Can I deviate from the advice and care instructions from IKEA?
We always recommend that you follow the product's advice and care instructions for both safety and warranty reasons.
Many of our products come with different types of instructions, manuals and care instructions that describe how the product should be used. These are based on tests conducted on the product, and are provided to help you use it correctly so that you can optimise its durability. If you choose not to follow IKEA's advice and care instructions from IKEA, you can lose the warranty on the product.
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