Riccar 1500P User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read All Instructions Carefully Before Using This Appliance

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following :

WARNING -

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

servicing.

12. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

13. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

14. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.

15. 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.

16. 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 appliance over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

17. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

18. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

19. 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 flow.

10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

13. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where
they may be present.

14. This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.

15. Do not operate the vacuum if :

- the power cord is damaged.

- the hose shows visible signs of damage.

16. Do not use without vacuum bag and/or filters in place.

17. Hold plug when rewinding the cord into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

18. The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut or punctured.
Avoid picking up sharp objects.

19. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug.

20. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

21. Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting motorized nozzle.

22. Use only with motorized nozzle model RPB-220.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury :

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION AND USING
HOW TO POWER NOZZLE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
REPLACING BAGS & FILTERS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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DESCRIPTION AND USING

FULL BAG INDICATOR

How to check the FULL BAG INDICATOR:

• If the red indicator appears:

- Empty the vacuum bag.

- If the vacuum bag isn’t full and the full bag indicator is red, check
the hose for a clog.

• When cleaning with a tool (dusting brush,upholstery nozzle,crevice
tool,floor tool), the red indicator may appear. In this case, continue
cleaning.

HOSE HANDLE

SUCTION CONTROL

HIGH

LOW

POWER NOZZLE

SWITCH

ON

HOSE ADAPTER

• When separating the hose from the body, pull the
hose adapter while pressing the buttons.

OFF

HARD SURFACE FLOOR TOOL

• For use on tile, hard wood, and
linoleum floors

Power Nozzle

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• 3n1 multi-purpose tool
Insert end of wand into either end of
tool for multiple cleaning functions.

Dusting Brush

Upholstery Nozzle

CLEANING TOOLS

MAX

STOP

Adapter button

CORD REWIND

Power control is

on the canister body

not the handle

ON/OFF SWITCH

POWER CONTROL

Crevice Toolstery Nozzle

STORAGE

• Insert the brush holder
on the neck of the wand
into the groove.

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HOW TO USE POWER NOZZLE

OPERATION

1. Turning on the Power Nozzle

The power nozzle can only be turned on if the
canister is also turned on (canister on / off
switch is located on the main body). The
power nozzle on / off switch is located on the
handle. Simply press the switch forward to
engage the power nozzle.

To achieve best cleaning results, slowly pass
the power nozzle back and forth over the
carpet or floor.

2. Using the Power Nozzle

After turning on the canister and power nozzle,
release the wand by pressing the left pedal on the
back side of the power nozzle (see diagram 3)

Diagram 3

3. Remove / Insert the Wand From The Power
Nozzle

Removing the wand from the power nozzle
allows you, for example, to use cleaning tools
for baseboard or ceiling cleaning. To do this,
first turn the power nozzle and canister off.
Then, press the wand release collar (see
diagram 5) and pull the wand out. To reinsert
the wand into the power nozzle, simply press
the wand back into the neck of the power
nozzle. The wand will then "click" back into
place.

Diagram 4

Diagram 5

4. Carpet Height Adjustment

Your power nozzle has six different settings to
clean a variety of carpet types and floor
surfaces. To adjust the carpet height setting of
the power nozzle, press the right pedal located
on the back of the power nozzle (see diagram

6). Each press of this pedal will adjust the
height to the next carpet height position.

To determine which setting you are currently
on, locate and look through the height indicator
window on the top of the unit (see diagram 7).
You will see one of the six settings as
mentioned earlier and detailed below:

Setting: Intended Use:

1. XHI Very plush carpet

2. HI Plush carpet

3. Auto General carpet thickness or bare
floors

4. MED Medium pile carpet

5. LO Low pile carpet

6. XLO Indoor/Outdoor carpet

Diagram 6 Diagram 7

Carpet Height Notes: When using the power

nozzle, start on the "auto" setting. If pushing the
power nozzle forward feels sluggish or hard to
push, then adjust to a higher setting (i.e. HI or
XHI). If the power nozzle feels very easy to push,
you may want to lower the power nozzle for more
effective cleaning. The "Auto" setting is the
recommended setting for hard floor surfaces (i.e.
tile, vinyl, wood).

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OPERATION

5. Warning Light

Your power nozzle comes equipped with a
circuit breaker safety system that protects it
from a jammed power nozzle situation.
Common items that cause jammed brushrolls
include socks, excessive threads, corners of
area rugs, etc. The warning indicator light on
top of the unit (see diagram 8) will change from
green to red should this condition occur.

Warning Light Circuit Breaker Switch

Diagram 8

Diagram 9

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

1. Removing the Brushroll

IMPORTANT: Before performing any

maintenance work on the power nozzle,
always unplug the vacuum cleaner and
disconnect the wand.

Your brushroll may need to be removed at
times, for example, to cut threads that have
become tangled around the brushroll or to
replace the belt (see "Replacing the Belt").

To remove the brushroll, turn the unit over and
lift off the metal bottom plate by first
unscrewing the two bottom plate screws
located by the rear wheels (see diagram 10).
Pull out the belt cover guard (see diagram 11)
and pull the brushroll out.

