How do I clean my door hardware?
We suggest using warm, soapy water for cleaning and then towel-dry the hardware. Please follow this method to clean door knobs, handles, deadbolts, and levers.
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DiscontinuedSignature SeriesVedani Security Set - Deadbolt Keyed One SideWe suggest using warm, soapy water for cleaning and then towel-dry the hardware. Please follow this method to clean door knobs, handles, deadbolts, and levers.
It sounds like you may have accidentally misprogrammed the new cylinder. Please watch the below video for step-by-step instructions on how to recover that cylinder and rekey it to your new key.
The thumb turn is tightened by the two philips screws on each side of the plate.
If your key pulls out in any direction, please call Kwikset Consumer Service: 1-800-327-5625
Perform this procedure if your cylinder turns only in one direction :
Perform these steps only if your key came out during the re-key test procedure. See video below
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SmartKey Security™ re-key technology is compatible with Kwikset (KW1) keyway
If your cylinder will not rotate with the key used during re-keying, your cylinder has become misprogrammed. A common reason for misprogramming is that they key was not fully inserted during re-keying. Another common reason is that they key was accidentally...



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