DIRTDEVIL M085845RDI User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Operating and Servicing

Instructions

WARNING:

Cleaner assembly may include small parts. Small parts can present a choking hazard.

•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 #: Mfg. Code:

(Mfg. code located on the lower backside of cleaner)

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THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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 leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use 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, 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.

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•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. NOTE: the cleaner must remain unplugged during the 30 minute cooling period.

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 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 to any ROYAL® 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 Royal® replacement 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, 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).

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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FEATURES		HOW TO ASSEMBLE
FRONT	BACK	TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
		BODY TO NOZZLE

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		1.	BACK VIEW
			OF CLEANER
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	12	Assemble the	body to the
		base so that the lower hose is
19		on the right side.
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TOOL CADDY ASSEMBLY

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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.

FRONT

1.Handle

2.Dirt Container Release Latch

3.Dirt Container Lid

4.See Through Dirt Container

5.Dirt Container Filter

6.Headlight

7.Bumper

8.Clear Dirt Window

9.Lower Hose

BACK

10.Cord Guide

11.Hose

12.2-in-1 Tool-Dust Brush / Upholstery Tool

13.Crevice Tool

14.Carrying Handle/Upper Cord Wrap

15.Long Power Cord

16.Cord Wrap with Quick Cord Release

17.Handle Release Pedal

18.On/Off Pedal

19.Extension Wand

20.Hose Clip

HANDLE TO BODY

1. 2.

Place upper handle onto	Push upper handle down onto
upright.	upright.

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).

3.

Insert one (1) screw (supplied) into the back of the cleaner to secure handle.

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HOW TO OPERATE

HOSE ASSEMBLY

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2.

3.

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.

To release the handle, push the handle release pedal located on the lower left side of the cleaner.

Insert hose handle into the left side of the cleaner. Press down firmly. Press hose into top and sides of tool caddy.

TOOL STORAGE

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	c	a
		b

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

1.

Use the cord guides to store the cord out of the way while vacuuming.

Assemble dirt container lid to the dirt cup.

ON/OFF PEDAL

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
	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.

HOW TO OPERATE: CONTINUED

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

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2.

3.

Cleaner must be in its upright	Remove the hose from the	Slide the tool hose into the
position. Remove lower hose	tool caddy.	lower dirt hose with the notch
from the side of the cleaner		facing up. Push together and
by twisting to the right and		twist to secure.
then pull off.
	EXTENSION WAND	CARRY HANDLE
4.	1.	1.

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.

If additional length is needed, use the extension wand.

Use the carry handle on the back of the cleaner to move the cleaner from room to room.

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DIRT CONTAINER & FILTER: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

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.

	FILTER TYPE	For F1 filter replacement, please visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com to buy
	F1
		online or call customer service at 1-800-321-1134.

EMPTY AND CLEAN DIRT CONTAINER
1.	2.			3.
Depress latch to remove dirt	Remove lid by grasping both			Hold the dirt container and
container from cleaner.	handles	and turning	lid	grasp the top of filter.
	counterclockwise.
4.	5.			6.

Twist and pull the filter up and	Clean	filter	and empty	dirt	Return filter to dirt container.
out.	container		completely.	See	Push filter into place to prevent
	“Regular Maintenance” note				dirt leakage. Return dirt
	below	for	instructions	on	container to cleaner.
	cleaning the filter.

*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. It is recommended that the filter be replaced once per year.

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 BRUSHROLL.

BE

5	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.

TO REMOVE BELT

1.

2.

3.

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.

Lift nozzle guard off.

Slide belt off motor shaft.

TO REPLACE BELT OR BRUSHROLL

4.			5.	6.
			END CAP
Lift and	remove	brushroll.	Place new belt in area of	Slide belt onto motorshaft.
Dispose of old belt.			brushroll without bristles.

7.	8.	9.
	7a.
		TAB	TAB	TAB

With new belt in place, pull and	Reattach nozzle guard.	Secure by aligning the three
slide brushroll into nozzle making		(3) tabs in the base slots. Be
sure that the brushroll end caps		sure to replace all four (4)
are in the correct orientation (7a		screws.
inset). Rotate brushroll manually to
make sure belt is properly aligned.

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LIGHTBULB: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING LIGHTBULB.

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.

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1a.

2.

3.

Depress latch to remove dirt container	Pull bulb out of socket to	Replace	lens.	Secure the
from cleaner. Remove the two (2) screws	remove. Do NOT twist. Gently	headlight	lens	by replacing
located on the inside of the (Diagram 1).	push new bulb into socket to	the two (2) screws.
Remove lens (Diagram 1a).	replace.

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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING

	PROBLEM	POSSIBLE REASON		POSSIBLE SOLUTION
	Cleaner won’t run	1.	Power cord not firmly plugged into	1.	Plug unit in firmly.
			outlet.
		2.	Blown fuse or tripped breaker.	2.	Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
					fuse/reset breaker.
		3.	Needs service.	3.	Take to service center. To find nearest location,
					visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com or call
					1-800-321-1134.
		4.	Thermal Protector activated.	4.	Allow cleaner to cool - Pg. 3.
	Cleaner won’t	1.	Dirt container not installed correctly.	1.	Review dirt container removal & replacement -
	pick-up or low				Pg. 9.
	suction	2.	Dirt container full.	2.	Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
		3.	Brushroll worn.	3.	Replace brushroll - Pg. 10.
		4.	Broken or worn belt.	4.	Replace belt - Pg. 10.
		5.	Clogged filter.	5.	Remove filter and clean - Pg. 9.
		6.	Nozzle/dirt passage hose clogged.	6.	Remove lower hose; remove obstruction - Pg. 8.
	Dust escaping	1.	Dirt container full.	1.	Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
	from
		2.	Dirt container not installed correctly.	2.	Review dirt container removal & replacement -
	cleaner
					Pg. 9.
		3.	Hose not connected correctly.	3.	Review hose installation - Pg. 7.
		4.	Filter not installed completely.	4.	Review filter removal & replacement - Pg. 9.
	Cleaner tools won’t	1.	Hose clogged.	1.	Remove hose and tools; remove obstruction -
	pick-up				Pg. 8.
		2.	Dirt container full.	2.	Empty dirt container - Pg. 9.
		3.	Filter clogged.	3.	Clean filter - Pg. 9.
	Headlight not	1.	Bulb burnt out.	1.	Replace bulb - Pg. 11.
	working
		2.	Loose electrical wires.	2.	Take to service center. To find nearest location,
					visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com or call
					1-800-321-1134.

ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CUSTOMER SERVICE (1-800-321-1134)

In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized Royal® Dealer or visit 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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