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Safety Instructions
General warnings
Never drag furniture when moving it, always lift it. Periodically check all fixings to ensure none have come loose and
re-tighten where necessary. Please take care when handling or moving the furniture as careless handling may cause
damage or injury. Furniture can be dangerous if incorrectly installed. Assembly should be carried out by a competent
person. No liability will be accepted for damage or injury caused by incorrectly installed or assembled furniture.
Specific warnings for heavy items
It is recommended that before moving heavy objects to a new location they are completely dis-assembled to avoid
personal injury or damage to the furniture. Please be careful to retain all fittings when doing this. (For fully or partial
assemble items).
Storage units over 600mm
Installation shall be carried out exactly according to the manufacturer’s instructions – otherwise a safety risk can
occur if incorrectly installed; a warning shall be given to the consumer to notify them of related risks.
Care Instructions
Wood Furniture
Wood displays different grain patterns depending on which way they cut - for example, the ‘medullary ray’ which can
appear on oak furniture is a mark of good quality timber - these are just characteristics of the natural beauty of the
wood. Some furniture is also deliberately aged and rustic.
Wood veneers also allow distinctive patterns to be created on flat surfaces, such as table tops and drawer fronts by
the way the slivers are arranged.
All timber surfaces will change colour and mellow over time. New furniture will initially vary in shade from items that
have been previously purchased.
How to care for your wood or painted furniture
Furniture with a hard lacquer, wax polish or painted surface should be dusted with a dry cloth.
Waxed furniture will need to be given a coat of beeswax a couple of times a year to help maintain its luster.
Spray polishes are best avoided as they contain silicones which may spoil the furniture’s surface by building up over
time.
Make sure all surfaces are protected from heat and liquids by mats and coasters. Wipe up spills immediately and
ensure that a mat or pad is placed under paper if you are writing.
Extendable dining tables should be left extended for the first few months to avoid an uneven appearance. Likewise,
lamps and ornaments should also be moved regularly.
Our furniture will endure most temperatures in the home but it is best to avoid placing furniture next to heat
sources such as radiators or fires. Be particularly careful with solid wood as the lack of humidity caused by central
heating can cause damage such as warping.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
John Lewis Partnership
171 Victoria Street
London SW1E 5NN
johnlewis.com
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