DIRTDEVIL MCE6000 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Operating and Servicing

Instructions

Please read these instruction carefully before using your Easy SteamerTM.

Let us help you put your cleaner together or answ.er any questions, call:

1-800-321 -1 134 1-800-661 -6200

(USA) (Canada)

website: www.dirtdevil.com

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Model Mfg. Code:

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

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CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of the Dirt Devil@ Easy SteamerTM Deep Cleaner. We trust your new purchase will bring you many years of satisfaction.

Our company designed and developed this product with you in mind. The Dirt Devil@ Easy SteamerTM Deep Cleaner is the lightest full size upright carpet cleaner

available due to its Featherlitea design. The large

gallon solution reservoir makes

cleaning easier with fewer fill-ups. 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 Feature Descriptions Page How To Assemble Preparing Carpet How To Operate

Remove and Replace Solution Reservoir Page

Carpet Cleaning Page Emptying and Cleaning Dirty Water Tank Belt or Brushroll Removal and Replacement Troubleshooting Guide

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

original sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number. If you are not near a Warranty Stat~on, call the factory for

CANADA: 1-800-661-6200. 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 belts, brushes, bags, 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

DreDaid

to any ROYAL" Authorized Sales & Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, day of purchase, copy of

In the USA).

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THIS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When

you

use

appliance, basic precautions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN. OCCASIONALLY REMOVE BRUSH AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM END CAPS TO KEEP BRUSH ROTATING SMOOTHLY.

WARNING

FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING.

should

followed, including

the

following:

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. Do not use outdoors. Electrical shock could occur. Do not immerse. To reduce the risk of electric shock 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 it 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 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. Do not use without dirty water reservoir in place.

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 Easy Steamer'" cleaner on the floor. Do not use an extension cord with this Easy Steamer'".

Store the Easy Steamer'" indoors. Put the Easy Steamer'" 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 Dirt DevilB Carpet

Rug Shampoo.

use indoors only, and use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.

SAVE THESE 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 with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance proper outlet 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.

if it will not fit the outlet, have a

Front

View

Back

View

Front

View

Non-Slip Grip Handle Clean Solution Reservoir Latch Clean Solution Reservoir Dirty Water Tank Latch Dirty Water Tank Handle Brushroll Dirty Water Tank Dirty Water Tank Lid Power OnIOff Switch Upper Handle Screw

Back

View

11. Power Cord

12. Carrying Handle

13. Quick Cord Release

14. Handle Release Pedal

15. Cord Hook

16. Cord Clip

17. Solution Spray Trigger

Diaaram

-\l/jUpperI

Cord Hook

(Blown

for Detail)

HOW

NOTE:

ASSEMBLE:

Stand base in upright position. Push midsection onto base by aligning tabs on the backside of midsection with the pockets on the backside of base (Diagram Place the 2 large nuts into recesses located on the back of the left and right sides of the base. Place the 1 small nut into recess located in the middle back of the base. While holding nut in place, insert screw through front of midsection and tighten.

Make sure the power cord is out of the way to avoid pinching.

Slide upper handle down onto unit. Place nut into recess in back of upper handle. While holding nut in place, insert screw through front of upper handle and tighten (Diagram

Route cord above upper cord hook and snap into cord clip on upper handle.

TOOLS REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

1).

2).

PREPARING THE CARPET:

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE EASY STEAMERTM AS A DRY VACUUM.

Vacuum carpet thoroughly. Use a Dirt Devil@' vacuum cleaner with a revolving brushroll for best results.

Remove as much furniture from the room as possible. If unable to remove the furniture, place plastic or foil under and around the legs until the carpet has dried completely.

CHECK FOR COLOR FASTNESS:

Before cleaning carpet, test for color fastness. Dampen a white cloth with solution.Test a small area in a closet. Gently rub the cloth over the area. Check each color for color bleeding. If the cloth remains clean, it should be safe to clean the carpet.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING CARPET:

Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution while using Easy Steamer'".

For heavily soiled areas, additional applications may be necessary.

Allow plenty of time to dry carpet thoroughly.

Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork and wood to prevent any damage.

Try not to walk on carpet until it is completely dry.

After carpet is thoroughly dry, vacuum the carpet using a cleaner with a revolving brushroll.

