Use and Care Guide
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Aluminum Windows and Patio Doors (JCM001)
Somewindowsashesmayberemoved(horizontalslider),tiltedin(tilt&side-loadsingle-hung),oropened(casementswithoutegresshinges)for
easieraccesstotheexteriorsurface.Forspecicdetailsonsashremoval,pleaserefertotheappropriateproductguideforyourwindowat
www.jeld-wen.com/resources.
GENERALCLEANING
Preparecleaningsolution(1tspbabyshampootoonegallonofwater
or1-1/2cupsvinegartoonegallonofwater).
1.Rinsesurfacewithcleanwaterfromtoptobottom.
2. Clean with mild soap and water and sponge or soft brush with
uniform pressure horizontally, then vertically.
Note! Quickly rinse and dry any run-down. Don’t allow cleaning
solutions to collect or puddle on surfaces, crevices,etc.
3.Promptlyrinsethoroughlywithcleanwater(spongingwhilerinsing
maybehelpful;donotallowcleaningsolutiontodryonthesurface).
4.Wipedrywithlint-free,drycloth.
5. If necessary, repeat steps above until clean.
6.Drywindowframeandsillwithseparatecloth.
STUBBORNSTAINREMOVAL
For stubborn stains, commercial glass cleaning products may
benecessary.
• Applysmallamountdirectlytothestain.Avoidspillingordripping
down the glass.
• Somepersistentstainsmayneedhigherstrengthcleaningsolutions
thatcontainactiveingredientchemicalssuchastoluene,xylene,
mineral spirits or naphtha. Special care must be taken when using
these types of cleaners.
• Foroilandgrease:trybakingsodaandwaterorwashingsoda
andwater.
• Rinsethoroughlywithcleanwateranddry.
PAINTREMOVAL
1.Soakdriedlatexpaintdripswithwarmwaterandbabyshampoo
solution.
2.Wipewithdampclothorsponge.
If needed,
3.Scrapegentlywithplasticputtyknife.Repeatsoakandscrape.
4.Repeatifnecessary.
Note! For oil-based paint drips, consult local paint professional.
LABELREMOVAL
Slowly peel from one corner. If label tears or sticks, moisten with soapy
water and gently scrape with plastic putty knife. Stubborn labels can
be soaked with soapy water and covered overnight with plastic wrap.
Gently remove with plastic putty knife.
MOREINFORMATIONONGLASSCLEANING
• TheGlassAssociationofNorthAmerica(GANA):
www.glasswebsite.com
• CardinalGlassIndustries:www.cardinalcorp.com
NoteonWebsites! Website content is subject to change and should be
used for informational purposes only. JELD-WEN is not responsible for
third-party information.
Aluminumwindowsusuallyhaveeithera“baked-on”enamelnishor
ananodizedprotectivenish.Inspectaluminumsurfacesforscratches
orcracksinthenish.Paycloseattentiontobarealuminum(edges
andweepholes)andareasofnonish.
Barealuminumwilloxidizeovertime.Oxidationisanatural
occurrence that produces a coating that wipes off as a dark, metallic-
lookingresidue.Toremoveoxidation:
1.Gentlyremovewithnescratchpadorsteelwool;donotscratch
nishedsurfaces.
2. Dust or vacuum residue and wipe clean with damp cloth.
Foroptimumprotectionagainstoxidation,applyacoatofhighquality
carwaxovertheenameloranodizednish.
Tocleannishedorcoated(e.g.anodized)aluminumsurfaces:
1.Wipewithspongeandwater.
2. Dry with soft cloth.
If soil adheres:
1.Spongeorlightlybrushwithmildsoapywater.
2.Rinseandwipedrywithsoftcloth.
For very stubborn soil:
1.Wipewithmildsolvent(mineralspirits)andacleansoftclothor
non-abrasive nylon cleaning pad to remove grease, sealant or
caulking compounds.
2. Dry with separate clean cloth.
3.Cleanresiduewithsponge,mildsoapandwater,rinseandletdry.
CLEANINGGLASSSURFACES
CLEANINGALUMINUMSURFACES
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