Dirtdevil M088750TT User Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Operating and Setvicing

lnstnrdions

Please read these

instructions carefully before

using your cleaner.

AWARNING:

Cleaner assembly may include small parts. Small

parts can present a choking hazard.

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Let us help you put your
cleaner together or answer
any questions, call:

1-800-321

-1

134

(USA

&

Canada)

www.dirtdevil.com

For quick reference, please record your vacuum
information below.

Model
Mfg. Code:

(Mfg.

#:

code located on the lower backside of cleaner)

02002

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rights reserved

#

1-1

131 03-000 .

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,fin

CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of a Dirt Devilm. You'll never buy another bag again with the
unique bagless design that includes a see-through dirt container for retrieving lost items. You'll
also enjoy superior cleaning performance with

12

amps of Maximum Vacuum Power.

Allergen sufferers will benefit with the exclusive PERMA
Filtration located inside the dirt cup and HEPA exhaust filter that prevent over
and allergens from escaping the vacuum and re-entering the room. Other features are included
that make vacuuming easier such as the Swivel Casters" for easy maneuvering, ready to use on­board

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 DevilB products.
Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com

toolsfor above floor cleaning and foot controls to reduce bending.

TABLE

Feature Descriptions
How To Assemble
How To Operate

Tool Storage

Bare FloorICarpet Cleaning
Above Floor Cleaning
Carpet Settings

Dirt Container & PERMA FILTER
Removal and Replacement
PERMA FILTER@:Removal and Replacement
HEPA Filter Removal and Replacement
Belt or Brushroll Removal and Replacement
Lightbulb Removal and Replacement
Troubleshooting Guide

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LIMITED

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 eriod, we will re air or replace any defective parts free of charge. The corn lete machine must
be delivered to any ROYALw Authorized Sales
original sales recei t and our name, address and telephone number. If you are not near a Warranty Station, call the factory for assistance In the USA

1-800-321-1 134.

The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident or unreasonable use of the vacuum cleaner. This warranty does not cover brushes,
belts, ba s, filters, bulbs or fan damage. This warranty does not cover unauthorized repairs. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have

rigflts. (Other rights may vary from state to state in the USA).

other

ese on$ genuine Royal" replacement parts.

&

Warranty %Nice Station. Lease include complete description of the problem, day of Purchase, copy of

WARRANTY

&

CANADA:

THlS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When you use an appliance, basic precautions should be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
BRING CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN USING THE HOSE AND ATTACHMENTS.
DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.

REGULARLY

WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUT THE HOSE SINCE THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
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

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

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close

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 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.
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.

CHECK

THE

FILTERS TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

.

WASH HANDS AFTER USING.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

it

to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-327-1134 for the nearest service center.

a

door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do

SAVE

1

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
tact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

fit

fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.

If

it

still does not fit, con-

This

I

plug will

Fia.

I

1.

Cord Guide

2.

Dirt Container Release Latch

3.

*MicroFreshl*HEPA Filter

4.

Headlight

5.

Wrap Around Bumper

6.

Carpet Height Adjust Knob

7.

Handle Release Pedal

8.

Dirt Container

9.

PERMA FILTER@ with
CleanStream" Filtration

10.

Hose

'Not

available on all models

Fia.

2

Fig.

2

11.

Crevice Tool

12.

Carrying HandlelUpper Cord Wrap

13.

Long Power Cord

14.

CarpetlHose Selector

15.

Swivel Casters"

16.

OnlOff Pedal

17.

Cord Wrap with Quick Cord Release

18.

2-in-1 Tool-Dust BrushlUpholstery Tool

19.

Telescopic Wand

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

Stand unit in upright position and
place upper handle onto upright.

Push upper handle onto upright,
aligning upper handle with han­dle opening.

TWO

screws (supplied) enter

from

top of upright to secure

handle.

Attach the flexible hose to the ATTACH
cleaner. Match the slots on the
hose to the tabs on the hose
inlet (la). Push down firmly on
the cuff and turn clockwise.

flexible hose to the cleaner
(Diagram
on the hose to the tabs on the
clear hose inlet (Diagram 2a).

Push down firmly on the

and turn dockwise.

HOW TO OPERATE

HOSE:

Attach the

2).

Match the arrows

cuff

lnserl the wand into the side of
the cleaner. Press down firmly
to secure.

(A)

Slide 2-in-1 tool onto tool

on

the back panel

dip
tles facing out.
escopic wand, small end down,

into

the

round slot behind han­dle. (C) Slip crevice tool into
square slot behind handle.

