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Appliance care, from the maker’s own manual

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Error codes, care labels and cleaning schedules for the appliances in your home, taken from the makers’ manuals and support pages.

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Kitchen Appliances · 0240°FFridge at or below, the FDA’s limit; the freezer at 0°FKitchen Appliances · 021–3 monthsHow often GE and Bosch say to clean the dishwasher filterLaundry · 01Every loadClean the dryer’s lint screen (GE, CPSC); the vent duct at least once a year (GE)Heating, Air & Water · 03Every dayEmpty, wipe dry and refill a humidifier that runs; scrub it every third day (EPA)

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Laundry01 · 2 on the shelf · 4 comingCare labels, washers and dryers.Kitchen Appliances02 · 5 on the shelf · 14 comingOvens, fridges, dishwashers and countertop cookers.Heating, Air & Water03 · 1 on the shelf · 2 comingHumidifiers, thermostats and water heaters.Error Codes04 · 4 on the shelf · 5 comingWhat the code on the display means.Whole Home05 · 1 on the shelf · 1 comingChecklists and schedules for the whole house.
Thanksgiving is Thursday 26 November

When to start thawing the turkey

TurkeyIn the fridge byOr in cold water
12 lbMon 23 Novabout 6 hours
16 lbSun 22 Novabout 8 hours
20 lbSat 21 Novabout 10 hours

USDA FSIS: 24 hours for every 4–5 lb in the fridge (we plan with 4 lb a day, as Butterball does); in cold water about 30 minutes a pound, changing the water every 30 minutes. Any weight: the thawing calculator →

Coming to the shelf

26 guides dated to Feb
  1. 25 OctCarbon Monoxide Detector Beeping4 beeps, a pause: get outside04
  2. 26 OctWasher Not DrainingHose 6–8 in into the drain01
  3. 27 OctDryer Not DryingFill the drum ½ to ¾ full01
  4. 28 OctCleaning ScheduleSheets: weekly, in hot water05
  5. 29 OctConvection Bake vs Bake25°F lower, check early02
  6. 30 OctRice Cooker Water Ratio1 rice cup = 180 mL02
  7. 3 NovOven to Air Fryer Conversion25°F lower, 20% less time02
The care library

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Clear steps, product-specific details, and the original instructions one click away.

13 guides · Original sources linked
02Kitchen · Manufacturer guidance

Clean your oven

Self-clean, steam clean or by hand, the way the makers say.

Once or twice a year for most homes

Original source
02Kitchen · Agency guidance

Thaw a turkey in time

A day in the fridge for every 4 to 5 pounds, with a calculator.

4–5 lb a day in the fridge

Original source
03Air & water · Agency guidance

Clean your humidifier

Empty and dry it daily, scrub it every third day.

Daily rinse, scrub every third day

Original source
04Error codes · Manufacturer guidance

LG washer error codes

UE, OE, IE and the rest, from LG support.

42 codes, grouped by meaning

Original source
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A year of care, for the things you own

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  1. 01
    Start with the people who know.Manufacturer manuals and support, published standards, and government agencies.
  2. 02
    Keep the context attached.The product, model, finish and conditions are part of the instruction.
  3. 03
    Make the original easy to check.Named sources, linked documents and a visible review date. Follow the paper trail.
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