If the sliding door is not handled correctly you will have problems and it will need an engineer to repair it. If you are unlucky enough to require such assistance see here.

Windows and sliding doors should be regularly maintained. Normally this should only involve a small amount of lubricant such as WD-40 on the moving parts.

You may like to take note of the following instructions. You can download and print off these instructions here.

Figure 1

Stage 1

With the handle facing down, as shown in figure 1, the door is closed and secure.

To open the door, pull the handle to the horizontal position as shown in figure 2.

Figure 2

Stage 2

With the handle in the horizontal position, as shown in figure 2, the door is tilted open but still secure.

To open and release the door, push the handle up 45 degrees as shown in

figure 3.

Figure 3

Stage 3

The door can now be slid along to the desired opening position.

Figure 4

Stage 4

To close the door, the handle must be in the horizontal position as shown in figure 4.

Gently push in the bottom of the door for it to engage and then pull the handle down as shown in figure 1 to close and secure the door.

Figure 1

To lock your window closed

Push the window closed and then turn the handle to the downward position as shown in figure 1.

Figure 2

To tilt your window forward

Ensure the window is fully closed and the handle is in the downward position as shown in figure 1.

Turn the handle to the horizontal position as shown in figure 2 and gently pull the window forward.

Figure 3

To fully open your window inwards

Ensure the window is fully closed and the handle is in the downward position as shown in figure 1.

Turn the handle to the vertical position as shown in figure 3 and gently pull the window open.

Important:

Always ensure that your window is in the closed position before changing how it opens.