(B)

Slide the tel-

with

bris-

Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Turn deaner "on" by pressing
power pedal located on the
left back side of unit. vacuuming. ing the cleaner, and (C)

To release handle, push pedal
down with foot. Use cord guide to the desired position for (A)
to store cord out of way while

Move the handle and adjust it
storing the upright,
depress the handle release

pedal again to clean under fur­niture.

(8)

operat-

ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING

CAUTION: Brush agitator continues to rotate while hose is removed or in use at all times while cleaner

Pull and turn the carpet

selector

to use the hose and clockwise brush off the carpet when

to dean carpets

turn the seledor to the desired

posh

to dean.

counterclokwise

BEFORE

hose

(5)

(5a). Pull and cleaning above the floor.

proceeding Remove

Cleaner must be in the upright
position to

dem

the

deaner

in

its

hose

using the

lift

the rotating

upright

from

the

handle.

)m brush area while cleaner is on.

Put

posh.

side

of

Handle should be in the
upright poslon before adjust­ing the carpet setting. Turn
height adjustment knob to
match the surface being
cleaned. Once height is
ed the nozzle
rect position.
brush could cause area rug
fringe to become tangled with­in cleaner. Use caution when
vacuuming throw rugs with
fringe.

will

seled-

go to the cor-

NOTE:

Rotating

TELESCOPIC WAND CARPET SETTINGS

Remove wand from cleaner
by pulling out at the top. Twist
and pull wand apart for extra
length, as described on wand.
Twist again to lock.

RELEASE DIRT CONTAINER

Depress latch to remove dirt
container from cleaner. handles and turning lid coun- FILTERB

IMPORTANT: Put handle in
upright position before adjusting

camet setting.

the

on

nonle
being deaned.
dkult to
er carpet setting. back casters.

to

push,

REMOVE

~

Remove lid by grasping both Remove and dean the PERMA

terclodwise. Filtration (see inshctions

Adjust

mat& the-surface

If

the deaner

adjust

to a high-

LID

lolob

is

th,

e

Use the cawing handle on the
back of
deaner from room to
NOTE: Do not push cleaner
forward while leaning on back
casters. Do not pull cleaner on

EMPTY REPLACE DIRT CONTAINER

below). Emply dirt container. snap into pkloe.
Use a sponge and lukewarm does not snap into place,

water to

dean.

Dry

thecleaner to move

room.

with

Cleanstream" container

wipe

dirt container to make

cup befme

returning.

Set aligning tab

on

the deaner, and push to

secured ~ropelfy.

on

into

redangular dot

sure

the

bottom

If

dirt

ld

and filter

of

dirt

container

ch&

are

Hdd

dirt

container,

flbr,tw

istandfirmlypuUthemter

and

out

stops

Gentiy

f&rig

up

against the inside

until dirt

gmy,

top

tapfibrtirmly

of

a bash

can

from

w.

of

Return filter to dirt container.

Push filter into place to pre­vent dirt leakage. Return dirt
cup to cleaner.

The PERMA FILTERawith CleanStream" Filtration should not

to

be replaced but should be cleaned every time the dirt

need
container is emptied to maximize performance of the vacuum.
*Regular Maintenance:
fibr should be cleaned. Gently tap the filter firmly against the inside
of a trash can until dirt stops falling from
colored afler use, this will not affect the filters performance.)

NOTE: Do not brush the filter.

The cleaning instructions may vary depending on the dirt conditions.

In some cases, more or less cleaning of the PERMA FILTER
Cleanstream" Filtration may be required.

Each

time the dirt container is emptied, the

the filter.

( Filter will be dis-

'with

For additional filtration, a
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
*HEPA filter part
*MiiFresh
NOTE: Unplug cleaner befote changing filter.
NOTE: For best performance, replace filter yearly.
For

*MicroFreshm and "HEPA filter replacements call

Remove dirt container. To
remove the filter aver lid, use
a Phillios screwdriver to

remove

*Not available on all models

;he

#

3-860057-000,

"

filter part#

(I)

screw.

HEPA

media exhaust filter is located below the

is

located below the dirt container.

586009(M00,

is

located below the dirt container.

Pull filter cover lid up and
away from cleaner.

1-800-321-1134

dirt

cup. For best performance, replace filter yearly.

(USA & Canada).

