DIRT DEVIL M088920 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)

3/06

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 leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before ser

• 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 an

• 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 an

• or hot ashes.

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y objects into openings.

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t is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,

Do not use with any opening blocked; keep

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• Do not use without dirt container or filter 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.

CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of a 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

How To Operate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7, 8

Floor/Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Above Floor Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7, 8

Dirt Container & Filter: Removal & Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8, 9

Belt or Brushroll: Removal & Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10, 11

Lightbulb: Removal & Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

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.

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NOTE: the cleaner must

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).

: USE ONLY GENUINE ROYAL

ANT

IMPOR NOTE: TO REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT, RETURN YOUR WARRANTY CARD OR REGISTER

ONLINE AT WWW.DIRTDEVIL.COM.

REPLACEMENT P

TS.

FEATURES

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER

BACKFRONT

BODY TO NOZZLE

FRONT

1. Handle Grip

2. Handle

3. Power Brush Tool Caddy

4. Power Brush Tool

5. Hose

6. Dirt Container Release Button

7. Dirt Container Filter

8. Carry Handle Dirt Container

10. Clean Release Dirt Container Button Headlight

11.

12. Height Adjust Knob

13. Brush View Window Bumper

14.

15. Extension Wand (may come pre-attached)

16. Crevice Tool (inside extension wand)

BACK

17. Hose Wrap

18. Cord Wrap With Quick Cord Release

19. Long Power Cord

20. Hose Wand

21. Lower Cord Wrap

22. Swivel Casters Handle Release Pedal

23. On/Off Pedal

24.

25. Dust Brush Back P

26.

27. Cord Guide

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anel

FRONT VIEW OF CLEANER

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Place upper handle onto top of cleaner.

Slide the back panel onto base.

Insert the two (2) long screws into the back of the handle and tighten, making sure the handle is secure.

INSTALL DIRT CONTAINER

SLOT

Set aligning tab on bottom of dirt container into rectangular slot on cleaner (Diagram

2). Rotate dirt container into cleaner and push to snap into place (Diagram 2a).

2a.

TAB

To secure, insert two (2) short screws into the back of the back panel.

SECURE BACK HOSE

Wrap hose around back of hose caddy (Diagram

1). Push hose wand down into the right side of cleaner (Diagram 1a).

1a.

TOOL STORAGE

BACK

Attach Tools: Slide the dust brush (A) into hole/ring on the tool caddy with bristles facing out (Diagram 3). Slide the extension wand (B)/crevice tool (C) (stored inside of extension wand) through the ring on the front right side of tool caddy. Clip Power Brush Tool (D) onto the front of the Power Brush Tool caddy (Diagram 3a).

3a.

FRONT

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HOW TO OPERATE

FILTER TYPE

WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE BEFORE OPERATING.

CORD RELEASE

ON/OFF PEDAL FLOOR/CARPET

Turn Quick Cord Release for easy cord removal. Store cord in cord guide (see Features - Page 5) to keep out of the way while vacuuming.

HANDLE RELEASE PEDAL

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

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

HEIGHT ADJUST LEVER

CLEANING

could cause area rug fringe to become tangled within cleaner. Use caution when vacuuming throw rugs with fringe.

Turn the height adjustment knob to match the surface being cleaned. IMPORTANT: FOR EASIEST ADJUSTMENT, PLACE CLEANER IN FULL UPRIGHT POSITION.

Move the handle and adjust it to

the desired position for (a) operating the cleaner, and (b) lowering handle

to clean under furniture. NOTE:

Rotating brush

HOW TO OPERATE: CONTINUED

EXTENSION WAND

f additional length is

I needed, use the extension wand and crevice tool. Pull crevice tool out of extension wand. Use extension wand and crevice tool together or separately.

CARRY HANDLE

Use the carry handle on the dirt container to move the cleaner from room to room. NOTE:

Verify dirt cup is secured in place BEFORE lifting cleaner.

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: Rinse foam filter once every month. If vacuum is used frequently, the filter may require more frequent cleaning. NOTE: For best performance, replace pleated filter yearly.

For F8 filter replacement, please visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com to buy online or call customer service at 1-800-321-1134.

EMPTY DIRT CONTAINER CLEAN PLEATED FILTER

2a.

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

Cleaner must be in its upright position to raise brushroll.

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Remove the hose from the tool caddy.

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.

Press dirt container release button on front of cleaner to remove the dirt container.

Tap the lid on the inside of a garbage can to remove excess dust and dirt from filter.DO NOT APPLY WATER TO PLEATED FILTER!

Hold dirt container over garbage can and press clean release dirt container button to empty. Make sure container bottom center opening is clear of debris. Snap dirt container bottom back into place after emptying.

CLEAN FOAM FILTER

Remove foam filter from dirt container.

Twist and lift to remove dirt container lid.

Hold filter under running

water to wash. Ring excess water out of filter.Allow filter to dry for at least 24 hours.

