Owner Manual

This guide will instruct you on the best ways to care for your Caracole pieces so that you can maximize their life. The

location of your furniture can affect its longevity. Placing furniture where it can touch external walls can create moisture

build-up, and placing it too close to radiators, heaters and gas or wood res can increase the risk of scorching damage or

discoloration. Sharp objects such as buckles, rings and even the claws of your pets can tear, scratch or break the furniture.

Protect from direct sunlight and rotate reversible cushions at regular intervals. Vacuum cushions weekly on low suction and

take care with surfaces.

LEATHER

Vacuum or wipe with a cloth regularly to remove dust. Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap and water or a soft Leather

cleaner. Blot all spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth. Do not rub. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners as they will

damage the Leather. Avoid direct sunlight.

FABRIC

All Fabrics within the Caracole line of furniture are labeled Cleaning Code “S”. Spot clean only with a water-free dry

cleaning solvent. Pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding. Do not saturate. DO NOT USE WATER. Pile Fabrics

may require brushing with a nonmetallic, soft bristle brush to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed

and dry-cleaned. To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, soft bristle brush to

remove dust and grime is recommended. When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material. Evenly clean

the entire panel in a seam to seam fashion. Do not clean just the spots or stains. Caracole highly recommends having your

upholstery professionally cleaned. All other methods of cleaning could void the manufacturer’s warranty. Contact the

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certication to locate a certied upholstery cleaning professional in your

area. www.iicrc.org

FEATHER AND DOWN CUSHIONS

To keep your feather and down cushions looking their best and to give you maximum comfort, it is essential that they are

maintained and “uffed” regularly. We recommend that you drop the cushion on its border (the narrow side) and repeat

this on all four sides. This separates and adds air back into the feathers. This process will keep your down and feathers from

becoming naturally compressed while maintaining the look and luxury of feather blends.

WOOD

Our Wood collections often have lacquered surfaces and can mostly tolerate the heat from coffee cups and dinner

plates, however they cannot tolerate greater temperatures from dishes heated on the stove-top or in conventional or

microwave ovens. The lacquer is also water resistant, however cannot tolerate excessive quantities of liquid. Dry any spills

immediately and polish the surface, otherwise liquid may seep through the lacquer and cause irreparable damage. Your

solid Wood furniture is a natural product and may expand and contract due to varying temperature conditions. Remove

ordinary household dust with a soft, clean cloth, wiping with the grain. If using a furniture dusting-aid product, make sure

to follow the manufacturer’s directions on the product.

FURNITURE CARE INSTRUCTIONS

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FURNITURE CARE INSTRUCTIONS This guide will instruct you on the best ways to care for your Caracole pieces so that you can maximize their life. The location of your furniture can affect its longevity. Placing furniture where it can touch external walls can create moisture build-up, and placing it too close to radiators, heaters and gas or wood fires can increase the risk of scorching damage or discoloration.
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STAINLESS STEEL Stainless Steel does not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel however, it is not actually stain or rust proof. In extreme coastal locations or if the Steel is regularly subjected to water or high humidity, brown discoloration (tea staining) can appear on the surface of products. Tea staining can normally be removed with mild abrasive cleaner and warm soapy water.