Before cleaning, determine where you will start and end, making sure not to walk over previously cleaned areas.

AFTER CLEANING:

Allow carpet to dry completely. Try not to walk on the carpet until it is dry. If you need to walk on the carpet, place white towels on the areas you want to walk.

If the carpet is not dry and the furniture must be placed back in the room, use plastic or foil under the furniture to prevent staining

the carpet. Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank with hot tap water. See page

WARNING:

DO NOT STORE EASY STEAMERTM IN GARAGE OR AREA WHERE

UNIT COULD FREEZE.

HOW TO OPERATE

REMOVE AND REPLACE SOLUTION RESERVOIR:

1. Grasp solution reservoir under handle and press clean solution reservoir latch (Diagram 1).

Tilt solution reservoir away from cleaner and remove (Diagram

Unscrew measuring cap from back side of solution reservoir (Diagram

oz.)(Diagram

NOTE:

foam will cause the float to shut off the vacuum prematurely. Using other cleaning solutions will void your warranty.

Use only Dirt Devil" Carpet & Rug Shampoo. Using other cleaning solutions may cause excessive foaming. Excessive

Place bottom of solution reservoir into cleaner and rotate top into position until the lever snaps into place (Diagram

4).

Fill remaining solution reservoir with hot tap water (Diagram

CARPET CLEANING

NOTE: IMPORTANT:

1. Plug cord into electrical outlet.

Never leave unit unattended with power on. Turn

FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS USE STEADY, MODERATE FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOTION.

Turn power on (Diagram Step on handle release pedal (Diagram 8), to put unit in cleaning position. While depressing solution spray trigger, pull unit in backward motion (Diagram to remove dirty water and solution from carpet. (For heavily soiled areas, repeat if necessary)(See page 8).

When dirty water reaches the max fill line on dirty water tank, empty dirty water.

7).

OFF

2).

3).

Fill measuring cap with solution

5).

Replace measuring cap.

when emptying and filling reservoir. Do NOT oversaturate the carpet.

9).

Release trigger and push unit forward in same path

times

(approximately

6).

IMPORTANT:

AND MUST BE EMPTIED. A VISUAL INDICATOR IS WHEN THE BLUE FLOAT HAS RISEN TO THE TOP OF THE DIRTY WATER TANK.

IF THE SOUND OF THE MOTOR CHANGES TO A HIGH PITCH, THIS INDICATES THE DIRTY WATER TANK IS FULL

Diagram

Rinse off filter cage.

Diagram

Lift

front base of cleaner

off

carpet.

Diagram

Place dlrt~ water tank In base base of cleaner off of carpet.

while

Diagram

holdw

Push handle down until

latches.

EMPTYING AND CLEANING DIRTY WATER TANK:

Your Easy Steamer" Deep Cleaner is equipped with a shut off valve within your dirty water tank. When the dirty water tank becomes full, the blue float (viewed from top of tank) will rise, shutting off the air flow thru the nozzle.

NOTE:

tank is full. For best results, use smooth, steady motion keeping the nozzle flat against the carpeting. Tipping the cleaner and breaking

the seal of the nozzle and carpeting will cause the float to rise and shut off the suction. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water

tank. If the dirty water tank does not appear full, turn the power switch off and wait for the float to settle and reset. If the float repeat-

edly shuts off the suction, empty the dirty water tank. For best results, use only Dirt Devilm Carpet

may generate excessive foam which will cause the float to rise prematurely and shut off the suction. Use two capfuls

Devilm Carpet

ing.

NOTE: WARNING:

EMPTYING DIRTY WATER TANK:

1. Grasp top of dirty water tank handle and push latch to release (Diagram 1).

2. Grasp handle and pull tank out of base (Diagram 2).

4. To empty dirty water tank, grasp handle with one hand and nozzle with the other and empty into sink (Diagram 4).

CLEANING DIRTY WATER TANK:

2. Wipe and let dry thoroughly before storing to prevent mildew from forming.

NOTE:

PLACING DIRTY WATER TANK IN BASE OF CLEANER:

2. Grasp handle and hook front of dirty water tank into base of cleaner, making sure front of dirty water tank is resting on the base

3. While making sure the front of the dirty water tank is resting on the base, place the rear of the tank into the base of the cleaner.

