Everyday Cleaning:
All doors all cleaned using a soft damp cloth by simply wiping the surface, if a stain persists wipe it away with soapy water or if you prefer, wipe it clean with windex. Try using a soft absorbent cloth so as not to leave any excess water or soap on the doors.
Stubborn Stains:
If you have stains that cannot be removed with the instructions above then try some methlyated spirits. With problem spots you may need to scrub the stain lightly with a soft brush (e.g. a soft tooth brush). If the stain persists then use a very mild abrasive such as toothpaste. NOTE. the use of such abrasive cleaners is the last resort, as such methods can prematurely wear away the surface of the doors.
Repairs:
Never use strong alkaline or acidic cleaners such as CLR, Harpic, Toilet Duck, Draino, any bleach, Domestos or sugar soap.
Never use rough abrasive cleaners such as sand paper, steel wool, creme cleaners, dry powders (AJAX).
Never use wax based products such as Mr Sheen as they leave a thin wax film on the door surface.
Design:
The areas in which thermo laminated doors are to be used, such as kitchens need to be designed so that they are not exposed to direct steam or prolonged humidity or heat. Ovens, water jugs and gas stove tops can all damage the doors/panels when exposed to these types of heat.
Installation:
For flush mounted and under bench ovens with front panel exhausts. Many ovens do not have a 'baffle' fitted surrounding the oven door, and excessive heat from the oven can affect the cabinets and doors.
All of our thermo laminated doors meet current ATLA and European standards for heat resistance (UNI9242) to withstand 70°C for 4 hours. Heat above this can make the foil peel back from the door/panel.
Heat deflectors strips are available to be installed for ovens of this nature (see diagram below).
When installing gas hot plate. Over head height must be min of 700mm for bench top. Range hood must be in use at all times. Due to heat problems, all heat related appliances must not be used directly under over head doors.
