12ENGLISHEnvironment concernsIKEA GUARANTEEMaintenance• The symbol on the product or on itspackaging indicates that this product maynot be treated as household waste. Insteadit shall be handed over to the applicablecollection point for the recycling of electricaland electronic equipment. By ensuring thisproduct is disposed of correctly, you will helpprevent potential negative consequences forthe environment and human health, whichcould otherwise be caused by inappropriatewaste handling of this product. For moredetailed information about recycling of thisproduct, please contact your local city office,your household waste disposal service or theshop where you purchased the product.How long is the IKEA guarantee valid?This guarantee is valid for five (5) years from theoriginal date of purchase of Your appliance atIKEA, unless the appliance is named LAGAN inwhich case two (2) years of guarantee apply.The original sales receipt is required as proofof purchase. If service work is carried out underguarantee, this will not extend the guaranteeperiod for the appliance.Which appliances are not covered by theIKEA five (5) years guarantee?The range of appliances named LAGAN andall appliances purchased in IKEA before 1 st ofAugust 2007Who will execute the service?IKEA service provider will provide the servicethrough its own service operations or authorizedservice partner network.Packaging materialsThe materials with the symbol arerecyclable. Dispose the packaging in suitablecollection containers to recycle it.What does this guarantee cover?The guarantee covers faults of the appliance,which have been caused by faulty constructionor material faults from the date of purchasefrom IKEA. This guarantee applies to domesticuse only. The exceptions are specified underthe headline “What is not covered under thisguarantee?” Within the guarantee period, thecosts to remedy the fault e.g. repairs, parts,labour and travel will be covered, provided thatthe appliance is accessible for repair withoutspecial expenditure. On these conditions the EUguidelines (Nr. 99/44/EG) and the respectivelocal regulations are applicable. Replaced partsbecome the property of IKEA.What will lKEA do to correct the problem?IKEA appointed service provider will examinethe product and decide, at its sole discretion, ifit is covered under this guarantee. If consideredcovered, IKEA service provider or its authorized