*HEPA FILTER

HEPA filter cartridge

Grasp
and pull out. IMPORTANT: Do
NOT clean
To replace: Insert HEPA filter
into housing. Replace screw
filter cover.

wifh water.

"MICROFRESH" FILTER

Grasp MimFresh " filter and

pull out. IMPORTANT: Do NOT
clean wifh water. To replace:
Insert MimFresh
channel of the housing.
Replace filter cover and screw.

"

filter into the

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE

BELT STORAGE: Stretch belt around hooks on back panel of upright (see page

BELT STYLE:

Flip cleaner to expose base.

Base should lay flat and face

up. To remove nozzle cover,

use Phillips screwdriver to

remove the four

Arrows show location of

screws.

4

(4)

&

5

screws.

RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS

Flip cleaner back over and
nozzle wver off. Slide belt off Dispose of old belt.
motor shaft.

li

-

UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL.

4,

figure 2 for belt storage location).

Lift

and remove blushroll.

Place belt on motor shaft, then
slip brushroll through belt.
Place belt in area of brushroll
without bristles.
place, pull and slide brushroll

nonle making sure that

into
the

blushroll end caps are in

wd

the
IMPORTANT: Rotate brushroll
manually to make sure belt is
not twisted. Reattach
cover. Secure by p lacing the
screws under the nozzle base.

Wi

orientation,

belt in

nonle

TOOL REQUIRED: FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RlSK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS

Lean cleaner handle back. Pull bulb out of socket to

Insert end of a standard (flat remove. Do not twist. Push
head) screwdriver into side bulb into socket to replace.
slot and
headlight lens out.

ply outward to pop Snap headlight lens panel

back into place.

-

UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING LIGHTBULB.

This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp
replacement, call

1-800-321-1134

or your local auto parts store.

#906, 13.0

volts. For bulb

WARNING:

TO

Problem

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

[EDUCE RlSK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING

Possible Reasons

1. Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet.

2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

3. Needs service.

1. CarpeVHose Selector on wrong setting.

2.

Dirt container not installed correctly.

3. Dirt container full.

4. Blushroll wom.

5.

Broken or worn belt.

6.

Clogged PERMA FILTER

7.

Nonleldirt passage hose clogged.

8. Carpet height setting is incorrect.

9.

Hose inlet clogged.

1. Dirt container full.

2. Dirt container not installed correctly.

3. Hose not installed correctly.

1.

CarpetIHose Selector on wrong setting.

2. Hose clogged.

3. Hose inlet clogged.

4.

Dirt container full.

5.

Clogged PERMA FILTER Q.

1. Bulb burnt out.

2. Loose electrical wires.

@.

1.

Plug cord in firmly.

2.

Check fuse or breaker in your home. Replace

fuseireset breaker.

3. Take to service center or call 1-800-321-1 134.

1. Select proper setting carpethose

2.

Review

3. Empty dirt container - Pg.

4.

Replace brushroll - Pg.

5.

Replace belt - Pg.

6.

Remove PERMA FILTERQ and clean - Pg.

7.

Remove base node cover; remove obstruction

OR Remove hose; remove obsbuction.

8. Set carpet height adjustment to appmpriate
setting for carpet being cleaned

9.

Remove hose and clean inlet.

1.

Empty dirt container

2.

Review dirt container

3.

Review hose installation

1. Select proper setting carpethose - Pg.

2. Remove hose and tools; remove obshdion - Pg.

3. Remove hose and clean inlet.

4.

Empty dirt container - Pg. 6.

5.

Remove PERMA FILTER and clean - Pg.

1.

Replace bulb

I

2. Call
RoyalQ Dealer.

Possible Solutions

-

7.

-

arid

6.

6.

and

Pg.

Pg.

repkcwnent

-

Pg.

replacement

5.

dirt

container

removal

7.

-

Pg.

mval

-

-

Pg. 8.

800-321 -1 134 for nearest authorized

5.

5.

-

Pg.

6.

6.

5.

-

Pg. 6.

5.

7.

Cleaner is difficult to push

1. Carpet height setting is incorrect.

1. Set carpet height adjustment to appmpriate
setting for carpet being cleaned

-

Pg.

ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an author~zed Royal

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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 readi
able from an authorized Royal

requesting information or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the back of the cleaner.)

@

Dealer or retailer. Always identify your cleaner by the model number and manufacturing code when

8

(1-800-321

-11

@

Dealer. Costs of any transportation

34)

5.

ly avail-