DIRTDEVIL M085845RDI User Manual
THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING:
Cleaner assembly may
include small parts. Small
parts can present a choking
hazard.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Operating and Servicing
Instructions
• Please read these
instructions carefully before
using your Upright.
• Let us help you put your
vacuum together or answer
any questions, call:
1-800-321-1134
(USA & Canada)
www.dirtdevil.com
Warranty Registration
• Online at: www.dirtdevil.com
• Mail: Royal Appliance Mfg
7005 Cochran Rd.
Glenwillow, Ohio 44139
For quick reference, please record your
vacuum information below.
Model #:
Code:
Mfg.
(Mfg. code located on the lower backside of cleaner)
©2006 All rights reserved #1-113830-000
1/06
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
• BRING VACUUM CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN USING THE HOSE
AND ATTACHMENTS.
• DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.
• REGULARLY CHECK THE FILTER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
• WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUT THE HOSE
SINCE THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
• OCCASIONALLY REMOVE BRUSH AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM END CAPS TO
KEEP BRUSH ROTATING SMOOTHLY.
• WARNING: THE CORDS, WIRES, AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THIS
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Do not lea
and before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Electrical shock could occur.
• 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. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
• 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,
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Do not pick up an
•
or hot ashes.
ve appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
lint,
and an
,
hair
ything tha
ything tha
t is burning or smoking,
t may reduce air flow.
such as cigarettes,
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ma
tches,
• Do not use without dirt container and filters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use
in areas where they may be present.
• Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-held vacuum cleaners may
be set on furniture.
• Vacuum cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the
carpet when doing above floor cleaning.
• Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.
• Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner 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.
• Unplug before connecting *Power Brush Tool.
*NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Your cleaner contains a thermal protective device to shut off the motor to avoid overheating.
If this happens, turn switch off and unplug the cleaner. Inspect the exhaust, inlet, and filters
for any blockage. Empty the dirt container and clean filters. After approximately 30 minutes
the motor will have cooled and the vacuum will be ready to use.
remain unplugged during the 30 minute cooling period.
NOTE: the cleaner must
CONGRATULATIONS
You are now the proud owner of the Dirt Devil®. We trust your new purchase
will bring you many years of satisfaction.
Our company has designed and developed this product with you in mind.
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 Devil
®
products.
Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2, 3
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
How to Assemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Body to Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Tool Caddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Handle to Bod
y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
How To Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7, 8
Floor/Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Above Floor Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Dirt Container & Filter: Removal & Replacement. . . . . . . . . Page 9
Belt or Brushroll: Removal & Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
Lightbulb: Removal & Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
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 purchase. Refer to your vacuum cleaner carton for
the length of warranty and save your original sales receipt to validate start of warranty period.
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 prepaid
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 Royal
The warranty does not inc
cleaner. This warranty does not cover brushes, bags, 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).
lude unusual wear,damage resulting from accident or unreasonable use of the vacuum
to any ROYAL®Authorized Sales &
®
replacement parts.
IMPORTANT: USE ONLY GENUINE ROYAL®REPLACEMENT PARTS.
NOTE: TO REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT, RETURN YOUR WARRANTY CARD OR REGISTER
ONLINE AT WWW.DIRTDEVIL.COM.
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4
FEATURES
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
BACKFRONT
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
BODY TO NOZZLE
9
8
FRONT
1. Handle
2. Dirt Container Release Latch
3. Dirt Container Lid
4. See Through Dirt Container
5. Dirt Container Filter
6. Headlight
Bumper
7.
8. Clear Dirt Window
9. Lower Hose
1.
1
20
2
19
3
4
10
11
12
13
14
Assemble the body to the
base so that the lower hose is
on the right side.
TOOL CADDY ASSEMBLY
BACK VIEW
OF CLEANER
1.
5
6
7
18
17
15
16
Align screw holes on bottom
of Tool Caddy with screw
holes on body.
2.
To secure, insert one (1)
screw into the back of the
cleaner, above the on/off
switch.
2.
Insert two (2) screws into the
holes and tighten until
secure.
3.
Push back dirt window flap.
Align tabs on clear dirt
passage window with the
slots on the lower hose cuff.
Push and turn to lock into
place (inset).
