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Avoid hanging towels on the edges of the
countertops or the tops of cabinet doors
and drawers.
Take care when using heat- and steam-
producing kitchen appliances. If you use them
directly beneath or near the cabinets, you may
damage the laminate.
CAUTION: Harsh abrasive may dull or
scratch the cabinets.
HOME TIP: Cabinet doors should be flush
with the frame when closed. There are
two possibilities if they do not: the door
is warped or the hinge is twisted. Check
the owner’s manual for instructions on
adjusting the hinge. For instructions on
repairing a warped door, see the warped
door policy.
Visit the manufacturer’s website for more
information about cabinets.
Countertops
The countertops in your kitchen are designed
to remain beautiful and functional for many
years but they do require maintenance.
Kitchen countertops
All countertops will remain functional for years,
so long as they’re cared for properly.
Care and maintenance
The following are tips for maintaining your
bathroom and kitchen countertops.
Laminated plastic
Easy maintenance is one of the hallmarks of
laminated plastic countertops. The follow
instructions will keep them beautiful and
prolong their useful life.
General maintenance
Take care to preserve the bond between the
hard plastic laminate and the wood.
Place hot dishes on hot pads. Any dish or food
hotter than 250 degrees is too hot and may
damage the laminate surface if placed on
it directly.
Take care to avoid burning or scratching
laminate or marble countertops.
Cleaning countertops
Use a damp cloth and mild soap to wipe glass
rings, spills, or spots.
The inks used on grocery labels, especially for
meat and produce, and newspapers may leave
indelible marks on your countertops.
