Clog Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide - Dirt Devil Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Manual

CLOG MAINTENANCE
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING CLOG.
NOTE: First check brushroll for clog, if clog persists, then check lower hose.
1.
2.
Locate lower hose/clog clean-out Press the two tabs and pull lower
(see "FEATURES", number 21 hose down and away from cleaner.
for location). Remove obstruction.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON
Cleaner won't run 1. Power cord not firmly plugged into
outlet.
2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
3. Needs service.
4. Thermal Protector activated.
Cleaner won't 1. Dirt container not installed correctly.
pick-up or low
2. Dirt container full.
suction
3. Brushroll worn.
4. Broken or worn belt.
5. Clogged filter.
6. Nozzle/brushroll clogged.
7. Hose clogged.
8. Carpet height setting is incorrect.
Dust escaping
1. Dirt container full.
from cleaner
2. Dirt container not installed correctly.
3. Hose not installed correctly.
4. Filter not installed completely.
ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE (1-800-321-1134)
In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized Royal
our website at www.dirtdevil.com. Costs 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
or retailer. Always identify your cleaner by the model number and manufacturing code when requesting information or
ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.)
3.
To replace lower hose, snap
into place to secure.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker.
3. Take to service center or call 1-800-321-1134.
4. Allow cleaner to cool - Pg. 3.
1. Review dirt container removal & replacement -
Pg. 7, 8.
2. Empty dirt container - Pg. 7.
3. Replace brushroll - Pg. 9.
4. Replace belt - Pg. 9.
5. Remove filter and clean - Pg. 7.
6. Check nozzle/brushroll; remove obstruction/clog -
Pg. 9.
7. Remove hose; remove clog - Pg. 10.
8. Set carpet height adjustment to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned - Pg. 6.
1. Empty dirt container - Pg. 7.
2. Review dirt container removal & replacement -
Pg. 7, 8.
3. Review hose installation - Pg. 10.
4. Review filter removal & replacement - Pg. 7, 8.
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