BACK
10. Cord Guide
11. Hose
12. 2-in-1 Tool-Dust Brush /
Upholstery Tool
13. Crevice Tool
14. Carr
15. Long Power Cord
16. Cord Wrap with Quick Cord
17.
18. On/Off Pedal
19. Extension Wand
20.
ying Handle/Upper Cord
Wrap
Release
Handle Release P
Hose Clip
edal
HANDLE TO BODY
1.
Place upper handle onto
upright.
2.
Push upper handle do
upright.
wn onto
3.
Insert one (1) screw (supplied)
into the back of the c
secure handle.
leaner to
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6
HOW TO OPERATE
HOW TO OPERATE: CONTINUED
HOSE ASSEMBLY
1.
Insert the short end of the
hose onto the tool caddy
holder on the right side.
4.
Tip bottom of dirt container
into cleaner and push
forward. Dirt cup lid will snap
into handle.
HANDLE RELEASE
PEDAL
1.
2.
Insert hose handle into the
left side of the cleaner. Press
down firmly. Press hose into
top and sides of tool caddy.
1.
c
Attach tools: (a) Slide the 2-in-1
tool onto post on the back
panel. (b) Slide the crevice
tool into round slot on right
side of tool caddy. (c) Slide the
extension wand into round
slot on left side of tool caddy.
CORD RELEASE
a
b
1.
3.
Assemble dirt container lid to
the dirt cup.
ON/OFF PEDALTOOL STORAGE
1.
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Turn cleaner on by depressing
foot pedal located on the back
left side of the cleaner.
FLOOR/CARPET
CLEANING
1.
a
CAUTION: Brush agitator continues to rotate while hose is removed or in use and at all times while cleaner
is on. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from brush area while cleaner is on.
Cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotation brush off the carpet when cleaning above the floor.
ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING
1.
Cleaner must be in its upright
position. Remove lower hose
from the side of the cleaner
by twisting to the right and
then pull off.
4.
Choose any of the handy
accessories or use the hose
alone. Simply push the
attachment firmly onto the
end of the wand or hose
handle. To remove tool, twist
and pull apart gently.
2.
Remove the hose from the
tool caddy.
EXTENSION WAND
1.
If additional length is needed,
use the extension wand.
3.
Slide the tool hose into the
lower dirt hose with the notch
facing up. Push together and
twist to secure.
CARRY HANDLE
1.
Use the carry handle on the
back of the cleaner to move
the cleaner from room to
room.
To release the handle, push
the handle release pedal
located on the lower left side
of the cleaner.
Use the cord guides to store
the cord out of the way while
vacuuming.
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b
c
Move the handle and adjust
it to the desired position for
(a) storing the upright, (b)
operating the cleaner, and (c)
de-press the handle release
pedal again to clean under
furniture.
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DIRT CONTAINER & FILTER: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
F1
FILTER TYPE
5
BELT STYLE
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
NOTE: Unplug cleaner before changing filter.
NOTE: For best performance, replace pleated filter yearly.
For F1 filter replacement, please visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com to buy
online or call customer service at 1-800-321-1134.
EMPTY AND CLEAN DIRT CONTAINER
1.
2.
3.
BELT OR BRUSHROLL: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE CHANGING BELT OR
TO REMOVE BELT
1.
BRUSHROLL.
For Belt Style 5 replacements, please visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com to buy
online or call customer service at 1-800-321-1134.
2.
3.
Depress latch to remove dirt
container from cleaner.
4.
Twist and pull the filter up and
out.
*Regular Maintenance: Each time the dirt container is emptied, the pleated filter should be cleaned. Tap the filter
firmly against the inside of a trash can until the dirt stops falling from the filter. (Filter will be discolored after use,
this will not affect the filter’s performance.) Do not brush the filter. The cleaning instructions may vary depending
on the dirt conditions. In some cases,more or less cleaning of the filter may be required.
the filter be replaced once per year.
Remove lid by grasping both
handles and turning lid
counterclockwise.
5.
Clean filter and empty dirt
container completely. See
“Regular Maintenance” note
below for instructions on
cleaning the filter.
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Hold the dirt container and
grasp the top of filter.
6.
Return filter to dirt container.
Push filter into place to prevent
dirt leakage. Return dirt
container to cleaner.
