Use and Care Guide

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Interior and Exterior Doors (JCM005)
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MATERIALS
• Baby shampoo or mild soap and water.
• Several clean, soft, non-abrasive, absorbent lint-free dry
cloths(cleaning).
• Commercial glass cleaning products or solvents.
• Plastic wrap (for label removal).
• High quality sealant (100% polyurethane if painted and 100%
silicone if left exposed).
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
• Never mix cleaners or solvents. This may be dangerous as well
asineffective.
• If using commercial cleaning or nishing products or solvents,
carefully read and follow safety instructions, warnings, cautions and
disposal instructions on manufacturer’s labels. Wear appropriate
safety gear (e.g. clothing, goggles, gloves) and provide plenty
ofventilation.
• Immediately clean spills.
• Most solvents are ammable and/or toxic and must be handled
with extreme care. Do not use near open ame, sparks, or
electricalmotors.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Do not power-wash doors or use a garden hose; this can cause seal
failure in glass units and allow water to enter the structure.
• Avoid using metal tools, razor blades, or other sharp objects and
abrasive cleaners. They can damage door surfaces, scratch glass and
remove coatings.
• Do not allow aggressive cleaners to come into contact with door
surfaces. Immediately rinse and dry.
• Do not allow cleaners to puddle or collect at glass edges near
glazingmaterials.
• Avoid cleaning in direct sunlight or in temperatures too hot or
toocold.
• Avoid excessive rubbing and over-cleaning.
• Do not scour.
• Clean and rinse one area at a time.
• Clean twice a year (monthly in coastal areas) or when dirty.
• After-market tints and lms are not recommended on glass, as they
may cause damage to the glass and/or sealant.
TOOLS
• Soft bristle brush
• Spray bottle
• Sponge
• Plastic putty knife (for paint or label removal)
GUTTERS AND OVERHANGS
Gutters and overhangs protect doors from excess exposure to water.
Clear at least once a year or as necessary.
SLAB AND FRAME INSPECTION
• Inspect annually (due to the corrosive environment of coastal areas,
inspect monthly).
• Inspect stiles and rails for damage (excessive warp, cracks or splits in
wood or berglass surfaces, dents or scratches in metalsurfaces).
• Immediately repair scratches or cracks in painted or nished surfaces.
Re-nish surfaces as necessary when nishes fade, crack, peel,
splitetc.
• Inspect stile and rail wood doors for crooked panels and/or mullions.
These can be gently tapped with a wood block and rubber mallet
until straight. Panels can also develop “light lines” around the
perimeter from shrinkage. These areas should be touched up with
a matching nish. Allowing the door to “condition” in a warm, dry
environment for 24 hours before touch up will yield the best results.
• Check glass for cracks. If cracked, call us or your local glass supplier
for replacement.
• For insulating glass units, look for moisture or fogging between
glass panes (most likely to occur on cold mornings). This may be an
indication of seal failure. See our Seal Failure Document at
www.jeld-wen.com/resources or call us for recommendations.
PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
NEEDED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE