DIRT DEVIL MCE6600P User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Operating and Servicing

Instructions

Please read these
instructions carefully
before using your
Carpet Shampooer.

Let us help you put your

vacuum together or
answer any questions, call:

1-800-321 -1 134

(USA

&

Canada)

www.dirtdevil.com

AWARNING:

Cleaner assembly may
include small parts. Small
parts can present a choking
hazard.

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For quick reference, please record your
vacuum information below.

Model

#:

Mfu. Code:

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

02004

AII

rights

reserved

#

1-1

131

76-000

ClnA

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

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.
Do not use outdoors. Electrical shock could occur.
Do not immerse. To reduce the risk of electric shock
only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.
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 1-800-321-1 134 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.

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FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING.

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use indoors only, and use

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 shampooer on the floor. Use only the above floor attachment pro-

vided for upholstery and stair cleaning.

Do not use an extension cord with this shampooer.
Store the shampooer indoors. Put the shampooer 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

Devila Carpet

&

Rug Shampoo.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If
function 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

inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

it

should mal-

plug must be

GROUNDED

PIN

GROUNDED

OUTLET BOX

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

let, have a 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.

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if it will not fit the out-

Safety Instructions
Feature Descriptions
How to Assemble

Tool Caddy Assembly

Cord and Tool Storage
Preparing The Carpet
How To Operate

Carpet Cleaning

Above Floor Cleaning
Attachment Assembly
Attachment Usage

Emptying and Cleaning Dirty Water Tank and Filter

Transporting and Storing Unit
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 Royal" replacement parts.

&

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

&

Canada:

Dreoaid

to any ROYALe

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).

FRONT VlEW

Handle
Clean Water Tank Latch
Clean Water Tank
Dirty Water Tank Latch
Dirty Water Tank
Handle
5 Row Brush Strip
Dirty Water Tank
Dirty Water Tank Door
Dirty Water Tank Lid

BACK VlEW

Solution Tube Clip

Power Cord

Lower Cord Clip
Lower Cord Wrap with
Quick Cord Release
Power

ONIOFF Pedal
Solution Tube Port
Handle Release Pedal
Tool Caddy
Carry Handle
Upper Cord Wrap
Upper Hose Wrap

ATTACHMENTS

21. Solution Tube

22.

UpholsteryIStair Hose

Adapter

23.

UpholsteryIStair Hose

24. UpholsteryIStair
Attachment

25.

Solut~on Spray Trigger

L3

LIST OF PARTS NEEDED

26.

(8)

Upper Handle Screw

TOOL RERUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

A

VIEW

DIAGRAM

midsection onto base by aligning tabs on inside of
midsection with the pockets on the base as shown
in Diagram

out

DIAGRAM

and tighten until secure.

1:

Stand base in upright position. Push

1.

NOTE:

Make sure the power cord is

of

the way to avoid pinching.

la:

Insert (four) 4 screws (as shown)

DIAGRAM

2:

Slide upper handle

down onto unit.

DIAGRAM

2a:

Insert one

(1)

screw

(as shown) and tighten until secure.

tioi and base.

en

until

secure

CORD STORAGE

Upper Cord

wrap

Lower Corl

Wrap

with

Quick

Cort

Release

Wrap cord around upper an

lower cord wram as shown
Diagram 1.

to secure for storage.

clip

plug to cord

TOOL STORAGE

L

'lace U~holsten//Stair Hose Adapter,

F
~~holster~l~tai~ Hose, and the

In

I

UpholsteryIStair Attachment into their
storing locations. Refer to steps
for details.

TOOL STORAGE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED

2

and 3

Slide the adapter end of hose
into the left clip on tool
caddy.

Run hose from the tool caddy to the upper hose wrap and press into hose clip #1 (Diagram 3). Continue wrap­ping hose clockwise, aligning hose into groove on the bottom hose clip (Diagram 3a). Wrap hose back to the
uoDer hose wraD and Dress into hose clip
right clip of the tool caddy (Diagram 3c):

#2

(Diagram 3b). Slide upholstery tool attachment handle into the

IMPORTANT:

1.

2.

CHECKFORCOLORFASTNESS:

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:

1.

2.

3.

Allow plenty of time to dry carpet thoroughly.

4.

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

5.

Try not to walk on carpet until

6.

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

7.

AFTER CLEANING:

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

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

DO NOT USE THE CARPET SHAMPOOER AS A DRY VACUUM.
Vacuum carpet thoroughly. Use a Dirt Devilm 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.

Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution while using the Carpet Shampooer.

For heavily soiled areas, additional applications may be necessary.

it

is completely dry.

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

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.

11.

WARNING:
DO NOT STORE THE CARPET SHAMPOOER IN
GARAGE OR AREA WHERE

UNIT COULD FREEZE.

Grasp Clean Water Tank
under handle while pressing
Clean Water Tank Latch. Tilt Water Tank.
Clean Water Tank away from
cleaner and remove.

