To really get to know my machine, I did all the tricks in the owners manual and attached the sample to the page. I became so familiar with it, I rarely needed to look at the manual. That was 40 yrs ago. Now, I think I'd have to modify the manual to fit into a 3" binder to accomodate all the samples. And would need it to remember all that the new machines can do. If only it could vacumn, dust and clean dishes.