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CARING FOR YOUR KITCHEN DOORS & MAINTENANCE

USER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

CLEANING

We recommend the following door cleaning instructions for all of our doors:

• Clean the doors using only a solution of 95% luke warm water with no more than 5% soap

• Do not spray anything onto your doors – this includes the solution recommended above

• Use a clean damp (not wet) cloth

• Dry with a soft clean cloth. If it is a timber door run the cloth along the grain direction

• Any cooking marks must be wiped immediately

• Do not allow liquids to seep into joints of doors, wipe any spillages immediately

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Do not use any of the products listed below to clean the door as it may mark and damage the surface:

• Wax furniture polish

• Bleach/chlorine based cleaning products

• Abrasive cleaners

• Solvents

• Multi-purpose cleaners

• Alcohol based cleaners

• Ammonia or any other similar product

• Scouring pads or abrasive cloths

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Environmental Information

Please be aware that localised or intense heat/steam can damage fascias, subsequently the use of small appliances such as kettles, toasters etc. in close proximity to your kitchen fascias should be avoided. Doors should not be exposed to extreme temperature changes. Due to their manufacturing process vinyl doors must not be exposed to temperatures above 70º C as this may cause damage to the door’s surface.

INSTALLER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Before commencing any work on doors or accessories, i.e. hinge boring, handle installation, cutting etc. please inspect the product thoroughly, making sure it meets your requirements for colour consistency and that it is free from scratches or blemishes. Once the product has been altered in any way from the state it was supplied it cannot be replaced.

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CARE WHEN FITTING

Always handle doors/drawers with care to avoid damage. When fitting hinges and handles to doors/drawers please ensure doors are placed on a clean and smooth cushioned surface to avoid scratches to the product.

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FOIL/VINYL/OVER LACQUERED DOORS

Some doors may have a protective film on the face. Direct exposure to sunlight may cause an adverse effect therefore it is recommended you remove this film as soon as possible after fitting. Due to their manufacturing process vinyl doors must not be exposed to temperatures above 70º C as this may cause damage to the door’s surface.

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TIMBER/VENEER/HAND PAINTED DOORS

Timber is a natural product; therefore colour, grain structure and features will differ from door to door. Raw timber doors must be treated before use.

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Timber and veneer doors have a unique and natural characteristic and because of this colours may change over time when exposed to sunlight. Please be aware of this natural colour change when ordering additional doors to suit a previous install. We also recommend you change your timber door samples every six months due to this reason.

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Timber can be prone to expansion and shrinkage based upon the environment which it is installed in. Timber and veneered doors are affected by moisture; if there is too much moisture in the environment it can have an adverse effect on the door over a period of time and it may lead to timber expanding, especially during winter periods. Excess moisture may also be found in new builds and properties where renovation work has been carried out; examples include plastering or floor screeding, etc. In the summer months when the environment is drier, shrinkage may occur in the timber. This natural movement of timber may cause the surface finish of the timber/veneered door (i.e. painted, varnished, lacquered finishes, etc) to move with the timber. If this occurs then there is a chance that it may result in shrinkage and hairline cracks appearing on the door. Please check the moisture content of a room before installing timber or veneer doors. The above also applies to hand painted doors.

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Newly plastered rooms, plaster repairs, floor screeding, renovations, etc should be left to dry out thoroughly before installation of doors, whatever their material. When fitting doors adjacent to an oven, a suitable heat shield must be used.

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DOOR COLOUR AND UV LIGHT

Any door range, whether it be over lacquered, vinyl wrapped or painted will change colour over time due to natural UV exposure. Please be aware of this natural occurrence if replacing doors previously installed.

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DOOR STORAGE

Doors should be stored on a stable flat stillage in a horizontal position. Please ensure doors are placed in a cool and dry area.

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We offer a 6 year warranty from our supplier against manufacturing defects on kitchen doors, drawer fronts & cabinets. *terms and conditions apply*

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