Dirt Devil UD40235DI, UD40235B 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:

AWARNING:

'leaner

include small parts. Small
parts can present a choking
hazard.

Espafiol

assembly may

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Canada)

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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)

02004

All

rights

reserved

#

1-1

13354-000

3/04

[HIS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

ONLY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Nhen you use an appliance, basic precautions should be followed,

ncluding the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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BRING CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN USING THE HOSE AND

ATTACHMENTS.
DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.
REGULARLY CHECK THE FILTERS TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUT THE HOSE SINCE
THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
OCCASIONALLY REMOVE BRUSH AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM END CAPS TO
KEEP BRUSH ROTATING SMOOTHLY.

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WARNING: THE CORDS, WIRES, AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THIS
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.

IEAD

ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before servicing.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Electrical shock could occur.
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,

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return it to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321
est 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.

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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 dirt container and filters in place.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be present.
Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-held vacuum cleaners
may be set on furniture.
Cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the car­pet when doing above floor cleaning.
Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.
Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum 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.

Unplug before connecting Turbo Tool'" (Turbo Tool" is optional on some models).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.

CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of a Dirt Devilm. We trust your new pur­chase will bring you many years of satisfaction.

Our company designed and developed this product with you in mind.
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 Devilm products.

Visit our

website at www.dirtdevil.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions
Feature Descriptions
How to Assemble

Body to Nozzle Assembly
Tool Caddy Assembly
Handle to Body Assembly

How To Operate

FloorICarpet Cleaning
Above Floor Cleaning

Dirt Container & Filtration: Removal

and Replacement
Belt or Brush: Removal & Replacement
Lightbulb: Removal and Replacement

General Maintenance Page 11
Troubleshooting Guide Page 12

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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
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 in the USA).

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

assistance

at USA & Canada: 1-800-321-1 134. Use only

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to any ROYALe

FRONT

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BACK

VlEW

FRONT

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1.

Handle

2. Dirt Container Release Latch

3. Dirt Container Lid

4.

See Through Dirt Container

5. Dirt Container Filter

6. Headlight

7.

Carpet Height Adjust Knob

8.

Bumper

9. Clear Dirt Window

10. Lower Hose

BACK

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Cord Guide

12. Hose

13. Dust Brush

14. Crevice Tool

15. Carrying

HandleIUpper Cord Wrap

16. Long Power Cord

17. Cord Wrap with Quick Cord Release

18. Swivel Casters"

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19. Handle Release Pedal

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OnIOff Pedal

21. Extension Wand

22. Hose Clip

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OOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER

ssernble the body to the
ase so that the lower hose

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on the right side. cleaner, above the onloff sage window with the slots

To secure, insert one

screw into the back of the

(1)

switch.

Push back dirt window flap.
Align tabs on clear dirt pas-

on the lower hose cuff. Push
and turn to lock into place
(inset).

(2)

Ign Tool Caddy holes with

Insert two

screws into the

~les on handle. holes and tighten until

secure.

ace upper handle onto Push upper handle down Insert one
)right. onto upright. plied) into the back of the

cleaner to secure handle.

(1)

screw (sup-

Insert the short end of the
hose onto the tool caddy
holder on the right side.

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Tip bottom of dirt container

into cleaner and push for­ward. Dirt container lid will
snap into handle.

HANDLE RELEASE
PEDAL

Insert hose handle into the
left side of the cleaner. Press
down firmly. Press hose into

top and sides of tool caddy.

TOOL STORAGE

Attach tools: (a) Slide the dust

brush onto post on the back
panel. (b) Slide the crevice
tool into round slot on right
side of tool caddy. (c) Slide
the extension wand into round
slot on left side of tool caddy.

CORD RELEASE

Assemble dirt container lid
to the dirt container.

ONIOFF PEDAL

Plug cord into electrical out-

let. Turn cleaner on by
depressing foot pedal locat­ed on the back left side
the cleaner.

of

FLOORICARPET
CLEANING

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To release the handle, push
the handle release pedal locat­ed on the lower left side of the
cleaner.

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Use the cord guides to store
the cord out of the way while
vacuuming.

