IKEA LIMITED GUARANTEE
IKEA LIMITED GUARANTEE
How long is the IKEA guarantee valid?
This guarantee is valid for five (5) years from the original date of purchase of Your appliance at IKEA, un-
less the appliance is named LAGAN or TILLREDA in which case two (2) years of guarantee apply. The origi-
nal sales receipt is required as proof of purchase. If service work is carried out under guarantee, this will
not extend the guarantee period for the appliance.
Who will execute the service?
IKEA "Service Provider" will provide the service through its own service operations or authorized service
partner network.
What does this guarantee cover?
The guarantee covers faults of the appliance which have been caused by faulty construction or material
faults from the date of purchase from IKEA. This guarantee applies to domestic use only. Some exceptions
not guaranteed are specified under the headline "What is not covered under this guarantee?" Within the
guarantee period, the costs to remedy the fault (e.g., repairs, parts, labour and travel) will be covered, pro-
vided that the appliance is accessible for repair without special expenditure. On these conditions the local
regulations are applicable. Replaced parts become the property of IKEA.
What will IKEA do to correct the problem?
IKEA appointed Service Provider will examine the product and decide, at its sole discretion, if it is covered
under this guarantee. If considered covered, IKEA Service Provider or its authorized service partner through
its own service operations, will then, at its sole discretion, either repair the defective product or replace it
with the same or a comparable product.
What is not covered under this guarantee?
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Normal wear and tear.
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Deliberate or negligent damage, damage caused by failure to observe operating instructions, incorrect
installation or by connection to the wrong voltage, damage caused by chemical or electrochemical reac-
tion, rust, corrosion or water damage including but not limited to damage caused by excessive lime in
the water supply, damage caused by abnormal environmental conditions.
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Consumable parts including batteries and lamps.
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Non-functional and decorative parts which do not affect normal use of the appliance, including any
scratches and possible colour differences.
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Accidental damage caused by foreign objects or substances and cleaning or unblocking of filters, drain-
age systems or soap drawers.
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Damage to the following parts: ceramic glass, accessories, crockery and cutlery baskets, feed and
drainage pipes, seals, lamps and lamp covers, screens, knobs, casings and parts of casings. Unless such
damages can be proved to have been caused by production faults.
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Cases where no fault could be found during a technician's visit.
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Repairs not carried out by our appointed service providers and/or an authorized service contractual
partner or where non-original parts have been used.
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Repairs caused by installation which is faulty or not according to specification.
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The use of the appliance in a non-domestic environment i.e. professional use.
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Transportation damages. If a customer transports the product to his home or another address, IKEA is
not liable for any damage that may occur during transport. However, if IKEA delivers the product to the
customer's delivery address, then damage to the product that occurs during this delivery will be covered
by IKEA.
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Cost for carrying out the initial installation of the IKEA appliance. However, if an IKEA appointed Service
Provider or its authorized service partner repairs or replaces the appliance under the terms of this guar-
antee, the appointed Service Provider or its authorized service partner will reinstall the repaired appli-
ance or install the replacement, if necessary.
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