Riccar 4000 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Vacuum Cleaner
Vacuum Cleaner Operating Instructions For the 4000 Preferred Series Before operating the unit, please read these instructions completely. -
Page 2: Customer Record
Model Number: _ ______________________________________________ Serial Number: _______________________________________________ Date Purchased:_______________________________________________ Your Riccar Vacuum Cleaner is a product of high quality materials and superior workmanship. It has many ® desirable features, such as a large capacity disposable filter bag. Starting today, your new Riccar® Vacuum Cleaner will work for you on carpets, floors, and for many other cleaning needs in your home. We urge you to read these operating instructions carefully before you use this vacuum cleaner, in order to obtain the full performance and satisfaction it can offer you. • Before you plug in your Riccar (located near the bottom on the back of the vacuum) is the same as your local supply. • Keep machine and all accessories clean and in good operating condition. • Store machine carefully in a dry area. • Always use genuine Riccar filtration performance. Riccar... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
mPortant READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. When using any electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: 1. Use vacuum only as described in this manual. 2. Do not leave vacuum unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use. 3. Turn off all controls before unplugging. 4. Do not attempt to service vacuum while plugged in. 5. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES. 6. D o not allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. 7. D o not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center. -
Page 4: Grounding Instructions
Do not modify the plug provided with the vacuum – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. MODELS 100, 200, 300, and 300C Your Riccar vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Thermal Fuse Protector. This thermal protector is designed to protect your vacuum cleaner from overheating due to a cutoff in airflow (i.e. clogged hose, operating the vacuum without a bag). Should this situation occur, the thermal fuse protector will safely shut off the vacuum cleaner to avoid any potential damage. - Page 5 Cord clip Furniture guard Genuine Riccar EcoPure Vacuum Filter Bags ® ® Part #C13-6 6 per package Vacuum Agitator Belt Part #A20-R2 Secondary Filter Part #B222-0500 Light Bulbs, Xenon artS Handle grip Hose storage hook (Models 100, 300, 300C) Carrying handle On/Off switch (Model 100) Dust cover Crevice tool Headlight Self-adjusting nozzle ePlacement Part #A350-0000 Wedge Base, 0.917 amp T 3 Post Filter...
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Page 6: Attaching The Handle
SSembly and ATTACHING THE HANDLE The vacuum cleaner and the handle are packed separately. 1. A fter first removing the handle screw [Fig. 1], 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 [Fig. 2]. Make sure that the switch on the handle is positioned toward the front of the vacuum cleaner. 2. O n 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. 3]. -
Page 7: Handle Adjustments
While in the middle position, the front of the nozzle can be raised for crossing room thresholds by lowering the handle. 3. L ow Position: This position is used for cleaning under furniture [Fig. 9]. REPLACING FILTER BAG Genuine Riccar ® EcoPure ® Vacuum Cleaner filter bags should be used for best performance and air filtration. Always operate the vacuum cleaner with a filter bag installed. -
Page 8: Replacing Secondary Filter
4. Reinstall by sliding filter under bag support fingers [Fig. 13]. REPLACING POST FILTER Your Riccar Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with an auxiliary post ® filter to capture fine dust particles and purify the air before it exits the machine. It is important to change the post filter regularly – approximately every third filter bag change, or as needed. -
Page 9: Removing And Reinstalling Bottom Plate
Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 SSembly and REMOVING AND REINSTALLING BOTTOM PLATE C AUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before removing bottom plate. 1. Depress handle release pedal and move vacuum cleaner to low position. 2. T urn vacuum cleaner over, exposing the underside [Fig. 15]. 3. S lide locking latch to the right [Fig. 16]. 4. Press tabs inward on each side [Fig. 17] and pull bottom plate off. -
Page 10: Replacing Agitator Belt
SSembly and REPLACING AGITATOR BELT CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before replacing belt. 1. Remove bottom plate (See “Removing and Reinstalling Bottom Plate”). Remove vented support fitting [Fig. 20] and belt guard [Fig. 21]. 2. T ake out the agitator assembly and remove worn or broken belt from agitator pulley and motor drive shaft [Fig. 22]. 3. L oop new belt around the agitator pulley and the motor drive shaft and re-insert the agitator assembly back into the housing. Turn the agitator assembly by hand, making sure the belt is not twisted and all rotating parts move smoothly. 4. Re-insert the vented support fitting and belt guard, making sure that they are in place before fastening the bottom plate to the two ribs at the front of the housing. Re-install bottom plate. -
Page 11: Fast Task™ Cleaning Tools
MODELS 300 and 300C The warning light is located on top of the dust compartment (see Fig. 26). The light will trigger if the filter bag is full or if there is a clog in the vacuum cleaner. If the light indica- tor turns on, check the filter bag. If it is not full, check the vacuum cleaner for clogs by inspecting the agitator area (see “How to Remove the Bottom Plate”), hose, and/or attachment inlet. Please disregard the indicator light during attachment cleaning. The light is designed to indicate air flow restric- tion during carpet cleaning. When using cleaning attach- ments, the indicator will light periodically due to normal attachment air flow restrictions. - Page 12 Riccar dealer). Should you have carpeted stairs, for example, it is highly recommended to use one of the two kits pictured, since each offers either a 12- or 15- foot hose for safe stair cleaning. These kits are effective overall cleaning tools to address some of the hard to reach areas of your home or car. Talk to your Riccar dealer to see which tools might be beneficial to your home environment. For Models Without On-Board Tools Deluxe Attachment Set DLATT12G (Fig. 32) 1. 12-foot hose 2. Curved wand...
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Page 14: Special Features
• RICCAR'S DELUXE 8-PIECE ATTACHMENT SET – BLACK (DLATT-R) • RICCAR'S DELUXE 9-PIECE ATTACHMENT SET – GRAY (DLATT9H-R) • RICCAR'S ATTACHMENT KIT W/ GRAY WIRE, 15' HOSE & NATURAL HAIR BRUSH (DLATT15-R) • DLATT15-R WITH CRUSHPROOF HOSE (DLATT15C-R) • RICCAR'S DELUXE 9-PIECE ATTACHMENT SET W/ 12' HOSE –...