Troubleshooting Guide - Dirt Devil Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Manual

WARNING: TI
Problem
Cleaner won't run
Cleaner won't pick-up
or low suction
Dust escaping from cleaner
k
Cleaner tools won't pick up
Possible Reasons
1 .
Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet.
2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
3 . Needs sewice.
4. Motor protector tripped.
1.
Paper bag is not opened.
2.
Paper bag full.
3. Brushroll worn.
4. Broken or worn belt.
5 . Clogged filter pad.
6. Nozzleldirt passage hose clogged.
7. Carpet height setting is incorrect.
8.
No paper bag.
9. Bag inlet clogged.
1 .
Paper bag full.
2 .
Bag not installed correctly.
3.
Puncturelhole in paper bag.
4. No bag in cleaner.
Hose not installed correctly.
6.
Nouleldirt passage clogged.
1 . Hose clogged.
2 .
Bag inlet clogged.
3 .
P a ~ e r baa full.
Possible Solutions
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker. Replace fuselreset breaker.
3. Take to service center or call 1-800-321 -1 134.
4.
Clog indicator light
-
Pg
3 .
1 .
Insert finger into hole and push paper away from opening.
2. Replace paper bag-Pg. 6.
3 . Replace brushroll-Pg. 7.
4. Replace belt-Pg. 7.
5.
Replace filter-Pg.
8 .
6.
Remove nozzle guard-Pg. 7; remove obstruction
OR
Remove hose; remove obstruction-Pg.
5.
7. Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned-Pg. 6.
8. Clean filter & install bag-Pg. 8.
9. Remove hose & paper bag and clean inlet-Pg.
5,
6.
I.
Replace paper bag-Pg. 6.
2. Review paper bag installation-Pg. 6.
3. Replace paper bag-Pg.6. CleanlReplace Filter-Pg. 8.
4. Install bag & clean filter-Pg. 6,8.
5.
Review hose Installation-Pg.
5.
6.
Remove nozzle guardPg. 7; remove obstruction
OR
Remove hose; remove obstruction-Pg.
5.
1. Remove hose and tools; remove obstruction-Pg. 5.
2 .
Remove hose & paper bag and clean inlet-Pg.
5,6.
3 . Redace wawer baa-Pa. 6.
Headlight not working
1. Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned-Pg.
6.
Cleaner is difficult to push
Belt burns or breaks
4.
NO bag ilcleaner, filter clogged.
1.
Bulb burnt out.
2.
Loose electrical wires.
1 .
Carpet height setting is incorrect.
1. Brush may be jammed with debris.
2.
Brush end caps are clogged with debris.
4. lniall p*& bag
8
clean filter-Pg. 6,8.
1. Replace bulb-Pg. 8.
2 .
Call
1-800-321 -1 134
for nearest authorized
Royal Dealer.
3 . Carpet height setting is incorrect.
1. Remove brush-Pg. 7. Clean brush of debris.
2. Remove brush. Determine if end caps rotate freely.
If not, replace brushroll-Pg. 7.
3. Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate setting
for carpet being cleaned-Pg.
6.
1 . Turn brushroll "on".
2 . Replace belt
-
Pg. 7.
3 . Check brushroll end caps and clear debris.
Brushroll is not rotating
ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
1 .
Brushroll is turned "off.
2 .
Belt(s) misassembled or missing.
3 . Brushroll clogged.
CUSTOMER SERVICE (1 -800-321 -1 134E
In
the event that further assistance
is
required, see your Yellow Pages for
an
authorized Royal Dealer.
osts of any transportation to
and from
any
place of repair are to be paid by the owner. The service parts used
in
this unit are easily replaced and readily available
from an authorized Royal Dealer or retailer. Always identify your cleaner by the model number when requesting information or ordering
replacement parts. (The model number appears on the
back
of the cleaner.)