Have you ever bought something and found it had no instructions

Bretrick

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I bought a retractable biro/pen and could not work out how to get the nib to come out. I messed around for 10 minutes and tossed it aside in frustration.
I took it to work and waited until someone asked me for a pen. Gave him the childproof one, he could not work it out either.
Gave it to another person, they worked it out in 10 seconds.
Needed to move the pocket clip down the length of the pen. :)
 

Yes, The printer (Canon) I just bought had no instructions.
The copies were terrible. Color was terrible.
The only reason I didn't return it was because it took so long to set up WI-Fi,
calibrate the printing colors, etc. Some instructions were on-line, but not all.
Had a Kodak prior to this, which I loved, but I guess they are going out of business.
 
Most items now either have quick set up instructions, or you have to access the manual on the internet. It's a shame, because older adults aren't that savvy, or want to take the time and effort. We are used to having printed instructions in the box when we purchase the item.

This newest cell phone I purchased told me to download the manual to your computer for safekeeping and detailed instructions. I only had a small quick guide to activate and charge your new phone.

I'm not happy about new ways, but then, they didn't confer with me first.:oops:
 

Have you ever bought something and found it had no instructions
All the time. Most people don't read instructions anymore, plus if it's a tech product nobody knows how to write a coherent set of instructions that humans can understand. Recently I had to program the user and master codes for a gun safe. The poorly illustrated instruction pamphlet did not show the green button to push(because their wasn't one!). I didn't see ANY button until I went online and found a video that did show a red button(that I didn't know the location of). shrugs.gif
 
I bought a retractable biro/pen and could not work out how to get the nib to come out. I messed around for 10 minutes and tossed it aside in frustration.
I took it to work and waited until someone asked me for a pen. Gave him the childproof one, he could not work it out either.
Gave it to another person, they worked it out in 10 seconds.
Needed to move the pocket clip down the length of the pen. :)
Well, yes. Had a 1998 Dodge Van, window busted. Ordered replacement and went online youtube to get instructions for installing it.

Sometimes I'd buy something used and find the instructions online.
 
Yes, just got a safety mandolin slicer. I watched some videos, they're sneaky jerks. Most of the vegetables were most likely pre warmed for easy slicing.

I have done some preliminary slicing, baby carrots and green peppers. Food jamming everywhere. I'm going to cut an onion up and see how it works.

I'll have to buy a couple of brushes for cleaning it in various areas. Good thing I spray everything with vinegar to aid in disinfecting. When I get an apartment, I'm getting a food processor........

I was looking it over trying to figure out if it could be dismantled for cleaning. Sigh.......

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Yes, just got a safety mandolin slicer. I watched some videos, they're sneaky jerks. Most of the vegetables were most likely pre warmed for easy slicing.

I have done some preliminary slicing, baby carrots and green peppers. Food jamming everywhere. I'm going to cut an onion up and see how it works.

I'll have to buy a couple of brushes for cleaning it in various areas. Good thing I spray everything with vinegar to aid in disinfecting. When I get an apartment, I'm getting a food processor........

I was looking it over trying to figure out if it could be dismantled for cleaning. Sigh.......

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That product was tempting for me. But I always think about the trickery with advertising. That usually stops me from buying the product.
I did buy a Ninja Foodi Forever Non Stick Pan. They're advertised as "Forever Non Stick." But I returned it after one use when I saw "Forever based on 5 years use" in tiny print on the packaging. The missing details? How much actual use in 5 years? Could be once/week/once/month or once/year.
 
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That product was tempting for me. But I always think about the trickery with advertising. That usually stops me from buying the product.
I did buy a Ninja Foodi Forever Non Stick Pan. They're advertised as "Forever Non Stick." But I returned it after one use when I saw "Forever based on 5 years use" in tiny print on the packaging. The missing details? How much actual use in 5 years? Could be once/week/once/month or once/year.
I just contacted Amazon for returning the item. Guide on right broke. So now it's jammed. Got it repackaged, label ready, will head up to woodland for return.

IMG_20221211_132514.jpgNotice the right side guide is shorter. Just another "Made in China" pos.
 
We moved into our apartment, which was brand new,. There were no manuals for the stove, microwave, or refrigerator.
Also, the stove was electric, and we had alway had a gas stove. Fortunately, I was able to find the manuals on line, but it was still a PITA.
 
Due to the impatience ADD has "blessed" me with and sometimes confusion, I don't bother with instructions too much. I ordered a hand vac last month. The instruction booklet was basically useless. Also some of the instruction booklets are printed with such small font that their illegible anyway. In those instances, there may as well be no instructions. Unless absolutely necessary to read instructions, I usually wing it.
 
Was working on a Commercial Chiller, 1250 ton unit, for a building.
I ordered a replacement part from a major company and it arrived with instructions for the set-up screen.

Problem was that the instructions were for French, German, Italian and a few more EU Countries, but not English.
All I had was a translation book that switched normal words to English from German, but not technical terms.
(Book was a help to order a meal in German, but was pretty basic. This was before the internet was readily available).
This installation was something you just couldn't do on the fly.

Called the company in Italy and they finally found someone who could walk me though the set-up in English.
 
We moved into our apartment, which was brand new,. There were no manuals for the stove, microwave, or refrigerator.
Also, the stove was electric, and we had alway had a gas stove. Fortunately, I was able to find the manuals on line, but it was still a PITA.
Any time I sell a house (which is many times) I always leave the manuals for the appliances on the kitchen counter for the new owner. I don't know if it's helpful to them or not, but I've always found them useful for customer service numbers, replacement part numbers, and having the model number handy. I wish sellers would have done the same for me, but that has never happened.

I agree that on-line manuals are a PITA, but better than nothing!
 
I bought a self-de-toxifying product from an on-line health store. All the instructions are written in German and I can't find the site on the internet.
 
We moved into our apartment, which was brand new,. There were no manuals for the stove, microwave, or refrigerator.
Also, the stove was electric, and we had alway had a gas stove. Fortunately, I was able to find the manuals on line, but it was still a PITA.
When our house was built we had to request the manuals and warranties be left. DH had to keep reminding the workers.

I need the paper manual for my oven. The fancy settings are rarely used; I need instructions.
 
I just contacted Amazon for returning the item. Guide on right broke. So now it's jammed. Got it repackaged, label ready, will head up to woodland for return.

View attachment 255406Notice the right side guide is shorter. Just another "Made in China" pos.
Want a good mandolin slicer?

Progressive International, White PL8 Mandoline Slicer​


We've had this one for years & it stays razor sharp. Only suggestion I have is slice veggies cold particularly tomatoes.
 
I admit to being an old geezer and not really with it in these modern times, but could someone explain to me why anyone would need to (or even want to) slice up a perfectly good mandolin?
That was supposed to be funny right!

If not then this is a mandolin used for all kinds of food prep.

Progressive pl8-1055ml Mandolin Washer, Plastic, black, 40 x 15 x 15 cm

https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-pl8-1055ml-Mandolin-Washer-Plastic/dp/B01F956JMI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3Q7DWJSCRCW8&keywords=mandoline+pl8&qid=1671381892&sprefix=mandoline+pl8,aps,127&sr=8-3

It is pictured with the spiked plate up for dicing & cubing. Flip the plate for slicing from very thin to about 1/4 inch thick.
 


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