Caresse FE603 - Iron POLTI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Steam Iron
Brand	Polti
Model	Caresse FE603
Water Tank	Removable, transparent for level check
Temperature Adjustment	Thermostat with low (synthetics), medium (silk, wool), high (cotton, linen), and steam area
Steam Control	Adjustable cursor from 0 to maximum (high position)
Shot of Steam	Yes, via button K; wait 4 seconds between presses for optimal performance
Water Spray	Yes, via button H; dampens dry items, helps with starched fabrics
Dry Ironing	Yes, set steam cursor to 0 and adjust thermostat accordingly
Ironing Without Tank	Yes, for up to 5 minutes (for sleeves, pockets, etc.)
Sole Plate Cleaning	Wipe with wet cotton cloth when unplugged and cool; avoid abrasive cloths
Storage	Store in vertical position, out of children's reach; rewind cord around cable-winder when cold
Safety	Must be earthed; do not leave unattended while plugged in; do not immerse in water; keep away from children
Power Cord	Rewindable; if damaged, replace by authorized Polti Service Centre
Guarantee	1 year from date of purchase against manufacturing and material defects; invalid if misused

Frequently Asked Questions - Caresse FE603 POLTI

How do I fill the water tank?

Unplug the iron. Set the steam control cursor to low. Unhook the tank using the hook (G), remove the tank, fill it under the tap keeping it at 45 degrees, then reinsert it correctly. The water level in the tank will decrease as water goes into the internal reserve chamber.

How do I adjust the temperature for different fabrics?

Turn the thermostat knob to the appropriate position: low temperature (synthetics), medium temperature (silk, wool), high temperature (cotton, linen), or steam area for steam ironing. Always start with the lowest temperature for delicate fabrics.

How do I use the shot of steam feature?

Press the 'Shot of Steam' button (K) to release a powerful steam burst. Ensure the thermostat control wheel is within the steam area. For best results, wait 4 seconds between each press and keep the steam cursor in the closed position.

How do I use the water spray?

Press the water spray button (H) to dampen fabrics. The tank must be filled with water. This helps with dry items and starched fabrics, and can be used during both steam and dry ironing.

Can I dry iron with this iron?

Yes. Set the steam control cursor to 0, adjust the thermostat to the desired fabric temperature, plug in, wait for the pilot light to switch off, then iron dry.

How do I iron without the water tank?

You can remove the tank and still use the steam output for about 5 minutes. This is helpful for ironing hard-to-reach areas like shirt sleeves and pockets.

How should I clean the sole plate?

Unplug the iron and let it cool. Wipe the sole plate with a damp cotton cloth to remove marks. Do not rub vigorously to avoid scratching.

How should I store the iron after use?

Empty any remaining water from the tank, unplug, set steam cursor to 0. Store the iron vertically, out of children's reach. When the iron is cold, rewind the cord around the cable-winder.

Why does the iron emit smoke or odor when first used?

This is normal due to the special coating on the sole plate. The smoke and odor will disappear within seconds of first use.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Only plug into an earthed socket. Do not leave the iron unattended while plugged in. Keep out of children's reach. Do not immerse in water. Unplug before filling the tank. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Polti Service Centre.

USER MANUAL Caresse FE603 POLTI

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A) Removable tank
B) Water spray outlet
C) Steam control cursor
D) Thermostat pilot light
E) Thermostat control knob
F) Temperature level indicator (fig. 6)
G) Removable tank hook
H) Water spray button
K) "Shot of Steam" button

Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to make necessary technical and constructional alterations, without prior notice.

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Temperature Adjustment

- Before ironing, split your washing according to the type of fabric and start by ironing items which require a minimum temperature. Turn the thermostat according to the fabrics (fig. 1)

• Low temperature (synthetics)
  • • - Medium temperature (silk, wool)
• High temperature (cotton, linen) - steam area

- For very delicate fabrics, it is advisable to perform a trial on a piece of material not externally visible.

- In case of doubt on the type of fabric, commence ironing by adjusting the thermostat to low temperature (●) and perform a trial on a non externally visible piece of fabric. If the result is not satisfactory at this temperature, continue by adjusting the thermostat to medium temperature (● ●).

- If your washing is composed of two types of fabrics, (e.g. silk/wool), it is advisable to proceed at the lowest temperature.

