ORB Alpex Installation guide

KITCHEN CARE
INSTRUCTIONS
Welcome

CONGRATULATIONS ON
YOUR NEW KITCHEN!
Wecome to the Orb family
We are sure you are going to be delighted
with your new kitchen and enjoy it for years
to come. Place your hands on the brand new
cabinets and feel the quality then look
around, notice the intricate details and relish
its beauty. Slip on your apron and watch your
kitchen come to life. Cook up a storm, create
memories and then simply wipe the counters
down clean.
Everything gets old... except an orb Kitchen.
Take a few seconds to read the guidelines
below to ensure you are giving your kitchen
the perfect care.
Happy cooking!
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Cabinets, doors & panels
Drawers
Stainless steel sinks & taps
Laminated, stone & compact worktops
Appliances
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Care instructions
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CABINETS, DOORS & PANELS
Cleaning:
We recommend using a soft cloth dampened with water or
a mild cleaner for cleaning your cabinets, doors, panels and
other wooden surfaces. Use only cleaning agents that are
intended for the materials you have. Avoid any agents that
contain ammonia, alcohol, bleach or an abrasive. If you
happen to spill, do not allow the liquid to stay in contact
with the surface and wipe off immediately. Don’t forget to
wipe under the base cabinets and the edges of the doors
and panels.
Heat:
Don’t place a source of heat or steam e.g. a coffee maker or
an electric kettle so the steam flows up against the
underside of the cabinet and doors. And don’t open the
door of the dishwasher immediately after the programme
has ended. Exposure to heat and the high humidity
increases the risk that the cabinet or door may absorb
moisture and swell.
Extractors:
Doors must not be fitted any less than the permitted
amount according to regulations and extractor
manufacturer recommendation. Extraction doors must
always be open and working whilst the hob
is in use. Make sure to clean the filters and
change the carbon filters periodically.
Wood is a natural material and its colour may change with
time.
Light, lacquered or vinyl surfaces also have a certain
tendency to “yellow with age,” depending on exposure to
light.
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DRAWERS
Don’t load the drawers more than the allowed weight.
Drawer type
Orb Alpex
Blum Antaro
Blum Legrabox
35 kg
30 kg
40 kg
Max weight allowed
(unless specified otherwise)
STAINLESS STEEL SINKS & TAPS
After each use, wipe the sink clean with a cloth or sponge
damped in water or a non-abrasive detergent, if necessary.
Rinse the bowl with water and then wipe the sink with a dry
cloth to avoid lime stains from dried-up water. You should
also wipe up washing-up detergent or cleaner to avoid
stains. Do not use scouring-powder, steel wool, hard or sharp
tools which can scratch the stainless-steel surface. The
damp surface can be discoloured if substances containing
iron, such as steel wool, nails or gravel, are allowed to remain
on it. Discolouration is caused by the foreign material.
Always wipe and rub the sink lengthwise when cleaning.
You can find more details on the manufacturers website.
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LAMINATED, STONE &
COMPACT WORKTOPS
Egger Laminate Worktops
Please check the Egger laminate worktop care and
maintenance leaflet.
BushBoard Laminate Worktops
Please check the BushBoard laminate worktop care and
maintenance leaflet.
Stone & Compact Laminate Worktops:
Clean with soap and water on a regular basis. For tougher
dirt, use warm water and a damp cloth or a delicate sponge
pad with a small amount of non-abrasive cleaner that does
not contain bleach.
Trivets and hot pads must be used when placing hot skillets,
pans, crockpots or other heat generating kitchenware on the
surface.
Using cutting boards and taking care not to drop or move
heavy objects on the surface will help to ensure long-lasting
beauty.
Hard water will always leave water marks on non-porous
surfaces, these can easily be avoided by wiping up and
drying any splashes immediately.
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All strong chemicals (i.e. Bleach and Caustic
liquids) should not be left in contact with
these worksurfaces because they will stain
the material, they should be wiped off
immediately and the surface rinsed with
clean water before buffing dry.
The installer should apply around the hob cut-out in the
worksurface a heat reflective tape, before fitting the hob.
This will prevent any damage to the worksurface. However,
extra care should be taken when using the hob. Please
follow the appliance manufacturer’s instructions.

Always check the appliance manual for instructions.
APPLIANCES
Egger Laminate Worktops
Please check the Egger laminate worktop care and
maintenance leaflet.
BushBoard Laminate Worktops
Please check the BushBoard laminate worktop care and
maintenance leaflet.
Stone & Compact Laminate Worktops:
Clean with soap and water on a regular basis. For tougher
dirt, use warm water and a damp cloth or a delicate sponge
pad with a small amount of non-abrasive cleaner that does
not contain bleach.
Trivets and hot pads must be used when placing hot skillets,
pans, crockpots or other heat generating kitchenware on the
surface.
Using cutting boards and taking care not to drop or move
heavy objects on the surface will help to ensure long-lasting
beauty.
Hard water will always leave water marks on non-porous
surfaces, these can easily be avoided by wiping up and
drying any splashes immediately.
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All strong chemicals (i.e. Bleach and Caustic
liquids) should not be left in contact with
these worksurfaces because they will stain
the material, they should be wiped off
immediately and the surface rinsed with
clean water before buffing dry.
The installer should apply around the hob cut-out in the
worksurface a heat reflective tape, before fitting the hob.
This will prevent any damage to the worksurface. However,
extra care should be taken when using the hob. Please
follow the appliance manufacturer’s instructions.

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