INDUSTRY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
ITEMS COVERED FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD
12. Appliances
12.1 Stove/Oven/Cook Top
Deficiency
One or more burners do not heat properly or oven does not heat.
Construction Standard
Appliance warranty company shall check all heating elements and replace if it does not perform adequately or is defective.
Builder/Warrantor Responsibility
NONE. Manufacture warranties the appliance.
Exclusion
Self cleaning units that do not clean entirely itself is not defective. NOTE: If a burner is defective, it will be replaced, not the entire stove or cook top. Any scratches must be noted on the walkthrough to be covered under the warranty.
12.2 Dishwasher
Deficiency
Does not clean properly as specified by manufacturer.
Construction Standard
Appliance warranty company shall check and repair as per manufacturer specifications. It is a manufacturer or it's representative that determines if it is clean as specified or defective.
Builder/Warrantor Responsibility
NONE. Manufacturer warranties the appliance.
Exclusion
Hard water spots is not defective. NOTE: A buyer not properly pre-cleaning dishes is not determined defective appliance. Any scratches must be noted on the walkthrough to be covered under the warranty.
12.3 Non Venting Stove Hood
Deficiency
Hood does not adequately remove smells or vent the kitchen cooking area.
Construction Standard
NONE
Builder/Warrantor Responsibility
NONE Manufacture warranties the appliance.
Exclusion
Non venting hoods are not designed to exhaust air/smells from the room and is not considered a deficiency. Any scratches must be noted on the walkthrough to be covered under the warranty.