69ENGLISHDisposalTips for environmental protectionPackaging materialsThe materials marked with the symbol arerecyclable.>PE<=polyethylene>PS<=polystyrene>PP<=polypropyleneThis means that they can be recycled by disposingof them properly in appropriate collectioncontainers.MachineUse authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.Help to keep your country tidy!To save water, energy and to help protect theenvironment, we recommend that you follow thesetips:• Normally soiled laundry may be washed withoutprewashing in order to save detergent, water andtime (the environment is protected too!).• The machine works more economically if it is fullyloaded. Do not overload!• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limitedsoiling can be removed; the laundry can then bewashed at a lower temperature.• Measure out detergent according to the waterhardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity oflaundry being washed.Child safety• Children are often not aware of how dangerouselectrical appliances can be. When the machine isworking, children should be carefully supervisedand not be allowed to play with the appliance.• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,polystyrene) can be dangerous to children -danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’sreach.• Keep all detergents in a safe place out ofchildren’s reach.• Make sure that children or pets do not climb intothe drum.• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off theelectrical supply cable and destroy the plug withthe remaining cable. Disable the door catch inorder to prevent children from becoming trappedinside while playing.