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The Annoying Step You Should Never Skip After Buying A New Kitchen Appliance By Kat Olvera Oct. 26, 2025 10:00 am EST

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Whether you're doing a remodel or your old appliance reached the end of its life, buying new appliances can be exciting, no matter how big or small. Before you start using it, make sure you don't overlook this tip: Read the instruction manual. It's no one's favorite part, likely due to lingering fear from building Ikea furniture, but the manual holds everything from warranty information to proper cleaning and safety guidelines. It would be a shame to set up your appliance in a way that makes it unsafe for your household, like microwaving things that should never go inside a microwave .

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