| Test | Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) standard | KraftMaid requirements |
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| Drawer Guide |
Must survive 25,000 open and close cycles |
Tested for 35,000 cycles |
| Door Hinge |
Must survive 25,000 open and close cycles |
Tested for 35,000 cycles |
| Chemical Resistance |
After 10 different common household products are poured on the cabinet and left for 24 hours, there must be no evidence of appreciable staining or deterioration |
We test those 10 products, plus another 38 – including beet juice, crayons, lipstick and name-brand cleaners |
| UV Light |
No testing required |
We put finished doors and frames under intense UV light for 400 hours to ensure there won’t be any unreasonable color changes after years of sun exposure |
| High Heat |
Cabinets are subjected to 120° heat at 70% humidity for 24 hours to test for finish failures that could come from cooking or extreme shipping conditions |
We raise the temperature to 160° |
