Tiffin Motorhomes 2015 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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CABINETS & FURNITURE
made about the Tiffin-supplied cabinetry which may or may not be applicable for your specific Phaeton
configuration.
Cabinets are provided in the kitchen/dining area to accommodate the routine cooking utensils and
groceries normally desired for travel. Storage space within these cabinets has been designed to accom-
modate the typical sizes and configurations of food supplies (e.g., cereal boxes, condiments, canned
goods, bottled liquids) normally taken on travel trips.
Based on Tiffin Motorhomes’ extensive experience with travel requirements of the seasoned motor-
home users and from Tiffin Motorhomes’ own research and development in cabinet-design require-
ments, the cabinets offer the greatest storage capacity possible. In the bathroom and bedroom, addi-
tional cabinets are available for storage of sundries and toiletries specific to these areas.
In the kitchen, a color-coordinated countertop is provided on top of the floor-mounted cabinets. To
maintain the appearance of the countertop, clean with a damp cloth. If spotting occurs, clean the coun-
tertop with a damp cloth and a mild liquid soap. Should some dried-on residue still persist, let a damp
cloth moistened with the liquid cleaner stand directly on top of that residue for 15-30 minutes to loosen
the residue, then clean that spot accordingly.
Please note that strong chemicals, solvents, and cleaners (e.g., oven cleaner) may damage the surface;
so do not use any products not specifically designed for countertop cleaning.
The countertop (Figure 7-2) may be physically damaged, too, if proper care is not taken. Do not cut
anything (e.g., vegetables, fruits) directly on the countertop; rather, use a cutting board on top of the
countertop to provide necessary protection. Excessive heat may also damage the countertop; therefore,
any pots or pans taken directly from the range or oven should not be placed directly on the countertop;
rather, use trivets or some other form of fireproof heat insulators to hold very hot pots or pans on the
countertop.
All drawers are equipped with metal slides to provide additional load-bearing strength for the drawers
and to permit effortless opening and closing of those drawers, even when they are fully loaded. These
metal guides have a slight “locking” action, when closed. To open those drawers, slightly lift up on the
drawer handle and then pull the drawer open.
To close, push the drawer closed until it “clicks” back into place (i.e., the locking action is engaged).
As this cabinetry is typically of furniture-grade quality, any commercial furniture polish or cleaner can
be used. Do not try to soak these wooden surfaces with any water or any other liquid; be sure to wipe
up spills or residues of any fluids that contact these surfaces to preclude any staining or discoloration
of the cabinet surfaces.