Effective July 1, 2006
Modern Cabinet Co. (MCC) warrants the original consumer purchaser
for as long as they own their home that their MCC products will
be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use.
This warranty is only applicable to products used in residential
applications within the United States and is not transferable to
subsequent owners. There is no warranty on cabinetry that is purchased
unfinished.
Should defects in material or workmanship be found in any MCC
product, MCC will elect at its discretion to either repair or replace
the defective material or component, free of charge. Any item may
be returned to the factory for inspection and correction, or replacement
at the expense of the homeowner or authorized MCC dealer. This warranty
covers only parts and materials of the products supplied by MCC.
Not covered under this warranty are counter tops, appliances, plumbing
fixtures, etc. Nor are the costs, including labor, to remove and
re-install said items.
This warranty does not apply to products that have been modified,
misused, abused, neglected, improperly stored or installed. Nor
does it apply to products installed in homes that do not maintain
year round environmental control. In order to maintain warranty
validation, all cabinetry is to be stored and installed in a self-contained
environment with a constant humidity level of 30% to 50%. Cabinets
and doors that have less than 6% moisture content or more than 9%
will not be covered under this warranty.
Single panel doors (hinged) over 42” in height or 23” in
width will not be warranted. Allowable tolerance for warpage or
bowing on doors is 1/8 ” for doors up to 30” high and
1/4 “ for doors over 30” up to 42” high.
In addition, all hinges and drawer slides used in the manufacture
of MCC products are warranted by their manufacturer for the lifetime
of the product.
Natural woods may vary in color, characteristics, and exhibit
subtle changes as they age. Cabinet colors may also darken or lighten
over time. Sunlight, smoke, household cleaners and other environmental
conditions also affect the color. These variations are considered
to be the nature of the material in relation to their environment
and are not covered under this warranty.
Painted face frames & doors may eventually have visible cracking
along and or around the joints. Telegraphing of grain patterns and
glue lines may also occur, due to the nature of the material. The “Paint
Awareness Notification” form clearly states the possible issues
connected to painted finishes.
If components are replaced, MCC cannot guarantee that the finish
of these replacements will exactly match the finish and appearance
of the components in the existing application. This is due to the
changes that occur during the wood’s natural aging process
affecting its color and grain.
To obtain replacement(s) under this warranty, first contact your
authorized MCC dealer or distributor, who will arrange for inspection
of the cabinet. A dated sales receipt as proof of purchase is required
to obtain benefits from this warranty.
PAINT AWARENESS NOTIFICATION
Painted Finishes
Modern Cabinet Co. (MCC) has taken great care to provide a durable
painted finish. MCC uses M.L. Campbell finishing products. The primer
is ClawLock and the top coat is Resistant, a catalyzed pigmented
varnish. Go to www.mlcampbell.com for full specifications. As a
purchaser of painted cabinets, you need to fully understand that
there are certain characteristics of painted wood, due to the nature
of the wood and the combination with the finish, that can cause
some or all of the following conditions:
Joint Cracks- Due to the fact that wood is a material that continually
expands and contracts in reaction to temperature and moisture levels,
hairline cracks will most likely appear in the frame joints and
door joints. This does not indicate a weakness in the cabinet frame,
door, or finish. However, these cracks can be noticeable.
Joint and Glue Line Movement- Due to the wood reacting to temperature
and moisture levels, glued up panels may show glue lines more noticeably
(the seam where individual pieces of wood meet).
Telegraphing of Grain Patterns- The natural grain patterns present
in the wood can show through or “telegraph” through
the painted finish. These will vary according to how open or closed
the grain of the wood is.
MCC routs a small groove on a flush finished side between the
frame and the plywood side. This is to help prevent the eventual
cracking that may occurr at this joint.
As a buyer of painted cabinets, we want you to be fully informed
of the above characteristics. We can not manufacture the product
without these characteristics, and therefore feel it is very important
that you fully understand and accept them.
