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C A B I N E T R Y

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We are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase of Wolf Designer Cabinets. As an educated
consumer, you need to know the characteristics of the wood used in the finished cabinets you have purchased.

SPECIES AND FINISH

Cherry

 is a rich and multi-colored hardwood distinguished by its flowing grain pattern. Color varies from light to deep 

reddish brown and will darken or mellow with age. This will be more noticeable with natural or light stain finishes. This 
dramatic color change will occur with exposure to light and usually takes place within the first six months. Mineral 
streaks, pitch pockets, pin knots and sapwood all occur naturally in cherry and are acceptable characteristics and 
not considered warranty defects.

Hickory

 is known for its strength, open grain and distinctive color variation within each piece of wood. Ranging from light 

to deep brown, hickory’s unpredictable color spread is especially noticeable in a natural or light finish, with darker stains 
mellowing the variation. The color variation, small pin holes and knots are naturally occurring, and Rustic Hickory 
incorporates larger sporadic knots and pin holes. These characteristics are acceptable and not considered warranty defects.

Maple

 offers a smooth, closed grain pattern, generally off-white in color with varying tones of light pink and yellow-

brown. Maple contains a natural resin that causes the wood to turn amber as it ages. This will be more noticeable 
with light stain finishes and is accelerated by exposure to natural light. Other natural occurring characteristics include 
small, light tan or dark mineral streaks (up to 1/4" x 2" acceptable) that form when trees absorb minerals from the soil.

Oak (Red)

 is characterized by its wide, open grain patterns and extreme durability. Variations in grain pattern and 

color, small knots and pin holes are attributes of nature, giving oak its distinctive beauty. Naturally occurring color 
variation includes light tan and pink to medium brown and dark red with occasional green, yellow and black mineral 
streaks. These characteristics are more prominent in natural and lighter stain finishes.

Rustic Alder

 has a fine, straight-grain pattern and even texture. The color is a light brown with a reddish tinge that 

stains evenly. Rustic Alder includes character spots, knots, burls and blemishes, which do not affect the product 
durability. As one of the softest hardwoods, alder can be easily dented or scratched. These characteristics are not 
considered warranty defects.

Thermofoil 

doors and drawer fronts are constructed from a single piece of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and 

covered with a durable thermofoil laminate. The wood face frame is painted with a furniture-quality finish to closely 
match the laminate. You may notice some small seams in the paint at the joints of the cabinetry face frame due to 
expansion and contraction of the wood. This will not affect the integrity of the cabinet or the finish. Thermofoil cabinets 
should not be placed adjacent to a high heat appliance; we suggest using a filler next to the heat source.

GLAZING PROCESS

The glazing process adds an additional contrasting color to the product to give an aged, worn and antique 
appearance. Glazing will range from an even appearance to varied coverage due to the hand application and 
variation in how the glaze color hangs up in the profiles of the product. The final appearance of each glaze piece will 
depend upon door design, edge profile, wood characteristics and base stain color.

Glazing over Stain

The contrasting glaze will also darken the shade of the underlying stain color. Doors, drawer fronts and large 
mouldings are hand glazed:
•    This hand application allows for an “artisan” finish, meaning no two doors or drawers will look exactly the same.  

The amount of hang-up will vary on each door.

•    In areas with deep edges, corners or unique wood characteristics, a heavier amount of glaze may collect and 

remain as removal will be more difficult.

•   Flat and smooth areas are easier to wipe, resulting in less hang-up on the surface. 
Face frames, veneer end and back panels and small mouldings get an applied glaze so that these parts match  
the doors and drawer fronts.

STAIN CHARACTERISTICS & VARIATIONS

Summary of Contents for DESIGNER

Page 1: ...Care Maintenance Guide C A B I N E T R Y ...

Page 2: ...cloths may still have remnants of bleach detergents grease and other materials which can be harmful to the finish of your cabinetry Use warm water If you find that water is not strong enough add a small amount of soap to the warm water Never use bleach ammonia or any cleaning agents that contain abrasives Avoid draping damp cloths or dishtowels over cabinet doors Excessive moisture can cause perma...

Page 3: ...with occasional green yellow and black mineral streaks These characteristics are more prominent in natural and lighter stain finishes Rustic Alder has a fine straight grain pattern and even texture The color is a light brown with a reddish tinge that stains evenly Rustic Alder includes character spots knots burls and blemishes which do not affect the product durability As one of the softest hardwo...

Page 4: ...net or finish Some of the wood grain pattern and wood characteristics mineral streaks pitch pockets checks and pin knots as well as seams and joints will remain visible through the painted finish The color mellows slightly with age this is affected by exposure to natural and artificial light These characteristics are normal and not considered warranty defects Our Adams Parker Concord Copenhagen Pa...

Page 5: ...g the hinge to the door frame Slide the door up or down until aligned then tighten screws Doors do not line up vertically Too much space between doors Drawer does not close evenly Adjust hinges on door frame Adjust hinges on doors Manually adjust drawer guide member Loosen the hinge screws on the arm of the hinges and slide the door toward the middle of the cabinet Make sure the teeth on the hinge...

Page 6: ...ust the drawer height max 3 5 mm Adjust the drawer side max 1 5 mm Adjust the drawer tilt max 4 0 mm Front locking device Front locking device Narrow front locking device 1 adjust both wheels in the same direction For 3 D application only 2 Disengage drawer 3 Re attach drawer Eco front locking device Narrow and Eco front locking device ...

Page 7: ...nge cup to door 6 x 5 8 Flat head screw base plate to face frame 6 x 5 8 Flat head screw Door overlay 37 1 7 16 when base plate is flush with inside edge of face frame Soft close hinges are an optional feature on Wolf Designer Cabinetry selected at the time of purchase Most doors include one soft close hinge and remaining hinges are standard six way adjustable hinges This is the Light setting for ...

Page 8: ...er from the slide and hinge Manufacturer and is subject to the conditions outlined in paragraphs two and three above The repair s or replacement s of our products are contingent on availability of the items If a warranty claim is filed after the product has been discontinued or modified the Manufacturer reserves the right to honor the warranty in the following fashions 1 To repair or replace the a...

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