OWNER'S MANUAL
Operating and Servicing
Instructions
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Please read these instructions carefully before using your Featherlite@Carpet Shampooer.
Let us help you put your vacuum together or answer any questions, call:
1-800-321-1134
(USA & Canada) www.dirtdevil.com
A WARNING: ,
cleaner assembly may include small parts.
Small parts can present
For quick reference, p h s e record your vacuum information below.
Model #:
Mfg. Code:
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THlS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When you use an appliance, basic precaution s should be followed, including t h e following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDEDWHEN PLUGGED IN. OCCASIONALLY CLEAN DEBRIS FROM BRUSH.
WARNING - FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING.
WARNING -THE CORDS, WIRES AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THlS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS,INCLUDING LEAD OR LEAD COMPOUNDS, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER USING).
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Do not use outdoors. Electrical shock could occur.
Do not immerse. To reduce the risk of electric shock - use indoors only, and use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134 for the nearest service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without dirty water reservoir in place. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be present. Keep the shampooer on the floor.
Do not use an extension cord with this shampooer.
Store the shampooer indoors. Put the shampooer away after use to prevent
tripping accidents.
Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is listed on the
cleaner plate.
Use only Dirt DevilB Carpet & Rug Shampoo.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistancefor electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding attachment plug that
looks like the plug illustrated in the sketch.
Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug.
No adapter should be used with this appliance.
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CONGRATULATIONS
You are now the proud owner of the Featherlitem Carpet Shampooer. We trust your new purchase will bring you many years of satisfaction.
Our company designed and developed this product with you in mind. The Featherlitea Carpet Shampooer is the lightest full size upright carpet cleaner available due to its Featherlitem design. The large 1gallon solution reservoir makes cleaning easier with fewer fill-ups.
We are very proud of our products and hope that you are equally satisfied with their quality and performance.
Thank you for your support of Dirt Devila products. Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions............................................ |
Page 2, 3 |
Feature Descriptions........................................ |
Page 5 |
How to Assemble............................................. |
Page 6 |
Preparing Carpet............................................. |
Page 7 |
How To Operate............................................... |
Page 7 |
Remove and Replace Solution Reservoir... |
Page 7 |
Carpet Cleaning.......................................... |
Page 7 |
Emptying and Cleaning Dirty Water Tank........ |
Page 9 |
Troubleshooting Guide................................... |
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LIMITED WARRANTY
To the consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. warrants this vacuum cleaner to be free of defects in material or workmanship commencing upon the date of the original pulchase. Refer to your vacuum cleaner carton for the length of warranty and save your origmal sales recelpt to valldate start of warranty per~od.
If the vacuum cleaner should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair or replace any defective parts free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered DreDaid to any ROYALm
Authorized Sales & Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, day of purchase, copy of original sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number. If you are not near a Warranty Station, call the factory for assistance at USA & Canada:
1-800-321-1134. Use only genuine Royalmreplacement parts.
The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident or unreasonable use of the vacuum cleaner. This warranty does not cover brushes, flat belts, filters and bulbs. This warranty does not cover unauthorized repairs. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights (Other rights may vary from state to state In the USA).
Front View |
Back View |
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Front View |
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Back View |
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Non-Slip Grip Handle |
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Power Cord |
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Clean Solution Reservoir |
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Carrying Handle |
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Latch |
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Quick Cord Release |
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Clean Solution Reservoir |
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Handle Release Pedal |
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Dirty Water Tank Latch |
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Cord Hook |
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Dirty Water Tank Handle |
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Cord Clip |
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5 Row Brush Strip |
17. Solution Spray Trigger |
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7.Dirty Water Tank
8.Dirty Water Tank Lid
9.Power OnIOff Switch 10. Upper Handle Screw
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
Stand base in upright position. Push midsection onto base by aligning tabs on the backside of midsection with the pockets on the backside of base. One at a time, place nut into recess located on the back of the left, right and middle back of the base. While holding nut in place, insert screw through front of midsection and tighten. Repeat this process with the remaining two (2) nuts and screws. NOTE: Make sure the power cord is out of the way to avoid pinching.
Slide upper handle down onto unit. Place nut into recess in back of upper handle. While holdina nut in dace. insert screw throughfront of'upp& handle and tighten. Route cord above upper cord hook and snap into cord clip on upper handle.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE FEATHERLITEmCARPET SHAMPOOER AS A DRY VACUUM.
1.Vacuum carpet thoroughly. Use a Dirt Devilmvacuum cleaner with a revolving brushroll for best results.
2.Remove as much furniture from the room as possible. If unable to remove the furniture, place plastic or foil under and around the legs until the carpet has dried completely.
CHECKFORCOLORFASTNESS:
Before cleaning carpet, test for color fastness. Dampena white cloth with solution.Test a small area in a closet. Gently rub the cloth over the area. Check each color for color bleeding. If the cloth remains clean, it should be safe to clean the carpet.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING CARPET:
1.Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution while using FeatherlitemCarpet Shampooer.
2.For heavily soiled areas, additional applications may be necessary.
