no t place hot food di rectly i nto t h e r e f rige r a t o r , t he i n t e rnal temperature will increase re sulting in the comp ressor having to work har der and w i ll con sum e mor e energy.
Do cov er or w rap the foo d particularly if it has a strong flavor.
Place food prop erly so that a ir can circulate freely around it.
Hints for freezing
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings before putting food in the compartment.
Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required.
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Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight.
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid temperature rise of the latter.
I c e d p r o d u c ts, i f c o n s u m e d immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, will probably cause frost burns to the skin.
It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
Ensure that frozen food has been
stored correctly by the food retailer.
Once defrostedfood will deteriorate
rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken prevent mould on the appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories) should be cleaned regularly at least every two months. Caution! The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains socket.
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Exterior cleaningExterior cleaning
To maintain good appearance of your appliance, you should clean it regularly.
-Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean, soft cloth.
-Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the surface of the appliance. This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to the surface.
-Clean the doors, handles and cabinet surfaces with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Caution!
-Don't use sharp objects as they are likely to scratch the surface.
-Don't use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers or organic solvent such as Benzene for cleaning. They may d amage t he surface of the appliance and may cause fire.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the appliance interior regularly. It will be easier to clean when food stocks are low. Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse with warm water using a wrung-out sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets. Thoroughly dry all surfaces an d removable parts.
Although this appliance automatically defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on the freezer compartment's interior walls if the freezer door is opened frequently or kept open too long. If the frost is too thick, choose a time when the supply of food stocks are low and proceed as follows: 1 . R e move e x ist i n g f oo d a nd ac cessori es bask ets, u np lug t he appliance from the mains power and appliance from the mains power and leave the doors open. Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the thawing process.
2. When defrosting is completed, clean your freezer as described above. Caution! Don't use sharp objects to rem o ve fro st f rom t he fre e zer compartment. Only after the interior is completely dry should the appliance be switched back on and plugged back into the mains socket.
Door seal cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drinks can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear when you open the door. Wash seal with a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry it thoroughly after cleaning. Caution! Only after the door seals are completely dry should the appliance be powered on.
Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service, please see below. You can carry out some easy checks according to this section before calling for service. Warning! Don't try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Problem
Appliance is not working correctly
Odours from the compartments
Noise from the appliance
Possible cause & Solution
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly.
Check whether the “Power” funtion is on by pressing the “power” button for 1 second.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if necessary.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber temperature to a colder level to solve this problem.
It is normal that the refrigerator is not operating during the automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is switched on to protect the compressor.
The interior may need to be cleaned.
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
The sounds below are quite normal:
Compressor running noises.
Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the fridge
compartment or other compartments.
Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may need you to check and take action:
The cabinet is not level.
The back of appliance touches the wall.
Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.
The motor runs continuously
A layer of frost occurs in the compartment
Temperature inside is too warm
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will need to run more when in following circumstances:
Temperature setting is set colder than necessary
Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored
within the appliance.
The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
Doors are kept open too long or too often.
After your installing the appliance or it has been switched
off for a long time.
Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the frost, please refer to cleaning and care chapter.
You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or the doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is located with insufficient clearance at the sides, back and top.
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Temperature inside is too cold
Doors can't be closed easily
Water drips on the floor
Incre ase the temp erature by f ollowing the “Displa y controls” chapter.
Check wh ether the top of the refri gerator is tilted ba ck by 1 0-15mm to al low th e door s to self close, or if something inside is preventing the doors from closing.
The wate r pan (l ocated at the r ear bottom of the cabinet) may not be pro perly leveled, or the dra ining
spout located underneath t he top of the c ompresso r depotmay not b e properly positioned to di rect w ater
into this pan , or the wat er spout is blo cked. Yo u ma y need to pull the refrigerator away fro m the wall to ch eck the pan and spout.
Disposal of the appliance
It is pro hibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with t he recyc le symbol are recycla ble. Dis pose of the packaging into a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.
Before disposal of the appliance
1. Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the p ower cord and discard with the mains plug.
War ning! Re frigerators cont ain refr igerant and g ases in the insu lation. Refrigerant and gases m ust be disp osed of profes sionally as they m ay cause eye injuries or igniti on. En sure that tubing of the re frigeran t circ uit is not damage prior to proper disposal.
Correct Disposal of this product
This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the appropriate waste 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 the inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
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