DIRTDEVIL M091000 User Manual

OWNER'S
Operating and Servicing
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nstructions
MANUAL
Please read these instructions carefully before
using your Platinum ForceTM Upright.
1-800-321
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&
Ca
-1
134
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Model Mfg. Code:
(Mfg.
#:
code located on the lower backside of cleaner)
AWARNING:
Cleaner assembly may include small parts. Small parts can present a choking hazard.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE
Congratulations, you are now the proud owner of a Dirt DevilB Platinum Force"' Upright. Dirt DevilB is pleased that you have selected this quality product and we hope it exceeds your expectations.
The Platinum Force Upright with the patented Center Power Path" and the power required for all of your cleaning needs. In addition, the MicroFresh bag and HEPA media filter keep the allergens and dust in the bag, where they belong. The automatic hose and on-board tools are ready-to-use when you need them for above floor or upholstery cleaning. Other features make cleaning easier such as the full bag indicator, the 7-position height adjust­ment, edge cleaning bristles, and a Scuff Guard bumper.
Thank you for your support of Dirt Devilm.We are very proud of our products and hope that you are equally satisfied with their quality and performance.
Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Feature Descriptions How To Assemble How To Operate
Carpet Settings Transporting Cleaner
Above Floor Cleaning Paper Bag Removal and Replacement HEPA Filter Removal and Replacement Beltstorage Belt or Brushroll Removal and Replacement General Maintenance
Filter Pad Removal and Replacement Lightbulb Removal and Replacement
Troubleshooting Guide
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To the consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Go. 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.
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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 -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 in the USA 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, bulbs or fan damage. 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).
LIMITED WARRANTY
&
CANADA:
THlS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When
you
use an
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 CHECK THE FILTERS TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. 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. WASH HANDS AFTER USING.
READ
appliance,
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
basic
precautions
should
be
followed, including the following:
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 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. Do not use without dust bag 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.
1-800-321 -1 134 for the nearest service center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade 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, con-
a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
tact
Fia.
1
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TOOL
LIST OF
1
REQUIRED: PHlLLl PS SCREWDRIVER
PARTS
handle screw
/
Y
Fig
1
Non-Slip Grip Handle Fastener Extra Belt Storage Hepa Filter Headlight Edge Cleaning Bristles Scuff Guard'" Bumper Height Adjustment Knob Full Bag Indicator Carry Handle
NEEDED:
6
4
body screws
Fia.
2
Crevice Tool (in extension wand) Cord Guide
Extension Wand Stretch Hose Quick Cord Release Upholstery Tool Dust Brush
Power Cord Handle Release Pedal
Power Pedal Hose Wand
Bag Compartment Bag Release
Gently push midsection onto base
. The midsection guides go
into the nozzle slots.
(4)
lnsert the four hole openings. Three screw holes are located inside bag chamber. The fourth screw hole is located underneath bag chamber opening
(4).
Secure by tightening the
screws with
screws into the
a
Phillips screwdriver.
ONE
Push upper handle onto upright, aligning upper handle with han- located on the back of handle.
openlng.
dle
Insert the
Insert plastic fastener mto front of handle. Hold the fastener in place when tightening.
screw into hole
L
Place the bag compartment onto
the back of cleaner. Insert tabs at
bottom into grooves (located on back bottom of body). Gently snap panel into place.
Place the upholstery tool and the dusting brush into their locations.
Snap the extension wand (with crevice tool located inside) onto the back of upper handle.
Turn Quick Cord Release for easy cord removal.
Plug cord into electrical outlet. cleaner).
Store cord in cord guide (see Features keep out of way while in use.
-
pg.
4)
to
Turn cleaner "on" by depressing
power pedal (on the back of the
TRANSPORTING CLEANER
Use the convenient front carry handle when lifting vacuum to transport.
Release handle by depressing handle release pedal.
Handle should be in the upright position before adjusting the carpet setting. Turn height adjustment knob to match the
surface being cleaned. Once height is selected, the nozzle
will go to the correct position when the handle is lowered.
