Installation Guide

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WOOD CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
We protect all our wood doors, face frames and drawer heads with a high-quality, patented conversion varnish topcoat. The following is a list of
common household chemicals and the relative resistance to them:
THERMOFOIL, HIGHGLOSS FOIL & WOODGRAIN FOIL CARE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Thermofoil, High-Gloss Foil and Wood-Grain Foil cabinetry can be cleaned with warm water and a cotton cloth. If a damp cloth does not sufficiently
clean an area, we recommend a non-detergent, non-abrasive household cleaner (such as Murphy® Oil Soap). DO NOT USE agents containing
acetone, concentrated alcohols, acetate or ethyl alcohol. Avoid using solvents and/or abrasives, such as turpentine, as they may break down bonds
on edge banding. We recommend against using waxes or products containing wax because it may lead to discoloration.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Never leave a damp cloth on a cabinet surface for any length of time. Based on independent testing, discoloration will occur to
white doors and cabinet parts after prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke.
AVOIDING EXCESSIVE HEAT
Self-cleaning appliances generate intense heat during a cleaning cycle. The integrity of the appliance seal or gasket may be compromised during
installation or with age. For thermofoil or laminate door styles, we recommend installing a heat shield (order code HSD.WH) on adjacent cabinets.
We also recommend removing doors and/or drawers from cabinets adjacent to or directly above an appliance during a cleaning cycle to help prevent
possible damage to the cabinet’s finish or surface.
KEY
1 Unaffected; no color or surface texture
change.
2 Superficial; stains easily removed by following
our cleaning process outlined on previous
page.
3 Moderate; stains produce a slight
discoloration. No appreciable surface texture
change.
4 Considerable; stains not easily removed. May
result in surface etching.
CHEMICAL RATING
Acetone 1
Alcohol (ethyl, methyl) 2
Beet Juice 1
Butter 1
Citric Acid (10% Citric Acid) 1
Coffee 1
Coke 1
Comet 1
Dye (e.g., “Tintex”, “Rit”) 3
Fantastik 1
Fingernail Polish Remover 2
Formula 409 1
Grease 1
Household Ammonia Solution (10% Ammonia Solution) 2
Household Soaps & Washing Detergent 1
Ink (Washable) 1
Ketchup 1
Lacquer Thinner 1
Lemon Juice 1
Mustard (Paste from Dry Mustard) 3
Olive Oil 1
Oven Cleaner 4
5% Phenol Solution in Water (e.g., “Lysol”) 1
Pine-Sol 1
Pledge 1
Shoe Polish (Liquid or Paste) 2
Simple Green 1
Soapless Detergent (e.g., “Dreft”) 1
Tea 2
Tri-Sodium Phosphate (e.g., “Oakite”) 1
Vinegar 1
Water 1
Wax Crayon 1
Windex 1