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Delta Faucet Care and Maintenance Guide (DL-1767)

Delta Faucet Care and Maintenance Guide (DL-1767)
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Delta Faucet Care and Maintenance Guide (DL-1767)

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Faucet Care and Maintenance Guide Summary
Registration: Registering your Delta faucets is beneficial for receiving service updates. Registration can be done at deltafaucet.com/warranty.
Early Maintenance: After moving into a new home or after water has been turned off, flush your faucets to remove debris. Specific steps include removing and cleaning aerators and showerheads.
Cleaning Tips: Use a damp cloth and mild cleanser for cleaning. Avoid harsh cleaners. For lime deposits, use a vinegar solution.
New Technologies: Delta's DIAMOND Seal Technology ensures durability. Touch2O and Touch2O.xt Technologies offer touch or hands-free activation.
Troubleshooting: For dripping faucets, check valve types and tighten or replace components as needed.
Warranty: Delta offers a lifetime limited warranty for faucets and finishes.
Specifications and Features: Delta Faucet offers technologies like DIAMOND Seal, Touch2O, H2Okinetic, and more, enhancing user experience and efficiency.
Installation and Maintenance: Ensure proper connections for Delta Widespread Faucets to prevent leaks. Detailed instructions are available on the Delta Faucet website.
Troubleshooting: For water flow issues, clean debris from showerheads and flush the system.
Warranty and Support: Delta Faucet products come with a lifetime limited warranty for faucets and finishes, and a five-year limited warranty for electronic faucets.
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Answers to frequently asked questions about how to keep your Delta® faucets at their best.

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Congratulations. You’ve made a smart choice. Your new Delta® faucets are performance inside and out— offering thoughtful features that make a difference in your everyday life. 7 New technologies 13 Before you call 18 Smart features 23 Lifetime faucet and finish limited warranty

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Registration. Why register your new Delta faucets? It is to your benefit to register your new Delta faucets. When you do, your information is entered into our proprietary database that will enable us to contact you regarding your Delta faucets should the need arise. We respect your privacy and will only use the information you provide us to better serve you — it will never be sold to or used by another company or third party. To register your Delta faucets, visit deltafaucet.com/warranty. And, for more detailed care and maintenance information, visit deltafaucet.com/customersupport.

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Early maintenance. I just moved into a newly constructed home. What should I know about my faucets? Even though a plumber flushes the pipes before completing work on your home, a small amount of construction debris may be flushed out of your pipe system during the first few days you use your faucets. Solder particles, copper chips, plumber tape and other installation materials can also get caught in aerators and showerheads. The tips below will help you avoid problems. It’s also a good idea to follow these procedures each time the water has been turned off for repairs in your home. To Flush a...

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To Flush a Tub/Shower Faucet: • Remove showerhead from arm, if applicable. • Turn handle(s) to full-on hot and cold mixed position(s). • Flush tub spout for two minutes without moving handle(s). • Divert water to shower (if applicable) and flush shower arm for two minutes. If you need to more thoroughly clean your showerhead, go to page 17. • BE SAFE! Make sure cold water flows FIRST and that the adjustable rotational limit stop is properly set. * Visit deltafaucet.com/rotationalstop for more information on setting the adjustable rotational limit stop. Due to inlet water temperature changes,...

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Cleaning tips. How should I clean or maintain the finish on my faucet? • ipe your faucet with a damp cloth and mild household cleanser. W • ry with a soft cloth to retain luster and shine. D • emove hard water stains with a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. R Rinse thoroughly with water afterward. What cleaning products can cause damage to faucet finishes? Although your faucet’s finish is extremely durable, it can be damaged or scratched by harsh cleaners or abrasives. Here’s what to avoid: • Industrial cleaners • Heavy-duty scrub sponges • Abrasive cleaners • roducts that state on the...

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What’s the best way to remove lime and mineral deposits from my faucet? If using a mild household cleanser doesn’t do the job, place a cloth soaked in white vinegar over the deposits for several hours, then try the mild cleanser again. Note: Drying the faucet with a soft cloth after each use will help prevent mineral deposits. How do I remove mineral deposits from the aerator? • nscrew aerator or use the special tool that came with your faucet. U If your aerator has a separate black sealing gasket, rinse it in clear water. • Soak the aerator in a 50/50 vinegar and water solution for several hours....

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New technologies. DIAMOND™ Seal Technology Our patented DIAMOND Seal Technology combines a disc embedded with real diamonds with InnoFlex® PEX waterways, resulting in incredible durability and reliability. In fact, our faucets with DIAMOND Seal Technology are designed and tested to last up to 10 times longer than the industry standard. * * Industry standard based on ASME A112.18.1 of 500,000 cycles. The threat of leaks is all but eliminated thanks to the exclusive one-piece supply lines, DIAMOND™ valve and no dynamic seals. Satisfies all current state and federal drinking water legislation. Longer...

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My single-handle faucet with a DIAMOND Valve has an orange handle limit stop. How do I set it? Some single-handle faucets with DIAMOND Seal Technology that were produced after October 1, 2008, feature a two-function handle limit stop. The handle limit stop — which enables you to limit movement of the handle, so it cannot move to the full-on hot position —offers the choice of two settings: 1. Full range of handle motion (this option is pre-set at the factory). 2. A stop option that restricts handle motion to a 50/50 mix of hot and cold water. * To Change Your Handle Limit Stop Setting to a 50/50...

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New technologies. Touch2O® and Touch2O.xt™ Technologies Sometimes your hands could use a hand. With Delta® Touch2O Technology faucets in the kitchen and bath, the intuitive touch activation allows you to tap anywhere on the spout or handle to start or stop the flow of water (when the handle is in the ON position). You can also go completely hands-free with new Touch2O.xt Technology bath faucets. Simply move your hand near the faucet and this innovative technology activates the flow of water. What if my Touch2O faucet handle or spout doesn’t respond to touch? Depending on the possible cause, different...

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• Check the Installation Instructions/Owner’s Manual—which can be found by visiting deltafaucet.com and searching for your faucet model — to ensure proper installation of all electrical connections and spout insulating elements. • Reset the unit by disconnecting the battery or power supply; wait 30 seconds and re-connect battery or power supply. What if my LED does not come on? • Check the LED plug to ensure it is fully engaged in the control box. • Replace the batteries, if needed. What if my faucet is not responding to touch and/or hands-free operation and the manual handle doesn’t turn on...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.