Terms of use

Acceptance

By using ApplianceGuides you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

What this site is

An independent directory that links to and embeds free appliance documentation hosted by the Internet Archive's public manuals collection. ApplianceGuides does not host manual PDFs itself, does not modify them, and does not paywall them.

Acceptable use

You may use ApplianceGuides for any lawful purpose, including viewing manuals, downloading the PDFs from the linked Archive.org pages, and sharing links to specific pages on this site. You may not scrape the site programmatically at a rate that would impact other users; if you need bulk access, the underlying data is available directly from the Archive.org Advanced Search API.

Intellectual property

All manuals are the copyright of their respective manufacturers and are hosted by the Internet Archive under their public collection. ApplianceGuides claims no rights to the manual content. The site's editorial content (guides, descriptions, layout) is © ApplianceGuides; you may quote excerpts with attribution but may not republish entire articles.

Disclaimers

Service work on appliances often involves mains voltage, gas, water, refrigerant, or moving mechanical assemblies. Manuals and guides on this site are provided for informational purposes; we make no warranty as to fitness for any particular repair. Always disconnect appropriate utilities before service, follow the manufacturer's procedures exactly, and consult a licensed technician when you are unsure. ApplianceGuides is not responsible for any damage, injury, or loss that results from following the procedures in any document on this site.

Trademarks

Brand names and product designations referenced on the site are the trademarks of their respective owners. ApplianceGuides is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the manufacturers whose manuals appear on the site.

Links to third parties

ApplianceGuides links to the Internet Archive and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy practices of any linked site.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the updated date below.

Last updated: 2026-07-02.