LN950XS - Kitchen sink LEISURE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink
Brand	Leisure
Model	LN950XS
Material	Stainless Steel
Mounting Type	Inset (with fixed position clips)
Overall Dimensions	860 x 435 mm or 950 x 508 mm
Number of Fixing Clips	9 or 10 (depending on size)
Installation Features	Includes corner seal and main seal; cutting line 10 mm inside sink outline
Recommended Use	Domestic kitchen; suitable for worktop mounting
Daily Care	Wipe with soft damp soapy cloth; rinse with clean water; dry to avoid water marks
Stain Removal	Use Jif (or similar non-abrasive cleaner) for hard water stains; rinse thoroughly
Caution Against	Bleaches (chlorine), silver dip cleaners, corrosive foods (fruit juices, vinegar, mustard), strong acids
Recommended Cleaning Tools	Soft cloth only; avoid coarse grit scouring powders and wire wool pads
Aftercare	Regular cleaning with mild detergent; dry after use to maintain shine
Rust Prevention	Avoid ferrous particles; if rust spots appear, clean with Jif and damp cloth

Frequently Asked Questions - LN950XS LEISURE

How do I install the LN950XS sink correctly?

Place the sink upside down on the worktop, position it, and mark the outline. Draw a cutting line 10 mm inside the outline. Cut the aperture using a pad saw. Apply the corner seals and main seal to the underside. Attach fixing clips with prongs facing inward, then lower the sink into the cut-out. Tighten the clips in sequence, but do not overtighten immediately.

What should I do if the sink does not fit perfectly in the cut-out?

Loosely tighten the corner clips first to centralize the sink, then tighten fully. If a clip cannot be fitted due to obstruction, it is acceptable to omit it as long as a good seal is achieved.

How should I clean the stainless steel sink daily?

After each use, wipe the sink with a soft damp cloth and mild soap. Rinse with clean water and dry the surface to prevent water spots. In hard-water areas, use a non-abrasive cleaner like Jif to avoid dull film buildup.

Why does my sink have brown rust spots, and how can I remove them?

Brown rust spots are likely from ferrous particles (e.g., from wire wool or iron water pipes) adhering to the surface. To remove, apply Jif neat and rub vigorously with a damp cloth along the grain. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Can I use bleach or chlorine-based cleaners on my sink?

No. Bleaches containing hypochlorite attack the chromium oxide layer on stainless steel, causing pitting and staining. Even diluted bleaches are harmful. If bleach contacts the sink, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Are silver dip cleaners safe for the sink?

No, silver dip cleaners contain strong acids that cause discoloration and pitting. If spilled, rinse immediately with water. Avoid any contact with the sink surface.

What foods or substances can damage the stainless steel?

Acidic or salty foods like fruit juices, vinegar, pickles, mayonnaise, and damp salt can cause pitting if left in contact for long periods. Also, photographic developing liquids and strong acids (sulfuric, hydrochloric) are harmful.

What cleaning tools should I avoid?

Avoid coarse grit scouring powders and soap-filled wire wool pads. They can scratch the surface. Wire wool may leave tiny fragments that rust. Use only soft cloths and non-abrasive cleaners.

How can I prevent water marks and rainbow stains on the sink?

After cleaning, dry the sink thoroughly with a soft cloth. This prevents mineral deposits from water. If rainbow stains appear, clean with Jif and a damp cloth, then rinse and dry.

What is the recommended tightening sequence for the fixing clips?

Tighten the corner clips first to center the sink, then proceed around the perimeter. Do not fully tighten at first; allow the sealing tape to compress evenly. Follow the sequence shown in the manual (typically left/right or numbered).

USER MANUAL LN950XS LEISURE

Stainless Steel Inset Sinks with Fixed Position Clips

1. It is recommended that the inset sink is fitted to the worktop before being permanently fixed to the cabinet.
2. Place the sink upside down on worktop. Position the sink relative to the worktop as required, ensuring that the cabinet framework will be clear of all parts of the sink, or alternatively where provided use cut-out template found on sink wrapper.

With sharp soft pencil draw round sink as accurately as possible.

1. Remove the sink and draw another line 10mm inside the outline of the sink top.

This is the cutting line for the aperture.

