DIRTDEVIL MCE5500CA User Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Operating and Servicing

Instructions

Please read these
instructions carefully
before using your cleaner.

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

1

-800-321 -1 1 34

(USA

&

Canada)

www.dirtdevil.com

AWARNING:

Cleaner assembly may

include small parts.

Small parts can present

a choking hazard.

For

quick

vacuum information below.
Model

Mfg. Code:

(Mfg. code located on

02003

reference, please record your

#:

the

lower backside of cleaner)

All

rights reserved # 1-1

13390-000

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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.

DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.

OCCASIONALLY CLEAN DEBRIS FROM BRUSH.
WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING.
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 ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use indoors only. Do not immerse. Use
only on surface moistened by cleaning process or small spills.

is considered to be less than one gallon and less than

To reduce the risk of fire- Do not use a flammable or combustible liquid to
clean floor.
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.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return

it

to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1 134 or visit our
website at www.dirtdevil.com to locate the nearest service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
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 dirty water reservoir and filter assembly in place.

as

handle, close a door on a cord, or

2

118

A

small spill

inch deep.

it

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline,

or use in areas where they may be present.

Keep the Hard Floor
Do not use an extension cord

Store the Hard Floor Cleaner indoors. Put the Hard Floor 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.
Use only with Dirt Devila Floor Cleaner Concentrate or Dirt DevilaHard Wood
Floor Cleaner Concentrate.

Always install float before any wet pick-up operation.

filter assemblv inside the dim water tank. See Daae

Cleansr on the floor. Do not use on stairs.

with

this Hard Floor Cleaner.

NOTE:

The float is part of the

8

for installation instructions.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

If it should malfunction or break­down, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric cur­rent to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This appliance is equipped

a

with

accordance with all local codes

cord having an equipment­grounding conductor and ground­ing plug. The plug must be insert­ed into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in

and ordinances.

GROUNDED

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OUTLET

BOX

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a

a

risk of electric shock. Check with
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the appliance
let installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding
attachment plug that looks like the plug illustrated in the sketch.
Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same con­figuration as the plug.

No adapter should be used with this appliance.

qualified electrician or service person if you

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if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper out-

Safety Instructions
Feature Descriptions
How to Assemble
How to Use

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Operating Instructions
Emptying and Cleaning Dirty Water Tank
Cleaning the Filter
Transportation and Storage
Belt Removal and Replacement
Troubleshooting Guide

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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
Authorized Sales
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
1-800-321-1134. Use only genuine Royale 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, 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).

&

Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, day

&

Canada:

to any ROYALm

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18.

FRONT

Handle Switch
Motor Reset Button
Clean Water Tank Cap
Clean/Dirty Water Tank
CleanlDirty Water Tank
Latch
Nozzle Base
Squeegee
Brushroll

Comfort Grip
Upper Cord Wrap
Carry Handle
Power Cord
Nozzle Power Cord Clip
Quick Cord Release
Solution Pedal
Nozzle Setting Pedal
Non-Marring Wheels
Handle Release Pedal

BACK

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CLEANING SOLUTIONS

BACK

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19.

Dirt Devil" Hard Floor
{leaner Concentrate

FOR USE ON VINYL,

ILE, LINOLEUM, ETC.)

20.

Dirt Devil" Hardwood

Floor Cleaner
Concentrate

CAUTION: TO PREVENT

b

AMAGE TO WOOD
FLOORS, FOLLOW THE
MANUFACTURERS CLEAN­ING RECOMMENDATIONS.
BEFORE USING ON
SEALED WOOD FLOOR,
ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS
NOT WORN, BARE OR HAS
SEPARATED JOINTS. DO
NOT USE IF
CONDITIONS MIST.

21.

Measuring Cup

5

ANY

OF THESE

NOZZLE

BASE

VAC

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OFF

1

NOZZLE

BASE

,and nozzle base in upright and locked position. Align the notches of the inner tubing with the hole in thl?
nozzle base. Press down firmly on body until it snaps into place (Diagram la). Push nozzle power cord into
nozzle power cord clip on back of unit.

handle (Diagram

The recommended sequence of cleaning is as follows (Refer to page 7 for specific cleanina instructions):

I

DRY

VACUUM

Please read instruction manual for more detailed operating instruc-

tions prior to first use.

I

2).

1

\

I-DRY

NOTE: Make sure the excess power cord is tucked up and into car[/

1

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VAC

DRY

(nozzle raised)

The Hard Floor cleaner can be used to clean wood floors that have been sealed with a oolvurethane coatino
and can be cleaned with water.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO WOOD FLOORS, FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS CLEANING

RECOMMENDATIONS. BEFORE USING ON SEALED WOOD FLOOR, ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS
NOT WORN, BARE OR HAS SEPARATED JOINTS. DO NOT USE IN WET
NOT USE IF

ANY

OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.

