Care of Wood Finishes

For day to day maintenance, regular dusting with a dry cloth is recommended.

Cleaning requires only wiping with a damp cloth and then drying. To remove general soil, the coated surface may be cleaned with a fresh solution of mild soap and water. The cloth should be soft and dampened with the soap solution. The surface should then be wiped down with a dry cloth to remove excess moisture. In all cases it is important to ensure that any �puddled� water be soaked up and the surface then dried.

Other cleaning compounds exist but may contain alkaline reagents or other ingredients which may damage the coated surface. Over time these materials can soften the finish potentially leading to film failure. The softening may also lead to incidental damage from environmental influences such as water or moisture damage, increased susceptibility to scratching or abrasion, and staining.

Household polishes can be used on an infrequent basis, however these products generally contain wax which will cause wax build-up and leave a residue that is difficult to remove.

Points to remember:

Routine cleaning will help to prevent long term damage from smoke, dirt and grease which will form a film over time, dulling and discolouring the finish.
Where possible, keep finish away from exposure to direct sun. Over time sunlight may mellow or change the color of the finish, or it may lighten or darken the color.
Avoid extremes in temperature or moisture as they can cause wood to expand or contract leading to potential coating damage.

Drawer Front Alignment

Crooked drawer fronts could be the result of un-level floors, walls &/or realignment of drawers during shipment. Tru-Wood® Cabinets Inc. purposely drills oversized holes in the drawer boxes and secures the drawer face to the drawer box with screws instead of securing them with staples so that they can be easily re-aligned in the field as needed. NOTE: For ease of correction - adjustment should be done prior to countertop installation.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Use Phillips head screw driver
Unscrew/Loosen the middle, left &/or right screw from the inside back of drawer box
Align drawer front - up, down &/or center as needed
Re-secure drawer face to drawer box by re-tightening the screw(s).

Hinge Adjustment

Concealed Hinges

Side Adjustment: Turn front screw clockwise to increase door gap, counter-clockwise to decrease. Range = 1/8".

Height Adjustment: Loosen center screw. Adjust door to position and tighten screw. Range - 9/32".

Depth Adjustment: Turn back screw counter-clockwise to increase door gap, clockwise to decrease. Range = -1/32" to +3/32".

Flat Hinges: Loosen appropriate screws in the direction the door needs to be adjusted, make adjustment and retighten screws. Periodically check hinge screws for tightness as screws may come loose over time with normal use.