DIRT CONTAINER & FILTER REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT:

BELT STYLE

CONTINUED

TO REPLACE FOAM FILTER

Return filter to dirt container by placing on top of screen inside dirt container. IMPORTANT: DO NOT RETURN FILTER TO THE DIRT CONTAINER BEFORE IT HAS COMPLETELY DRIED.

TO REPLACE PLEATED FILTER

Hold the dirt container lid and grasp the filter tab. Pull away from lid.

BELT & BRUSHROLL: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE CHANGING BELT

TO REMOVE BELT

OR BRUSHROLL.

For Belt Style 5 replacement, please visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com to buy online or call customer service at 1-800-321-1134.

Return new filter to the dirt container lid. Push filter into place until it snaps to prevent leakage.

*Regular Maintenance: Each time the dirt container is emptied, the pleated filter should be cleaned. Tap the lid 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.

Align tabs on lid with the openings on the dirt container and twist to close and secure lid.

Return dirt container to cleaner. Align slot on bottom of dirt container with tab on cleaner. Push to snap into place.

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 three (3) screws. Arrows show location of screws.

TO REPLACE BELT OR BRUSHROLL

MOTOR SHAFT

3a.

Slide belt onto motorshaft.

With new belt in place, pull and slide brushroll into nozzle making sure that the brushroll end caps are in the correct orientation (3a inset). Rotate brushroll manually to make sure belt is properly aligned.

Rotate/pivot the nozzle guard and pull off.

END CAP

SLOTS

TABS

Lift and remove brushroll. Dispose of old belt.

Place new belt in area of brushroll without bristles.

Secure by aligning the four (4) tabs in the base slots.

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BELT & BRUSHROLL REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT: CONTINUED

To reattach nozzle guard, rotate/pivot back into position.

eplace all three

3) screws to

( secure nozzle guard.

LIGHTBULB: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER

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

NOTE:This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp #906, 13.0 volts. For bulb replacement, call 1-800-321-1134

LIGHTBULB.

or your local auto parts store.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.

DEBRIS REMOVAL/HOSE

DIRT

INLET

DEBRIS REMOVAL/ NOZZLE GUARD

• Check to see if dirt container is full; empty if needed.

• Plug cleaner in and check to see if there is any suction at end of hose. If there is suction at end of hose, move on to Diagram 4. If there is no suction at the end of hose, follow these steps:

1. Unwrap hose from caddy. Remove obstruction. Check lower hose curve and remove obstruction (Diagram 1).

2. Remove dirt container (Pg. 8) and check dirt container inlet located on cleaner (Diagram 2).

3. Remove nozzle guard (see Diagram 3) by removing the three (3) screws. Remove obstructions (Refer to Pages 10 & 11 for belt and brushroll removal and replacement).

Lean cleaner handle back. Remove the one (1) screw (Diagram 1). Lift lens cover to remove (Diagram 1a).

1a.

Pull bulb out of socket. Do NOT twist. Gently push bulb into socket to replace.

TAB

SLOT

3a.

Slide tab on lens into slot on housing. Rotate/pivot lens back into place (Diagram 3). Secure the headlight lens by replacing the one screw (Diagram 3a).

DEBRIS REMOVAL/POWER BRUSH TOOL

LOCKING RING

Rotate locking ring 180˚ and

turn Power Brush Tool over.

Pivot lower housing and remove clog.

TABS

To reassemble, be sure tabs are engaged. Pivot the lower housing closed.

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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 outlet.

2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

3. Needs service.

1. Plug unit in firmly.

. Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace

use/reset breaker.

3. Take to service center. To find nearest location, visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com or call 1-800-321-1134.

Cleaner won’t pick-up or low suction

Dust escaping from cleaner

Cleaner tools won’t pick-up

Headlight not working

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.

7. Carpet height setting is incorrect.

1. Dirt container full.

2. Dirt container not installed correctly.

3. Hose not installed correctly.

4. Filter not installed completely.

1. Hose clogged.

2. Dirt container full.

3. Filter clogged.

1. Bulb burnt out.

2. Loose electrical wires.

1. Review dirt container removal & replacement Pg. 8, 9.

2. Empty dirt container - Pg. 8.

3. Replace brushroll - Pg. 10, 11.

4. Replace belt - Pg. 10, 11.

5. Remove filter and clean - Pg. 8, 9.

6. Check the lower hose for obstruction - Pg. 12.

7. Set carpet height adjust lever to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned - Pg. 7.

1. Empty dirt container - Pg. 8.

2. Review dirt container removal & replacement Pg. 8, 9.

3. Review Hose Installation - Pg. 6.

4. Review filter removal & replacement - Pg. 8, 9.

1. Remove hose and tools; remove obstruction Pg. 12.

2. Empty dirt container - Pg. 8.

3. Clean filter - Pg. 8, 9.

1. Replace bulb - Pg. 11.

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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