If the circuit breaker trips:

a. Turn off the vacuum cleaner and power brush

then unplug the power cord.

b. Remove the object preventing the brushroll

from turning.

c. Locate the circuit breaker switch on the back of

the power nozzle and press it to reset the
breaker (see diagram 9).

d. When the unit is turned back on, the warning

light should be green and ready to go. If the
breaker trips again, repeat steps a-c again to
correct the problem.
If this does not correct the problem, contact
your authorized vacuum cleaner retailer for
further assistance.

To reinstall the brushroll, reinsert the brushroll
back into the unit (make sure the belt is
attached properly). Next, insert the belt cover
guard. Then, place the metal bottom plate
back onto the unit (insert the front end of the
bottom plate first). Re-insert the two bottom
plate screws and secure.

Bottom

Plate Screws

Diagram 10 Diagram 11

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

2. Replacing the Power Nozzle Belt

IMPORTANT: Before performing any

maintenance work on the power nozzle,
always unplug the vacuum cleaner and
disconnect the wand.

To replace the power nozzle belt, you must
first remove the brushroll (see "Removing the
Brushroll"). Locate and discard broken belt.

To install new belt, locate the power nozzle
motor pulley and loop the belt around it (see
diagram 12). Place the other end of the belt
around the brushroll making sure the belt is
seated in the "belt groove" of the brushroll (see
diagram 13). Insert the brushroll back into the
brushroll tray and place the belt guard back
into position (see diagram 11). Place the
metal bottom plate back onto the unit (insert
the front end of the bottom plate first). Re­insert the two bottom plate screws and secure.

Belt

Diagram 12 Diagram 13 Diagram 14 Diagram 15

3. Replacing the Bulb

IMPORTANT: Before performing any

maintenance work on the power brush, always
unplug the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the
wand.

Turn the power brush over and remove the
bottom plate by first unscrewing the two
bottom plate screws located by the rear
wheels (see diagram 10). Locate and remove
the two top cover screws (see diagram 14).
Turn the power brush back over, push the
power brush neck flat, and remove the top
cover (see diagram 15). Simply pull the bulb
out (no twisting) and reinsert a factory­authorized bulb. Place the top cover back on
the unit, turn the machine over and re-insert
the two top cover screws. Reinstall the bottom
plate.

Top Cover

Screw

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DIAGRAM 1 REAR VIEW OF POWER WAND AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

DIAGRAM 2 FRONT VIEW OF POWER WAND AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This vacuum cleaner should be used for normal, dry household dust and dirt.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by use or operation of the vacuum
contrary to these instructions.
If the vacuum is wrongly operated for a purpose other than that for which it is intended, no liability can be
accepted for any possible damage.

• Do not vacuum areas which contain moisture
or water, flammable matter, needles, pins, razor
blades, matches, cigarettes, etc., since they
may damage the vacuum or vacuum bag.

• Make sure a vacuum bag and filters are always
inserted.

• When rewinding the power cord, hold the plug
before pressing the cord rewind button to
prevent the cord from whipping.

• This product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug fits into
the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.

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REPLACING VACUUM BAG & FILTERS

REPLACING THE VACUUM BAG

Full Bag

Indicator

Dust Cover

• Turn canister off, remove
hose and open the dust cover.

NOTE: We recommend the vacuum bag is changed when indicator is RED or suction power is weak.

Dust cover will not close without a bag in the unit or if the bag is not fully inserted.

Vacuum bag
Holder

• Pull the shutter of the vacuum bag.

• Hold the cover while removing

the vacuum bag from the
vacuum bag holder.

• Insert the new bag.

REPLACING THE FILTERS

Charcoal Filter

• Switch off and open the cover.

• Remove filter.

• Shake the dust out of the filter.

• Insert the filter and close the cover.

Charcoal Filter

HEPA Filter

• Switch off and open the grill • Remove the filter and replace it

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HEPA Filter

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

■ Please check each item below if you have trouble with your vacuum.
Before checking, ensure that the vacuum is unplugged from the power supply.

Problem

• Suction power is weak.

• The vacuum does not work.

• Power cord does not rewind.

• Power cord won't pull out of

the vacuum.

Check Point

• Vacuum bag

• Wand or hose

• Is the hose adapter inserted

into the suction opening of the
vacuum completely?

• When the vacuum bag is full
or any of the accessories are
blocked, the over-heating
protection for the motor is
activated.

• Power cord

• Power cord

Note

• If vacuum bag is full, replace
it.

• If clogged or blocked, remove
the object.

• Insert it completely.

• Switch off and unplug the

vacuum and check the
vacuum bag and accessories
and remove any blockages.
The vacuum can be switched
on again after approximately
20 minutes.

• Pull the power cord out a little
and press the cord rewind
button again.

• Do not pull it by force. Rewind
it a little by pressing the cord
rewind button and try pulling it
out again.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model
Rating
Amps
Weight
Dimension (L X W X H)
Cord Length

• Specifications can be changed for improvement without notice.
For assistance please visit www.Riccar.com or call 1-888-6-Riccar.

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9.5A / 12A (with Power Nozzle)

1500P

120V/60Hz

15.5 Pounds

19" x 12.5" x 9.3"

18 feet