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VACISCRUB MODE. DO

.

.

Remove cap from Clean
Water Tank.

Fill remainder of Clean Water Tank with

warm water up to the maxfill line (approx-

24

02.). Replace cap on tank.

imately

brushes

off).

Pour 314 oz. of Dirt

Devila Hard Floor or
Wood Floor Cleaning
Solution Concentrate

into measuring cup.

CleanIDirty

Replace
WaterTank into main
body of cleaner.

Pour Dirt Devil" Floor Cleaner or
Hardwood Floor Cleaner Solution
Concentrate into Clean Water Tank.

NOT USE PINE, SOLVENT, OR

RELEASE pedal to

Step on NOZZLE SET-

DO

WAX

pu

switch from posi­tion

1

to position

2

(vacuum on,

on

SOLUTION ONIOFF

Step
pedal to start the flow of
cleaning solution.

NOTE:

Cleaner will continuously

With both handle switch and
NOZZLE SETTING pedal in
position

2

and SOLUTION
ONIOFF pedal engaged, slow­ly move cleaner forward and
backward over area to be
cleaned.

[one inch to preient streaking.1

Overlao strokes bv

process, step on-thl!

SOLUTION ONIOFF

pedal to stop the flow
of solution and move

the handle switch from

2

position

1.
in2- WETSE~UB

to position

Continue o erating

&

Your cleaner is equipped with a shut off valve within your Dirty Water Tank. Empty the Dirty Water Tank
when the wet andlor dry debris reaches the "Debris Max Fill" line on the outside of the CleanIDirty Water
Tank or the float rises, shutting off air flow through the nozzle.

NOTE:

You will hear a noticeable change in the pitch

Dirty Water Tank.

Tank-In-Tank":

EMPTY

Your cleaner is designed with a unique Tank-In-TankTM system. The outer tank

(Clean Water Tank) contains the cleaning solution and water mix while the inner tank
(Dirty Water Tank) collects dry and wet debris.

DIRTY

WATER TANK

of

the cleaner. This indicates a need to empty the

Disconnect cleaner from
electrical outlet (Diagram

1). Place cleaner handle in
upright and locked posi­tion (Diagram la).

REPLACE

Return filter assembly back into

(Diagram

assembly is aligned with Clean Water Tank Cap (Diagram la.)

DlRN

1).

To

ensure a proper

Push down on CleanIDirty
Water Tank latch while
grabbing handle and pullina

knk upand out from main

body of cleaner.

WATER TANK

CleanlDirtv Water

fit, make surearrow on filter

Grasp tab (Diagram 3) and pull up to remove filter
assembly (Diagram 3a) out of tank. Empty contents
into sink (Diagram 3b).

Replace cap on Clean Water
Tank.

Replace CleanIDirty Water

Tank into main body of

cleaner and snap CleanIDirty

Water Tank latch into place.

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Disconnect cleaner from elec­trical outlet (Diagram 1). Place
cleaner handle in upright and
locked position (Diagram la).

Remove CleanIDirty Water

Tank.

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Pull filter assemblv

UD

and out

I

Remove filter by grasping tab
(inset) and turning

counter­clockwise. Lift filter up and out (Diagram
of filter assembly (Diagram

Remove any loose debris from filter by

tapping the filter against a garbage can.

5).

NOTE:

4).

ing, the filter (a) and filter assembly (b)
may be rinsed under water (Diagram 5a).

Allow filter and filter assembly to air dry

completely before use.

For additonal clean-

For filter
replacements, please call 1-800-321­1134 or visit www.dirtdevil.com to locate
a dealer nearest you.

Return filter assembly back into CleanIDirty Water Tank (Diagram

To

ensure a proper fit,

7).

make sure arrow on filter assembly is

aligned with Clean Water Tank Cap (Diagram 7a).

ah

Push filter down
assembly (Diagram

into filter

6).

Replace CleanIDirty water
tank into main body of clean­er and snap cleanldirty water
tank latch into place.

TRANSPORTATION STORAGE

With handle in full upright
and locked Dosition, tilt the
cleaner back in rear wheels
and push forward. with the solution onloff pedal in the off posi-

ADDITIONAL

b

,

MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING IS PRESSING ON THE NOZZLE SQUEEGEE.

DO NOT STORE CLEANER ON A WOOD SURFACE.

This cleaner contains a permanent belt.

BEFORE STORING CLEANER:

NOZZLE

position. Run the cleaner for

tion. Make sure that cleaning solution is not
leaking from the unit.

SEllING oedal is in

ensure that

DRY

VAC

30

seconds

NOTES

If

you experience problems

Move handle switch to
~osition and un~lua from
electrical outlet.

with this unit, please call 1-800-321 -1 134 or visit or website at

www.dirtdevil.com

to locate the nearest Service Center.

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