INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Manual de Instrucciones
COFFEE AND TEA MAKER
WITH BUILT IN GRINDER
SAC-MST6
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, follow basic safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and/or injury:
1. Read all instructions.
9. Do not use outdoors.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
10. Do not let cord hang over edge
of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot
gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
12. The carafe is designed for use
with this coffee maker. It must
never be used on a range top.
handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electrical
shock, and personal injury, do not
immerse cord, plugs, or
coffee-making unit in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
5. Unplug unit from outlet when not in
use and before attaching or
removing parts, and before
cleaning.
13. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet
or cold surface.
14. Do not use a cracked carafe or
a carafe that has a loose or
weakened handle.
6. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug after the
appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to an authorized
service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
7. To protect against risk of electrical
shock, do not force any foreign
objects, such as pins and wires,
into any openings.
15. Do not clean carafe with
cleansers, steel wool pads, or
other abrasive material.
16. To disconnect, set the switch to
its "Off" position, then
remove the plug from wall outlet.
17. Do not use appliance for other
than intended use.
This product is designed for
household use only.
8. The use of accessory attachments
is not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer and may
result in fire, electric shock or
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note:
A. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
B. Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
C. If extension cord is used:
(1) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
(2) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
The appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other is).
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to override this safety feature.
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NAMES OF PARTS
Water Tank
(Removable, see Page 5 for
how to attach and remove)
Water Tank Lid
Grind Button
Grinder Cover
Charcoal Filter
(Removable, see Page 5 for
how to attach and remove)
Grinder Case
(Removable, see
Page 5 for how
to attach and
remove).
Coffee Basket
Basket Cover
(for coffee and tea)
Tea
Basket
Cutter Blades
Power Cord
Power Supply Plug
(For the use of 120V/15A
and above outlet only.)
Keep
Warm Plate
On/Keep Warm Switch
(Switch will light up when pressed and indicates
the unit is on.)
Off/Grind Switch
(Switch will not light up and indicates the unit
is off. Switch must be in this position to grind
coffee beans.)
Glass Carafe
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ACCESSORIES
Measuring Spoon (1 each)
Level Spoonful =
Coffee : approx. 0.28 oz.
Tea : approx. 0.21 - 0.28 oz.
Paper Filter (3 each)
Cleaning Brush
(1 each)
Use to clean grinder
case.
For making coffee only.
(Use filters like Melitta No. 2
once your initial supply is
exhausted).
The replacement standard varies
depending on frequency of use.
Replacement of the filter is
recommended once in two years, if
the unit is used daily.
A replacement charcoal filter can be
purchased at the store where your
unit was purchased or visit
Charcoal Filter (1 each)
Charcoal Filter reduces the
smell of chlorine.
BEFORE USE
Follow cleaning instructions below before making coffee or tea for the first time
or after a prolonged period of storage.
1. Run tap water through the charcoal filter for at least
10 seconds before attaching it to the main body.
(See illustration)
For
best results,
rinse the filter
before each
use.
2. Wash tank, tank lid, glass carafe, coffee basket
(or tea basket), and basket cover and assemble.
3. Fill water tank with water to "6 Cups" line.
4. Plug in and set switch to the "On" position.
Let the unit run through the brewing process once or twice.
*If there are black-colored fibers from the charcoal filter floating in the hot water,
wash the filter under running water again.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO REMOVE AND ATTACH CHARCOAL FILTER
✱ How to remove:
Turn the filter against the direction of
arrow, clockwise.
✱ How to attach:
➀ Match tabs of the filter with cutout
of the body and push in.
➁ Turn the filter to the direction of the
arrow, counter-clockwise, until it stops.
*There may be hot water remaining inside
of the unit immediately after brewing. To
avoid injury, let the unit cool off completely
before replacing filter to avoid injury.
HOW TO REMOVE AND ATTACH WATER TANK
✱ How to remove:
✱ How to attach:
Match the groove of the main unit with
the water tank and slide the water tank
all the way down to the bottom until the
tub of the main unit latches onto the slot
of the tank.
