Corian C930-15202MP Use and Care Manual
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1. procedure may remove or minimize the look of very fine scratches other deeper scratches may remain They may be removed by following the procedure below or you may wish to hire a professional refinisher to refinish your countertop Contact the Authorized Corian retailer from whom you purchased your Corian solid surface product to inquire about getting a quote for refinishing Removing Minor Cuts and Scratches Because the solid beauty of Corian solid surface goes all the way through DuPont Corian solid surfaces are renewable You can remove minor cuts and scratches yourself by following these instructions Deeper scratches may also be removed but repair is best done by professionals e First wash the area where the scratch is located following the instructions found in this guide to remove any film on the surface as this film may clog the cleaning pads With the surface still wet start rubbing with the peach colored 1500 AO side of the abrasive pad Use a light touch Pressing too hard may actually leave deeper scratches Rub over the scratch using a straight line motion Periodically switch rubbing direction ninety degrees Rinse pad periodically during this process to remove any built up residue Be sure all of the scratch is removed e Clean top with water and dry thoroughly Check to see if sanded area blends with rest of top Please note that sanded area may not perfectly match remainder of top Rub over a large area to blend in sa2. Caring for DuPont Corian Solid Surfaces DuPont Corian solid surface was created for a lifetime of easy care Just follow the simple guidelines listed here to help you keep your Corian surfaces looking fresh Routine Care of Your Corian Countertop There are three types of Corian countertop finishes matte satin semi gloss and high gloss Most countertops are finished with a matte satin finish All Corian sinks have a matte satin finish Soapy water ammonia based cleaners not window cleaners as they can leave a waxy build up that may dull the surface or commercially available solid surface cleaners will remove most dirt and residue from all types of finishes Stubborn residue will require a little stronger cleaner Follow the recommendations on the next page to properly clean your countertop and sink Experience has shown that a film builds up on the surface if water is left to dry on the countertop This film will dull the look of the countertop making the finish appear blotchy and uneven To prevent build up of the film it is very important to wipe the countertop completely dry after spills and cleaning Some Corian colors may require more frequent cleaning to maintain a uniform finish Darker colors tend to require more attention than lighter colors Over time even with proper care your countertop will acquire a patina changing the appearance of the finish You may restore the look of the original finish by
3. following the refurbishing guidelines on the next page A KEY TO KEEPING YOUR COUNTERTOPS LOOKING GOOD Contact the Home Depot store where you purchased your countertop or DuPont Corian Certified IS TO THOROUGHLY RINSE Fabricator Installer if you are uncertain what type of finish is on your countertop AND WIPE COMPLETELY DRY AFTER CLEANING COUNTERTOPS CLEANING ALL FINISHES Most Dirt amp Residue Use soapy water ammonia based cleaner not window cleaner rinse and wipe completely dry Commercially available solid surface cleaners such as Clean EnCounters will also work well Preventing Hard Water Marks Hard Rinse and wipe completely dry after cleaning clean up spills before they dry Removing Hard Water Marks Use cleaner formulated for removing hard water marks such as CLR or Lime A Way Disinfecting Occasionally wipe surface with dilute household bleach 1 100 5 Tbsp of bleach to 1 gallon of water As recommended by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention for disinfection of surfaces e Avoid getting the bleach solution in your eyes or on bare skin Always follow the bleach manufacturer s safety instructions when working with bleach e To enhance the gloss level on semi gloss and high gloss finishes use a countertop polish such as Countertop Magic Hope s Perfect Countertop or Enhance Countertop Polish SINKS amp LAVATORIES Cleaning Follow procedures above or use Soft Scrub and a Scotchb
4. low cookware to cool before placing it into a Corian sink Preventing Other Damage In most cases Corian solid surface can be repaired if damaged Be sure to follow these guidelines to help you prevent permanent damage e 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 e Do not cut directly on Corian countertops Use a cutting board e 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 Removing Blotchy Appearance or Fine Scratches You may notice that the surface of your countertop begins to look blotchy Typically this is caused by leaving hard water to dry on the surface which will leave a film of minerals To remove blotchy appearance or fine scratches e 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 then side to side overlapping the circles until the entire area has been cleaned e Thoroughly rinse the top with clean water and Wipe Surface Completely Dry e Check to see if blotchiness is gone If not repeat procedure applying more pressure on the sponge or cloth e Continue over all affected areas until all film is removed Note While this
5. nding e f needed continue the sanding process using the blue colored 4000 AO pad and if necessary the gray colored 12000 AO until the desired gloss level is achieved Clean the top with water and dry thoroughly between each pad e Rinse out all pads used and allow them to air dry before putting them away e An alternative to refinishing yourself is to contact the Authorized Corian retailer from whom you purchased your Corian solid surface product to inquire about getting a quote for professional refinishing Contact the Home Depot store where you purchased your countertop or DuPont Corian Certified Fabricator Installer if you are uncertain what type of finish is on your countertop Sources for materials mentioned above Clean EnCounters Stone Care International 800 839 1654 Abrasive Pads Micro Surface Finishing Products Inc 800 225 3006 Countertop Magic Magic American Corporation 800 321 6330 Hope s Perfect Countertop The Hope Co 800 325 4026 Enhance Countertop Polish Eastern Marble and Granite Supply 800 643 8818 Scotchbrite Local Supermarket or hardware store Soft Scrub Local Supermarket Lime A Way Local Supermarket CLR Local Supermarket Guaranteed Quality With proper care your Corian countertop can stay looking like new Your DuPont Corian solid surface carries a 15 Year Limited Residential Warranty If you decide to sell your home your warranty is transfe
6. rable to the new owners For complete details go to our website and review the warranty literature under customer care 15 Year Limited Warranty eee Cortes FoR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT CORIAN NA DUPONT COM 800 426 7426 or CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED DuPont CORIAN RETAILER 2015 DuPont All Rights reserved The DuPont Oval Logo DuPont and Corian are registered trademarks or trademarks m of E l du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates Corian K26840THD 4 15 SOLID SURFACE
7. rite pad to remove residue Rub Scotchbrite pad over entire sink to blend in finish NOTE Do Not Use Scotchbrite pad on countertop surface as this will dull the surface Disinfecting Fill your sink 1 4 full with diluted household bleach 5 Tbsp bleach to 1 gallon water 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 CLR is a registered trademark of Jelmar Lime A Way is a registered trademark of Reckitt Benckiser Inc Scotchbrite is a trademark of 3M Company Soft Scrub is a registered trademark of The Dial Corporation Countertop Magic is a registered trademark of Magic American Corporation Hope s Perfect Countertop is a trademark of The Hope Company Enhance Countertop Polish is a registered trademark of Eastern Marble and Granite Supply Clean EnCounters is a registered trademark of Stone Care International Preventing Heat Damage While DuPont Corian solid surface is heat resistant as with all countertop materials it is important to minimize direct heat exposure to protect your surface and investment DO NOT PLACE HOT POTS PANS ETC DIRECTLY ON THE COUNTERTOP SURFACE Always use heat trivets or hot pads when placing hot objects on any surface Always use a trivet under portable heat generating appliances such as a toaster oven Al
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