Owner Manual

Simple care is needed for the maintenance of
Kartell products to retain the original features of the
materials.
PLASTIC MATERIALS
Cleaning. Use a soft damp cloth with soap or a
liquid detergent, preferably diluted with water. The
use of the following substances must absolutely be
avoided: acetone, trichloroethylene, ethyl alcohol
or detergents containing even small quantities of
these substances which cause irreparable damage
to the plastic of which the products are made. We
recommend always using a damp cloth to prevent
plastic surfaces from becoming charged with static
electricity which attracts dust. Also avoid abrasive
solvents, cleaning powders and creams, steel wool
or rough sponge cloths.
Use. Do not drag objects across the plastic sur-
face, even if it has a scratch resistant finish, since
sharp objects can damage the plastic just as they
would damage wood or metal. Do not place very
hot plates or pots directly on the surface, but
always use a cloth or trivet.
WOOD
Cleaning. As with plastic surfaces, use a
soft damp cloth. Do not use alcohol or other
spot-removers. For a deeper cleaning use a lit-
tle non-abrasive liquid detergent and wipe in the
direction of the wood grain. Dry the surface well
with a soft cloth. Never use acetone, trichloroethyl-
ene or ammonia.
Use. Moisture in wood can cause swelling which
is normal in a natural material. Our woods hold
up well under normal temperature and humidity
conditions. Slight color variations from one piece
of wood to another are normal and these tend to
disappear with time. Wood can change color over
time. To delay this, it is best to avoid placing it in
direct sunlight.
METALS
Cleaning. Normal dirt on either painted or plain
metallic steel or aluminum surfaces must be
removed with soap and water (preferably hot) and
neutral liquid detergent; dry with a soft cloth or with
a chamois cloth. Never use cleaning powders, abra-
sive or steel wool pads, which can cause scratching,
or liquid detergents that contain chlorine or its deriv-
atives such as bleach or muriatic acid.
Use. Avoid spilling grapefruit juice, cola, salt and
coffee on metal surfaces. These can cause indel-
ible stains. To remove black marks on aluminiuum
chair legs, products especially made for steel
finshes or non-abrasive car polishes are recom-
mended.
COVER
Kartell uses different kinds of covers, for each one
you may find the appropriate cleaning and usage
instructions within the instruction card enclosed in
the packaging.
Kartell US Inc. offers a plastic cleaner kit. Please
contact costumer service for more informations.
$ 18.00/each
$ 60.00/set of 4
7. Use and Maintenance