Unscrew measuring cap

from back side of -clean

Fill measurina car, with solution

times

(appr&imately 4 02.). Pour

into Clean Water Tank.

only Dirt DeviP Carpet and Rug
Shampoo. Using other cleaning
solutions may cause excess foam­ing. Excessive foam will cause the
float to shut off the vacuum pre­maturely. Using other solutions
will void your warranty.

NOTE:

4

Use

Tank wlth hot tap water.

Replace cap.

Step onto handle release pedal

to put into cleaning position.

into cleaner and rotate top into

k

posit~on unt~l the Clean Water
Tank Latch snaps into place.

'ha cord into electrical out­let.- Step on the Power
ONIOFF Pedal to turn cleaner

NOTE:

on.

Never leave unit

unattended with power on

Turn

OFF

when emptying

Do

and filling reservoir.

NOT

oversaturate the carpet.

RESULTS USE A STEADY, MODER­ATE, FORWARD AND BACKWARD
MOTION. While depressing solution
spray trigger, pull unit
motion. Release trigger and push unit
forward in same path to remove dlrty
water and solution from carpet. (For
heavily soiled areas, repeat if neces-

I

sary).
THE MOTOR CHANGES TO A HIGH PITCH, THIS INDICATES THE DIRTY
WATER TANK IS FULL AND MUST BE EMPTIED.

IMPORTANT:

In backward

IF THE SOUND OF

cleaner in its

position. Turn cleaner

u~riahl

off.-

REMOVE THE DIRTY WATER
TANK DOOR from the top of
the Dirty Water Tank.

Insert the Upholstery l~tai;
Hose Adapter into the opening
on top of the Dirty Water Tank.

ATTACHMENT USAGE

ward motion. Release trigger and push
attachment forward in the same path to
remove dirty water and solution from
upholstery. (For heavily soiled areas,
repeat if necessary.)

saturate the upholstery.

Connect the hose solution
tube into the fitting on the
lower left side of handle
facing cleaner.

Your Carpet Shampooer is equipped with a shut off valve within your Dirty Water Tank. When the Dirty Water Tank
becomes full, the float will rise, shutting off the air flow through the nozzle.

NOTE:

me float in your Carpet Shampooer is will shut off the suction when the Diriy Water Tank is full. For best results, use
smooth, steady motion keeping the nonle flat against the carpeting.
and carpeting will cause the float to rise and shut off the suction. Once the float is activated, empiy the Diriy Water Tank. If
the Diw Water Tankdoes not appear full, press the Power On!Off Pedal and wait for the float to see and re If the float
repeatedly shuts off the suction, empiy the
Other Solutions may generate excessive foam which will cause the float to rise prematurely and shut off the suction. Use
(four) capfuls (approximately4 ounces) of Dirt DeP Carpet & Rug Shampoo per fill up of the Clean Water Tank. A higher
concentration of shampoo may cause excessive foaming.

NOTE:

You will heara noticeable chanae in the oitch of the cleaner. This indicates a need to emotvthe Dim/ Water Tank.

WARNING:

TO

REDUCE

THE

STEADY, MODERATE, FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOTION. Make
sure upholstery is dry before use.

is not replaced, there will be NO suction through the nozzle and the unit

will not operate properly.

Diriy Water Tank. For best results, use only Dirt DevP Carpet

RISK

b~

INJURY

FROM

MOVING

FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS USE

NOTE:

ripping

the cleaner and breaking the seal of the nonle

PARTS

-

UNPLUG

NOTE:

Do NOTover-

IMPORTANT:

If the Dirty Water Tank Door

&

Rug Shampoo.

4

BEFO~E

SERVICING.

EMPTYING DIRTY WATER TANK

Grasp top of Dirtv Water Tank
Handle 'and latch to out df base. Lid.
release.

Grasp handle and pull tank Remove Dirtv Water Tan

3emove filter from bot­.om of Dirty Water
rank Lid.

REPLACING DIRTY WATER TANK IN BASE OF
CLEANER

Rinse Dirty Water Tank and
Filter with warm tap water.
Wipe and let dry thoroughly
before storing to prevent
mildew from forming.

Do not use any chemicals
when cleaning.

NOTE:

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.

TRANSPORT

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WATER TANK OR DIRTY WATER TANK

Push handle down until it latches.

Do not store cleaner with solution in
reservoir or dirty water in dirty Water

tank. Mineral deposits and mildew can
form which will affect the performance of

your Carpet Shampooer.

and Dirty Water Tank.

2.

Replace empty Clean Water Tank and
Dirty Water Tank.

3.

Ensure that brushes and underside of
unit are fully dry prior to storing on a

carpeted or wood surface.

NOTE:

Do not store unit with a full Clean

Water Tank or Dirty Water Tank.

FULL.

NOTE: