DIRTDEVIL MHDE300 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Operating and Servicing

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Please read these instruc­tions carefully before using
your Reginaa Steemer
Carpet Cleaner.

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

Instructions

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

#:

Mfg. Code:

(Mfg.

code located on the lower backside of cleaner)

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rights reserved # 1-1 13001 -000

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Canada)

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THlS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS

When

followed, including

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

you

use

an

appliance,

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.

basic

precautions

should

be

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

THE APPLIANCE.

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
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.
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 1-877-REGINA6 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.

coul'd occur.

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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.
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 Reginae Carpet

&

Rug Shampoo.

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.

QROUNDING

PIN

BROUHDINQ

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-

CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of the Reginam Steemer Carpet
CleanerTM. We trust your new purchase will bring you many
years of satisfaction.

Our company designed and developed this product with you in
mind. The Reginam Steemer Carpet CleanerT" is the lightest full
size upright carpet cleaner available due to its lightweight

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design. The large

gallon solution reservoir makes cleaning eas-

ier 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 Reginaa products.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions

Feature Descriptions ........................................ Page

How to Assemble ............................................ Page

Preparing Carpet

How To Operate ............................................... Page

Remove and Replace Solution Reservoir Page

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Page

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2,

5

6

7

7

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Carpet Cleaning .......................................... Page 8

Emptying and Cleaning Dirty Water Tank ........ Page

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

LIMITED

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 origmal sales receipt to val~date start of warranty penod.

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 &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 assstance at USA
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, 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

WARRANTY

&

Canada: 1-877-REGINA6. Use only

In the USA).

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DreDaid

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11

to any ROYALm

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

5

Row Brush Strip

Dirty Water Tank

Dirty Water Tank Door
Dirty Water Tank Lid

Power

OnlOff Switch

Upper Handle Screw

Back View

Power Cord
Carrying Handle
Quick Cord Release
Handle Release Pedal
Cord Hook
Cord Clip
Solution Spray Trigger

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

Stand base in upright position. Push midsection onto

by

aligning tabs on the backside of midsection with

base
the pockets on the backside of base. One at a time, place
nut into recess located on the back of the left, right and
middle back of the base. While holding nut in place, insert
screw through front of midsection and tighten. Repeat
this process with the remaining two

NOTE:

Make sure the power cord is out of the way to

avoid pinching.

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nuts and screws.

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

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE REGINAm STEEMER CARPET CLEANER" AS A DRY VACUUM.

1.

Vacuum carpet thoroughly. Use a Reginaa vacuum cleaner with a revolving brushroll for best results.

2.

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 Reginaa Steemer Carpet Cleaner".

1.

2.

For heavily soiled areas, additional applications may be necessary.

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 it is completely dry.

6.

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

7.

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

9.

WARNING:

DO NOT STORE REGINAB STEEMER CARPET

CLEANERTM IN GARAGE OR AREA

WHERE UNIT COULD FREEZE.

RESER

Grasp solution reservoir Tilt solution reservoir away

under handle and press clean from cleaner and remove.
solution reservoir latch.

Unscrew measuring cap from
back side of solution reservoir.

CARPET CLEANING

Fill measuring cap with solution

2

times

(approximately 4 oz.)

and pour into clean water tank.

NOTE:

Use only Regin9 Caipet

&

Rug Shampoo. Using other
cleaning solubons may cause
excessive foaming. hcessive
foam will cause the float to shut
off

the vacuum prematurely.
Using other cleaning solutions
will void your

wanan&.

Fill remaining solution
voir with hot tap water.
Replace cap.

reser-

Place bottom of solution
reservoir into cleaner and
rotate top into position until

the lever snaps into place.

NOTE:

Plug cord into electrical
outlet. Step onto handle
release pedal to put into

cleaning position.