NOTE:
Rotating brush could cause area rug fringe to become tangled within cleaner. Use caution when vacuuming throw rugs with fringe.
ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING
CAUTION:
IS ON. KEEP HAIR, LOOSE CLOTHING, FINGERS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM BRUSH AREA WHILE CLEANER IS ON.
BRUSH AGITATOR CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE HOSE IS REMOVED OR IN USE ATALL TIMES WHILE CLEANER
Cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the carpet when cleaning above the floor. Put cleaner in its upright position. Suction is automatically diverted to hose
when unit is in upright position.
Remove hose from the side of
the cleaner using the handle.
WARNING:
NOTE:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
You can tell your bag needs replacing when you experience less suction or when the full bag indicator changes
not exceed marked fill line on paper bag.
BAG
TYPE:
U
I
Remove crevice tool and exten­sion wand for above-the-floor cleaning.
Remove crevice tool from wand and fit on end of wand for addi-
tional reach. NOTE:
crevice tool while in extension wand.
DO NOTuse
Remove dust brush or upholstery brush and attach to hose or wand
end to clean various surfaces.
to
yellow. Do
When the full bag indicator win­dow changes to yellow, check the paper bag. It may be time for a new paper bag.
Replace bag compartment.
NOTE:
securely fastened before oper­ating.
Cover
MUST
be
Pull release lever and lift to Over trash receptacle, press Slide collar of new paper bag remove bag compartment.
lever on bag holder to release full into bag holder. Hole in bag paper bag.
should face out. IMPORTANT: INSERT FINGER INTO HOLE AND PUSH PAPER AWAY FROM OPENING BEFORE INSTALLING. NOTE:
lever on bag holder secures bag collar into place.
Be sure
TOOL
REQUIRED:
HEPA
filter part # 3-690320-001,
NOTE:
Unplug cleaner before changing filter.
NOTE:
For best performance, replace filter yearly
PHILLIPS
SCREWDRIVER
is
located on the side of cleaner.
Loosen screw: the one (1) Gently lower filter cover from Grasp screw at the top of filter cover.
NOTE:
To prevent misplacing screw, do not take screw com­pletely out of filter cover.
L
Lift filter cover back into place.
body.
Secure the one (1) screw at the top of filter cover.
and remove.
not clean with water.
For HEPA filter replace­ments call 1-800-321 -11 (USA & Canada).
HEPA
IMPORTANT:
filter cartridge
DO
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To replace: Insert
into housing (gasket on inside) and push into place.
HEPA
filter
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
Belt part # 3-91 0340-600,
I
BELT
STYLE:
is
located on the side
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1
of
cleaner.
Loosen the one located at the top of filter cover.
(1)
screw Gently lower filter cover from Belt is stored on the inside of the Replace filter cover. Secure
body.
filter cover on top. Remove and replace with another NEW belt.
the one filter cover.
(1)
screw at the top of
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
WARNING:
Flip cleaner to expose nozzle base. Base should lay flat and Dispose of old belt. slip brushroll through belt.
face up. To remove nozzle Place belt in area of brushroll
guard, use Phillips screwdriver to remove the six (6) screws. Arrows show location of screws. Lift nozzle guard off.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL.
Lift and remove brushroll.
Slide old belt off motor shaft.
Place belt on motor shaft, then
without bristles.
With belt in place, pull and slide brushroll into nozzle ing sure that the brushroll end caps are in the correct orienta-
tion
(5a).
brushroll manually to make sure belt is not
IMPORTANT:
twisted.
mak-
Rotate
Reattach nozzle guard. Secure by replacing the six (6) screws.
8
TOOL
NOTE:
REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
Unplug cleaner before checking dirt path or filter.
DIRT PATH MAINTENENCE
Pull release lever and lift to remove bag compartment.
FILTER MAINTENENCE
Pull release lever on the bag compartment. Pull away from cleaner.
Unscrew the two (2) screws located on the inside of the cleaner.
