CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE
Thank you for choosing Dwyer Products. The following tips are provided to help keep your kitchen, casework or countertop
surfaces looking their best for years to come. For appliance user and care information, please refer to the manuals packaged
with the individual appliances.
Powder-coated cabinetry (paintlok steel & aluminum)
wood doors
To clean, use a damp cloth or sponge and a mild soap or
Detergent, with a Ph level no higher than 8. Rinse the area
with clean water and wipe dry. Repeat if necessary.
Do not use cleaners that have strong bases, or acid or
solvent based, such as toilet bowl, drain, or oven cleaners,
acetone, ethyl acetate, CLR® and MEK. Do not use highly
abrasive products, such as steel wool, course scouring pads,
and cleaners that have gritty properties. Do not leave standing
water or cleaners on product; always wipe dry.
To clean, use soapy water, a mild all purpose cleaner without
ammonia, or oil soap cleaner made especially for wood components.
Do not use ammonia, products that contain ammonia,
strong solvent cleaners, mineral spirits, paint thinner or any other
harsh cleaning chemicals. Use a soft cloth. Do not use coarse or
abrasive cloths or materials as they may dull the finish or leave
scratches that cannot be removed. avoid soap pads, scouring pads and
brushes.
stainless steel cabinetry and countertops
Stainless steel’s corrosion resistance is attributed to a thin layer
of chromium oxide which combines with the oxygen in the
atmosphere to form a thin protective film on the steel’s surface.
This film can be compromised when the surface becomes dirty.
Regular cleaning will keep your surface clean and bright.
To clean, use a damp cloth or sponge and a mild soap or
detergent. For stubborn spots or stains, a mild abrasive cleaner
(such as Bon Ami®, Bar Keeper’s Friend®, Comet® or Soft Scrub®)
may be used. Apply with a soft cloth and wipe in the direction of
the grain of the finish, rinse thoroughly, and wipe dry with a
clean cloth to prevent watermarks.
Cleaners containing chlorides may be aggressive to stainless
steel, and could cause surface pitting and rusting. Thorough
rinsing and wiping is necessary when using these types of
products on stainless steel.
To lessen the appearance of minor scratches, use a mild
abrasive cleaner, or for deeper scratches, use a Scotch Brite® pad.
Always rub in the direction of the grain. Do not use steel wool on
your stainless surface; it can cause the surface to have a rusted
appearance. Do not use your stainless surface as a cutting
board.
Do not leave sponges, clothes, or cleaning agents on surfaces.
This can cause surface rust.
thermofoil doors and countertops
To clean, use mild soap and water, mild kitchen or glass cleaning
products, or denatured alcohol. Do not use acetone. Avoid harsh
household cleaners and abrasives. Always check the active
ingredients of your cleaners to be sure there are no potentially
harmful chemicals.
MEDICAL CASEWORK
MODULAR CABINETS
Do not allow water, chemicals (detergents, ammonia, vinegar,
etc.) and hot or acidic food spills to set on your cabinets. Always
wipe up spills as quickly as possible so they do not damage the wood.
To polish, use high quality polish that is formulated for
fine furniture. Do not use wax or polish that contains silicone.
Waxes buildsup on the surface and cause yellowing; silicones
smudge and highlight fingerprints, and can be removed only with
extreme measures.
lpl or hpl cabinets and doors
To clean, wipe with a damp soft cloth and then dry with another
soft cloth. If a damp cloth does not sufficiently clean an area,
a non-detergent, nonabrasive household cleaner (such as
Murphy’s Oil Soap®, Formula 409®, or Simple Green®) is recommended.
Never use detergents, strong soap, abrasives or waxes. Do not
use ammonia or products containing acetone, acetate or ethyl
alcohol. Harsh solvents and/or abrasives can damage the finish.
Important Note: Apply solvents to a clean cloth and never directly
to the cabinet surface. Never leave a cloth moistened with solvents
on a cabinet surface for any length of time. Be certain to
rinse with clean water to remove all solvent from the surface
LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS
To clean, use a damp cloth or sponge and a mild soap or detergent.
Difficult stains can be removed using a mild household cleaner/detergent
and a soft bristle brush. Rinse area with clean water and wipe dry. Repeat if
necessary. Do not use cleaners containing acid, alkali, or sodium hypochlorite, such as drain cleaners, oven cleaners, rust removers, toilet bowl
cleaners, chlorine bleach, coffeepot cleaners, and lime scale removers. Do
not flood the laminate, especially near seams, since water can penetrate
and cause the substrate to swell. Do not place hot objects such as pots
from the stove, electric skillets, or curling irons on any laminate surface.
Do not use knives, chop, slice, pound or hammer on any laminate surface.
