Kohler K-18486, K-12183 Homeowner's Manual

Homeowners Guide

Bath/Deck-Mount Faucet

K-18486

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Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company

Thank you for choosing Kohler Company. Your Kohler Company
product reflects the true passion for design, craftsmanship, artistry, and
innovation Kohler Company stands for. We are confident its
dependability and beauty will surpass your highest expectations,
satisfying you for years to come.

All information in this guide is based upon the latest product
information available at the time of publication. At Kohler Company,
we strive to fulfill our mission of improving the level of gracious living
for each person who is touched by our products and services. We
reserve the right to make changes in product characteristics, packaging,
or availability at any time without notice.

Please take a few minutes to review this guide. Pay special attention to
the care and cleaning instructions.

Your Kohler Bath Faucet

Your new bath faucet blends elegant styling and beauty with
exceptional performance and reliability. Each faucet is precision
engineered and constructed of premium quality materials to provide
trouble-free operation even under the hardest water conditions.

Care and Cleaning

For best results, keep the following in mind when caring for your
KOHLER product:

•

Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area
before applying to the entire surface.

•

Wipe surfaces clean and rinse completely with water immediately
after applying cleaner. Rinse and dry any overspray that lands on
nearby surfaces.

•

Do not allow cleaners to soak on surfaces.

•

Use a soft, dampened sponge or cloth. Never use an abrasive
material such as a brush or scouring pad to clean surfaces.

•

The ideal cleaning technique is to rinse thoroughly and blot dry
any water from the surface after each use.

For detailed cleaning information and products to consider, visit
www.kohler.com/clean. To order Care & Cleaning information, call
1-800-456-4537.

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Handle

Setscrew
Plug Button

Bonnet

Valve
Stem

Indexer

Optional Temperature Limiting Adjustment

NOTE: The water temperature does not need to be adjusted if the
water temperature is below 105°F (41°C).

NOTE: Before adjusting the water temperature, ensure the handle is
turned all the way to the left. This is the maximum hot position.

Remove the plug button, setscrew, handle, and bonnet.
Reposition the indexer to stop the valve stem at the desired

maximum temperature.
Allow the water to flow through the spout and rotate the valve

stem to the full hot position.
Using a thermometer, confirm the temperature setting.
Repeat the above procedures until the desired temperature is

reached.
Reinstall the bonnet, handle, setscrew, and plug button.

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Kohler Co. warrants its faucets manufactured after January 1, 1997, to
be leak and drip free during normal residential use for as long as the
original consumer purchaser owns his/her home. *If the faucet should
leak or drip during normal use, Kohler will, free of charge, mail to the
purchaser the cartridge necessary to put the faucet in good working
condition.

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Lifetime Limited Warranty (cont.)

Kohler also warrants all other aspects of the faucet, except gold finish,
to be free of defects in material and workmanship during normal
residential use for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns
his/her own home. If a defect is found in normal residential use,
Kohler Co. will, at its election, repair, provide a replacement part or
product, or make appropriate adjustment. Damage to a product caused
by accident, misuse, or abuse is not covered by this warranty. Proof of
purchase (original sales receipt) must be provided to Kohler with all
warranty claims. Kohler Co. is not responsible for labor charges,
installation, or other consequential costs. In no event shall the liability
of Kohler exceed the purchase price of the faucet.

If the faucet is used commercially, Kohler warrants the faucet to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the
date the product is installed, with all other terms of this warranty
applying except duration.

If you believe that you have a warranty claim, contact Kohler Co.,
either through your Dealer, Plumbing Contractor, Home Center or
E-tailer, or by writing: Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Service Department,
444 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044, USA. Please be sure to provide
all pertinent information regarding your claim, including a complete
description of the problem, the product, model number, color, finish,
the date the product was purchased and from whom the product was
purchased. Also include your original invoice. For other information,
or to obtain the name and address of the service and repair facility
nearest you, call 1-800-4-KOHLER from within the USA, 1-800-964-5590
from within Canada and 001-877-680-1310 from within Mexico.

The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, express
or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Seller disclaims any liability for special, incidental or consequential
damages. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations of how long

an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of such
damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights. You may also
have other rights that vary from state/province to state/province. This
warranty is to the original consumer purchaser only, and excludes
product damage due to installation error, product abuse, or product
misuse, whether performed by a contractor, service company, or the
consumer.

This is our exclusive written warranty.

*Trend

faucets, MasterShowerTM Tower, polished gold finish, all items

®

within the ″Fixture Related″ section of the KOHLER Faucets Price

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Lifetime Limited Warranty (cont.)

Book, drains, Duostrainer

sink strainers, soap/lotion dispensers and

®

faucets used in commercial settings are covered by Kohler’s one-year
limited warranty.

One-Year Warranty

KOHLER CO.
It is recommended that at the time of purchase, you verify that all

accessories and components are complete in this package.
This Kohler product is warranted to be free of defects in material and

workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on
the invoice or receipt.

1. Kohler Co. will only service its commercialized products through its
authorized distributors.

2. To obtain warranty service, please present the invoice and
corresponding warranty.

3. Through its authorized distributors, Kohler Co. promises to repair
the defective product or provide a new replacement or an equivalent
model (in those cases that the model has been discontinued) when the
product is beyond repair, without any charge to the consumer.

4. The time of repair will not exceed six (6) weeks commencing on the
date the product is received.

5. It is recommended that the consumer save the invoice or receipt as
additional protection, as it may substitute the warranty in the case that
there is a discrepancy in the validity of the warranty.

EXCEPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
The Warranty will not be valid in the following cases:

1. When the product is not operated in accordance with the
instructions concerning use and operation set forth in the owner’s
manual or installation instructions, and when the recommendations
and warnings included are not observed.

2. When the product has been modified or dismantled partially or
totally; or has been used in a negligent fashion and as a consequence
has suffered damages attributable to the consumer, individual, or
hardware not authorized by Kohler Co.

3. This warranty does not cover the damages as a result of disaster
such as fire or acts of God, including flooding, earthquake, or electric
storms, etc. To obtain a list of distributors in your area where you can

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One-Year Warranty (cont.)

exercise your rights under this warranty, please call 001-877-680-1310.
KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WI 53044 U.S.A.

IMPORTER:

INTERNACIONAL DE CERÁMICA, S.A.B. DE C.V.
AV. CARLOS PACHECO NO. 7200
CHIHUAHUA, CHIH., MEXICO C.P. 31060
TEL: [phone]

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91751

Screw

91751

Screw

1049921**
1050872**

Arm

(Cold)
(Hot)

870495

O-Ring

834404

Screw

834404

Screw

91751

Screw

1049922**

Bracket

1049925**

Escutcheon

1009881

Gasket

898755

Silencer

1059117

Connector

870992

O-Ring

865222**

Bonnet

1046018**

Handle

833438

Screw

1060709

Plug

865221**

Nut

1017426

Valve

Not Available as
a Service Part

1054244

Coupling
Assembly

1054293

Nut

1057470

Washer

1057470

Washer

1052059

Tube

1054293

Nut

**Finish/color code must be specified when ordering.

Service Parts

29464

O-Ring

29464

O-Ring

1055050

Screw

1054623**

Diverter

1053714

Support Plate

1040043

Plug

1056346**

Aerator

837224

Key

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74903

Washer

34353

O-Ring

79003

Gasket

1050280**

Handshower

1044860

Adapter

1044857**

Spray

58457**

Elbow

58461**

Hose

**Finish/color code must be specified when ordering.

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