DIRT DEVIL DCC005 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

HIGH POWER - EASY CLEANING

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bagless cylinder

DCC005

2200W

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Dirt Devil product which has been
designed and manufactured to give you many years of trouble
free service.

You may already be familiar with using a similar product, but do
please take the time to read these instructions - they have been
written to ensure that you get the very best from your purchase.

Support

If you require any help, setting up or using your Dirt Devil
product, our customer services team will be happy to help you.
You can contact them on 0870 873 0081.

Safety is important

To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please

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Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.

ensure you read the Safety Instructions before you
operate this vacuum cleaner.

Please pay particular attention to the sections of this
guide that carry this warning symbol

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CONTENTS

Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................ 3

Support ....................................................................................................................... 3

Safety is important .................................................................................................. 3

Provided Cleaning Heads ...................................................................... 6

Carpet Floor Brush ................................................................................................... 6

Intense Turbo Brush ................................................................................................ 6

Safety Instructions ................................................................................. 7

Power Source ............................................................................................................ 7

Using your Vacuum Cleaner ................................................................................. 7

Transporting your Vacuum Cleaner .................................................................. 8

Service ......................................................................................................................... 8

Electrical Information ............................................................................ 9

Parts Identification ............................................................................... 12

In the Box .................................................................................................................. 12

Front View ................................................................................................................13

Rear View ..................................................................................................................14

Assembly ............................................................................................... 15

Fitting the Flexible Hose .....................................................................................15

Telescopic Extension Tube ................................................................................. 15

Using your Vacuum Cleaner................................................................. 16

Suction Control.......................................................................................................16

Switching On ........................................................................................................... 16

Accessory Tools.......................................................................................................17

Switching Off ...........................................................................................................17

Rewinding the Power Cable .............................................................................. 18

Emptying the Dust Canister ................................................................ 19

Removing Blockages ............................................................................................20

Cleaning the Intense Turbo Brush ...................................................................21

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CONTENTS

Maintenance ......................................................................................... 22

Filter Cleaning/Replacement .............................................................................22

2 Stage HEPA high grade Filter .........................................................................22

Mesh Cone Filter Cover ........................................................................................23

Exhaust Filter ...........................................................................................................24

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 25

Thermal Cut Out .....................................................................................................25

Spare Parts and Consumables ..........................................................................25

Disposal ................................................................................................. 26

Guarantee ............................................................................................. 26

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PROVIDED CLEANING HEADS

Provided Cleaning Heads

Carpet Floor Brush

Wheeled floor brush with
brush height adjustment lever
for either carpet or hard floor
setting.

Intense Turbo Brush

A compact rotating brush that is
powered by the strong air flow
from the vacuum cleaner.

Provides a stronger cleaning
performance on most fabrics
and is better than a standard
carpet brush at two jobs:

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Picking up ground-in dirt from

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carpets

picking up hairs (especially pet

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hairs from seats, car surfaces
and furniture).

This is an intense cleaning
brush - if cleaning a fabric
surface with the brush for the
first time, always test the brush
on a discreet unseen area to
make sure the fabric surface is
compatible and is undamaged
by the fast moving bristles.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions

WARNING!

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This product is not suitable for use by children, and may not be
suitable for persons requiring supervision unless they receive
instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the
product.

Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or
near children.

Power Source

Your vacuum cleaner requires a 230V to 240V AC 50 Hz supply. Do
not use any other supply.

THIS VACUUM CLEANER SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT
UNATTENDED WHEN CONNECTED TO THE MAINS
SUPPLY.

Using your Vacuum Cleaner

Never vacuum wet surfaces, pick up wet objects or use in wet

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conditions.

Never use your vacuum cleaner to pick-up burning objects or

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hot objects such as coal and ashes.

Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up large objects that are

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likely to cause blockages or damage.

Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the dust canister or

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filters installed.

For domestic use only - industrial or commercial use invalidates

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warranty.

Do not block the exhaust outlet as this will cause the motor to

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overheat.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not let children use the vacuum cleaner unattended.

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Do not run over the mains cable with the vacuum cleaner.

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Consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about the assembly,

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operation or safety of your vacuum cleaner.

Most new carpets have a running-in period, during which only

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light vacuuming is recommended.

Transporting your Vacuum Cleaner

To move your vacuum cleaner from room to room, unplug the

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mains cable and carry the unit using the carry handle.

If you need to lift and carry the vacuum cleaner, use its carrying

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handle. DO NOT carry the vacuum cleaner by the dust canister
handle.

Never pull the vacuum cleaner by its mains cable.

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Service

For your safety, the plug must be removed from the wall socket

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before emptying the vacuum cleaner, cleaning the vacuum
cleaner or undertaking any maintenance operation.

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If the mains cable is damaged in any way, do not use the

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vacuum cleaner. The cable must be replaced by a qualified
service agent.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Electrical Information

This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363,
13 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 13 amps and be ASTA
approved to BS1362.

If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover
must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.

If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed
from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed
below. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13
amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The blue wire must

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be connected to the
terminal marked with
the letter N or coloured
black.

Plug should be BS1363/A approved

Fit a 13 Amp Fuse

13 Amp

Fuse

The brown wire must

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be connected to the
terminal marked with
the letter L or coloured
red.

Do not connect either

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wire to the earth

terminal of the plug.

BLUE

(Neutral)

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable

is rmly held by the clamp

BROWN

(Live)

If a 13 Amp (BS1363/A) plug is used, a 13 Amp fuse (BS1362) must
be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used a 13 Amp fuse must
be fitted, either in the plug, adapter or in the distribution board.

This symbol indicates that this unit is a Class II appliance
and therefore an earth connection is not required.

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