Use and Care Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Aluminum Windows and Patio Doors (JCM001)
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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