And by lost I mean you likely threw it out because you didn't think it was handy or it's been too long since you bought the appliance that you have no idea where it might be. Fear not! Replacements can normally be found and either downloaded (for free no less) or a physical copy can be purchased.
Step 1: Find your model number
If your sticker with the model number has faded or been scraped off you are out of luck. Start looking around the house for the booklet or if you purchased it recently see if you can find the receipt and get in touch with the store you bought it from. They might have it in their digital records which model it is or which series it's from and if it's a really recent purchase maybe you can find the same model on the floor still. Maybe, good luck.
Step 2: Google it!
Search Google for your model number and include "user manual" (in quotes as I have) in the search terms. Make sure your results are for your model number, you might end up getting hits for a similar one that maybe is more recent. If you are put the model number in quotes as well. Getting hits for part suppliers? Look at words in the search results to include as negative terms, normally -parts will get rid of those people trying to sell you something.
Step 3: Finding a user manual (from somewhere not sketchy)
Note 1: If it is asking for payment to download the manual put that tab as the dead last option. There are places to get the manual for free and we're going to try and find one first.
Note 2: If it's to download a PDF put this one off until near the end when you have a chance to look over the site carefully. PDF's can include a lot of junk, including viruses, so if it's a site that looks sketchy (More than three ads or ads to porn everywhere) this is not a good choice, delete it from the list of options.
Now... hopefully we are on the manufacturers website with links to download the manual. If you are, fantastic! If there's a link to purchase it and have a physical copy mailed to you, keep this one in mind but hold off for now.
If we are on a site such as Manualslib or InstructionsManuals you are in good hands, check the model number is correct and before you click on anything just hover over the link with your mouse pointer. See something like "GoogleLeadsServices" ? That is an AD, not your lovely user manual, so ignore it. Hover over a different link until you see something like instructionmanuals.com/u2/pdf... ending with your model number and this is the one you want. Download and enjoy.
Not finding it? Not all manuals are online unfortunately, try calling your manufacturer to see if they have the manuals in their database or if they can ship you one. User manuals do get tossed/deleted when they are old enough so if this is the case, my apologies. On the upside, if this is the case your appliance worked so well for so long you definitely don't have a warranty on anything. Unfortunately there probably aren't even parts available for it anymore either, so if you have a problem it's time to go shopping for a new one.
Final note: If you clicked anywhere that pulled up an ad go download an antivirus scanner or use the one you have installed already. Better safe than sorry.
No idea where to find your model number? That article is up next.
No comments:
Post a Comment