Use and Care Guide

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Aluminum Windows and Patio Doors (JCM001)
Somewindowsashesmayberemoved(horizontalslider),tiltedin(tilt&side-loadsingle-hung),oropened(casementswithoutegresshinges)for
easieraccesstotheexteriorsurface.Forspecicdetailsonsashremoval,pleaserefertotheappropriateproductguideforyourwindowat
www.jeld-wen.com/resources.
GENERALCLEANING
Preparecleaningsolution(1tspbabyshampootoonegallonofwater
or1-1/2cupsvinegartoonegallonofwater).
1.Rinsesurfacewithcleanwaterfromtoptobottom.
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.Promptlyrinsethoroughlywithcleanwater(spongingwhilerinsing
maybehelpful;donotallowcleaningsolutiontodryonthesurface).
4.Wipedrywithlint-free,drycloth.
5. If necessary, repeat steps above until clean.
6.Drywindowframeandsillwithseparatecloth.
STUBBORNSTAINREMOVAL
For stubborn stains, commercial glass cleaning products may
benecessary.
• Applysmallamountdirectlytothestain.Avoidspillingordripping
down the glass.
• Somepersistentstainsmayneedhigherstrengthcleaningsolutions
thatcontainactiveingredientchemicalssuchastoluene,xylene,
mineral spirits or naphtha. Special care must be taken when using
these types of cleaners.
• Foroilandgrease:trybakingsodaandwaterorwashingsoda
andwater.
• Rinsethoroughlywithcleanwateranddry.
PAINTREMOVAL
1.Soakdriedlatexpaintdripswithwarmwaterandbabyshampoo
solution.
2.Wipewithdampclothorsponge.
If needed,
3.Scrapegentlywithplasticputtyknife.Repeatsoakandscrape.
4.Repeatifnecessary.
Note! For oil-based paint drips, consult local paint professional.
LABELREMOVAL
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.
MOREINFORMATIONONGLASSCLEANING
• TheGlassAssociationofNorthAmerica(GANA):
www.glasswebsite.com
• CardinalGlassIndustries:www.cardinalcorp.com
NoteonWebsites! Website content is subject to change and should be
used for informational purposes only. JELD-WEN is not responsible for
third-party information.
Aluminumwindowsusuallyhaveeithera“baked-on”enamelnishor
ananodizedprotectivenish.Inspectaluminumsurfacesforscratches
orcracksinthenish.Paycloseattentiontobarealuminum(edges
andweepholes)andareasofnonish.
Barealuminumwilloxidizeovertime.Oxidationisanatural
occurrence that produces a coating that wipes off as a dark, metallic-
lookingresidue.Toremoveoxidation:
1.Gentlyremovewithnescratchpadorsteelwool;donotscratch
nishedsurfaces.
2. Dust or vacuum residue and wipe clean with damp cloth.
Foroptimumprotectionagainstoxidation,applyacoatofhighquality
carwaxovertheenameloranodizednish.
Tocleannishedorcoated(e.g.anodized)aluminumsurfaces:
1.Wipewithspongeandwater.
2. Dry with soft cloth.
If soil adheres:
1.Spongeorlightlybrushwithmildsoapywater.
2.Rinseandwipedrywithsoftcloth.
For very stubborn soil:
1.Wipewithmildsolvent(mineralspirits)andacleansoftclothor
non-abrasive nylon cleaning pad to remove grease, sealant or
caulking compounds.
2. Dry with separate clean cloth.
3.Cleanresiduewithsponge,mildsoapandwater,rinseandletdry.
CLEANINGGLASSSURFACES
CLEANINGALUMINUMSURFACES
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