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The worktop is made of solid oak with a

moisture content of 7-9%. This is an ap-

propriate moisture content of worktops for

use in areas with a normal temperature

and moisture level. Since the worktop is

a natural product that moves with varia-

tions in moisture during the year, it may

warp somewhat, if it comes to the worst.

This can be prevented, more or less, if you

follow the mounting and care instructions

below.

1 Do not open the plastic packaging until

the worktop is to be mounted. Before

mounting, the worktop shall be stored

at normal room temperature (ca. 20ºC)

and relative humidity. Do not place the

worktop close to a hot radiator or on a

cold floor.

2 This worktop has been treated with oil

once at the factory. After mounting,

sand the worktop along the wood grain

with fine sandpaper. Apply a thin coat

of BEHANDLA wood treatment oil. Wait

for about 15-20 minutes to allow the oil

to be absorbed into the wood. Wipe up

surplus oil with a cloth or kitchen paper.

The first week after mounting, treat

the worktop with oil every second day,

and after that every third day until the

surface is saturated (this takes about 2

months). For the durable surface of the

worktop to be retained for many years,

it should be treated with BEHANDLA

wood treatment oil 3-5 times a year

if necessary. Parts next to a sink or a

cooker easily get dried out and should

therefore be treated with oil more

often.

3 Scratches and small impact marks can

be removed by sanding with sandpaper

K 180 on a sanding block. Always sand

along the grain. For daily cleaning, use

soft soap and water. Do not use steel

wool or any type of chemical on the

worktop.

Kitchen utensils etc. made from cast iron

may leave black marks on the worktop.

This is due to the fact that the tannin acid

in the oak reacts with the iron. Therefore,

never place a wet cast iron pot directly on

the worktop. Use a pot stand. Superficial

damage can be repaired by sanding with

fine sandpaper along the wood grain. Then

re-oil the surface.

NOTE! Clean used brushes with water, soak

used cloths in water or burn them under

careful supervision to eliminate the risk of

spontaneous ignition.