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| Topic Started: Jun 16 2014, 05:33 AM (173 Views) | |
| haili | Jun 16 2014, 05:33 AM Post #1 |
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When buying new appliances, write down the model and serial number at the front of the instruction book (if you get one these days) and file away for future use in case it needs repair. I learned this the hard way after moving my daughter's washing machine out to get the number, and not being able to read the numbers on my DVD player. They always seem to be on the back of the appliance where you can't easily get at them. I've been throwing out the receipts after the warranty is up but probably should have kept them along with the numbers. |
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| angora | Jun 16 2014, 05:34 AM Post #2 |
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Great idea haili. I'll be sure to do it from now on. In fact, I might tape it on the machine itself. |
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| Darcie | Jun 16 2014, 05:44 AM Post #3 |
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My computer guru taped all info on the front of my computer. My father taught me to put all the info on the front of the information booklet and to staple the receipt inside. Haili, that is why I bought a magnifying glass, so I can see those small numbers but of course I always but it where I can find it. I think you know what I mean. |
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| Trotsky | Jun 16 2014, 06:32 AM Post #4 |
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Oh, yes, yes, YES! With NO instruction book, find it online, copy it and store it in IMPORTANT/SAVE. Edited by Trotsky, Jun 16 2014, 06:33 AM.
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| Olive Oil | Jun 16 2014, 09:05 AM Post #5 |
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I need to do this. If you put it off, it never gets done. Nothing is worse than trying to crawl behind an appliance or whatever, trying to make out the serial number. |
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| haili | Jun 16 2014, 09:22 AM Post #6 |
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Usually the delivery guys or whoever installs them puts the appliances in place and I never thought to get the numbers first - but I hope I will next time. |
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| wildie | Jun 16 2014, 02:53 PM Post #7 |
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My elderly cousin had new air conditioning unit installed. It was elligable for a government rebate. To claim this, a form containing all the pertinent info must be submited. I examined the outside condenser in order to find this info. Guess what, the label was placed on the back with only a few inches to the house wall. There was no way of seeing the labeling as the a/c unit cannot be moved. Then, I had an inspiration, I used the camera on my cell phone. Took a photo and was able to get the info the form required. Edited by wildie, Jun 16 2014, 02:54 PM.
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| haili | Jun 17 2014, 05:09 AM Post #8 |
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Good idea! |
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