Dirt Devil DDU01-E01-P01 User Manual

POWERLITE
SERIES

USER GUIDE

DDU01-E01-P01

Cyclonic Vacuum

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WARNING

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• This vacuum cleaner is
intended for household use
only and NOT for commercial
or industrial use.

• Only use the vacuum cleaner
indoors on dry surfaces and
keep the area you’re cleaning
well lit.

• Keep ngers, hair and loose

clothing away from moving
parts and openings whilst
using the vacuum cleaner.

• This vacuum cleaner can be
used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons

with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if
they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the vacuum
cleaner in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not
play with the vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.

• Only Dirt Devil recommended
tools should be used with the

vacuum cleaner, use of

non-branded Dirt Devil
accessories/tools will invalidate
your guarantee.

• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner

if it has been dropped,

damage or left outdoors.

• Don’t run over the power cord
or use vacuum cleaner if the
power cord or plug is
damaged. Please contact our
Customer Care Line on:
0330 026 2626 (Mon-Fri
9:00am-5:00pm).

• Don’t handle the plug or use
the vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.

• Don’t pull or carry the vacuum
cleaner by the power cord.

• Don’t use the power cord as a

handle, pull the power cord
around corners, sharp edges

or close a door over the
power cord.

• Don’t unplug the vacuum
cleaner by pulling on the
power cord.

• Don’t vacuum up any

ammable or combustible
materials (lighter uid, petrol,

kerosene etc) or use the
vacuum cleaner in an area with
explosive vapours or liquid.

• Don’t vacuum up hot coals,
cigarette butts, matches or

smoking hot burning items

DON'TS

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WARNING

or use in an area where

there may be harmful uids
(chlorine, bleach, and ammonia

drain cleaner).

• Don’t attempt to remove
blockages with sharp objects
as this may cause damage

to the vacuum cleaner, remove

blockages only as instructed in
this guide.

• Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp

objects such as glass, nails,

screws or coins etc.

• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner
with incorrect voltage as this
may result in damage or injury
to the user. The correct voltage
is listed on the ratings label.

DON'TS CONTINUED...

• Turn off all controls on the
vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting
the plug from the mains socket.

• Always keep the power cord
away from the brushes during
use. After use always wrap the
power cord around the cord
clips provided.

• Always make sure both the

pre-motor/post-motor lters are

in place before use.

• Always make sure the brush
bar is switched off when using
the vacuum cleaning on stairs
or when using the hose and
accessories. Take extra when
positioning the vacuum cleaner
on the stairs.

• Always switch off the vacuum
cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the hose and
accessories.

• Keep all openings clear and
free from debris as this may

affect the airow/suction.

• Always replace the fuse in the
plug with a British 13amp fuse.
Always protect the power
cable from heated surfaces

and open ames.

• Use only CE approved 13amp

extension cords, non-approved

extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to
arrange the extension cord as
it can be a trip hazard.

• Store the vacuum cleaner in a

cool, dry area. If the lters have

been cleaned as per user the
guide instructions ensure they
are thoroughly dry before
storing away.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FURTHER USE.

DO'S

HI. WELCOM E.

Congrats on purchasing your new POWERLITE
cyclonic vacuum. Inside, you’ll find everything
you want to know from tools to how to.

So what are you waiting for? LET’S GO.

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Thank you for choosing a Dirt Devil product.

Please enter the complete model and serial

number in the spaces provided.

MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER

Serial number located on the machine’s

rating label

Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner’s
manual. Verification of date of purchase may
be required for warranty service of your
Dirt Devil product.

SERIAL NUMBER

(Label located on bottom of vacuum)

Model
DDU01-E01

Wattage
1000W

6113641413011111

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

Safety information 3

Contents 5

Machine overview 6

Quick start 7

Hard floor cleaning 12

Using your machine 12

Maintenance 13

Troubleshooting 18

Other information 19

Limited guarantee 19

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VACUUM DESCRIPTION

1. Handle

2. Stretch Hose

3. Dusting Brush

4. Dirt Bin Release Button

5. Shroud and Separator

6. Dirt Bin

7. Filters

8. System Check Indicator

9. Crevice Tool (Attached to

handle and stored in cleaner)

10. Hose Holder

11. Quick Release Cord Hook

12. Power Cord

13. Wheels

14. On/Off Pedal

15. Brushbar Control Button

16. Hard Floor Adaptor

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Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown. Make
sure all parts are located before
disposing of packaging.

A. Handle
B. Crevice Tool
(Attached to handle)
C. Main Body
D. Dirt Bin
E. Dusting Brush
F. Hard Floor Adaptor
G. TurboTool (certain models only)

A

C

B

D

E

F

G

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

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1. Insert handle into
body of cleaner. Push
down until handle locks
into place.

