Installation Guide

Cabinet Cleaning: Interior
Cabinet interiors are surfaced with a urethane-coated laminate that resists scuffs, mars and most common household spills. Wipe with a damp cloth or
sponge. For food residue or grease, use the suds from any common dishwashing liquid to wipe clean. Dry thoroughly. To avoid permanent damage, it is
important to clean the spill and dry the surface immediately.
Cabinet Cleaning: Exterior – Wood Cabinets
Wood exteriors are manufactured with a quality finish that protects the wood. Monthly cleaning is recommended. Wipe the surface of your cabinets with
a clean, damp cloth. For general soil or grease, use the suds from any common dishwashing liquid to wipe clean. Dry thoroughly. Excess moisture can
damage any cabinet finish; areas near the sink, range, dishwasher, oven and baseboards are the most susceptible. Keep these surfaces dry. Because
these cabinets use a quality varnish on the finish, waxing your cabinets is not necessary. CAUTION: Avoid using cleaners that contain bleach, ammonia
or any type of abrasives (see cleaner label). These cleaners can cause damage to your cabinet finish.
Characteristics of Wood
Authentic woods vary in color and character markings such as streaks, knots and grain patterns. Since the finish stains may attract differently to these
grain patterns, some light and dark areas may result. The beauty lies in these natural variations of color and grain that give each cabinet its own individual
charm. Over time, changes in the finish color may occur. Because of a natural aging process, the finish can also “deepen” over time, darkening the color of
the wood or creating a “shadowing” effect where doors overlap the frame. Due to these minor differences in tone, it may not be possible to match the finish
color of existing cabinets exactly when replacing doors or adding cabinets at a later date. Lighter & natural finishes and glazes highlight the inherent qualities
of genuine wood to create a truly beautiful product. Only select solid hardwoods and hardwood veneers have been used to construct your cabinetry. The
beauty of these genuine woods lies in the variations of color and grain. Shadings of white, red, black, yellow and even green may be visible. Mineral streaks
may also add to the distinctive appearance, reflecting the tree’s “life history” as it absorbs minerals differently from one area to another. Grain and apparent
texture may range from even and consistent to varied and dramatic. These natural variations result in unique character markings on adjacent cabinets,
on pairs of doors and even within the same panel. These variations can also appear on edges of hardwood doors where solid lumber cores are exposed
in certain styles. MasterBrand Cabinets points out these unique characteristics of wood to remind you that each piece is different. The varied affect, more
clearly evident in the natural finish, may be different in a complete kitchen from that represented by a smaller display or finish sample. Neither MasterBrand
Cabinets nor your retailer can be responsible for the type or degree of variations which may actually characterize your cabinetry.
Cabinet Cleaning: Exterior – Thermofoil
Thermofoil cabinets are surfaced with a durable PVC that is colored throughout, allowing for years of outstanding wear and beauty. Monthly cleaning is
recommended, using the same procedure described for wood exteriors. EXCEPTION: Do not wax thermofoil cabinet surfaces.
Characteristics of Thermofoil
Thermofoil cabinetry features doors and drawer fronts surfaced with thermofoil PVC. These products also feature face frames constructed of solid wood
with a painted finish protected with a catalyzed varnish. Woods naturally expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity; therefore, some
visible cracks may eventually form in the area of cabinet joints. Since the doors and drawer fronts are fabricated with different materials than the solid
wood face frames, the natural aging process may cause the two materials to show some color variations. The levels of exposure to sunlight, smoke and
household chemicals will all have an impact on the color variation.
The preceding is not a warranty. If you have specific warranty questions, contact your retailer for warranty information and limitations, or contact the
MasterBrand Cabinets customer service department at 1-800-465-4003
STEP 12
Trouble Shooting Guide: Problems You Can Handle
Even though your cabinets must pass rigid quality inspection procedures, irregularities arise as a result of shipping and handling procedures.
Also, certain errors during the installation process may cause problems that are not the fault of the cabinet manufacturer.Listed below
are several conditions and causes, as well as remedies for those situations.
STEP 13
Wood Dust Caution!
Sawing, sanding or machining wood products can produce wood dust which can cause a flammable or explosive hazard.
Wood dust may cause lung, upper respiratory tract, eye and skin irritation. Some wood species may cause dermatitis and/or respiratory allergic effects. The International Agency
for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP) has classified wood dust as nasal carcinogen in humans.
-Avoid dust contact with ignition source. First Aid:
-Sweep or vacuum dust for recovery or disposal -If inhaled, move to fresh air.
-Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of wood dust in air. -In case of contact, flush eyes and skin with water.
-Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin. -If irritation persists, call a physician.
For additional information: Contact MasterBrand Cabinets for a Material Safety Data Sheet at 1-800-465-4003 to request a direct mailing.
Pro blem Pos sible C aus e Sol ution
Do uble Do ors on a w all or base
ca bine t d o no t l ine up.
Th is c oul d be th e r esul t o f im pro per cab ine t
in stal lat ion. T he cabi net is out of ali gnm ent and is
no t se t l evel an d s quar e ( plum b).
Lo osen th e ca bin et from th e wa ll and use sh ims
to pro per ly s qua re up t he cabi net . Adj ust th e
do or h ing es.
Ca bine t d oors do no t al ign ver ti-
ca lly (up and do wn) .
A hing e i s tw ist ed or t he cabi net is out of
al ignm ent or "ra cke d."
Ma ke s ure the ca bin et i s p lumb an d le vel .
Ad just th e do or hin ges.
Sp ace bet ween th e t wo a djo inin g
do ors is too gre at.
A hing e i s ou t o f a djus tme nt.
Ad just th e do or hin ges or add spa cers , d epe ndin
on sty le.
Ca bine t d rawe r d oes not cl ose
ev enly .
Dr awer al ignm ent is poo r. Ma nual ly adju st the dra wer gui de memb er.
Ca bine t s helf is sa ggin g i n th e
mi ddle .
Sh elf peg is not pr oper ly inse rte d on th e b ack
si de o f t he m idd le wood fr ame sec tion (c ent er
mu llio n).
Us e al l s helf pe gs in t hei r pr ope r po sit ion s.
Ad just pe gs a cco rdi ngly .
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