New Kohler Cimarron Comfort Height Toilet Puts an End to the Low-Flow Toilet Debate Over Plugging.

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KOHLER, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2004

Kohler Co.:

-- Class Five(TM) technology delivers intense flushing power with

industry-leading 3 1/4-inch flush valve and direct-fed jet

technology.

-- 1.4-gallon flush setting option offers a water savings of over

2,000 gallons a year

-- Innovative DryLock(TM) system significantly decreases

installation time over standard installations

Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath design, introduces a new toilet with exceptional flushing power, designed for extraordinary situations. The Cimarron Comfort Height(TM) toilet - the first KOHLER toilet to feature the exclusive Class Five(TM) flushing system, an industry-leading 3 1/4-inch flush valve, and direct-fed jet technology - is engineered to provide extraordinary bulk flushing performance for even the most demanding circumstances. Also making its debut on the Cimarron toilet is an innovative Drylock(TM) installation system that allows plumbers and do-it-yourself homeowners to install a toilet faster and easier than a typical installation.

Inspired by the raw power of class five whitewater rapids, the Cimarron Comfort Height toilet with Class Five flushing technology represents a new category of KOHLER flushing systems. Class Five flushing technology provides the answer to consumers who have expressed the need for a gravity-fed toilet that effectively removes ultra bulk waste without ever plugging. Even under the most demanding "commercial use", Class Five technology ensures a powerful, effective flush each time the toilet is utilized. This is a commercial-grade toilet, designed for both residential and commercial applications.

Exceptional flushing power: With the increased diameter of its industry-leading 3 1/4-inch flush valve, KOHLER Class Five flushing technology creates incredibly strong gravity-fed flushing power while also maintaining the efficient use of 1.6 or 1.4 gallons of water. Additionally, a fully glazed 2 1/8-inch trapway and an optimized siphon jet ensure a powerful flush every time the toilet is used. Lastly, the Cimarron Comfort Height toilet features an 11-by-10 inch water surface - among the largest in the industry - to provide for better hygiene as it helps maintain a more overall clean and odorless bowl.

Water savings: The Cimarron toilet offers water savings via a 1.4-gallon flush setting option that can be adjusted during installation to help conserve the environment and reduce demands on water supply - not to mention saving consumers significant money on their water and sewer bills over time. Over a one-year period, a family of four can save over 2,000 gallons of water simply by using the 1.4-gallon flush setting instead of the 1.6-gallon industry standard. Even though a smaller amount of water is used, the Cimarron Comfort Height toilet will still flush effectively due to the excellent design of its internal working components.

Quick, easy installation: The DryLock installation system makes installing a toilet fast and easy without fear of breaking the tank or leaking water onto the bathroom floor. Traditional installation of a 2-piece toilet usually requires a socket wrench and a screwdriver to be used simultaneously to tighten two to three bolts that went directly thorough the vitreous china tank. Obstructions in the tank, such as the fill valve, made this process awkward, and installers would need to be careful not to over-tighten the bolts and break the vitreous china tank. Additionally, if the bolts were not tightened enough, water could leak out onto the bathroom floor.

The new DryLock installation system uses a metal bracket plate that snaps easily around a rubber gasket on the bottom exterior of the tank. Two bolts slide and snap effortlessly into the bracket plate rather than sticking through the vitreous china tank. The tank is then set down on the toilet and only one tool - a 1/2-inch socket wrench - is needed to fasten the tank tight. The absence of holes in the tank for the bolts ensures a dry installation and no damage to the tank.

Ergonomic benefits: The Cimarron Comfort Height toilet offers comfortable, chair-height seating for people of all ages and statures, and complies with the height requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Comfort Height toilets are comparable to the height of an average household chair - just over 17 inches - making sitting down and standing up easier.

Style: The transitional design of the Cimarron toilet allows it to blend seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary bath and powder rooms. Like all KOHLER toilets, the Cimarron Comfort Height toilet is available in a wide selection of KOHLER Full Line and High Fashion colors to complement any bathroom decor.

For more information about the new Cimarron Comfort Height toilet, Class Five flushing technology and DryLock installation system or any of the company's other products, consumers may access the Kohler Co. Web site at KOHLER.com or call toll-free at 1-800-4-KOHLER.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wis., Kohler Co. is a global leader in products for the kitchen and bath, and one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in the United States.

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