KSA CHECKLIST

Your new kitchen is complete – before you sign off the job and make your fi nal payment run through this checklist to ensure the job is completed and ready for you to move in.

Are all doors plumb and all gaps even? (It is perfectly acceptable to have a 2 - 4mm gap between doors)

Do all hinges open and close smoothly and relatively silently?

Do all drawers open and close smoothly and are all gaps even? (It is perfectly acceptable to have a 3 - 6mm gap between drawer fascias).

Check that all other moving parts operate smoothly and silently, and do what they are supposed to do.

Check that all gaps and fi llers form symmetrical lines. (Exclusions made when walls and fl oor are not plumb).

Are all handles fi tted securely and are straight / level?

Are all adjustable shelves placed correctly – aligned and level?

Are there any visible gaps that have not been fi lled?

Have all screws been capped in all carcasses? (It is acceptable to have Hilti screws visible).

Are all cut-outs for services neat and in the correct positions?

Are kick-plates fi tted and exposed ends edged?

Have all accessories been fi tted and are they operating correctly (Cutlery trays, bins, pull-out larders, pocket doors etc.)?

Are all mitre joins neat and fi lled correctly?

Are all worktops secured and cut outs sealed (if required)?

Is the sink secured and sealed?

Have all manufacturing marks, glue, overspray and visible dust been cleaned away?

Have all paint or stain touch-ups been attended to?

Are all the carcass edging and door edging in an acceptable state – no raw substrate is exposed to the elements or peeling?

Have you been informed on how to maintain and care for your new kitchen?

Please remember that ALL appliances are to be installed by a qualifi ed electrician / gas installer and all sinks, basins and taps need to be connected by a qualifi ed plumber. All KSA member kitchens afford you a minimum of a one year guarantee excluding wear and tear or abuse. Please make sure you download the Care and Maintenance document from the ‘Downloads’ page on our website www.ksa.co.za so that you will know exactly how to take care of all aspects of your new kitchen.

Enjoy your new kitchen