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We explained to Amanda that under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), warranties are separate from consumer guarantees. These consumer guarantees are separate from the manufacturer's warranty, which means that even if the dishwasher is already out of warranty, you may still be protected. Under the consumer guarantees of the Australian Consumer Law, goods purchased come with automatic guarantees that they are of "acceptable quality", meaning they should be safe, durable and free from defects for a reasonable period of time. [Extracted from the article]