Support the main unit with one hand
and grasp the indented part of the
tank and lift it out vertically.
*Water tank must fit tightly on the bottom of the unit
or water may not be dispensed properly for brewing.
HOW TO REMOVE AND ATTACH THE GRINDER CASE
✱ How to remove:
Grab hold of the sides of
the grinder case and pull
it up vertically.
✱ How to attach:
Slide the grinder case down along
side of the water tank. Make sure the
grinder case is firmly attached.
CARE FOR THE GLASS CARAFE
For your safety and to prevent damage to the glass carafe, please read and
follow these instructions.
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Do not use it on stove or in microwave oven.
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Do not drop or knock it against a hard surface.
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Do not splash or immerse in water while the decanter is still hot.
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Do not place a hot carafe on a wet surface.
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Do not clean with a scouring powder, scouring sponge, steel wool, etc.
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Do not fill with ice or stir with metal spoon.
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Do not wash in a dishwasher.
*If the glass carafe gets scratched, it is more susceptible to breakage. If glass carafe gets cracked
or broken, please discard it carefully.
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HOW TO MAKE COFFEE
1
Add coffee beans to grinder case.
➀ Measure coffee beans with the measuring spoon that is provided as an
accessory. (see chart)
➁ Close the grinder cover.
➁
➀
*Do not run the grinder when empty or
The inside of grinder
and grinder cover
should be completely
dry, or coffee grains
will stick.
filled with more than 6 measuring spoons
of coffee beans. Doing so may damage
the motor.
Suggested Coffee Bean Measurements
NO. OF CUPS OF
HOT/ICE COFFEE
MEASURING
SPOON
Measuring Spoon Guide
6 cups
5 cups
4 cups
3 cups
2 cups
1 cup
6
4/5 (Top Line)
2/5 (Middle Line)
1/5 (Bottom Line)
5
4
3
2
1 + 2/5
Set switch to "Off/Grind" position and plug in.
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3
Keep Warm
*If switch is set to the "On/Keep Warm" position,
the grinder will not function, but the "Keep
Warm" plate will heat up. Do not touch the plate
to avoid injury.
Grind
Press Grind button to grind coffee beans.
Make sure the tank lid is
closed while grinding.
Coffee grounds or beans
may fall in the tank and
may cause malfunction.
➀ While pressing grinder cover, press Grind
button for 10 seconds. (It generally takes 10
seconds for medium ground coffee. Use a
shorter grind time for coarser ground.)
➁ Remove grinder case from main unit and
tap the lid lightly so that coffee grounds will
settle in the case and prevent any spillage
when the lid is opened.
*Do not press Grind button for more than 15 seconds.
Doing so may grind the beans too fine and may clog
paper filters, which may cause hot water to overflow
from coffee basket.
Press
*Cutter blades may still be spinning for few seconds
after the Grind button is pressed. Always make
certain that the cutter blades come to a complete
stop prior to removing the grinder case from the
main body.
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4
Place paper filter in coffee basket and add coffee grounds.
➀ Place coffee basket in glass carafe.
➁ Place a paper filter in coffee basket
and press lightly.
➁
➃
➂
➂ Add coffee grounds from grinder
case to paper filter and level the
coffee grounds.
➃ Place basket cover on top of coffee
basket.
➀
HOW TO FOLD A PAPER FILTER
Fold a paper filter at the seam and open wide, as
illustrated.
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Fill the water tank with desired number of cups of water.
➀ Place carafe on Keep Warm plate.
➁ Fill water tank with desired amount
of water, using the water level guide.
(see illustration)
WATER TANK
MEASUREMENT
➂ Cover the water tank with tank lid.
Hot Coffee/
Hot Tea
For best results,
Water Level
flush charcoal
Water tank
filter with
must be
Ice Coffee/
Ice Tea
running water
prior to attaching
it to unit.
attached
firmly to the
bottom of
the unit.