IMPORTANT:

FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOTION. While depressing solution spray trig­ger, pull unit in backward motion. Release trigger and push unit forward in
same path to remove dirty water and solution from carpet. (For heavily soiled
areas, repeat if necessary).
CHANGES TO A HIGH PITCH, THIS INDICATES THE DIRN WATER TANK IS

FULL AND MUST BE EMPTIED. A VISUAL INDICATOR

FLOAT HAS RISEN TO THE TOP OF THE DIRTY WATER TANK.

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FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS USE A STEADY, MODERATE,

IMPORTANT:

IF THE SOUND OF THE MOTOR

Never leave unit unat-

tended with power on. Turn

OFF

when emptying and filling
resemoir.
rate the carpet

switch to the "on" position.

Do

NOT oversatu-

Turn power

IS

WHEN THE BLUE

Your Reginae Steemer Carpet 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:

The float in your Reginrlg Steemer Carpet CleanerrM is the blue piece in the dirty water tank lid, and will shut off the

suction when the dirty water tank is full. For best results, use smooth, steady motion keeping the nozzle flat against the

ripping

carpeting.
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 repeatedly shuts off the suction, empty the dirty water tank
For best results, use only Reginrlg Carpet
the float to rise prematurely and shut off the suction. Use two capfuls
fill up of the clean water resewoir.

NOTE:
WARNING:

the cleaner and breaking the seal of the nozzle and carpeting will cause the float to rise and shut off the

&

Rug Shampoo. Other Solutions may generate excessive foam which will cause

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higher concentration of shampoo may cause excessive foaming.

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

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

ounces) of ReginP Carpet & Rug Shampoo per

EMPTYING DIRTY WATER TANK

L

Grasp top of dirty water

tank handle and push latch

to release.

To

empty

dirty

grasp handle with one hand filter with hot tap water.
and nozzle with the other Wipe and let dry thoroughly
and empty into sink. before storing to prevent

Replace dirt water tank lid. mildew from forming.

water tank, Rinse dirty water tank and

Grasp handle and pull tank
out of base.

NOTE:

Do not use any

chemicals when cleaning.

Remove dirty water tank lid.

PLACING DIRTY WATER TANK IN BASE

OF

CLEANER:

Lift front base of cleaner off
carpeting with one hand.

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While making sure the front
of the dirty water tank is rest-

ing on the base, place the rear
of the tank into the base of the
cleaner. Push handle down

until it latches.

store cleaner with solution in

resewoir or dirty water in dirty

water tank. Mineral deposits

and mildew

affect the performance of your

Regina

Cleaner"'.

NOTE:

can fonn which llvill

"

Steemer Carpet

Donot

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 (Diagram

2).

The Dirty Water Tank has 3 tabs on the underside which 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 2a). Failure to install the Dirty Water Tank correctly (Diagram
2b), 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.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING

PROBLEM
Cleaner won't
run

Cleaner won't
pick-up or low
suction

Water escaping
from cleaner

Cleaner won't
dispense
solution

POSSIBLE REASON

1.

Power cord not firmlv
plugged into outlet.

2.

Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

3.

Needs service.

1.

Dirty water tank door not
installed.

2.

Dirty water tank is not
installed correctly.

3.

Dirty water tank is full.

4.

Dirty water passage
clogged.

1.

Dirty Water Tank is full.

2.

Dirty Water tank not
installed correctly.

3.

Solution reservoir not
installed properly.

1.

Solution reservoir not
installed properly.

2.

Needs service.

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

3. Empty Dirty Water Tank

4.

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Plug unit in firmly.

Check fuse or breaker. Replace

fuseheset breaker.
Take to service center or call

1

-877-REGINA6.
Insert dirty water tank door.
Review Dirty Water Tank Removal

and Replacement
Clean Dirty Water Tank - Pg.

Empty Dirty Water Tank - Pg.
Review Dirty Tank Removal and
Replacement
Review Solution Reservoir Installation

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Pg. 7.

Review Solution Reservoir lnstallation

-Pg. 7.
Take to service center or call

1

-877-REGINA6.

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Pg.

9.

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Pg. 9.

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9.

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 Royalm
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

Royala 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.)

(1

-877-REGINA6)