Filling the tank

• The tank must be filled only when the power cord is unplugged from the mains.
• Put the steam control cursor in the low position (fig. 2)
• Unhook the water tank by the hook (G) (fig. 3).
• Remove the tank (A) from the iron and fill it under the tap keeping it at 45^irc (fig.4)
• Hold the iron keeping the tip downwards. Put the tank correctly back in its place (fig.5)
• After this operation the liquid level in the tank decreases because the water goes in the inside reserve chamber. For longer ironing duration you can restore the level in the tank by repeating the filling operation.
• During ironing, it will be possible to check the water level through the transparent tank.

Steam Ironing

After filling the tank with water proceed as follows:

• turn the thermostat to the "steam" position (fig. 6).
• Insert the plug in an earthed socket. The thermostat pilot light will switch on (D) and will remain on during pre-heating time.
• Wait for the pilot light (D) to switch off. The iron has reached the selected temperature and is ready for use.
• Adjust the desired intensity of steam by moving the appropriate cursor (C) from the "0" position to the desired position (maximum steam output is obtained in high position) (fig. 7).
• By placing the iron in a horizontal position steam output begins. Steam output is interrupted simply by placing the iron in a vertical position or by moving the steam cursor (C) to position "0".

Using the "Shot of Steam" button

• To obtain "Super Steam" output (fig. 7-8), press button "K".
  Before pressing this button ensure the thermostat control wheel (E) is within the steam area (fig. 6).
• With extra steam output, difficult creases can be removed easily. During extra steam output the steam control cursor can be held in any position. To obtain a better result, it is advisable to place the cursor in the "closed" position. (0).
• For optimal performance with Shot of Steam, it is advisable to wait 4 seconds between each press.

Water spray

• By pressing the appropriate button (H), a water spray is obtained over the fabrics to be ironed (fig. 9). In order to make use of this feature it is necessary to fill the tank with water.
• The water spray helps you to dampen dry items and to iron starched items. It is also useful for low temperature dry ironing.
• The water spray can be used both during steam ironing as well as during dry ironing.

Dry Ironing

• If water is present inside the iron, turn the cursor (C) to the "0" position (fig. 2)
• Turn the thermostat (E) to the appropriate position for the fabric to be ironed.
• Insert the plug in an earthed socket. A thermostat pilot light (D) will switch on.
• Wait until the pilot light (D) switches off and commence ironing.

Ironing without tank

- To make steam ironing easier in difficult to reach places like shirt sleeves, pockets, trouser legs, it is possible to use the iron without the tank, using the steam output for about 5 minutes (fig. 10).

After ironing, follow these procedures:

• Turn the steam control cursor to pos. "0"
  • Unplug the appliance from the mains
• To empty the remaining water in the tank, keep the point downwards and unhook the tank as described in the "Filling the tank" paragraph.
• Unplug the iron and wipe the sole plate with a wet cotton cloth in order to clean any marks from the sole plate. But do not rub too vigorously to avoid scratching the plate.
• To clean the iron outside, simply use a damp cloth. Avoid using abrasive cloths or detergents which may cause damage to the plastic surface.
• Store the iron in vertical position, out of children's reach.
• When the iron is cold, rewind the cable around the cable-winder (fig.11)

PRODUITS

• Read this manual carefully and store it for future use
• When the iron is used for the first time a light odour and smoke may be noticed. This is due to the sole-plate's special cover and will disappear within seconds.
• Plug the iron exclusively in mains sockets equipped with an earth.
• Do not leave the iron unattended whilst it is plugged into the mains.
• Keep the iron out of children's reach.
• Do not place the iron in water or in other liquids.
• Always handle the iron with care and warn others of the potential dangers (e.g. steam or hot water output, hot soleplate).
• Before filling the iron with water unplug it from the mains.
• Do not unplug the iron by pulling the power cord.
• Only use cable extensions which are in perfect condition and equipped with an earth.

Never use the iron in the following circumstances:

• The iron or the power cord are damaged

• The iron has been dropped or has been knocked severely
  • Water is leaking from the iron.

• In case of malfunctioning or failure never attempt to disassemble the iron, but contact your nearest authorised Polti Service Centre.

• In case of damage to the power cord. It should be replaced by an authorised Polti Service Centre.
• If you accidentally drop your iron, you should have it checked by an authorized Polti Service Centre because some internal malfunctionings might have occurred, limiting the safety of the product.

GUARANTEE

Caresse carries a 1 year guarantee from the date of purchase against manufacturing and material defects. The guarantee is not valid in case of inappropriate use.

In case of failure or malfunctioning, contact the nearest authorised Polti Service Centre immediately. Any mishandling of the appliance by unauthorised persons will automatically invalidate the guarantee.

- Polti S.p.A. declines any responsibility in case of accidents arising from use not complying with the instructions contained herein.