Care for fronts
Care instructions for wooden fronts, solid or veneered
Wood is a living material with natural variations in colour and texture. Light of any kind will cause the colour to change, which is completely normal and natural. It is not a cause for complaint. Solid wood fronts are easy to look after. The surfaces have been sealed with several layers of high quality varnish. We advise you to clean your kitchen units with a slightly damp cloth. Always wipe in the direction of the grain, as this helps to remove dirt from the pores. Dry with a soft cloth after cleaning to prevent moisture from accumulating in profiles, corners and on edges. Dirt marks must not be left to dry and must be removed immediately. Avoid the use of excessively wet cloths in this case.
Synthetic fronts
Unit fronts with synthetic coatings are easy to clean with any commercially available household detergent, ideally with a soft cloth, hand-hot water and a little washing-up liquid. Never use a polishing cleaner or hard sponge. Stubborn marks, such as fat splashes, paint or glue residue, may be removed with any commercially available plastic cleaner. Test on a small area that is not on view before using any of these products for the first time. Do not use any cleaners containing solvents, or steam cleaners!
Care instructions for fronts with ”Nature” surfaces
Fronts, the surface of which imitate the texture of a waxed wood front have a special high matt lacquer. in principle, this high matt lacquer has a rougher structure than smooth lacquering. Consequently, the following must be observed when cleaning these fronts: Soiling due to coffee, tea, mustard and red wine (foods with a high proportion of colorants), once dry, leave behind slight discoloration on the foil. Wipe away soiling as quickly as possible with a copious amount of water / diluted soap solution! Drying should be avoided at any rate! Clean away existing soiling with warm, diluted soap solution, with the aid of a hand brush. Household cleaners for synthetic surfaces may also be used. Wash off remains of the cleaning solution with clean water and rub dry! Do not use any scouring products, wood care products and polishes!
High gloss fronts
Please note that high gloss and varnished fronts should not be cleaned in the dry state. The use of abrasive cleaning materials such as microfibre cloths, scouring sponges, etc. can increase the appearance of scratches. No complaints will be entertained in this respect. Traces of fine scratches visible in sunlight and halogen light are normal. These are due to the high gloss effect and are not a surface defect.
