Hardware; Kitchen Fixtures; Mini Blinds & Day/Night Shades; Sink - Damon Astoria Pacific Edition Owner's Manual

Chapter 10 - Care and Maintenance

HARDWARE

KITCHEN FIXTURES

MINI BLINDS & DAY/
NIGHT SHADES
SINKS
SOLID SURFACE
COUNTERTOP
UPHOLSTERY &
FABRICS
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to avoid contact with dyes, strong laundry bleaches and bluing solutions. Indelible inks
used on food packages may leave a stain so take care when unpacking groceries on a
damp counter top.
Sharp knives can damage the finish so confine slicing to a good cutting board. The
counter top resists moderate heat and boiling water. Pots and pans straight from the
oven or broiler should be placed on hot pads. Keep irons on an ironing board and
lighted cigarettes in an ashtray. For lasting beauty, avoid using harsh abrasives, scouring
powders, peroxides or bleaches. These can dull surfaces, making the counter top more
likely to accept stains.
Wipe clean as you would for daily cleaning. Use a nonabrasive cleaner to avoid damaging
the finish.
To clean, wipe with a soft damp cloth. Warm water will remove dry water spots. Do not
use cleansers which contain abrasive or harsh chemicals. Never use alcohol or other
organic solvents.
Keep your blinds looking new by wiping with a soft cloth. Vacuum shades regularly. Use
a mild detergent to spot clean if necessary. Close the blinds and shades all the way to
properly clean inside and out.
Clean with hot soapy water or a good liquid cleaner. Avoid using abrasive cleaners.
Never use steel wool on stainless steel, since the steel particles left in the sink can rust
and become unsightly. Also, when cleaning stainless steel with a mild cleanser, rub
gently with the grain, and rinse well. Rinse after each use and wipe dry.
Preserve the luster by cleaning with a damp cloth and any household detergent
designed for that purpose. To remove most stains, hard water deposits, cigarette
burns and minor scratches use an abrasive cleanser or an abrasive pad such as 3M
ScotchBrite brand green "Kitchen Scrub" pads. To remove deep stains and scratches
use fine sandpaper (120 - 220 grit), then sand using (in the following order) 320, 400,
and 600 grit sandpaper to restore the standard finish. A satin sheen or high polish can
be obtained with polishing compounds.
Certain chemical substances can seriously mar surfaces even during brief periods of
contact. If spilling occurs, wipe area off immediately, and then rinse with water. Potentially
harmful compositions include: Toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, contact adhesive
solvent, ceramic cook top cleaners, paint or varnish removers, drain cleaners, metal
cleaners, tile cleaners, lacquer thinners, or oven cleaners. Contact the manufacturer
should you need further assistance.
Your RV is a small living area so soiling may occur more frequently and items will need
more attention than your furniture at home. Please follow these guidelines for cleaning
your upholstered fabrics:
• Do not use water based cleaners.
• If a spill does occur, blot up the spot, but do not rub it in. Some solvents are not
recommended since they may have an adverse reaction on specific backings of
your upholstery fabric.