Dirt Devil Quickstep User Manual
USER GUIDE
QUICKSTEP
Bagless Stick Vac
DSV-VC
LET’S GO.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS VACUUM IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
▪ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
▪ ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
▪ DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
▪ Fully assemble before operating.
▪ Operate cleaner only at voltage specied on data plate on back of cleaner.
▪ Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
▪ Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when
used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place ngers
or other objects into any openings.
▪ Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
▪ Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
▪ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run vacuum cleaner 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 object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may
reduce air ow.
▪ Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
▪ Turn off all controls before unplugging.
▪ Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always
place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on oor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.
▪ Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or ne wood sandings or use in areas where they
may be present.
▪ Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
▪ Store the product indoors. Put the product away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
▪ Do not use without lters and/or dirt cup in place.
▪ Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.
▪ Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
▪ Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
This plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
CLEANER DESCRIPTON
1. Handle Grip
2. Upper Cord Wrap (located on back of
handle grip)
3. Handle Tube
4. Handle Release Button
5. Lower Cord Wrap (located on back of
hand vac)
6. On/Off Switch
7. Dirt Cup Release Button
8. Power Cord
9. Dirt Cup
10. Dirt Inlet Tube
11. Floor Nozzle
12. Wheels
13. Quickstep Crevice Tool*
14. Tool Clip*
15. Crevice Tool*
*Depending on model Crevice Tool* can be
on Hand vac or on Tool clip* attached to
handle.
HOW TO USE AS A STICK VAC
TO USE: Slide the power switch to the ON position.
TO TURN UNIT OFF: Slide the power switch to the OFF position.
▪ Empty and clean the unit and lter after each use or after large pickups when the unit becomes full.
Hold body of unit in an
upright position.
Slide handle down until it
snaps in place.
HOW TO USE AS A HAND VAC
Place unit in an upright
position with the back of
the unit facing forward.
Push release button
forward, then pull handle
from unit.
Remove the oor tool from
the nozzle.
Insert oor tool into dirt
cup nozzle. Firmly press to
assure proper connection.
TO USE: Slide the power switch to the ON position.
TO TURN UNIT OFF: Slide the power switch to the OFF
position.
▪ Empty and clean the unit and lter after each use or
after large pickups when the unit becomes full.
For storage, wrap cord
around hooks located on
back of cleaner.
HAND VAC ATTACHMENTS
USING AND STORING THE CREVICE TOOL
The crevice tool is permanently stored on-board. It is located on the top of the dust cup for your convenience.
1. Unsnap the crevice tool.
2. Flip crevice tool down to line up with
nozzle then press up until secure in
place.
3. To store crevice tool: Pull down until
loose.
Flip crevice tool up towards unit and you feel
it lock into place.
DIRT CUP & FILTER: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST RESULTS, CLEAN THE FILTER AFTER EACH USE.
NOTE: For best performance, replace lter every 6 months.
EMPTY & CLEAN DIRT CUP
Depress the dirt cup
release button and pivot
nozzle away from unit.
Hold dirt cup over a
wastebasket. Grasp
lter and gently pull out.
Shake excess dirt and debris out of dirt cup.
Brush the dust and dirt off the lter, or shake
the lter inside of the wastebasket.
CLEAN & RINSE FILTER
Hold lter under running water to rinse. DO NOT use
soap/detergent. Tap excess water out of lter. Allow
lter to COMPLETELY DRY for at least 24 hours before
replacing in dirt cup.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Cleaner tools won’t pick up
▪ Crevice tool clogged. Remove crevice tool; remove
obstruction.
▪ Dirt cup is full. Empty dirt cup.
▪ Filter clogged. Clean lter.
Cleaner won’t pick up or low suction
▪ Dirt Cup not installed correctly. Review Dirt Cup and
Filter Removal and Replacement
▪ Dirt cup is full. Empty dirt cup.
▪ Clogged lter. Remove lter and clean.
▪ Dirt inlet tube clogged. Remove nozzle; remove obstruction.
Gently push lter back
into dirt cup.
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY
- UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING
Dust escaping from cleaner
▪ Dirt cup is full. Empty dirt cup.
▪ Dirt Cup not installed correctly. Review Dirt Cup & Filter
Removal & Replacement.
▪ Filter not installed correctly. Review Dirt Cup & Filter
Removal & Replacement.
▪ Filter is dirty. Clean lter or replace.
Cleaner won’t run
▪ Power cord not rmly plugged into outlet. Plug unit in
rmly.
To reattach dirt cup: Align
bottom rst and pivot dirt cup
until it snaps into place.
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