Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 354

COUNTERTOPS- SOLID SURFACE
Regal has chosen Samsung® solid surface countertops
because of its elegance and durability. Periodic maintenance
will ensure its beauty. Solid surface countertops withstand
heat much better than ordinary countertop materials but
you must still use a hot pad or trivet when taking materials
directly out of the oven or stove top to protect from
damaging the surface. Avoid cutting directly on the surface.
Another feature of a solid surface countertop is the non-
porous nature of the material. Therefore, dirt and germs
do not penetrate it. Solid surface countertops will not
support the growth of germs and mildew. To disinfect or
clean see the table. You can use a green Scotch-brite pad
along with the table solutions to remove stubborn stains.
Darker colors tend to require more frequent cleaning to
maintain a uniform fi nish. Also, darker colors tend to show
fi ne scratches more easily and require more attention than
lighter colors.
The material is a matte or satin fi nish. To remove scratches
and nicks, sand the surface with 180-220 grit sandpaper
until the nick is gone. To restore the fi nish use an abrasive
cleanser and a green Scotch-Brite® pad. Wrap the
sandpaper around a block of wood. The block will sand
the areas fl at instead of creating hills and valleys.
PROBLEM
Dirt and Residue
Preventing Hard Water
Marks
Removing Hard Water
Marks
Diffi cult Residue
Disinfecting
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Chapter 8
SOLUTION
Use soapy water, am-
monia based cleaner (not
window cleaner), rinse
and wipe completely dry.
Commercially available
solid surface cleaners
such as Clean Encoun-
ters® will work well too.
Rinse & wipe completely
dry after cleaning; clean
up spills before they dry.
Use a cleaner formulated
for removing hard water
marks such as CLR or
Lime-A-Way
Spray residue with Deep
Cleaner for DuPont
Corian from Stone Care
International. Follow in-
structions on the bottle.
Wash area with soapy
water, rinse and wipe
completely dry.
Occasionally, wipe
surface with diluted
household bleach (1 part
water/1 part bleach).
Rinse top thoroughly
with water and wipe
completely dry.