Use and Care Manual

Stainless Steel Sink Care
After Each Use:
• Remove all objects, pads, grids, cloths, etc., from sink.
• Clean with light soap solution, rinse, drain all water and towel dry.
Regular Maintenance:
Side Walls and Bottom of Sink: Remove stains using a cleaning product that contains mild abrasives; always wipe in grain
direction; rinse well and towel dry. For stubborn stains or scratches use a fine grit scrubbing pad following direction of sink
grain finish. Pay careful attention to the directional change.
Mineral Deposits: Use a cleaning product that contains mild abrasives or a light solution of vinegar and water
(1 :20 ratio); rinse well and towel dry.
CAUTION: Stainless steel requires exposure to air; DO NOT leave items, objects, cloths, mats, water, pots and pans, cast iron,
knifes, etc., in sink when not washing. Some items void stainless steel from oxygen and can cause pitting or rusting.
DO NOT:
• Use steel wool or other metal or coarse scouring pads.
• Stand on or in sink when cleaning windows, reaching for top shelf, painting, etc.
• Drop heavy objects in sink as this will cause denting.
• Leave water, bleach, other cleaners, or chemicals of any type in sink; always rinse sink after any use and dry with towel.
• Use concentrated bleach; always dilute with water and rinse thoroughly after use.
• Use any acids, drain cleaners, harsh chemicals, paint removers, metal cleaners, etc., in sink.
• Drop sharp objects in sink or use as a cutting surface.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Bala Sinks stainless steel sinks are warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns the home. Compass
Manufacturing International will, at its option, replace or repair, without charge such product if it fails due to a
manufacturing defect for a lifetime of normal residential use. Product replacement does not include
transportation cost or labor installation cost. This warranty covers only stainless steel self-rimming drop-in sinks
installed in a conventional counter-top surface and stainless steel under-mount sinks installed in a conventional
solid surface counter-top and applies to residential installations only. Compass Manufacturing International
reserves the right to examine the product in question and its installation prior to replacement.
In the event that Bala sinks are used in a Commercial Application, this warranty is limited for a period of 5 years,
unless otherwise specifically stated in the catalog and/or price book.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts so above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Service Replacements may be obtained by emailing the address below, calling the number below or by writing to:
Compass Manufacturing International
Bala Sinks Product Service
6702 Enterprise Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
800.626.3525
www.cmiproduct.com
[e-mail]
Bala Sinks is a division of Compass Manufacturing International