Everything is standard for such devices: the body, the rack, the steam pipe with the nozzle and the water tank. When assembling the rack I noticed the original mounting system. A little bit of trouble with the installation of the rack on the body: need to hit the slots clearly, so it was standing firmly. Very tight steam line clamping plug: you have to work hard, but gently. It is even better to fasten the steam line first and then the stand. Hanger attaches to nozzle holder. There is one remark: hangers could be wider, it is not very convenient to hang a jacket of big size on it.
Vertical steamer for clothes Polaris PGS 1603VA Steam NON-STOP
CHARACTERISTICS
POWER: 1600 watts.
WATER BASIN: removable, clear plastic, capacity &asymp 1,9 l
Steam: no data in the manual. On the website of the store – up to 40 g min.
MODES: 4 modes of steam power.
FEATURES: getting ready to use &asymp 45s, 180 cm cord, 3G1,0 mm2, 50 min continuous operating time., drain hole on the cabinet.
ACCESSORIES: hanger with telescopic hangers, ironing pad, handle for the nozzle and hangers, nozzle for steaming arrows, 2 trouser and skirt clips, lint removal brush, glove, telescopic rack.
DIMENSIONS: body 33h29h21 cm, the maximum height of the stand 130 cm, the length of the steam line to the nozzle 135 cm, 12 cm diameter wheels.
WARRANTY: 1 year. WORK LIFE: 3 years.
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURER: CNB. BRAND: USA.
PRICE: 4399 Dollars.
DESCRIPTION
CONSTRUCTION
Everything is standard for such devices: the body, the rack, the steam pipe with a nozzle and a water tank. When assembling the rack I noticed the original fixing system. a little bit of trouble with installing the rack on the body: you need to hit the slots clearly to make it stand firmly. The steam line fixing plug is very tight: you have to act hard, but carefully. It is even better to fix the steam line first, and then the rack. The hanger is attached to the nozzle holder. There is one remark: the hangers could be wider, and it is not very convenient to hang a jacket of large size on it.
The water tank is capacious enough, but without any marks about its volume.
The wheels are big, but the device hardly rides on the floor, it is not very “frisky” and easy to maneuver, that’s why it is better to put it in the right place and not to touch it anymore.
The accessories are chosen competently: all the most necessary things are presented. Note the presence of a brush to clean clothes, it allows you to take care of things, as well as tidy upholstered furniture.
The hose is more or less firmly attached to the holder.
CONTROL
I plugged it in, flipped the switch, set the steam maxi mode – after about 40 sec. went steam.
The operating light on the case lights up when you turn it on.
The steamer works very quietly, you can almost not hear it even during the generation of steam, you can only see the water “bubbling” in the tank.
The switch works in steps. It is convenient, it is easy to turn. The only thing – there are no signs for the modes and no hints which mode to use when and for what tissues it is intended.
The control panel is on the side of the body, you have to bend over to turn the device on or off. But this is a common feature of steamers.
WORK
No water drops even when turning it on for the first time. Steam went out confidently at once. This steamer can be used to tidy up wrinkled things. The only thing is that the steam pipe has to be in a vertical position.
There is no steam adjustment on the nozzle. You can steam the thing, hang up the steam tube with the nozzle, lean over the body, change the mode and go back to work.
The water tank is big enough to last a long time. But if you run out of water and you’re still ironing, you have to turn the appliance off, pour water into the reservoir, and then continue ironing.
I have used the maxi mode. I was able to iron a thin blouse and freshen up a jacket. There are no remarks on the steam quality. Things after ironing were not very wet. In principle, you can put them on right away.
But the steam pipe itself as if it was torn out of my hand. I had to hold it with a little bit of force. Maybe this is because it’s still very new and after a couple of ironings it will “lay” just right. Maybe you should twist it over the rack, fix it in the holder and hold it like that for a couple of days to get it “used” to the right position. But a certain, though slight, discomfort was there.
CARING
To prolong the life cycle the manufacturers recommend to use a mixture of distilled and tap water.
It is recommended to descale the steamer once in 50 hours of use, but at least once a year with a special tool. The products sold in stores are the same as those for electric kettles. You have to repeatedly pour and drain the water from the boiler until all the limescale comes out. Therefore, it is good that the procedure should not be carried out very often.
After each use of the steamer it is necessary not only to pour out the water from the reservoir, but also to unscrew the drain cover on the housing and pour out the water from there. But I do not think that in daily use the hostess will strictly follow the instructions and comply with these requirements.
OVERALL IMPRESSION
This steamer would make a good companion to an iron. It comes in handy to quickly tidy up not particularly wrinkled things, freshen them. Very cool that the kit has a brush to clean the lint, it will help to care not only for clothes but also for the upholstery.
Easy to operate, large water tank, convenient accessories.
Small hanger hangers, “tight” steam pipe.
Can anyone provide feedback on the performance and durability of the Polaris PGS 1603VA Steam NON-STOP vertical steamer? I’m interested in purchasing one, but I would like to hear from those who have already used it. How effective is it in removing wrinkles and sanitizing clothes? Is the steam flow powerful enough? Any issues or limitations with this steamer? Your insights would be greatly appreciated.