Allegro Bay Owner's Manual - Tiffin Motorhomes

ROUTINE MAINTENANCEDO NOT:• Use harsh chemicals that may damage the dashboard.• Use cloths containing grit or abrasive particles or kitchen-scouring compounds to clean ordust the dashboard.• Subject the dashboard to hard, direct blows.• Use boiling water, strong solvents, or other such materials to clean the dashboard as theywill soften the plastic.Woodwork & FloorsThe wood cabinetry should be cared for with furniture polish to sustain the natural beauty and lusterof the wood. This procedure will also keep the cabinetry looking new, prevent the wood fromdrying, and reduce chances of accidental staining or aging.Use area rugs and floor mats by the entrance door to trap dirt. Use water and damp mop to cleanthe laminate flooring, begin by vacuuming the floor to remove loose dust and dirt. Then, dampmop the floor with any standard laminate cleaning solution available through retail sales outlets (e.g.,Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target) or grocery stores. The mop should be damp, but not dripping.To remove candle wax or chewing gum, carefully scrape off when the material has hardened. Forfurther tips, please see the manufacturer’s information sheet in your Tiffin Motorhomes OwnersInformation Package. Don’t use any abrasives or abrasive cleaners on the laminate flooring.CountertopsTo care properly for the countertops (Figure 14-13) in your new motor home, always use a heat pador trivet to protect the surface from hot objects that maymar or damage the countertop surface. Hot pans andheat-producing appliances (such as electric skillets),when set directly on top of the countertop, can possiblymar the beauty and finish of the product.Additionally, since heat-producing appliances can alsodamage countertop seams, it is essential to check withTiffin Motorhomes to identify seam locations to avoidthem during subsequent use of the motor home.Although surfacing may be repaired, certain steps shouldbe taken to protect it.Figure 14-13. Countertop in the KitchenBe sure to use a cutting board, rather than cutting directly on the countertop surfaces. Althoughminor scratches and cuts can be repaired, a little care will assure that the countertop surfaces willkeep looking new for years.14-31