Move the handle and adjust it
to the desired position for (a)
storing the upright,
ing the cleaner, and (c) de­press the handle release pedal
again to clean under furniture.

(b)

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operat-

AUTION:

leaner is on. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from brush area while
leaner is on.

leaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotation brush off the carpet when cleaning above the floor.

Brush agitator continues to rotate while hose is removed or in use and at all times while

\BOVE FLOOR CLEANING

leaner must be in its upright
xition. Remove lower hose
om the side of the cleaner by
visting to the right and then

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off.

hoose any of the handy
xessories or use the hose
lone. Simply push the
ttachment firmly onto the
id of the wad or hose

andle. To remove tool, twist
~d pull apart gently.

Remove the hose from the
tool caddy.

EXTENSION WAND

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additional length is needed,

If
use the extension wand.

Slide the tool hose into the
lower dirt hose with the
notch facing up. Push
together and twist to secure.

CARRY HANDLE

Use the carry handle on the
back of the cleaner to
move the cleaner from
room to room.

WARNING:
For filter replacement (Part # 1-500280-000) please call 1-800-321-1134 or visit www.dirtdevil.com
to locate a dealer nearest
NOTE:
NOTE:

TO

REDUCE

THE

RISK

OF INJURY FROM MOVING

Unplug cleaner before changing filter.
For best performance, replace filter yearly.

you.

PARTS

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UNPLUG

BEFORE SERVICING.

EMPTY AND CLEAN DIRT CONTAINER

Depress latch to remove dirt

container from cleaner.

Twist and pull the filter up
and out.

Remove lid by grasping both
handles and turning lid coun­terclockwise.

Clean filter and empty dirt
container completely. See
"Regular Maintenance" note
below for instructions on
cleaning the filter.

Hold the dirt container and
grasp the top of filter.

Return filter to dirt container.
Push filter into place to pre­vent dirt leakage. Return dirt
container to cleaner.

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:HANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL.

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REMOVE BELT

ay cleaner flat and flip
leaner to expose nozzle

ase. Base should lay flat
id face up. To remove noz­e guard, use Phillips or Flat
ead screwdriver to remove
le five (5) screws. Arrows
low location of screws.

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Lift nozzle guard off.

Be sure belt is off motor
shaft. Lift and remove
brushroll. Dispose of old belt.

TO REPLACE BELT OR BRUSHROLL

Slide belt onto motorshaft.

Place new belt in area of
brushroil without bristles.

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Vith new belt in place, pull

nd slide brushroll into
iaking sure that the brushroll
nd caps are in the correct

rientation (6a inset). Rotate
,mshroll manually to make
ure belt is properly aligned.

nozzle

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Reattach nozzle guard.

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TAB

Secure by aligning the three
(3)
Replace all five (5) screws
to secure nozzle guard.

TAB

tabs in the base slots.

TAB

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This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp #906,13.0 volts. For bulb replacement call 1-800-321­1134 or your local auto paris store.

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER

Depress latch to remove dirt container
from cleaner. Remove the two (2) screws remove. Do NOT twist. headlight lens by replacing
located on the inside of the (Diagram 1).

Remove lens (Diagram la).

Pull bulb out of socket to
Gently push new bulb into

socket to replace.

Replace lens. Secure the
the two (2) screws.

IF OBSTRUCTION DEVELOPS DURING FLOOR CLEANING:

1.

If obstruction develops while cleaning carpets,
(Diagram

1);

2. Check dirt path window and lower hose (Diagram 2). Remove any obstruction.

3. Turn cleaner over and remove nozzle guard (Diagram 3). Clear any obstruction that occurs in or around
the brushroll area.

IF

OBSTRUCTION DEVELOPS DURING ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING:

1. If obstruction develops while above floor cleaning,
is full; empty if needed (Page 9).

2. Check airflow areas of hose (Diagram

quarter comes out, there is NO blockage.

empty if needed (Page 9).

4).

turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

If there is no suction, disconnect hose. drop quarter through end. If

Check to see if dirt cup is full

Check to see if dirt cup