➂
Water Level
➁
➀
*Do not add more water than
"Cups 6" line. Doing so may
cause the water to overflow.
6 Set switch to "On/Keep Warm"
Keep Warm
Grind
position.
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Approximate Brewing Times
(When water temperature is 68°F)
Number of Cups
Hot Coffee
Ice Coffee
Approx. 4.5 minutes
Approx. 4 minutes
Approx. 3.5 minutes
Approx. 3 minutes
Approx. 2.5 minutes
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6 Cups
5 Cups
4 Cups
3 Cups
2 Cups
1 Cup
Approx. 7 minutes
Approx. 6 minutes
Approx. 5.5 minutes
Approx. 4.5 minutes
Approx. 3.5 minutes
Approx. 2.5 minutes
Note:
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Do not add water during brewing.
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Brewing time varies depending on water and room temperature, voltage, etc.
One-cup water yields approximately 4 oz. for a coffee cup. The amount varies
depending on type, volume, and coarseness of coffee grounds.
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Remove coffee basket and discard used filter and coffee grounds.
Pour coffee.
Place thumb on the
basket cover brim
and hold while
pouring tea. Hold
the basket lid while
pouring coffee.
When removing
coffee basket,
watch out for
dripping coffee.
TO KEEP WARM
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Cover carafe with basket lid and place it on the Keep Warm plate.
After brewing, the Keep Warm plate will turn on automatically and will remain on
if the switch is left in the "On" position.
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Coffee loses flavor after 15 minutes. Drinking it as soon as possible is recommended.
AFTER USE
Set switch to the "Off" position and unplug. Follow cleaning instructions on page 11.
HOW TO MAKE ICE COFFEE
Fill a glass almost full with ice; pour freshly brewed coffee over ice.
Gently stir to cool coffee.
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Add syrup or cream if desired.
Do not add ice to glass carafe. It may cause glass to break.
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HOW TO MAKE COFFEE USING COMMERCIALLY GROUND COFFEE
Use "Medium Grounds Paper Filters". Follow Suggested Coffee Bean Measurements on
page 6.
"Fine Grounds Paper Filters" may clog paper filters, which may cause hot water to
overflow from coffee basket.
Note:
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Use the provided cleaning blush to remove coffee grounds completely from grinder case.
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Do not use tea basket and coffee basket at the same time.
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HOW TO MAKE TEA
If you are using the unit for the first time, or after a prolonged period of storage, follow the
instructions on Page 4, "Before Use"
➂
➀
1
Add tea leaves to tea basket.
Place tea basket on top of glass carafe.
Measure the tea leaves with the
measuring spoon that is provided as an
accessory. (see chart)
➀
➁
➁
Add them to the tea basket and level the
tea leaves.
Place basket cover on top of tea basket.
➂
Suggested Tea Leaves Measurements
MEASURING SPOON
FINE LEAVES LARGER LEAVES
NO. OF CUPS OF
HOT/ICE TEA
Measuring Spoon Guide
6 cups
5 cups
4 cups
3 cups
2 cups
1 cup
1 + 1/5
1 + 4/5
1+ 2/5
1+ 1/5
1
4/5 (Top Line)
2/5 (Middle Line)
1/5 (Bottom Line)
1
4/5
2/5
1/5
Half of 1/5
4/5
2/5
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Fill the water tank with the desired number of cups of water.
➀ Place carafe on Keep Warm plate.
➁ Fill water tank with desired amount
of water, using the water level guide.
(see illustration)
WATER TANK
MEASUREMENT
➂ Cover the water tank with tank lid.
Hot Coffee/
Hot Tea
For best results,
Water Level
flush charcoal
Water tank
filter with
must be
Ice Coffee/
Ice Tea
running water
prior to attaching
it to unit.
attached
firmly to the
bottom of
the unit.
