Dirt Devil Spot Scrubber User manual

AUB 3 0 2m1
OWNER'S MANUAL
Operatingand Servicing
Instructions
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Please read these
instructions carefully before
using your Spot ScrubberTM.
Let us help you putyour
cleaner together or answer
any questions, call:
1-800-321 -1 134' (USA & Canada)
website: www.dirtdevil.com
For quick reference, please recordyour vacuum
information below.
Model
#:
Mfg. Code:
(Mfg. code located on the lower backside of cleaner)
02000 All rights reserved #I -280922-033
410
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CONGRATULATIONS
You arenow the proud owner of theDirt DevilQDSpotScrubber". We trustyour new
purchase
will bring you many years of satisfaction.
Our company designed and developed this product with you
in mind. The Dirt
DevilQDSpotScrubbermwas designed to quickly and powerfully remove tough spots
and stains from carpet and upholstery. The rotating brush agitates and lifts deep
down dirt while the powerful vacuum pulls up water and stains.
We are very proud of our products and hope that you are equally satisfied with
their quality and performance.
Thankyou for your support of Dirt DevilQDproducts.
Visit ourwebsite atwww.dirtdevil.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions. ........................................ .Page 3
. Feature Descriptions .......................................... .Page 4
PreparingCarpetlUpholstery ................................. .Page 5
HowTo Operate .. .-, ...................................... .Page .6
Remove and Replace Clean Solution Reservoir .............. .Page 6
Carpet Cleaning ..................................... .Page 6
Emptying.andCleaningDirtyWater Tank ............................. '.Page 7
How To Clean Filter ........................................ .Page 7
HowTo Store Cleaner ...................................... .Page 7
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................... .Page 8
LIMITED WARRANTY
To the consumer, RoyalAppliance Mfg. Co. warrants this product to be free of defects in material or workmanship commencing upon the date of the original pur-
chase. Refer to your vacuum cleaner cartonfor the lengthof warranty and save your originalsales rece~ptto valrdate start of warranty perrod.
Ifthe vacuum cleanershould become defective within the warranty period, we will repairor
re laceany defective partsfree of charge. The complete machine must
bedelivered
-to any ROYAL" AuthorizedSales & WarrantyService Station. Please incluLcoypletedescription ofthe problem, date of purchase, copy of ori -
Inalsales recerptandyour"ame, address andtelephone number. Ifyou are not near a WarrantyStat~on.callthe factoryfor assrstanceinthe USA andCanada: 1-808-
321-1134. Use only genuine Royal" replacement parts.
Thewarran does notinclude unusualwear, damage resultingfrom accidentor unreasonable use of the vacuum cleaner. This warranty does notcover belts, brush-
es, bags, bu
"I bs or fan damage. This warranty does not cover unauthorizedrepairs. This warranty givesyou specific legalrights and you may also haveother rights.
(Other rightsmayvaryfrom state to state inthe USA).

THIS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When you use an appliance, basic precautions should befollowed, includingthe following:
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USINGTHE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS FOLLOWTHESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDEDWHEN PLUGGEDIN.
WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTSTO CLEAN OUTTHE UNIT SINCETHEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGTHE APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCK OR INJURY:.
.
lonot leave ap liance when plu ged in. Unplugfrom outlet when not in use and before servicing.
lonot use out
d!' oors. Electricals 1 ock could occur.
lonotimmerse. To reducethe riskof electricshock
- use indoorsonly, and use only on surfacemoistenedby cleaning process.
lonot allowto be usedas atoy. Close attentionis necessarywhen used by or near children.
Jse only as described inthis manual.
lonot usewith damaged cord or plug. Ifappliance is notworking as
it should, has been dropped, damaged, leftoutdoors,
~rdropped intowater, return
it to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134for the nearest service center.
lonot pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
lot runap liance over cord, Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
lonot unp
i' ug by pullingon cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, notthe cord.
lonot handle plug or appliancewith wet hands.
lonot putany objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anythingthat
nay reduce air flow.
(eep hair, loose clothing,fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
lonot pick up anythingthat is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hotashes.
Jse the SpotScrubbermonly to clean floors and upholstery. Do notuse to clean ceilings, walls, or other vertical surfaces.
lonot use without dirty water reservoir in place.
To prevent dirty water from running into motor, do not hold the Spot Scrubber" upside-down or lay on its side. Use Spot
Scrubber"in anormalvacuuming position.
rurn off allcontrols before unplugging.
Jse extra care when cleaning on stairs.
30 not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
30 not use an extension cordwith this Spot Scrubber".
Store the Spot Scrubbermindoors. Putthe Spot Scrubber" away after use to preventtripping accidents.
Jsing impropervoltage may resultindamageto the motor and possibleinjurytothe user. Propervoltage islistedon the
:leaner plate.
:onnect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
Jse only Dirt DevilaCarpet Shampoo.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance mustbe grounded. If itshould malfunctionor breakdown, groundingprovidesapathof least
resistancefor electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and groundingplug. The plug must be inserted into an appro-
priate outlet that is properly installedand groundedinaccordancewith all localcodes and ordinances.
WARNING
Improperconnection of the equipment-groundingconductor can result ina riskof electric shock. Check with a qualifiedelectricianor service personif
you are indoubtas to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modifythe plug providedwith the appliance
- if itwill not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installedby a qualified electrician.
This appliance isfor use on a nominal120-volt circuit and has a grounding attachmentplugthat looks likethe plugillustrated inthe sketch.
Make sure that the appliance is connectedto an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.
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FEATURES
1. Handle 9. Rotating Brush
2. Clean Solution Reservoir Latch 10. Vacuum Nozzle
3. OnIOff Switch 11. Spray Nozzle
4. Power Cord 12. CordWrap
5. DirtyWater Tank Latch
13. Solution Spray Pump
6. Drain Cap 14. Clean Solution Reservoir
7. Cleaning Mode Selector 15. ALCl
8. DirtyWater Tank