It is recommended that
Lay cleaner flat and flip cleaner
to expose nozzle base. Base
should lay flat and face up. To
remove nozzle guard, use
Phillips screwdriver to remove
the four (4) screws. Arrows
show location of screws.
4.
Lift and remove brushroll.
Dispose of old belt.
7.
7a.
With new belt in place, pull and
slide brushroll into nozzle making
sure that the brushroll end caps
are in the correct orientation (7a
inset). Rotate brushroll manually to
make sure belt is properly aligned.
Lift nozzle guard off.
TO REPLACE BELT OR BRUSHROLL
5.
END CAP
Place new belt in area of
brushroll without bristles.
8.
Reattach nozzle guard.
10
Slide belt off motor shaft.
6.
Slide belt onto motorshaft.
9.
TAB
Secure by aligning the three
(3) tabs in the base slots. Be
sure to replace all four (4)
screws.
TAB
TAB
LIGHTBULB: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR
This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp #906, 13.0 volts. For bulb replacement, please visit our
website at www.dirtdevil.com to buy online or locate a dealer nearest you.
Depress latch to remove dirt container
from cleaner. Remove the two (2) screws
located on the inside of the (Diagram 1).
Remove lens (Diagram 1a).
REPLACING LIGHTBULB.
1.
1a.
2.
Pull bulb out of socket to
remove. Do NOT twist. Gently
push new bulb into socket to
replace.
3.
Replace lens. Secure the
headlight lens by replacing
the two (2) screws.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
IF OBSTRUCTION DEVELOPS DURING FLOOR CLEANING:
1. If obstruction develops while cleaning carpets, turn cleaner OFF and unplug. Check to see if dirt container is full
(Diagram 1); empty if needed (Page 9).
2. Check dirt path window and lower hose (Diagram 2). Remove any obstruction.
3. Turn cleaner over and remove nozzle guard (Diagram 3). Clear any obstruction that occurs in or around the
brushroll area.
IF OBSTRUCTION DEVELOPS DURING ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING:
1. If obstruction develops while above floor cleaning, turn cleaner OFF and unplug. Check to see if dirt container is
full; empty if needed (Page 9).
2. Check airflow areas of hose (Diagram 4). If there is no suction, disconnect hose, drop quarter through end. If
quarter comes out, there is NO blockage.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cleaner won’t run
Cleaner won’t
pick-up or low
suction
Dust escaping
from
cleaner
Cleaner tools won’t
pick-up
Headlight not
working
ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
1. Power cord not firmly plugged into
outlet.
2
. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
3. Needs service.
4. Thermal Protector activated.
1. Dirt container not installed correctly.
2. Dirt container full.
3. Brushroll worn.
4. Broken or worn belt.
5. Clogged filter.
6. Nozzle/dirt passage hose clogged.
1. Dirt container full.
2. Dirt container not installed correctly.
3. Hose not connected correctly.
4. Filter not installed completely.
1. Hose clogged.
2. Dirt container full.
Filter clogged.
3.
1. Bulb burnt out.
2. Loose electrical wires.
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker.
3. Take to service center. To find nearest location,
visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com or call
1-800-321-1134.
4. Allow cleaner to cool - Pg.3.
1. Review dirt container removal & replacement Pg. 9.
2. Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
3. Replace brushroll - Pg. 10.
4. Replace belt - Pg. 10.
5. Remove filter and clean - Pg. 9.
6. Remove lower hose; remove obstruction - Pg. 8.
1. Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
2. Review dirt container removal & replacement Pg. 9.
3. Review hose installation - Pg. 7.
4. Review filter removal & replacement - Pg. 9.
1. Remove hose and tools; remove obstruction Pg. 8.
2. Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
3. Clean filter - Pg. 9.
1. Replace bulb - Pg. 11.
2. Take to ser
visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com or call
1-800-321-1134.
CUSTOMER SERVICE (1-800-321-1134)
vice center.To find nearest location,
1.
2.
In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized Royal®Dealer or visit
4.3.
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our website at www.dirtdevil.com. Costs of any transportation to and from any place of repair are to be paid by the
owner. The service parts used in this unit are easily replaced and readily available from an authorized Royal®Dealer or
retailer. Always identify your cleaner by the model number and manufacturing code when requesting information or
ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.)
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