Riccar R20E User Manual

R 20E & R20ENT

Owner’s Manual

Contents

Getting Started

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................ 2

Polarization Instructions ..................................................................................... 3

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ..................................................... 3

Description of the Vacuum ............................................................................... 4

Assembling the Vacuum .................................................................................. 6

Operation

Unwinding the Power Cord ............................................................................... 7

Turning the Vacuum On/Off ............................................................................. 7

Vacuuming Under Furniture ............................................................................... 8

Carrying the Vacuum ........................................................................................ 9

Carpet Height Adjustment ................................................................................ 9

Attachment Cleaning

Wand Cleaning ................................................................................................ 10

Cleaning Tools .................................................................................................. 11

Adjusting The Suction Power ............................................................................ 12

Optional Cleaning Tools .................................................................................... 13

Connecting Attachment Hose ........................................................................... 14

Maintenance and Care

Replacing the Vacuum Bag .............................................................................. 15

When to Change the Filters .............................................................................. 16

Replacing the Post Filter ................................................................................... 16

Replacing the Secondary Filter ......................................................................... 17

Removing and Reinstalling the Bottom Plate ..................................................... 18

Replacing the Agitator Belt .............................................................................. 19

Edge Cleaning ................................................................................................ 20

Annual Checkup Reminder ............................................................................... 20

Problem Solving Guide

Unclogging the Nozzle and Hose ...................................................................... 21

Thermal Motor Protection ................................................................................. 22

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 23

How to Contact Your Authorized Retailer .......................................................... 23

Visit Riccar Online ............................................................................................ 23

Warranty ................................................................................................................. 24

IMPoRtAnt sAFetY InstRUCtIons

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE

The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage

IMPoRtAnt:

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

caused when the appliance is not used according to the instructions or for uses other than those for which it was intended.

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and

before servicing.

• WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.

• 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 your

Authorized Retailer for service.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as

a handle, close a door on the 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 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.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

• Do not use without vacuum bag and/or lters in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up ammable or

combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not attempt to service the unit while

appliance is plugged in.

sAVe tHese InstRUCtIons.

PolARIzAtIon InstRUCtIons

POWER CORD, 2-WIRE POLARIZED CORD

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit 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 a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to

cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DesCRIPtIon oF tHe VACUUM

1 Ergonomic Handle

2 Carrying Handle

3 Bag Compartment Cover (to Replace Vacuum Bag)

4 Vacuum Nozzle

5 Furniture Guard

6 Power Cord

7 Main On/Off Power Switch

8 Suction Control Dial

9 Combination Dusting/Upholstery Brush (Model R20E)

10 Crevice Tool (Model R20E)

11 Handle Release Pedal

12 Thermal Motor Protection Reset Button

13 Quick Release Upper Cord Hook

14 Ready Reach™ Tools (Model R20E)

AsseMblIng tHe VACUUM

Attaching The Handle To The Vacuum

The vacuum cleaner and the handle are packed separately.

• After first removing the handle screw,

position the handle behind the vacuum cleaner and level with the top of the unit. Hold the power cord down and away from the vacuum while the handle is being attached.

• On the bottom of the handle are two “T-shaped” rails that slide forward onto two guides located on the top of the vacuum cleaner. Line up the handle so that the “T” rails will slide into the guides and push the handle forward (Fig. 1).

• Insert the handle screw and tighten

securely (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1

• Turn the upper cord storage hook to the upright position and wind the power cord around the cord storage hooks when storing the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 3).

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Unwinding the Power Cord

• The upper cord hook rotates to allow for

quick access to the power cord.

Turning the Vacuum On/Off

• To start the vacuum cleaner, flip the “on/off” switch located on the side of the bag compartment to the “on” position as indicated on the switch.

• To stop the vacuum cleaner, flip the “on/off” switch to the “off” position as indicated on the switch.

oPeRAtIon

• Turn the vacuum cleaner off before unplugging from the electrical outlet.

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