PREPARING THE CARPETRJPHOLSTERY:
IMPORTANT: Do not usethe Spot ScrubberTM as a dryvacuum.
For existing stains or spots:
1. Vacuumcarpethpholsterythoroughly. Usea DirtDevil@vacuum cleaner with a revolvingbrushrollfor best results.
CHECK FOR COLOR FASTNESS:
Before deaningcarpetlupholstery, test for color fastness. Dampena white cloth with dirt devil deaningsolution.Test a small area in a doset or
under
a cushion.Gently rubthe dothoverthe area. Check each colorfor colorbleeding. If thedothremainsclean, it should be safe to deanthe
carpet/upholstery.
CHECK CLEANINGCODE ON UPHOLSTERY:
NOTE: If upholsteryis not marked, seek professional assistance.
Use only on upholsterylfabric marked:
- W (wet clean)
- SMI(solventldry or wet clean)
Do NOT clean upholstery/fabricmarked
- S (solvent/dryclean only).
Checkthe cushionfoam color. Ifthe foam isa dark color, it may
bleedthrough and discolor the fabric.
FOR QUICK SPILLS:
Makesure cleaning mode selector knob isset to "vacuumn.
Vacuum upas much of the spill as possible.
Spray cleaningsolutionon the spot usingspray pump. Allow cleaningsolutionto penetratestainfor approximately
2 minutes.
4. Switchcleaning mode selectorto "scrub (see pg. 6 for locationandoperation of the cleaning mode selector).
5. Scrub with rotatingbrush.
6. Returncleaning mode selectorto "vacuum"to vacuum up remainingmoisture.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING CARPETIUPHOLSTERY:
1. Do notoversaturate carpetlupholsterywith cleaning solution while usingthe Spot Scrubber".
2. Allow cleaningsolution to penetratestainfor approximately 2 minutes.
3. For heavilysoiled areas, additionalapplicationsmay be necessary.
4. Allow plenty of time to dry carpetlupholsterythoroughly.
5. Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork and wood to prevent any damage.
6. Try notto walk oncarpet untilitiscompletelydry.
7. After carpet isthoroughly dry, vacuum the carpet using a cleaner with a revolvingbrushroll.
AFTER CLEANING:
Allow carpet to dry completely.Try not to walk on the carpet until it is dry.
If you needto walk on the carpet, place white towels onthe areas you want to walk.
If thecarpet is not dry and the furniture must be placed back inthe room, use plasticor foil underthe furniture to preventstaining
the carpet.
Thoroughlyclean the dirtywater tank with hot tap water. See page 7.
WARNING:
DO NOT STORE SPOT SCRUBBERTM IN GARAGE OR AREA WHERE
. UNIT COULD FREEZE.

HOW TO' OPERATE
REMOVEAND REPLACECLEAN SOLUTION RESERVOIR:
1. Graspcleansolutionreservoir under handle and press handle release latchdown (Diagram 1).
,2. Slidecleansolution reservoiraway from cleaner and remove (Diagram 2).
3. Unscrew cap from back of clean solution reservoir (Diagram3). Fillreservoirwith approximately 112 oz. of solution. Fillremaining
clean solution reservoirwith hot tap water (Diagram4). Replacecap.
NOTE: UseonlyDirtDevileCarpet & RugShampoo.Usingother cleaningsolutions may cause excessivefoaming.EkExcevefoam
willmuse thefloat toshut off the vacuumprematurely. Usingother cleaners will voidyour warranty
4. Lineuptabs on clean solution reservoirwithdots on cleanerandslide reservoirtoward cleaner (Diagram5). Makesure the clean
solutionreservoir isnot misaligned(Diagram 5a).
NOTE: Failure toinstall the clean solut,on reservoir correctly willresult inpoor dirty waterpickup.
CARPETIUPHOLSTERY CLEANING:
NOTE: Neverleave unitunattended withpower on. TurnOFF when emptyingand filling reservoir.Do NOT oversaturate the carpet.
IMPORTANT: For best cleaning results use steady, moderateforward and backwardmotion.
1. Plugcord into electricaloutlet.
2. Turn power switch"onn.Switch islocated on rear leftside of cleaner (Diagram 6).
3. The cleaningmode selector will switch powerto either the "vacuum"(Diagram 7) or the "scrub" (Diagram7a). For very wet areas, first
try to vacuum the majorityof the stain, removingas much liquidas possible. Then turn the cleaning mode selector to "scrub" (before
.
spraying)andspray solutionontothe stain. Allow the cleaning solutionto penetratestainfor 2 minutes.Use rotatingbrushto agitatein
aforwardandbackwardmotionusingsmooth steadystrokes (Diagram
8). Next,changethe cleaning modeselectorto"vacuum"to pick
up remaining moisture.
Empty the dirty water tank when:
Dirtywater reachesthe "FULLnlineon dirty water tank OR
Float shuts off airflow, indicatedby achange in pitchof the motorand reducedsuction.
NOTE: Floatmay activate when unitis used verti~llyor turnedon its side.