2. Position hose over
hose holder (A) and into
hose tube (B).

3. To remove handle,
remove hose and press
handle/wand release
button (C) to remove.

C

IMPORTANT: Hose must be connected as shown for all operations.

ATTACH HANDLE

Place bottom of

dirt bin into
vacuum body first.
Pivot Bin into
vacuum. Dirt Bin
is secure when
you hear a click.

STORE TOOLS

1. Snap dusting
brush (D) into
storage area on
side of cleaner.

D

E

3. TurboTool is
included in certain
models and will
be a separate
addition. Attach
TurboTool to hose
end for use.

DO NOT ATTACH
TURBOTOOL TO
HANDLE.

2. Crevice tool is
permanently
attached to end
of handle/wand
and inserted into
cleaner body for
storage.

ATTACH
DIRT BIN

B

A

CAUTION

Not to be used for grooming a pet.

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Pull back handle
to tilt back. Press
on the front of
nozzle if needed.

Move the handle
and adjust it to the
desired position
for operating the
cleaner, and
lowering handle to
clean under
furniture.

FLOOR/
CARPET
CLEANING

Use the carry
handle to move
the cleaner from
room to room.

CARRY
HANDLE

For optimal
cleaning
performance on
hard floors,
brushbar should
be turned off. The
vacuum is shipped
with the brushbar
in the ON position.
To turn brushbar
OFF for Suction
Only Mode, step
on pedal (A).

SUCTION
ONLY MODE

A

A

This vacuum cleaner is fitted with a
constantly rotating brushbar. To avoid
damage to your flooring, make sure
the brushbar is turned off when using
the hose, accessories and when using
on stairs.

CAUTION: Turn brushbar off
before disconnecting and connecting hose
to hose tube (A). To use hose, lift hose end
as shown.

CLEANING TOOLS

HANDLE
RELEASE

Remove the hose from hose caddy.

Connect tools to end of hose or use

hose alone.

To use handle wand, first remove hose

from hose holder then remove handle

from main body by pressing the handle

release button. Attach hose to top

of handle.

To use brush tool remove from machine

and place over crevice tool.

To use Turbo Tool attach to hose end.

A. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian
blinds, baseboards, shutters,
and registers.

B. Crevice tool (permanently fixed to
the bottom of the handle/wand) may
be used in tight spaces, corners and
along edges in such places as dresser
drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs
and baseboards.

C. The handle/wand is used to give
extra length to your hose. Can also be
used with dusting brush. Dusting
brush can only be used when inserted
into the crevice tool.

D. TurboTool is designed to help you
remove pet hair from your home
easily. Can only be used with hose.

B

C

A

D

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SELECT PROPER TOOL Tools may vary per model)

ATTACH WAND AND TOOLS

STAIR CLEANING

Use the hose or crevice tool for
stair cleaning.

With handle in upright position,
clean from bottom to top.

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CAUTION

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the

vacuum from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place vacuum on

stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage. When using tools or on stairs the

brushbar must be switched to the off position.

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IMPORTANT: To ensure the Hard Floor Adaptor is correctly fitted, the wheels should be towards
the back of the floor tool when attached to vacuum cleaner.

1. Hard floor
cleaning tool.

3. Line up adapter with
base of vacuum cleaner,
push it until it clicks
into place.

2. Lie vacuum
cleaner on its back
exposing brushbar.

Always turn off the brushbar.
Apply the Hard Floor Adapter for optimum results on hard floors.

Actual model may vary from images shown.

Turn the quick cord release for easy
cord removal. Store cord in cord guide
to keep out of the way while
vacuuming. Wrap cord around cord
hooks for convenient storage. Attach
the plug end to the cord.

CORD RELEASE/STORAGE

Plug cord into electrical outlet. Turn
vacuum on by depressing foot pedal
located on the back left side of the
vacuum. Turn vacuum off by
depressing foot pedal again.

ON/OFF PEDAL

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or servicing. Do not operate

vacuum without either the dirt bin or filters in place. Very fine materials, such as face powder or

cornstarch, may seal the filter and cause a reduction in performance. When using the vacuum

for this type of dust, empty the bin and clean the filters often.

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Familiarise yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use
and care of your cleaner will ensure
continued cleaning effectiveness.

The System Check Indicator located
at (A), alerts you to possible system
performance issues. Please refer to
Trouble shooting page 18 to see the
possible causes and solutions.

A

IMPORTANT: The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the
vacuum cleaner does overheat the thermostat will automatically turn the vacuum cleaner off.
If this happens switch the vacuum cleaner off and unplug from electrical socket. Remove and
empty the dirt container also check the vacuum cleaner for blockages.

Allow the vacuum cleaner to cool for approximately 1 hour (if you have cleaned the filters please
wait 24 hours for the filters to fully dry before putting back into the machine).

