62Care and MaintenanceYour telephone is a product that meets the highest design and manufacturing standards. It shouldtherefore be treated with care. Note the advice below and you will enjoy this product for a longtime.Follow all the safety precautions mentioned on page 1. These precautions apply to the handset, thecharger cradle, and the rechargeable batteries (i.e., the entire telephone) as well as to the acces-sories.In order to clean the telephone, first remove the charger cradle adapter plug from the mains socket.Wipe the device with an antistatic cloth or soft, damp leather rag, then with a dry cloth.Warning: Never spray your telephone with cleansers or solvents.Clean the handset and charger cradle contacts with a lintless cloth.Environmental Characteristics and DisposalThis product is environmentally friendly and can be recycled. It was manufactured in accordancewith statutory requirements and with the Manufacturers’ Guideline 2002.It was developed with special focus on low energy consumption, long life, and ease of servicing. Thefew materials used in its manufacture are environmentally friendly.Help to extend the life of your communications device by adhering to the safety precautions, theinstructions on rechargeable batteries, and the care and maintenance instructions.Dispose of your device in accordance with your local regulations, and recycle the device if possible.Electronic equipment and batteries should not be disposed of with your normal household waste.Appendix11. In some countries, the law requires used rechargeable batteries to be returned. Do not throwbatteries into your household waste. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with your localregulations, and recycle them whenever you can. The batteries can contain substances such asnickel-cadmium (NiCd), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), or mercury (Hg).