Remove filter and shake out loose dirt. Replace filter.
Remove the access panel and remove all visible debris. by replacing the two
Replace bag compartment.
For filter replacement part #1-910115-000, please call 1-800-321-1 134.
Replace access panel. Secure
screws (4). Return bag com­partment to its position (4a).
(2)
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING LIGHTBULB.
TOOL REQUIRED: FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER
Put cleaner into an upright Pull bulb out of socket to position. Remove the two (2) screws located on either side bulb into socket to replace. of the headlight lens.
remove. Do NOT twist. Push
This cleaner uses a common auto­motive lamp #906, 13.0 volts. To purchase bulb call 1-800-321-11 34 or your local auto parts store.
Secure the headlight lens by replacing the two (2) screws.
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING
Problem
Cleaner won't run
Possible Reasons
1.
Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet.
2.
Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
3.
Needs service.
Possible Solutions
1.
Plug cord in firmly.
2.
Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuseheset breaker.
3.
Take to service center or call
l-8OO-32l-ll34.
Cleaner won't pick-up or low suction
Dust escaping from cleaner
Cleaner tools won't pick up
Headlight not working
Cleaner is difficult to push
1.
Paper bag full.
2.
Paper bag not installed correctly.
3.
Broken or worn belt.
4.
Carpet height setting is incorrect.
5.
Unit misassembled resulting in air flow leakage.
6.
Dirty HEPA filter.
7.
Brushroll worn.
8.
Dirty bag chamber filter.
1.
Paper bag full.
2.
Paper bag not installed correctly.
3.
Puncturelhole in paper bag.
4.
No bag in cleaner.
5.
Dirty bag chamber filter.
1.
Hose clogged.
2.
Bag inlet clogged.
3.
Paper bag full.
4.
No bag in cleaner, filter clogged.
1.
Bulb burnt out.
2.
Loose electrical wires.
1.
Carpet height setting is incorrect.
1.
Replace paper bag - Pg.
2.
Insert finger into hole and push paper away from opening OR review paper bag removal and replacement
3.
Review belt removal and replacement - Pg.
4.
Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned Reassemble unit 1 review assembly - Pg.
5.
6.
Replace HEPA filter - Pg.
7.
Review brushroll removal and replacement - Pg.
8.
Review general maintenance - Pg.
1.
Replace paper bag - Pg. Review paper bag installation - Pg.
2.
3.
Replace paper bag-Pg. Install bag & clean filter - Pg.
4.
5.
Review general maintenance - Pg.
1.
Remove hose and tools; remove obstruction - Pg. Remove hose (Pg.
2.
Replace paper bag - Pg.
3.
4.
Install paper bag (Pg.
1.
Replace bulb - Pg.
Call
l-8OO-32l-ll34
2.
Royal" Dealer.
1.
Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned
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Pg.
6.
6.
-
Pg.
7.
9.
6.
6.
6.
Cleanlreplace filters - Pg.
7.
9.
3)
and paper bag (Pg.
6.
6)
and clean filter (Pg.
8.
for nearest authorized
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Pg.
4.
5.
8.
4.
8.
7
3.
6).
7).
Brushroll not rotating
Belt burns or breaks
1.
Broken belt.
2.
Brushroll jammed with an obstruction.
1.
Brush may be jammed with debris.
2.
Brush end caps are clooged with debris.
3.
Capet height setting is incorrect.
1.
Review belt removal and replacement - Pg.
2.
Turn the brushroll onloff switch to the "off posi­tion. Turn the unit off and unplug. Remove the obstruction. Plug unit back into outlet and turn the power and brushroll switches to the "on" position.
1.
Remove brushroll - Pg.
2.
Remove brushroll - Pg. 8. Determine if end caps rotate freely. If not, replace brushroll
3.
Set capet height adjustment to appropriate setting for carpet being cleaned
8.
Clean brush of debris.
-
Pg.
-
Pg.
4.
8.
8.
ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized Royal@ Dealer. 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 back of the cleaner.)
(1 -800-321 -1 134)
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