3.Allow plenty of time to dry carpet thoroughly.
4.Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork and wood to prevent any damage.
5.Try not to walk on carpet until it is completely dry.
6.After carpet is thoroughly dry, vacuum the carpet using a cleaner with a revolving brushroll.
7.Beforecleaning,determinewhere you will start and end, makingsure not to walk over previouslycleanedareas.
AFTER CLEANING:
Allow carpet to dry completely. Try not to walk on the carpet until it is dry.
If you need to walk on the carpet, place white towels on the areas you want to walk.
If the carpet is not dry and the furniture must be placed back In the room, use plastic or foil under the furniture to prevent staining the carpet.
Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank with hot tap water. See page 9.
WARNING:
DO NOT STORE FEATHERLITEBCARPET SHAMPOOER IN GARAGE OR AREA WHERE UNIT COULD FREEZE.
Grasp solution reservoir |
Tilt solution reservoir away |
under handle and press clean |
from cleaner and remove. |
solution reservoir latch. |
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Unscrew measuring cap from back side of solution reservoir.
Place bottom of solution reservoir into cleaner and rotate top into position until the lever snaps into place.
Fill measuringcap with solution 2 times (approximately 4 oz) and pour into clean water tank.
NOTE: Use only Dirt Devil" Carpet & Rug Shampoo. Using other cleaning solutions may cause excessive foaming. kcessive foam will cause the float to shut off the vacuumprematurely. Using other cleaning solutionswillvoidyourwanan@
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Step onto handle release pedal to put into cleaning position.
Fill remaining solution reservoir with hot tap water. Replace cap.
NOTE: Never leave unit mattended with power on. Turn OFFwhen empiyingand filing reservoir. Do NOT oversaturate the carpet. Turn power switch to the "on" position.
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS USE A STEADY, MODERATE, FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOTION. While depressing solution spray trigger, pull unit in backward motion. Release trigger and push unit forward in same path to remove dirty water and solution from carpet. (For heavily soiled areas, repeat if necessary)(See page 8). IMPORTANT: IF THE SOUND OF THE MOTOR CHANGES TO A HIGH PITCH, THIS INDICATES THE DIRTY WATER TANK IS FULL AND MUST BE EMPTIED. A VISUAL INDICATOR IS WHEN THE BLUE FLOAT HAS RISEN TO THE TOP OF THE DIRTY WATER TANK.
Your FeatherlitemCarpet Shampooer is equipped with a shut off valve within your dirty water tank. When the dirty water tank becomes full, the blue float (viewed from top of tank) will rise, shutting off the air flow thru the nozzle.
NOTE: Thefloatinyour Featherlit@CarpetShampooeris the bluepiece in the d i m water tank lid, and will shutoff the suction when the d i m water tank is full. For best results, use smooth, steady motion keeping the nozzle flat against the carpeting. Tippingthe cleanerand breaking the seal of the n o l eand t i n g willcause the floatto riseand shutoff the suction. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank. If the d i m water tank does not appear full, turn the power switch off and wait for the float to settle and reset If the float repeatedly shut. off the suction, empty the d i m water tank. For best results, use only Dirt DeviP Carpet & Rug Shampoo. Gther Solutionsmay generate excessive foam which will cause the float to rise prematurely and shut off the suction. Use two capfuls (4 ounces) of Dirt DeviP Carpet & Rug Shampooper 1up of the clean water reservoir. A higher concentrationof shampoomay cause excessive foaming.
NOTE: You will heara noticeable changein thepitch of the cleaner. Thisindicates a need to empty the d i m water tank.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
EMPTYING DIRTY WATER TANK
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Grasp top of dirty water tank handle and push latch to release.
Grasp handle and pull tank out of base.
Remove dirty water tank lid.
To empty dirty water tank, grasp handle with one hand and nozzle with the other and empty into sink. Replace dirt water tank lid.
Rinse dirty water tank and filter with hot tap water. Wipe and let dry thoroughly before storing to prevent mildew from forming. NOTE: Do not use any chemicals when cleaning.
PLACING DIRTY WATER TANK IN BASE OF CLEANER:
Lift front base of cleaner off carpeting with one hand.
While makingsure the front of the dirty water tank is resting on the base, place the rear of the tank into the base of the cleaner. Push handle down untilit latches (Diagram8).
NOTE: Do not store cleaner with solution in reservoir or dirty waterin dirty water tank Mineral deposits and mildew can form which willaffecttheperformance of your Featherlitee Carpet Shampooer.
Grasp handle and hook front of dirty water tank into base of cleaner, making sure front of dirty water tank is resting on the base (Diagram 2). The Dirty Water Tank has 3 tabs on the underside which MUST latch into the underside of the base of the cleaner. It is very important to lift the base of the cleaner off of the carpeting and hook the nozzle to the base so that the nozzle is flush with the base of the cleaner (Diagram 2a). Failureto install the Dirty Water Tank correctly (Diagram 2b), will result in poor dirty water pickup. The Dirty Water Tank will need to be emptied once or twice per fill up of the Clean Water Tank.
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