Installation Instructions

Elkay
2222 Camden Court
Oak Brook, IL 60523
©2015 Elkay
www.elkay.com
(Rev. B 6/15) 74180136
Satin Finish
R egular cleaning is important to maintain the appearance of your Elkay sink.
Easy Cleaning Instructions
R insing is the most important part of sink care. An Elkay stainless steel
sink nish will retain its original bright appearance if the sink is rinsed
thoroughly after each use. “Thorough” rinsing can be done by running the
water throughout the sink for a few minutes after each use. Typically, a
rinse and towel drying after each use takes care of most everyday clean
ups. For everyday cleaning we recommend using Elkay’s Stainless Butler
Stainless Steel Cleaner + Polisher. The non-abrasive formula is safe and
eective for day to day cleaning. Your sink will shine like new!
Recommendations for Proper Maintenance
Do ...Use onlyamild liquid dishwashing detergent withasoft
sponge to clean and then thoroughly rinse the sink.
Do ... Rinse thoroughly after each use. “Thorough” rinsing can be done
by running water for a few minutes and rubbing the cleaned area with a
sponge.
Do ... Towel dry after each use to prevent mineral deposits from build-
ing up on the surface of the sink.
Do Not
...Allow liquid soap or other household cleansers to dry on the sur-
face of the sink. Most brands contain chemical additives which will
aect the original nish.
Do Not ...Use solutions of chlorine bleach and water in the sink.
Chlorides, which are found in most soaps, detergents, bleaches, and
cleansers, are very aggressive to stainless steel. I eft on the sink too
long they can cause surface pitting.
Do Not ...Useasteel wool pad to clean your sink. Steel wool pads have
a tendency to break apart and small particles of steel can become
embedded in the surface of the sink. The steel particles will rust and will
give the appearance that the sink itsel s rusting.
Do Not ...Use abrasive cleansers or abrasive pads as it will scratch the
surface.
Do Not ...Leave wet sponges, cloths, or cleaning pads on the sink. This
can lead to surface rust.
Following these recommendations for the care and cleaning of your
stainless steel sink will insure that it will provide you with many years of
service.
Chlorides
Today, chlorides are found in most all soap, detergents, bleaches and
cleansers; chlorides can be oppressive to stainless steel. However, chlo-
rides are very water soluable. Therefore, THOROUGH RINSING of your
sink after each use to remove any chloride residue andaweekly scouring
is all that is required to keep your sink looking bright and shiny.
Water Quality
The quality of your water can aect your sink’s appearance. If your water
has a high iron content, a brown surface stain can form on the sink giving
the appearance of rust. Additionally, in areas with a high concentration
of minerals, or with over-softened water, a white lm may develop on the
s
ink. To combat these problems, we suggest that the sink be towel dried
after use.
Discoloration, Rust and Possible Pitting
Wet sponges, cloths, cleaning pads and rubber mats left on the sink can
lead to discoloration. Steel wool pads should never be used to clean your
sink as they leave small iron particles in the grain lines which rust and can
damage the sink. Continued usage in this manner may eventually lead to
the sink itself rusting and pitting.
Liquid Soap
Do not allow concentrated liquid detergent to dry on your sink. Most
brands contain chemical additives which will aect the original nish.
Spotting
The quality of your water can aect your sink’s appearance. In areas with
hard water, a brown surface stain can form on the sink giving the appear-
ance of rust. This phenomena also occurs in water with high iron content.
Additionally, in areas withahigh concentration of minerals, or with over-
softened water, a white lm may develop on the sink. To combat this
problem, we suggest that the sink be towel dried afte
r use.
Foods
Heavy salt concentration or foods containing high levels of salt should
not be allowed to dry onto the sink surface. Rinse your sink thoroughly
after use.
Use and Care Hints
ELKAY LIMITED SINK WARRANTY
E lkay warrants to the original purchas er of an E lkay s tainless s teel sink that
E lkay will, at its option, replace or repair, without c harge, such product if it
fails due to a manufacturing defect during normal res idential use. P roduct re-
placement does not include transportation cost or labor installation cost. This
warranty covers only stainless s teel self-rimming drop-in sinks installed in a
convent
ional countertop surface and stainless steel undermount sinks installed
in a conventional solid s urface c ountertop and applies to residential installa-
tions only. E lkay res erves the right to examine product in ques tion and its in-
stallation prior to replacement.
WASTE FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES ARE NOT WARRANTED
OTHER WARRANTY CONDITIONS ON SINKS
Our warranty does not cover product failure or damage caus ed by the use of
optional Elkay access ories , abusive treatment, misus e, enviro
nmental factors ,
normal wear including dents and scratches , improper care and cleaning, us e
of aggres sive and abras ive cleaners , damage due to handling or failure to fol-
low the recommended proc edures for installation, care and maintenance as
detailed in the installation and care guide provided with every s ink. This war-
ranty is extended only to the original consumer purchas er of the product. This
wa
rranty does not cover shipping cos ts, labor costs, or any other charges for
such items as installation or replacement of the sink, diagnosis or replacement
of any faucet or component part, or any other expense or los s.
All incidental or consequential damages are specifically excluded. No
additional warranties, express or implied are given, including but not
limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a par-
ticular purpose.
S ome states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, s o the
above limitations or exc lus
ions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you s pecific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from s tate to s tate.
The above protection will continue from 5 years to lifetime based on the grade
of the s ink originally purchased to the original owner of the s ink.
Premium S eries : Lifetime
B es t S eries: Lifetime
B etter S eries: Lifetime
Good S eries: 25 Years
B asic S eries: 5 Years
TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY
1. Write to: Elkay Manufacturing Company
Attention: Consumer Services
2222 Camden Court
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Email: [e-mail]
For care and cleaning call: 1-800-223-5529
2. Include a letter containing the following information:
a. Date of purchase and installation
b. P roof of Purchas e (copy of original dated invoice)
c. Des cription of nature of defect
d. Model number or des cription of model and/or component part if
pos sible.