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LOCK: Lifetime Brass Finish, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome

Wipe clean with a streak-free glass cleaner and soft cloth.

Antique Brass, Venetian and Distressed Venetian Bronze, Antique Nickel and Distressed Antique Nickel Finishes

A final protective lacquer coating is applied to these finishes. To maintain the finish, wipe the hardware with a soft, water-dampened cloth. Never use abrasives, ammonia, or other harsh chemicals.

Oil-Rubbed Bronze Finish

Handling and frequent use create the bronze patina that is the hallmark of the oil-rubbed bronze finish. With use, your hands will polish away the darker material, exposing the bronze beneath. To care for this finish, occasionally apply light machine oil to deepen the color and sheen of the untouched portions of the product. Cover the metal parts with oil entirely, allow the oil to stand for a few minutes, then gently rub off the excess with a clean cloth. Never use abrasives, ammonia, or other harsh chemicals.

All Other Finishes

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.; Wipe clean with a streak-free glass cleaner and soft cloth.; Antique Brass, Venetian and Distressed Venetian Bronze, Antique Nickel and Distressed Antique Nickel Finishes

A final protective lacquer coating is applied to these finishes. To maintain the finish, wipe the hardware with a soft, water-dampened cloth. Never use abrasives, ammonia, or other harsh chemicals.

Oil-Rubbed Bronze Finish

Handling and frequent use create the bronze patina that is the hallmark of the oil-rubbed bronze finish. With use, your hands will polish away the darker material, exposing the bronze beneath. To care for this finish, occasionally apply light machine oil to deepen the color and sheen of the untouched portions of the product. Cover the metal parts with oil entirely, allow the oil to stand for a few minutes, then gently rub off the excess with a clean cloth. Never use abrasives, ammonia, or other harsh chemicals.

All Other Finishes

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.; A final protective lacquer coating is applied to these finishes. To maintain the finish, wipe the hardware with a soft, water-dampened cloth. Never use abrasives, ammonia, or other harsh chemicals.; Oil-Rubbed Bronze Finish

Handling and frequent use create the bronze patina that is the hallmark of the oil-rubbed bronze finish. With use, your hands will polish away the darker material, exposing the bronze beneath. To care for this finish, occasionally apply light machine oil to deepen the color and sheen of the untouched portions of the product. Cover the metal parts with oil entirely, allow the oil to stand for a few minutes, then gently rub off the excess with a clean cloth. Never use abrasives, ammonia, or other harsh chemicals.

All Other Finishes

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.; Handling and frequent use create the bronze patina that is the hallmark of the oil-rubbed bronze finish. With use, your hands will polish away the darker material, exposing the bronze beneath. To care for this finish, occasionally apply light machine oil to deepen the color and sheen of the untouched portions of the product. Cover the metal parts with oil entirely, allow the oil to stand for a few minutes, then gently rub off the excess with a clean cloth. Never use abrasives, ammonia, or other harsh chemicals.; All Other Finishes

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.; Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

BATH: All Finishes

Wash with warm and soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaners containing bleach.; Wash with warm and soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaners containing bleach.

INTERIOR LIGHTING: Polished Brass, Satin Nickel, and Antique Satin Nickel Finishes

This permanent finish requires no additional polishing. To clean, simply dust with soft cloth without polish, ammonia, or abrasives. Never submerge your lamp in water or lift up by the harp or finial. Be sure to remove wrapping from shade before using.

Chestnut Finish

The Chestnut finish is an updated application of a centuries old process used to prevent metal deterioration. Polished but unfinished brass is given an antique bronze coating and then hand rubbed with a dark oil formula. Initially the piece will be oily; however, the quick drying oil will evaporate over several weeks. Handling over time produces a lustrous patina. To maintain the look of this heirloom, oil occasionally with a thin coating of light machine oil. Cover the entire metal surface and let it set for a few minutes. Rub off the excess lightly with a clean cloth.; This permanent finish requires no additional polishing. To clean, simply dust with soft cloth without polish, ammonia, or abrasives. Never submerge your lamp in water or lift up by the harp or finial. Be sure to remove wrapping from shade before using.; Chestnut Finish

The Chestnut finish is an updated application of a centuries old process used to prevent metal deterioration. Polished but unfinished brass is given an antique bronze coating and then hand rubbed with a dark oil formula. Initially the piece will be oily; however, the quick drying oil will evaporate over several weeks. Handling over time produces a lustrous patina. To maintain the look of this heirloom, oil occasionally with a thin coating of light machine oil. Cover the entire metal surface and let it set for a few minutes. Rub off the excess lightly with a clean cloth.; The Chestnut finish is an updated application of a centuries old process used to prevent metal deterioration. Polished but unfinished brass is given an antique bronze coating and then hand rubbed with a dark oil formula. Initially the piece will be oily; however, the quick drying oil will evaporate over several weeks. Handling over time produces a lustrous patina. To maintain the look of this heirloom, oil occasionally with a thin coating of light machine oil. Cover the entire metal surface and let it set for a few minutes. Rub off the excess lightly with a clean cloth.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Lifetime Finish

Wipe clean with a streak-free glass cleaner and soft cloth.

Glass
Clean with a streak-free household glass cleaner. Many lanterns are designed with easily removable glass panels to make cleaning easier.

Replacing Bulbs
For hooded pieces, remove the finial, lift off the lid, fold down the brace and replace the bulb. For open bottom lanterns, place hand through opening, replace bulb. Baldwin lanterns use standard light bulbs available in most retail locations. For your safety, do not use a bulb that exceeds maximum wattage.; Wipe clean with a streak-free glass cleaner and soft cloth.; Glass
Clean with a streak-free household glass cleaner. Many lanterns are designed with easily removable glass panels to make cleaning easier.

Replacing Bulbs
For hooded pieces, remove the finial, lift off the lid, fold down the brace and replace the bulb. For open bottom lanterns, place hand through opening, replace bulb. Baldwin lanterns use standard light bulbs available in most retail locations. For your safety, do not use a bulb that exceeds maximum wattage.; Clean with a streak-free household glass cleaner. Many lanterns are designed with easily removable glass panels to make cleaning easier.; Replacing Bulbs
For hooded pieces, remove the finial, lift off the lid, fold down the brace and replace the bulb. For open bottom lanterns, place hand through opening, replace bulb. Baldwin lanterns use standard light bulbs available in most retail locations. For your safety, do not use a bulb that exceeds maximum wattage.; For hooded pieces, remove the finial, lift off the lid, fold down the brace and replace the bulb. For open bottom lanterns, place hand through opening, replace bulb. Baldwin lanterns use standard light bulbs available in most retail locations. For your safety, do not use a bulb that exceeds maximum wattage.

SWITCH PLATES

Install thoughtfully:

Hand-tighten screws until the plate is secure.
Power screwdrivers and drill adapters are not recommended.
Overtightening could damage the fine texture.