EMPTYINGAND CLEANING DIRTYWATER TANK:
;
WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
EMPTYING DIRTYWATER TANK:
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE DIRTYWATER TANK BEFORE EMPTYING.
NOTE:
Do NOT remove dirty water tank with unit in upright position.
1. Grasp sidesof dirty water tank and push latchto release(Diagram 1).
2. Grasp and rocktank forward out of base (Diagram 2).
3. Unscrewdirtywater tank draincap (Diagram 3).
4. Empty dirtywater into sink (Diagram 4).
5. Replacedirtywater tank drain cap.
CLEANING DIRTYWATER TANK:
1. Rinsedirty water tank with hot tap water.
2. Let dry thoroughlybeforestoringto preventmildewfrom forming.
NOTE:
Do not use any chemicals when cleaning.
HOWTO CLEAN FILTER:
1. Check filter locatedon top of dirty water tank periodicallyand clean by rinsingwith water when dirty (Diagram 5).
NOTE: Make sure to replace filter after cleaning.
PLACINGDlRTY WATER TANK IN BASE OF CLEANER:
.I. Grasp handleand hook frontof dirty water tank into base of cleaner, makingsure front of dirtywater tank is hooked securely into
the base (Diagram
6). The dirtywater tank has 2 tabs on the undersidewhich MUST latchintothe undersideof the baseof the
cleaner.
2. While makingsure the front of the dirty water tank is hookedonthe base, rockthe rear of the tank intothe base of the cleaner.
Pushdown untilit latches(Diagram
7). The dirtywater tank will needto be emptiedonce or twice per fill upof the clean solution
reservoir.
NOTE:
Failure to install the dirty water tank correctly, will result in poor dirty waterpickup.
NOTE: Donot store cleaner with solution in reservoir or dirty water in dirty water tank. Mineral depositsand mildew can form which will
affect the performance of your Spot Scrubbet".
HOWTO STORE CLEANER:
1. Flipupcordwrap locatedontop of cleaner just below solutiontrigger. Wrap cordaroundcleaner usingthe cordwrap (Diagram 8).
WARNING: DO NOT STORE SPOT SCRUBBERTMINGARAGE OR AREA WHERE UNIT COULD FREEZE.

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1. Cleanerwon't run
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WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OFPERSONALINJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORESERVICING
Cleaner won't pick-up
or low suction
Problem I Possible Reasons
Water escaping from
Possible Solutions
1. Power cord notfirmly pluggedintooutlet.
2. ALCI needsto be reset.
3. Blownfuse or tripped breaker.
4. Needsservice.
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1. Dirtywater tank isnotinstalledcorrectly.
2. Dirtwater tank isfull.
1. Dirtywatertankisfull.
2. Dirtywater tank is not installedcorrectly.
3. Solution reservoir not installedproperly.
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1. Plugunitinfirmly.
2. Press reset buttonon ALCI.
3. Checkfuse or breaker. Replacefuselresetbreaker.
4. Take to service centeror call 1-800-321-1134.
1.
Review DirtyWaterTank Removaland
Replacement-Pg.
7.
, 2. EmplyDirtyWater Tank-Pg. 7.
1. ~rnit~ ~iity WaterTank-Pg. 7.
2. Review Dirty WaterTinkRemoval and Replacement-Pg. 7.
3. ReviewSolution Reservoir Installation-Pg. 6.
Cleaner won't dispense
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1. Spray nozzleclogged.
solution
2. Solution reservoirnot installedproperly.
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1. Cleanthoroughly.
2. Review Solution Reservoir Installation-Pg. 6.
ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
(1 -800-321 -1 13%
Inthe event that further assistance is required, see yourYellow Pagesfor an authorizedRoyal' Dealer. osts of any transportationto
andfrom any place of repair are to be paid by the owner. The service parts usedinthis unit are easily replaced and readil available
from anauthorized RoyaleDealeror retailer. Always identifyyour cleaner by the model number and manufacturingcode wgen request-
inginformationor ordering replacementparts. (The model number appears on the backof the cleaner.)