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CORIAN® COUNTERTOPS AND SINKS
epoxy resin worksurfaces
Countertops:
To clean, use soapy water, or an ammonia based cleaner (not
window cleaner), rinse and wipe completely dry. Solid surface
cleaners, such as Clean EnCounters® are also available. To prevent
hard water marks, rinse and wipe completely dry after
cleaning and clean up spills before they dry. To remove hard
water marks, use a cleaner formulated for removing hard water
marks, such as CLR® or Lime-A-Way®. To remove difficult
residue, use Deep Cleaner for DuPont Corian® from Stone Care
International. To disinfect, occasionally wipe surface with diluted
household bleach (1 part water/1 part bleach). Rinse top thoroughly
with water and wipe completely dry.
Promptly wipe up all spills. Acetone should be used (where allowed)
to thoroughly clean surfaces. Apply and wipe away with a paper towel or a
clean rag. As an alternative, Crystal Simple Green® (or comparable household cleaning product) can be used to clean surfaces. An occasional
application of finish oil or Murphy’s Oil® can restore the luster to the
surface, but remember; too much oil can cloud the surface.
Sinks & Lavatories:
To clean, follow procedures above or use Soft Scrub® and a
green Scotch-Brite® pad to remove residue. Rub green ScotchBrite® pad over entire sink to blend in finish. Note: Do not use
Scotch-Brite® pad on countertop surface as this will dull the surface!
To disinfect, fill your sink 1⁄4 full with diluted household
bleach (1 part water/1 part bleach). Be sure to get some of the
solution into the overflow opening to disinfect. Let the solution
stay in the sink for 15 minutes; then wash sides and bottom as
solution drains. Rinse out the sink with water.
Epoxy Resin Sink Care
Laboratory sink areas usually present the greatest cleaning and
maintenance challenges. Sinks are a collection point for dirty and wet lab
ware which leaves liquids, residue and chemicals on the surface for extended periods of time. Sink areas will require a more thorough cleaning regimen than dry bench tops as well as more frequent inspections. Sink inspections should include all sink surfaces and joints
in sink the area including the outlet joint and the sink rim joint above
and below the work surface. Cracked or pitted joints should be fi lled immediately with two-part Smooth-On® epoxy grout to prevent leaking and
damage to the supporting casework.
To prevent damage:
• Do not place hot pots, pans, etc. directly on the countertop
surface.
• Avoid getting strong chemicals, such as paint removers,
oven cleaners, etc., on your Corian® countertop. If a spill
does occur, promptly flush the surface with water to fully
rinse off the chemical.
• Do not cut directly on Corian® countertops. Use a cutting
board.
• Boiling water alone will not damage your Corian® sink;
however, it is a recommended practice to run cold water
from the faucet while pouring boiling water into the sink.
To remove fine scratches or a blotchy appearance:
Pour some mild abrasive liquid cleanser, such as Soft Scrub®,
on a damp sponge or cloth and rub over area using small circular
motions, from the front to the back, and then side to side,
overlapping the circles until the entire area has been cleaned.
• Thoroughly rinse the top with clean water and wipe surface
completely dry.
• Check to see if blotchiness is gone. If not, repeat procedure
applying more pressure on the sponge or rag.
• Continue over all affected areas until all film is removed.
To remove deeper scratches, your countertop may need to be
refinished. Contact DuPont for refinishing instructions or to
arrange a professional refinishing.
MEDICAL CASEWORK
MODULAR CABINETS
• Apply oil by pouring the minimum amount necessary to cover the
surface area onto a clean rag.
• Thoroughly rub in oil using a circular motion.
• Wipe away excess oil with a clean rag.
• A chamois can be used to buff the surface to the desired sheen.
Scratches
Harder metals, abrasives and heavy or sharp items can dig into the surface
resulting in scratches. Scratches usually appear as a lighter shade of
the surface and will be rough to the touch. Scratches in epoxy resin are
permanent but will not aff ect work surface performance. An aesthetic
remedy for scratches is coloring in the void with a permanent marker. This
option will never perfectly match the color and gloss of the surrounding
surface.
Stained Surfaces
Staining can be caused by chemicals left to dry on the surface. Chemical
stains usually lighten or bleach the surface but can also roughen and
even crack the top. Like scratches, chemical stains are permanent, if they
have caused too much damage, you may need to replace the top.
Epoxy resin products (especially cemented sinks) are subject to thermal
shock and are not warranted against damage from liquid nitrogen or
dry ice. Possible eff ects caused by the improper disposal of these materials
include joint failure and/or sink fractures.
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© 1926-2011 Dwyer Products corporation | Care and Cleaning Guide Updated 6/21/11