ENGLISH 43The materials marked with thesymbol are recyclable.>PE<=polyethylene>PS<=polystyrene>PP<=polypropyleneThis means that they can be recycled bydisposing them properly in appropriatecollection containers. To save water, energy and to helpprotect the environment, we recommendthat you follow these tips:Use authorized disposal sites for your oldappliance. Help to keep your country tidy!The symbol on the product or on itspackaging indicates that this product maynot be treated as household waste.Instead it shall be handed over to theapplicable collection point for therecycling of electrical and electronicequipment. By ensuring this product isdisposed of correctly, you will helpprevent potential negative consequencesfor the environment and human health,which could otherwise be caused byinappropriate waste handling of thisproduct.For more detailed information aboutrecycling of this product, please contactyour local city office, your householdwaste disposal service or the shop whereyou purchased the product.15.1 Packaging Materials15.3 Ecological Hints15.2 Old MachineENVIRONMENT CONCERNS15.Normally soiled laundry may bewashed without prewashing in order tosave detergent, water and time (theenvironment is protected too!).The machine works more economicallyif it is fully loaded.With adequate pre-treatment, stainsand limited soiling can be removed; thelaundry can then be washed at a lowertemperature.Measure out detergent according tothe water hardness, the degree ofsoiling and the quantity of laundrybeing washed.14.5 Electrical ConnectionThe manufacturer declines anyresponsibility for damage orinjury through failure to complywith the above safety precaution.Should the appliance powersupply cable need to bereplaced, this shall be carriedout by our Service Centre.Connect the machine to anearthed socket outlet.CAUTION!When the appliance is installed, thepower supply cable must be easilyaccessible.This machine is designed to operate ona 220 - 240 V, single-phase, 50 Hzsupply.“An incorrect power supply may voidyour warranty.”Check that your domestic electricalinstallation can take the maximum loadrequired (refer TECHNICAL DATA), alsotaking into account any other appliancesin use.