Authorized service providers arethosepersons o r
companies thathave been specially t rained onGaggenau
products, andwhopossess, inGaggenau's opinion, a
superior reputation f orcustomer service andtechnical
ability (note thattheyareindependent entities a ndare
not
agents, partners, affiliates or representatives of Gaggenau).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Gaggenau will not incur any
liability, or have responsibility, for the Product if it is located
in a remote area (more than 100 miles from an authorized
service provider) or is reasonably inaccessible, hazardous,
threatening, or treacherous locale, surroundings, or
environment; in any such event, if you request, Gaggenau
would still pay for labor and parts and ship the parts to the
nearest authorized service provider, but you would still be
fully liable and responsible for any travel time or other
special charges by the service company, assuming they
agree to make the service call.
Extended Limited Warranty
Sixth thru twelfth year from date of purchase warranty on
sealed refrigeration system parts only as listed. Gaggenau
will pay for factory specified replacement parts only to
correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed
refrigeration system. These parts are compressor,
evaporator, condenser, dryer, and connecting tubing.
Service must be performed by a Gaggenau designated
service company.
Out of Warranty
Product
Gaggenau is under no obligation, at law or otherwise, to
provide you with any concessions, including repairs,
pro-rates, or Product replacement, once this warranty has
expired.
Warranty
Exclusions
The warranty coverage described herein excludes all
defects or damage that are not the direct fault of
Gaggenau, including without limitation, one or more of the
following:
Use of the Product in anything other than its normal,
customary and intended manner (including without
limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage
of an indoor product outdoors, use of the Product in
conjunction with air or water-going vessels).
Any party's willful misconduct, negligence, misuse,
abuse, accidents, neglect, improper operation, failure
to maintain, improper or negligent installation,
tampering, failure to follow operating instructions,
mishandling, unauthorized service (including
self-performed "fixing" or exploration of the appliance's
internal workings)
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Adjustment, alteration or modification of any kind
A failure to comply with any applicable state, local, city,
or county electrical, plumbing and/or building codes,
regulations, or laws, including failure to install the
product in strict conformity with local fire and building
codes and regulations.
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Ordinary wear and tear, spills of food, liquid, grease
accumulations, or other substances that accumulate
on, in, or around the Product
Any external, elemental and/or environmental forces
and factors, including without limitation, rain, wind,
sand, floods, fires, mud slides, freezing temperatures,
excessive moisture or extended exposure to humidity,
lightning, power surges, structural failures surrounding
the appliance, and acts of God.
In no event shall Gaggenau have any liability or
responsibility whatsoever for damage to surrounding
property, including cabinetry, floors, ceilings, and other
structures or objects around the Product. Also excluded
from this warranty are scratches, nicks, minor dents, and
cosmetic damages on external surfaces and exposed
parts; Products on which the serial numbers have been
altered, defaced, or removed; service visits to teach you
how to use the Product, or visits where there is nothing
wrong with the Product; correction of installation problems
(you are solely responsible for any structure and setting for
the Product, including all electrical, plumbing or other
connecting facilities, for proper foundation/flooring,
and for
any alterations including without limitation cabinetry, walls,
floors, shelving, etc.); and resetting of breakers or fuses.
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