Imac rejects OSX install disc.

I have an Apple iMac "Core i5" 2.66 27-Inch (Late 2009) 12GB Memory. I just had a new 1TB hdd installed. I've parditioned the hdd but when I try to install OSX using the OSX install disc 10.6.2 that came with the com it rejects it. I tested the disc just in case it's scratched etc but it works perfectly on my macbook pro. I've tried recovery mode and start up C but the disc whirls and clicks then spits it out.
Please help me!

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