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OWNER’S MANUAL Operating and Servicing Instructions • Please read these instructions carefully before using your Platinum Force ™ Extractor. • Let us help you put your cleaner together or answer any questions, call: 1-800-321-1134 (USA & Canada) www.dirtdevil.com For quick reference, please record your vacuum information below.
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Available in Bagless Upright, Hand Vac and Carpet Shampooer Models.
CONGRATULATIONS You are now the proud owner of a Dirt Devil ® Platinum Force ™ Carpet Shampooer. Its unique design has two revolving brushes and two suction nozzles for twice the cleaning power. The brush- es rotate in opposite directions to clean all sides of the carpet fiber. The nozzles pick up the dirty water before it has a chance to soak your carpet backing and padding.
• 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. • Use only Dirt Devil ®...
FEATURES Back V iew Handle Front V iew Screws Attachments Front View/ Handle/ Screws Back View/Attachments 1. Handle Grip 12. Water Supply Port 24. Detachable Tool Storage 25. Hose 2. Solution Trigger 13. Dual Brushrolls 26. Water Supply Connector 3. Brush On/Off 14.
PREPARING THE CARPET/UPHOLSTERY PREPARING THE CARPET/UPHOLSTERY: IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE PLATINUM FORCE™ EXTRACTOR AS A DRY VACUUM. 1. Vacuum carpet/upholstery thoroughly. Use a Dirt Devil ® vacuum cleaner with a revolving brushroll for best results. 2. Vacuum upholstery with cleaning tool attachments, using a crevice tool to reach into folds and creases.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER Remove your Platinum Force Secure from back with the two ™ Line up upper handle with lower Feed cord through slots on the Extractor from the carton with cau- handle and push into place.
HOW TO OPERATE WARNING: USE ONLY DIRT DEVIL ® CARPET AND RUG SHAMPOO. USING OTHER CLEANING SOLUTIONS MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE FOAMING. EXCESSIVE FOAM WILL CAUSE THE FLOAT TO SHUT OFF THE VACUUM PREMATURELY. USING OTHER SOAPS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
HOW TO OPERATE cont. POWER BRUSH SOAP RESULT Vacuum, pump*, brushroll and soap are turned on.Used to shampoo carpets. Vacuum, pump* and brushroll are turned on. Used to rinse carpets. Vacuum, pump* and soap are turned on. Used for cleaning through attachments. Vacuum and pump* are turned on.
EMPTYING AND CLEANING DIRTY WATER TANK WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING. IMPORTANT: Your Platinum Force™ Extractor is equipped with a shut off valve within your dirty water tank. When the dirty water tank become s full, the float (viewed from the side of the tank) will rise, shutting off the air flow through the nozzle.
BELT OR BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT BELT STYLE: 4 Remove dirty water tank Use a Phillips screwdriver to Remove belt cover. Remove broken belt. NOTE: Diagram of front nozzle (see page 10) put to remove two (2) screws. belt placement on motor cover. the side.
1. Pick up tube orifice plugged. 1. Clean pick up tube orifice in soap tank by wiping with hot rag or soak end of tube in hot water. 2. No soap. 2. Fill soap tank with Dirt Devil ® Carpet and Rug Shampoo-Pg. 8.