How To Care

How to Care for your Manhattan Kitchen

Use a damp cloth rinsed in warm water containing a mild non-abrasive detergent for cleaning of all doors, handles, knobs and units.

Abrasive scouring powders, cream and even polishes should be avoided as this can scratch the furniture and result in corrosion of the finish.

Remember that while regular cleaning will preserve the finish of your kitchen furniture, ordinary sunlight and airborne contaminants like tobacco smoke and cooking fumes may cause some colour change over time. It is normal for all paint, lacquered finishes and natural timbers to react in this way. MFC and vinyl-wrapped doors may also change depending on their environment.

Worktops are highly durable, but they are not indestructible. To maintain them in good condition, general cleaning of worksurfaces requires only a damp cloth rinsed in warm water containing a mild non-abrasive detergent. If the worktop has a textured surface, a soft nylon brush can be used to ensure more thorough cleaning. Potentially persistent stains should be removed immediately.

Some do's:

• Ensure that the kitchen furniture is cleaned regularly
• To prevent damage from hot objects, always use heat-resistant mats on the surface of the worktop
• Always use ashtrays for cigarettes
• Always use a chopping board when preparing food
• Wipe spilt liquids away from door & drawer fronts, units and worktop joints and cut-outs immediately
• Make sure that all inset appliances are properly sealed with a suitable waterproof silicone sealant and ensure that this is maintained over time
• If you have a solid timber, granite or 'Corian' worktop, please refer to the manufacturer's instructions

Some dont's:

• Do not overload units or shelves
• Do not exert unnecessary pressure on the doors or hinges
• Do not slam the doors and drawers
• Never place hot objects from the oven or hob directly onto the worktop surface, as this can cause discolouration and blistering
• Avoid sliding rough bottomed objects or sharp utensils across your worktop
• Never cut foodstuff directly on the worksurface
• Because of the effects of steam, don't position a kettle or other steam/heat-generating appliance under a light fascia or over a worktop joint. Don't open a dishwasher door under a worktop until the steam has been dispersed

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