Installation Guide

Elkay
2222 Camden Court
Oak Brook, IL 60523
©2009 Elkay
elkayusa.com
(10/09) 74180038
S
atin Finish
R
egular cleaningisimportant to maintain the appearance of your Elkay sink.
Easy Cleaning Instructions
Rinsingisthe most important partofsink care. An Elkay stainless steel
sink finish willretain its original bright appearanceifthe sink is rinsed
t
horoughly after each use. “Thorough” rinsing canbedonebyrunning the
w
ater throughout the sink forafew minutes after each use.Typically, a
rinse and towel drying after each use takes care of most everyday clean
ups. For everyday cleaningwerecommend using Elkay’s Stainless Butler
S
tainless Steel Cleaner+Polisher. The non-abrasive formulaissafe and
effective for daytoday cleaning. Yoursink will shine likenew!
Recommendations forProper Maintenance
•
Do...Use onlyamild liquid dishwashing detergent with a soft
spongetoclean and then thoroughly rinse the sink.
•
Do... Rinse thoroughly after each use. “Thorough” rinsing canbedone
by running water forafew minutes and rubbing the cleanedareawitha
s
ponge.
•
Do...Towel dry after each usetoprevent mineral depositsfrombuild-
inguponthe surfaceofthe sink.
•
Do Not...Allow liquid soap or other household cleansers to dryonthe sur-
faceofthe sink. Most brands contain chemical additives which will
affect the original finish.
•
Do Not...Use solutionsofchlorine bleach and waterinthe sink.
C
hlorides, whicharefoundinmost soaps, detergents, bleaches, and
cleansers,arevery aggressivetostainless steel.Ifleftonthe sink too
long they can cause surface pitting.
•
Do Not...Use a steel wool padtoclean your sink. Steel wool pads have
a tendencytobreak apart and small particlesofsteel can become
embeddedinthe surfaceofthe sink. The steel particles will rust and will
give the appearance that the sink itselfisrusting.
• Do Not...Use abrasive cleansersorabrasive padsasitwill scratch the
surface.
• Do Not...Leave wet sponges, cloths,orcleaning padsonthe sink. This
can leadtosurface rust.
Following theserecommendations for the care and cleaningofyour
stainless steel sink will insure thatitwillprovide you with many years of
service.
C
hlorides
T
oday, chloridesarefoundinmost all soap, detergents, bleaches and
c
leansers; chlorides canbeoppressivetostainless steel. However, chlo-
r
idesarevery water soluable. Therefore, THOROUGH RINSINGofyour
s
ink after each usetoremove any chlorideresidue and a weekly scouring
is all thatisrequired to keep your sink looking bright and shiny.
Water Quality
T
he qualityofyour water can affect your sink’s appearance.Ifyourwater
hasahighironcontent, a brown surface stain can formonthesinkgiving
t
he appearance of rust. Additionally, in areas withahigh concentration
o
f minerals,orwith over-softened water, a white filmmaydeveloponthe
sink. To combattheseproblems,wesuggest thatthesinkbetowel dried
a
fter use.
Discoloration, Rust and Possible Pitting
W
et sponges, cloths, cleaning pads and rubber mats leftonthe sink can
leadtodiscoloration. Steel wool pads should neverbeusedtoclean your
s
inkasthey leave smallironparticlesinthe grain lines which rust and can
d
amage the sink. Continued usageinthis manner may eventually lead to
the sink itself rusting and pitting.
Liquid Soap
Do not allow concentrated liquid detergenttodryonyour sink. Most
b
rands contain chemical additives which willaffect the original finish.
Spotting
The qualityofyour water canaffect your sink’s appearance.Inareas with
hard water, a brown surface stain can formonthe sink giving the appear-
a
nceofrust. This phenomena also occursinwater with highironcontent.
Additionally, in areas with a high concentrationofminerals, or with over-
softened water, a white film may developonthe sink.Tocombat this
problem,wesuggest that the sinkbetowel dried after use.
Foods
Heavy salt concentrationorfoods containing high levelsofsalt should
notbeallowedtodry onto the sink surface. Rinse your sink thoroughly
after use.
Use and Care Hints
ELKAY LIMITED SINK WARRANTY
Elkay warrants to the original purchaser of an Elkay stainless steel sink that
Elkay will, at its option, replace or repair, without charge, such product if it
fails due to a manufacturing defect during 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 countertop surface and stainless steel undermount sinks
installed in a conventional solid surface countertop and applies to residential
installations only. Elkay reserves the right to examine product in question and
its installation prior to replacement.
WASTE FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES ARE NOT WARRANTED
OTHER WARRANTY CONDITIONS ON SINKS
Our warranty does not cover product failure or damage caused by the use of
optional Elkay accessories, abusive treatment, misuse, environmental fac-
tors, normal wear including dents and scratches, improper care and clean-
ing, use of aggressive and abrasive cleaners, damage due to handling or
failure to follow the recommended procedures for installation, care and main-
tenance as detailed in the installation and care guide provided with every
sink. This warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of
the product. This warranty does not cover shipping costs, labor costs, or any
other charges for such items as installation or replacement of the sink, diag-
nosis or replacement of any faucet or component part, or any other expense
or loss.
All incidental or consequential damages are specifically excluded. No
additional warranties, express or implied are given, including but not
limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a par-
ticular purpose.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
The above protection will continue from 5 years to lifetime based on the
grade of the sink originally purchased to the original owner of the sink.
Premium Series: Lifetime
Best Series: Lifetime
Better Series: Lifetime
Good Series: 25 Years
Basic Series: 5 Years
TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY
1. Write to: Elkay Manufacturing Company
Attention: Consumer Services
2222 Camden Court
Oak Brook, IL 60523
2. Include a letter containing the following information:
a. Date of purchase and installation
b. Proof of Purchase (copy of original dated invoice)
c. Description of nature of defect
d. Model number or description of model and/or component part if
possible.