NOTE:

affect the performance of your Easy Steamer.

The

float

in your Easy Steamer" is the blue piece in the dirty water tank lid, and will shut off the suction when the dirty water

Rug Shampoo. Other Solutions

Rug Shampoo per fill up of the clean water reservoir. A higher concentration of shampoo may cause excessive foam-

ounces) of Dirt

You will hear a noticeable change in the pitch of the cleaner. This indicates a need to empty the dirty water tank.

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

Remove dirty water tank lid (Diagram 3). Replace dirty water tank lid.

Rinse dirty water tank and filter with hot tap water (Diagram

5).

Do not use any chemicals when cleaning.

Lift front base of cleaner off carpeting with one hand (Diagram

7).

(Diagram

The Dirty Water Tank has 3 tabs on the underside which

6).

MUST

latch into the underside of the base of the cleaner. It is very important to lift the base of the cleaner off of the carpeting and hook the nozzle to the base so that the nozzle is flush with the base of the cleaner (Diagram 7a). Failure to install the Dirty Water Tank correctly (Diagram

7b),

will result in poor dirty water pickup.

The Dirty Water Tank will need to be emptied once or twice per fill up of the Clean Water Tank. Push handle down until it latches (Diagram

8).

Do not store cleaner with solution in reservoir or dirty water in dirty water tank. Mineral deposits and mildew can form which will

BELT OR BRUSH REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT:

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL.

TOOL

REQUIRED:

PHILLIPS

SCREWDRIVER

TO REMOVE BELT:

Flip cleaner on its side to expose nozzle base (Diagram

To remove belt cover, use Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws. Arrows (Diagram 2) show location of screws.

3. Grasp belt cover near brushroll and lift out (Diagram 3).

4. Grasp brushroll with one hand, using other hand to keep tension on belt when removing (Diagram 4).

5. Lift up when pulling out.

6. Remove belt (Diagram 5). Dispose of old belt.

NOTE:

Endcaps are removable. Be sure

put back in place before reinserting brushroll.

1).

[iiEvEq

TO REPLACE BELT:

Place belt on motor shaft (Diagram 6), then slip brushroll through belt. Place belt in area of brushroll without bristles.

7),

2. With belt in place, pull and slide brushroll into nozzle (Diagram (Diagram 7a). IMPORTANT:

3. Replace belt cover by inserting end furthest from brushroll first (Diagram

by replacing the two screws and snapping into place.

ROTATE BRUSHROLL MANUALLY TO MAKE SURE BELT IS NOT TWISTED OR PINCHED.

making sure that the brushroll end caps are in the correct orientation

8).

Then place front of belt cover into position. Secure

WARNING: T

Problem

Cleaner won't run

REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPL

Possible Reasons

Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet.

Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

Needs service.

G CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING

Possible Solutions

Plug power cord in firmly.

Check fuse or breaker. Replace fuselreset breaker.

Take to service center or call

1-800-321 -1

134.

Cleaner won't pick-up or low suction

Water escaping from cleaner

Cleaner won't dispense solution

Dirty water tank door not installed.

Dirty water tank is not installed correctly.

Dirty water tank is full.

Brushroll worn.

Broken or worn belt.

Dirty water passage clogged.

Dirty water tank is full.

Dirty water tank is not installed correctly.

Solution reservoir not installed properly.

Needs service.

Insert dirty water tank door.

Review Dirty Water Tank Removal and Replacement-Pg.

Empty Dirty Water Tank-Pg.

Replace brushroll-Pg.

Replace belt-Pg.

Clean Dirty Water Tank-Pg.

Empty Dirty Water Tank-Pg.

Review Dirty Water Tank Removal and Replacement-Pg.

Review Solution Reservoir Installation-Pg.

Take to service center or call

1-800-321

-1

134.

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 authorized Royalm Dealer.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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

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

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

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osts of any transportation to and

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Name Address City

PART

NUMBER

1-70091 2-044 64 oz. Solution 15.00

13-40061 5-001 I ~tvle #7 Belt

1 -7OO320-600 Brush Roll Assembly 16.00

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AL,

KS.

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Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.

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Cochran Road Glenwillow, Attn.

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