SECTION 11 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
11-6
Rinse all food, beverage, or cosmetic residue
from the sink as soon as possible. Some residues,
if left to sit in the sink, may require the use of
detergent or a mild liquid or gel-type kitchen
surface cleaner.
If acids or medicine spill on the surface, wash
the spills immediately.
Hard-to-Remove Food and Beverage
Residue
For most stubborn stains, fill the sink about
one quarter full with a 50/50 solution of bleach
and water. After 10 or 15 minutes of soaking,
drain solution from the sink as you rinse both
sides and bottom.
NOTE: Do not use steel wool or metal scouring
pads.
Marks or Discoloration
A color-matched automotive scratch remover
compound may be used to remove stubborn
marks or discoloration. Always follow label
directions.
NOTE: Improper use may damage this product
and void the warranty.
RANGE AND REFRIGERATOR
For care and appearance maintenance of the
range and refrigerator, refer to the appliance
manufacturer’s operation and maintenance
manuals included in your InfoCase.
VINYL FLOORING
Care and Maintenance
You can easily maintain the beauty of your
vinyl flooring with little effort, by following
these recommendations:
•
Sweep or vacuum floor daily (use a vacuum
without a beater bar head.) Remove loose dirt
with a soft brush or Swiffer
®
type product.
•
For more intense cleaning, use a non-abrasive
cleanser, such as Mr. Clean
®
. Rinse with clean
water.
NOTE: Floor cleaners containing waxes,
brighteners, or gloss agents are not
recommended.
•
Regular cleaning with solvent-based
chemicals may adversely affect the topcoat
performance.
•
Do not use undiluted bleach or leave a dilution
of bleach on the floor for longer than one hour.
•
Vinyl flooring is extremely durable and long
lasting. It is normal for the floor to show some
denting and dimpling where furniture sets due
to the soft nature of the material. The dents are
not permanent and will come out over time.
Maintenance Tips
•
Install protection (such as pads or casters) on
furniture with legs or sharp edges. This
protection should not contain bitumen, which
may cause brown stains.
NOTE: Faulty pads and casters should be
removed and replaced.
•
Burning cigarettes and matches can cause
damage to the flooring.
•
Use doormats (that do not contain bitumen) to
keep out most of the dirt and dust.
•
Remove spills immediately with a damp
cloth, followed by rinsing with clean water.
•
The use of stiletto heels is not recommended,
as they may cause permanent damage to the
flooring.
•
Protect flooring from prolonged direct
sunlight exposure.
Treatment of Stains
Acids, alkali, alcoholic beverages, coffee, soft
drinks, ketchup, fruit, fruit juices, food,
vegetables, mustard, ink, and iodine:
•
Remove the stain with lukewarm water and a
cloth or sponge. If necessary, clean with a soft
nylon pad and non-abrasive mild detergent or
resilient floor cleaner.
Heel marks:
•
Clean as soon as possible with a soft nylon pad
and non-abrasive mild detergent or resilient
floor cleaner.