1. Drill as large a hole as possible inside the cutting line. Using a pad saw, jig saw or similar, cut out the aperture to the cutting line.

2. Remove the paper backing from the quadrant section and apply to all 4 corners of the sink.

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Remove the protective back from the main seal and stick to the underside of sink.

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1. Attach the fi xing clips to the sink rail ensuring that the two ‘prongs’ of the clip face inwards. Open the hinge on the clip.

1. Turn the sink upside down and lay the worktop over the sink. Swing the clip into position. (This is the most effective method although if the worktop has been fixed to the cabinet, the sink can be placed in the aperture and the fixing effected from underneath).
2. Loosely tighten the corner fi xing clips to centralise the sink in the cut-out.
3. Tighten the fixing screws.

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Do not overtighten the fi xing clamps once the sink is fully bedded in the sealing tape. Do not tighten fully at the fi rst attempt.

1. In certain circumstances it may not be possible to fit a clip to all the fixed positions; provided a good seal is achieved it is not detrimental to omit clips where diffi culty arises.

Recommended tightening sequence for sink fi xing clips

After Care Stainless Sinks

Day to Day Care

Routine cleaning of your stainless steel sink is easy if the following simple procedure is followed After use wipe the bowl and drainer with a soft damp soapy cloth, rinse with clean water. In hard-water areas, an application of Jif will avoid any build-up of dull fi lm of waterborne deposits. Although stainless steel is an extremely durable material and will withstand a great deal of hard use, it can be scratched by hard or sharp objects. If the surfaces are to be kept in a blemish free condition reasonable care should be taken when handling such items.

Discolouration and Heavy Staining

Staining of stainless steel in most cases is due to something being deposited on the steel rather than an attack on the material itself. The most common cause of staining is the build up of a thin fi lm of water borne deposits on the sink surface, often fi rst seen as a rainbow effect. The build up of such a fi lm can be avoided by drying the surface of the sink after use as described above. However, should such a fi lm appear, it can be readily removed with a soft damp cloth and Jif. To remove the fi lm, apply the Jif neat and rub vigorously with a damp cloth along the length of the sink surface. After cleaning rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry. Wire wool products and ferrous water supply pipes can leave minute ferrous particles adhered to the sink surface. Since stainless steel under normal conditions does not rust, these particles can cause the appearance of small brown rust stains. These stains can be removed using the procedure described above.

CAUTION :

Certain household products contain substances which will attack the stainless steel surface, they are :

1. Bleaches :

Most common domestic bleaches contain Chlorine in the form of a hypochlorite. Chlorine attacks the microscopic Chromium Oxide film on the surface and can cause pitting of the surface. Bleaches should always be used in the prescribed strength specified by the manufacturers. Undiluted bleaches can cause pitting and staining of the surface and should be immediately rinsed off with plenty of clean water. All cleaning agents containing hypochlorites are unsuitable for use with stainless steel and, even highly diluted, can cause pitting under certain conditions. For this reason it is strongly recommended that the sink is not used for soaking clothes or cleaning clothes in hypochlorite solutions for long periods.

2. Silver Dip Cleaners :

These are particularly harmful since they contain strong acids which can cause discolouration and pitting. The first sign of this is an iridescent rainbow stain which turns an etched dull grey colour. Should any Silver Dip Cleaner come into contact with the surface of the sink it should be immediately rinsed off with plenty of clean water.

3. Corrosive Foodstuffs :

Fruit juices, damp salt, vinegar, readymade mustards, pickle and mayonnaise can cause pitting and corrosion if left in contact with the stainless steel surface for long periods.

4. Acids :

Sulphuric, Hydrochloric and other strong acids will cause pitting corrosion, as will photographic developing liquids. All should be immediately washed off with plenty of clean water if contact occurs.

Cleaning :

Always use a soft cloth. The use of coarse grit scouring powders or soap filled wire wool cleaning pads is not recommended, since both will mark the surface of the sink. Wire wool pads can leave tiny fragments of wire embedded in the surface and these can rust and leave small brown rust stains. Vigorous rubbing with a soft cloth, JIF, neat detergent, cleaning cream or liquid will remove these stains. Always remove wet cleaning aids (cloths, containers, etc.) from the sink surface after use in order to avoid the formation of water marks and rust stains.