Use and Care Manual

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Interior & Exterior Doors (JCM005)
DOORSURFACECLEANING&HARDWARELUBRICATION
STUBBORN STAIN REMOVAL
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
denatured alcohol or acetone. Special care must be taken when
using these types of cleaners.
• Foroilandgrease:trybakingsodaandwater.
MORE INFORMATION ON GLASS CLEANING
• TheGlassAssociationofNorthAmerica(GANA):
www.glasswebsite.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.
Clean door surface and maintain hardware any time doors are not
openingorclosingproperlyoratleastbi-annually(monthlyfor
coastalareas):
• Cleandirt/debriswithmildsoapandwaterandrinseclean
• Tightenloosescrews
• Replacedamagedhardware
PRECAUTIONS
The following substances may damage protective nishes. Do not
use:
• Vinegar-basedcleaners(useonglassonly)
• Citrus-basedcleaners(lemon,etc.)
• Paintremovers
• Windowcleaners
• Brick/sidingwashes
• Anyotherindustrialorabrasivecleaners
1. Lubricatehingeswithlightoil(3-In-
One
®
oilorequivalent)annuallyor
when noisy.
2. Spray keyway lock with graphite
lubricant.
Cleaning and lubrication help to maintain and restore smooth operation to movable parts such as hinges and locksets and, in most cases,
offers some corrosion protection.
CLEANING GLASS
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.
3. Promptlyrinsethoroughlywithcleanwater(spongingwhile
rinsingmaybehelpful;donotallowcleaningsolutiontodryon
thesurfaceorcollectandpuddle).
4. Wipedrywithlint-freedrycloth.
5. If necessary, repeat steps above until clean.
6. Dry door with separate cloth.
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.
PAINT REMOVAL
1. Soakdriedlatexpaintdripswithwarmwaterandbabyshampoo
solution. For oil-based paint, consult a paint professional.
2. Wipewithdampclothorsponge.
If needed,
3. Scrapegentlywithplasticputtyknife.Repeatsoakandscrape.
4. Repeat if necessary.