➂
Water Level
➁
➀
*Do not add more water than
"Cups 6" line. Doing so may
cause the water to overflow.
Keep Warm
3
Set switch to "On/Keep Warm"
position.
Grind
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Approximate Brewing Times
(When water temperature is 68°F)
Number of Cups
Hot Tea
Ice Tea
6 Cups
5 Cups
4 Cups
3 Cups
2 Cups
1 Cup
Approx. 8 minutes
Approx. 7.5 minutes
Approx. 6.5 minutes
Approx. 5.5 minutes
Approx. 4.5 minutes
Approx. 3 minutes
Approx. 5.5 minutes
Approx. 5 minutes
Approx. 4.5 minutes
Approx. 3.5 minutes
Approx. 3 minutes
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Note:
●
Do not add water during brewing.
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●
Brewing time varies depending on water and room temperature, voltage, etc.
One-cup water yields approximately 4 oz. for a tea cup. The amount varies depending
on types of tea leaves, etc.
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The tea basket may have some tea leaves remaining for certain types of tea or larger
tea leaves.
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Remove tea basket and discard tea leaves. Pour tea.
Place thumb on the
basket cover brim
and hold while
When removing
tea basket,
watch out for
dripping tea.
pouring tea. Hold
the basket lid while
pouring tea.
TO KEEP WARM
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Cover carafe with basket lid and place it on the Keep Warm plate.
After brewing, the Keep Warm plate will turn on automatically and will remain on
if the switch is left in the "On" position.
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If the tea is kept warm longer than 15 minutes, it becomes bitter. Drink as soon as possible.
AFTER USE
Set switch to the "Off" position and unplug. Follow cleaning instructions on page 11.
HOW TO MAKE ICE TEA
Fill a glass almost full with ice; pour freshly brewed tea over ice. Gently stir to cool tea.
Do not add ice to glass carafe. It may cause glass to break.
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE OR TEA CONTINUOUSLY
Set switch to the "Off" position and let stand at least 5 minutes.
Repeat Operating Instructions for making coffee or tea.
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*The unit remains very hot after coffee or tea is made. Use caution to avoid injury.
*If water is added or unit was moved while the unit is still hot, steam or hot water may
be dispensed form charcoal filter, and may cause injury.
TO SUSPEND THE OPERATION
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Set switch to the "Off" position and unplug.
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When the dripping has stopped, remove the glass carafe from the unit.
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Empty any remaining water in the tank.
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Wipe off water with a dry cloth from connecting mount base.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
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Always unplug and let the entire unit cool off prior to cleaning.
Use a mild dishwashing soap and soft sponge or cloth.
Do not use scouring powder or scrubbing brush.
Do not put any parts in dishwasher. Doing so may cause the parts to deform.
Do not use boiling water. Doing so may cause parts to deform or crack.
ITEMS YOU CANNOT WASH:
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Main unit and Keep Warm plate
-Wipe the unit with a damp sponge or dishcloth that has a small amount of
mild dishwashing soap. Then wipe it with a dry dishcloth.
Grinder lid and grinder case
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-Remove coffee grounds with brush that is included and then wipe with a
damp dishcloth.
*To avoid injury, do not touch cutter blades.
*Warning! Do not soak the unit in water or splash it with water. Doing so may
cause the unit to short circuit or cause electric shock.
ITEMS YOU CAN WASH:
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Glass Carafe
-Wash with a soft sponge and rinse well with water. Do not use scouring
powder, scouring pad, or steel wool. Scratches in the glass may cause
cracking.
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Tank, Tank Lid, Basket Lid, Coffee Basket, Tea Basket
-Wash well with a soft sponge and rinse with water thoroughly.
Charcoal Filter
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-Run water through the filter after each use to prevent filter from clogging.
Do not use soaps, bleach, or brushes.
-The color of the filter may change. This is not a malfunction.
SPECIAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Your coffee maker will need an occasional, special cleaning to remove mineral
buildup left by water. Follow the instruction below.
