Do you read your appliance manuals?

[Julio]

I read the manuals from start to finish specially when waiting at an appointment or at a train stations...

Do you read your appliance manuals?

 

[pacanis]

Only if there's something specific I want to know and can't figure out. I used to though.

 

[Dawgluver]

I do, then I file them away, forget about what I read, then have to dig them out when something goes wrong.

Probably a good idea to keep them in a place where you can find them again if you need them!

Then I realize I said "them" five times in two sentences.

 

[Andy M.]

I read the manuals, assembly directions. I'm geeky that way.

I'm reminded of the world of computers in business. The computer techs had a favorite acronym as a response to users who asked stupid questions - RTFM

 

[Claire]

Yes. My husband never does. I'm not just talking kitchen stuff. The latest was that he did something to screw up his remote control and couldn't get it back to work. I waited a couple of days and it took me a few hours, but I finally got it to work again. I really was an electronics tech in the Air Force almost 40 years ago, but with him looking over my shoulder every minute, I can't do a darned thing. So he woke up one morning with everything working. Roll of eyes. Part of the problem is that nowadays the instructions for many things are written in what a friend calls "Chinglish", that is to say, someone wrote the instructions in Chinese, someone else translated it, and then no one can actually read the instructions. But I still try to read it and figure it out.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I only read them after I have screwed up in some way or if I have parts left over.

 

[pacanis]

My latest truck came with two manuals and a CD.
I call the salesman if I need to know something and wait for him to call back

I will admit though, I did read enough of my KA manual to know my attachments were DW safe

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

I'm a technical writer, what do you think?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I read all manuals and they are filed away alphabetically...I do need to go through them at times to get rid of the guides to appliances/electronics I no longer own.

 

[chopper]

I read all manuals and they are filed away alphabetically...I do need to go through them at times to get rid of the guides to appliances/electronics I no longer own.

Is that what organized looks like? I'm impressed. I wish I could bring myself to be that organized.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Is that what organized looks like? I'm impressed. I wish I could bring myself to be that organized.

It's called Obsessive-Compulsive If I have the ability to alphabetize something, I will.

 

[Andy M.]

It's called Obsessive-Compulsive If I have the ability to alphabetize something, I will.

You mean, 'Compulsive-Obsessive' don't you?

 

[Somebunny]

You bet I do, and since I have a mind like a sieve I read them more than once! lol! We built a house about 6 years ago and I still have to check the manual when I want to use the convection features of the convection/microwave. My old microwave was one of the first Amana Radar Ranges(ancient, I know) so the convection bit was new to me. Also have to check the front load washer manual occasionally.

 

[Timothy]

Yep, before ever turning a device on, I read the manual cover to cover. I have quite a collection of them. Over the years, each of them has been referenced several times.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

You mean, 'Compulsive-Obsessive' don't you?

CDO...alphabetized

 

[spork]

Many of today's appliances and gadgets aren't even packaged with an adequate manual, just a list of liability disclaimers like, "do not operate while taking a bath." I hate that, it's lazy manufacturing with no regard to product pride or customer service.

I read and keep all my manuals. For big ticket appliances, I register them to activate their warranties.

 

[Joshatdot]

what is this man-u-al you speak of

 

[buckytom]

I do, then I file them away, forgetting about what I'd read, then have to dig the manual out when something goes wrong.

Probably a good idea to keep important info like that in a place where you can find it quickly, in case of emergency.

fixed it.

sorry, i'm bored.

 

[SherryDAmore]

I read through them, then file them in a magazine file, not in alphabetical order, but (you'll laugh) by room. All the kitchen stuff together, the family room stuff together, etc.

 

[Claire]

I read through them, then file them in a magazine file, not in alphabetical order, but (you'll laugh) by room. All the kitchen stuff together, the family room stuff together, etc.

I, too, file them by purpose. I know which file to grab when the fridge dies, for example, because it is there with the stove, microwave, toaster, etc. The stereo, computer, etc stuff is together. I do read them, but mostly I have a man I call computer guy who does all my electronics, so I can pull them out for him if he needs them.