Limited Warranty, Care, Maintenance, & Repair
Beyond our 30 day guarantee, Samuel S. Case furniture is
warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship as
follows: Tables and case goods are warranted for the lifetime of
the original purchaser. Upholstered furniture is warranted for one
year from date of purchase. Upholstery fabrics are excluded from
this warranty and are not warranted or guaranteed in any way.
Dining chairs are warranted for two years from date of purchase.
Mattress warranties vary by model, please request a copy for the
one you are purchasing. Furniture finishes are not warranted or
guaranteed in any way from damage from heat, water, chemicals,
scratches, dents, or abrasions. Any furniture that, in our sole
opinion, has been abused or mistreated will not be covered by this
warranty. Samuel S. Case Cabinetmakers will, at our option, repair
or replace any covered item that is returned to us within the
limited warranty period. Transportation costs to return furniture
to us for warranty repairs is your responsibility. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state and province to province.
Care of Furniture: Our furniture is finished with one of
the most durable finishes that today’s technology can produce.
However, it is important not to lose sight of the fact that is
made of solid wood, and when a hot dish or a cup of hot liquid is
placed directly on the surface, moisture may be drawn from the
wood and be trapped under the topcoat, causing a ring or
discoloration to form. Also, the finish and the wood under it may
be scratched and dented. These things do not mean that the
furniture or the finish is defective; rather, it is indicative of
the fact that care must be exercised in the use of solid wood
furniture. We offer the following suggestions to help you care for
your furniture and get the maximum enjoyment from it.
Heat and moisture: Do not put pots, pans, or casserole
dishes that come directly from the stove or oven on a table.
Transfer foods into serving dishes or platters. Then use a trivet
that allows air to flow between the table and the dish. Be
cautious of trivets that have metal feet that can transfer heat to
the table. As an added precaution you may want to put a hot pad on
top of the trivet. Avoid serving dishes that produce heat such as
chafing dishes or bread baskets that contain heated stones. Use
saucers or coasters with cups of coffee. While not required, a
made-to-fit table pad covered by a table cloth could save you a
lot of trouble. Cold drinks usually don’t cause trouble unless
left for a very long time, but coasters couldn’t hurt.
Scratches: When writing, place a magazine or pad under
your paper to keep from making an indentation on the table.
Remember flower pots can have unglazed bottoms that can scratch
the table. Keys, rivets on pocketbooks, and other metal items can
produce fine scratches.
Fading: Strong sunlight can fade the color of wood
stains. Avoid leaving lamps and pots in the same spot on a table
for long periods of time as they will block fading in that spot
leaving a dark ring. Be careful with items placed near windows,
use drapes where you can.
Wood Maintenance: Wood polish or wax is generally not
needed since it would not get to the wood, rather it would lay on
top of the finish. We recommend cleaning with a damp cloth,
followed by a dry cloth. In the event you get fine scratches on
the finish you could try rubbing lightly with “0000” steel wool
and then using paste wax. Rub with the grain and do not rub hard,
hard rubbing will turn the finish cloudy. Deep scratches can be
colored in with touch up markers and filled with furniture
crayons. These can be found at hardware stores. Cloudy marks from
heat damage can not be fixed, only complete refinishing will cure
them.
Non Warranty Repairs: We can repair our furniture when
it is not covered by the warranty. In these cases we charge labor
and materials to do the repairs at our cost. We do not earn a
profit on repair work. We do not offer repair or refinishing on
furniture not made by us. |