1. Remove charcoal filter. (This is to prevent the vinegar from adhering to filter).
2. Place carafe, coffee basket, with basket lid, on Keep Warm plate.
3. Attach water tank to main body and add water to "Cups 2" line.
Add 1.69 ounces vinegar, and stir well.
4. Set switch to the "On" position and allow the solution to drip until one cupful
is obtained. Set the switch to the "Off" position and wait approximately 10
minutes to allow the solution to settle.
5. After waiting 10 minutes, set the switch to the "On" position and allow the
remaining solution to drip. Once all the solution has dripped out, wait for at
least 5 minutes, pull out the carafe and discard the solution.
Turn the unit off.
6. Rinse the water tank and set the carafe in place. Pour cold tap water into the
tank to "Cups 6" line. Turn unit on and allow the water to drip.
Perform this procedure at least twice.
Repeat until the smell of vinegar disappears.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check before requesting service
Symptom
Possible Remedy
• Was power cord plugged in properly?
• Was water tank attached to the
base properly?
Coffee/Tea is not brewing
• Was the switch in the "On/Keep
Warm" position, not "Off/Grind"?
• Was the switch in the "Off/Grind", not
"On/Keep Warm"?
• Were grinder lid and grinder case
set properly?
• Was paper filter placed properly?
• Was it folded properly?
• Was more than "Cups 6" water added?
• Were more than 6 measuring spoons
of coffee grounds used?
Grinding does not start
Coffee/Tea overflows
• Was coffee ground too fine?
• Was charcoal filter washed well
prior to use? Wash again.
• Coffee beans contain oil but are not
harmful to consume.
Black fiber floats in coffee/tea
Oil floats in coffee/tea
• A residue in water is clogging inside pipe.
Follow special cleaning instructions.
Brewing is very slow
If above troubleshooting did not solve problems, please stop using and contact
a qualified service person.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source 120V 60Hz
Power
Consumption
850W
Power
850W
Consumption
Max. Water
Capacity
27.4 oz.
Dimensions
113⁄16"x 513⁄16"x 107⁄8"
(w x d x h)
Weight
5.3 lbs.
Power
Consumption
140W
Measuring Spoon,
Cleaning Brush,
Paper Filter (3 filters)
Accessories
Max. Capacity
1.62 oz.
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WARRANTY
SANYO COFFEE & TEA MAKER
SAC-MST6 LIMITED WARRANTY
OBLIGATIONS
In order to obtain factory warranty service, call the toll-free number below. The unit must be packed in the
original carton or a well padded sturdy carton in order to avoid shipping damage.
Note: Do not return this unit to the retail store for service.
To obtain factory warranty service, product operation information or for problem resolution, call
1-800-421-5013
Weekdays 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED AND USED IN THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL USER AND DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS
USED FOR ANY INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. THE ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF
SALE OR SALES SLIP MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORIZED SANYO SERVICE CENTER AT THE TIME
WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.
Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO FISHER COMPANY (SFC) warrants this
SANYO product against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods of LABOR and PARTS specified
below. SFC will repair or replace (at its option) the product and any of its parts which fail to conform to this
warranty. The warranty period commences on the date the product was first purchased at retail.
LABOR
PARTS
1 YEAR 1 YEAR
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated controls as explained in the appro-
priate model’s instruction manual, or (B) the repair of any product whose serial number has been altered,
defaced or removed.
This warranty shall not apply to setup, installation, removal or the product for repair or reinstallation of the
product after repair.
This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of
SFC including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from unautho-
rized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instructions, shipping or
transit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect power line
voltage, fire, flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.
The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties and SFC does not assume or authorize any party
to assume for it any other obligation or liability.
THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPLIED BY LAW (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS) IS LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT
SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM
OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGA-
TIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS CONTROL. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for your
own personal records.
Model No.
Serial No.
(Located on back or bottom side of unit)
Date of Purchase
Where Purchased
Purchase Price
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