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HOW TO EMPTY THE DIRT BIN

1. To remove dirt bin press
release button.

2. Hold dirt bin over rubbish bin and
press quick release dirt bin button to
empty. Make sure bin bottom centre
opening is clear of debris. Click bin
back into place after emptying.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or servicing. Do not
operate vacuum without either the dirt bin or filters in place.

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HOW TO CLEAN THE PREMOTOR FILTER

1. Twist dirt in

lid anticlockwise
and lift up
to remove.

2. Remove filter
cartridge from
dirt bin.

4. Hold filter cartridge
over rubbish bin and tap
off dirt and debris. The
sponge filter can be
cleaned by running under
water to wash. Leave to
dry for 24 hours or until
fully dry before replacing.

To replace bin lid line
up with lock and twist
clockwise to lock
in place.

3. Separate
foam filter from
filter cartridge.

REMOVE DIRT BIN

HOW TO CLEAN THE POSTMOTOR FILTER

1. Click the button at the
back of the post-motor
filter cover to unlock.

3. Hold foam filter under
running water to wash.
Wring excess water out
of filter.

Leave filter for 24 hours
or until fully dry before
replacing.

2. Remove the foam filter.

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HOW TO CLEAN THE SHROUD AND SEPARATOR

1. Hold dirt bin by carry handle and
press release button (A) to empty
dirt bin.

2. Twist umbrella tube anti-clockwise
and pull out of dirt bin. Hold over bin
and shake free of dirt and debris.

To replace shroud and separator, insert
back into dirt bin, align slots and twist
clockwise until tube locks in place.

A

HOW TO REPLACE THE BELT AND BRUSHBAR

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or servicing. Do not
operate vacuum without either the dirt bin or filters in place.

1. Lay the vacuum flat
and flip it to expose the
nozzle base. The base
should lay flat and
face up. Remove the
five screws.

3. Lift and remove the
brushbar. Dispose of the
old belt.

2. Pull and lift the nozzle
guard off.

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4. Slide belt onto
motorshaft.

6. With new belt in place,
pull and slide brushbar
into nozzle making sure
that the brushbar end
caps are in the correct
orientation. Rotate
brushbar manually to
make sure belt is
properly aligned.

5. Place new belt in
area of brushbar
without bristles.

7. Reattach nozzle guard. 9. Replace all five screws
to secure nozzle guard.

SLOTS

TABS

SLOTS

TABS

8. Secure by aligning
the three tabs in the
base slots.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - Unplug vacuum before servicing.

HOW TO REPLACE THE BELT AND BRUSHBAR
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If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the
cause is found by using the checklist below.

Cleaner won't run.

Power cord not firmly plugged
into outlet.

Blown fuse. Check the fuse in the plug if this

needs replacing, always replace
with a britsh13amp fuse.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or servicing.

Plug unit in firmly.

Thermal protector activated. Check the vacuum cleaner for

blockages. Allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool for approximately
1 hour (if you have cleaned the
filters please wait 24 hours for
the filters to fully dry before put­ting back into the machine).

The Performance Indicator
is red or the cleaner won't
pick up or low suction.

Dirt bin not installed correctly.

Dirt bin full. Empty and clean the dirt bin.

Review dirt bin removal and
replacement.

Clogged brushbar. Remove brushbar and clean.

Broken or worn belt. Replace belt.

Clogged filter. Remove filter and clean.

Nozzle/brushbar clogged. Check nozzle/brushbar; remove

obstruction/clog.

Hose clogged. Remove hose; remove clog.

Dirt bin full. Clean and empty dirt bin.

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Dust escaping from
the cleaner.

Dirt bin not installed correctly. Review dirt bin removal and

replacement.

Hose clogged or not
installed correctly.

Check hose for clog and review
hose installation.

Filter clogged or not
installed correctly.

Clean filter and review filter
removal and replacement.

Brushbar not turning.

Brushbar worn. Replace brushbar.

Broken or worn belt. Replace belt.

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UK SERVICE & HELP

Any queries or concerns about using your Dirt Devil, simply visit; www.DirtDevil.co.uk
or call the Dirt Devil Careline on 0330 026 2626. Calls are charged at the UK local rate.
Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner
before calling.

DIRT DEVIL CARELINE:

UK 0330 026 2626

Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Voltage: See rating label on machine for full details
Wattage: See rating label on machine for full details
Capacity: 1.5l
Cord length: 6m
Weight: 5.5kg

SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

LIMITED GUARANTEE

It’s quick and easy to register for your free 1 year guarantee online at
www.DirtDevil.co.uk. Register online.

Please retain your original receipt for proof of purchase.
Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product
before calling.

Call our
Customer Care Line
on 0330 026 2626

Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

www.dirtdevil.co.uk

EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited trading as Dirt Devil, hereby
on our own responsibility, declare that the DDU01-E01-P01 series is manufactured in compliance with the
following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Vax Limited, trading as Dirt Devil.
2 Colmore Square, 38 Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6BN.