Caring for your worktops

EVERYDAY CLEANING

• DO wipe over with your favourite detergent diluted with water
• DO remove persistent marks using a non-abrasive cream cleaner and a gentle circular rubbing action to the affected area
• DO give gloss work surfaces extra care; after cleaning with detergent and water as described above, buff over the surface with a clean, dry soft cloth to maintain its glossy looks
• DO NOT use scouring powders or abrasive pads on any work surface as they can damage the surface

SCRATCHING

• DO give dark decors extra care as they will tend to show scuffs and scratches more readily than heavily textured finishes; we cannot accept responsibility for scratching
• DO NOT cut directly onto any work surface; a chopping board should always be used to protect the surface from cut marks

HEAT

• DO take care to protect your work surface from direct contact with heat
• DO always use protective mats
• DO avoid placing electric kettles and deep fat fryers over work surface joints; certain models can generate excessive heat which may degrade your joint
• DO NOT, for example, place cooking utensils directly from the oven or hob onto the work surface

STAINING

• Your work surface is resistant to most common household chemicals or foodstuffs, including alcohol and cosmetics
• DO wipe off any spillage straight away as some items may cause staining

Caring for your Activmotion Rise & Fall worktop/tables

AKW ActivMotion® Rise & Fall Worktop/Tables are designed for low maintenance and reliable operation. The table should be checked as part of a planned maintenance programme, re-tightening any screws or controls as required and any part showing evidence of damage or misuse must be replaced. This information applies to all sizes and types of AKW motorised table, which are intended to assist in the daily living activities of users. Other uses are not approved. This motorised table must be correctly installed with a worktop permanently attached.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• DO keep the power supply dry
• DO replace the cables and power supply if damaged. As an additional feature a safety stop bar can be installed on the front of the table
• DO always switch of power supply before any cleaning or maintenance is carried out; if the table shows any mechanical damage it must be isolated electrically
• DO electronically isolate during routine maintenance, servicing, cleaning or replacement
• DO NOT use the table if the worktop is loose or any of the operating mechanism is visible, this indicates a defective installation which must be corrected before you use the table
• DO NOT use if the power cables are damaged
• DO ensure there is a 30mm space between fixed and moving worktops to minimise the risk of finger trapping
• DO ensure nothing is placed above or below theRise & Fall Table which could cause a collision and damage the item or the unit (i.e. sink bowl lowering onto waste bin)

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

• DO clean the Rise & Fall Table and surrounding areas periodically to remove any accumulation of dirt or other waste materials
• DO use normal domestic kitchen cleaning materials
• DO use standard established procedures for disinfecting equipment taking due care and attention to the warnings below concerning possible effects of aggressive chemicals on plastics where disinfecting is necessary
• DO always flush down with water then wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth after cleaning
• DO NOT use abrasive pads or cloths
• DO NOT use strong or concentrated acidic, alkaline or other cleaning materials as these may damage or discolour the product

USER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Remove the cover panels under the Rise & Fall Table, in front of the mechanism. The Rise & Fall Table should be cleaned with lukewarm water and a nonscratching detergent containing soap or similar. Use a Wettex swab or similar. After cleaning, the surfaces shall be dried to avoid lime deposits

Caring for your taps

No matter the material, all faucets and handles can be cleaned using soapy water. Use a sponge or brush to wipe them down and a toothbrush for those hard-toreach areas. Still seeing white spots after you scrub? That’s lime build-up from the minerals in your tap water. Adding a spoonful of vinegar to the soapy water mixture and doing one final scrub should do the trick.

GENERAL OPERATION & USE

• DO flush cleaning materials away with copious amounts of water and wipe down
• DO NOT use scourers or abrasive cleaners which may affect the surface finish
• DO NOT use corrosive acidic or alkaline cleaning materials on fittings or surfaces

USER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• DO clean your stainless-steel appliances with vinegar and olive or coconut oil
• DO wipe cabinets down with a microfibre cloth and mild soap
• DO wipe up that spill right away, DO NOT leave it another day
• DO sanitize your sink daily, running water is not enough
• DO NOT spray it with glass cleaner
• DO NOT use abrasive materials or harsh chemicals such as acetone, alcohol, ammonia, or bleach
• DO NOT use wire wool to clean your sink