Installation & Assembly

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ADA COMPLIANT UNDERMOUNT SINKS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning instrucons for Dawn stainless steel sinks:
Clean regularly with clean water and/or a mild detergent soluon applied with a so cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and towel
dry aer every use to prevent water spots and mineral deposits from building up on the surface of the sink. Deep clean once a
week with an approved cleanser and a so cloth or sponge rather than an occasional aggressive single cleaning - be sure to rub in
the direcon of the nish lines. Cleaners should state approved or suitable for stainless steel.
● Scratches
Like most metallic surfaces, stainless steel sinks will get scratches. These are usage scratches and will blend in with the overall
nish of your sink over me. There are steps that can be taken to reduce the appearance of scratches:
Use a nylon pad with an iron free abrasive polishing compound. Follow the direcon of the original polish lines to blend out
the scratch in a small area. Be cauous not to overdo the process. A too aggressive procedure will result in a bright spot.
● Water Quality
Regular roune cleaning can usually prevent lime scale deposits from hard water. Do not allow excessive build up before
treang. Soaking in a 25% vinegar soluon can treat hard water spots. Periodically rub with a synthec scouring pad, then
rinse and towel dry.
● Rust Marks
If you develop rust marks due to presence of or contact with materials containing iron, swab sink with a sponge dipped in a
diluted soluon of (10-15%) nitric acid (HN03) and follow with roune cleaning. Avoid prolonged contact of materials containing
iron with your stainless steel sink.
Do’s and Don’ts
● Do regular roune cleaning rather than an occasional aggressive single cleaning.
● Only use cleaners that state “SUITABLE FOR STAINLESS STEEL”.
● Always rinse and dry as the nal step in a cleaning procedure.
● If there is any accidental contact of the sink with photographic chemicals or soldering uxes, immediately rinse and clean the
sink with water.
● Do not leave low-carbon steel or iron kitchenware in the sink.
● Do not leave rubber patches, wet sponges, cloths, cleaning pads, or dishpans in the sink.
● Do not use coarse abrasive powders, metallic scourers such as steel wool or brushes with metal bristles.
● Do not leave standing soluons of chlorine bleach and water in the sink.
● Do not allow liquid soap or other cleansers to dry on the surface of the sink.
● Do not leave food with high-salt content such as pickles, béarnaise sauce or mustard in the sink.
● Do not use cleaning products containing silver, sulfur or hydrochloric acid.
● Do not leave metal or rusted materials in the sink.
● Do not rub the sink with metal scrubbing pads.
● Do not use the sink as a cung board.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
● This instrucon guide is done as a public service to customers of Dawn Kitchen & Bath Products, Inc. (“Dawn”). For special situaons or further assistance,
please consult professionals.
● All products should be inspected by customers upon receipt and before any preparaon for installaon.
Any defecve product should be reported immediately and should NOT be installed.
● Requirements may vary for installaon in a granite, marble, stone, or butcher block countertop.
● Installaon by professional installers is highly recommended. Dawn assumes no liability for any damages incurred through the use of informaon provided in
this publicaon or the installaon.
Kitchen & Bath Products, Inc.
27688 Industrial Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545 • Toll-Free: 877-329-6872 • Fax: [phone] • [e-mail] • www.dawnusa.net