Dirt Devil DDU01-E01-P01 User manual

POWERLITE
SERIES
USER GUIDE
DDU01-E01-P01
Cyclonic Vacuum

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WARNING
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• This vacuum cleaner is
intended for household use
only and NOT for commercial
or industrial use.
• Only use the vacuum cleaner
indoors on dry surfaces and
keep the area you’re cleaning
well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose
clothing away from moving
parts and openings whilst
using the vacuum cleaner.
• This vacuum cleaner can be
used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if
they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the vacuum
cleaner in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not
play with the vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• Only Dirt Devil recommended
tools should be used with the
vacuum cleaner, use of
non-branded Dirt Devil
accessories/tools will invalidate
your guarantee.
• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner
if it has been dropped,
damage or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord
or use vacuum cleaner if the
power cord or plug is
damaged. Please contact our
Customer Care Line on:
0330 026 2626 (Mon-Fri
9:00am-5:00pm).
• Don’t handle the plug or use
the vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
• Don’t pull or carry the vacuum
cleaner by the power cord.
• Don’t use the power cord as a
handle, pull the power cord
around corners, sharp edges
or close a door over the
power cord.
• Don’t unplug the vacuum
cleaner by pulling on the
power cord.
• Don’t vacuum up any
ammable or combustible
materials (lighter uid, petrol,
kerosene etc) or use the
vacuum cleaner in an area with
explosive vapours or liquid.
• Don’t vacuum up hot coals,
cigarette butts, matches or
smoking hot burning items
DON'TS

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WARNING
or use in an area where
there may be harmful uids
(chlorine, bleach, and ammonia
drain cleaner).
• Don’t attempt to remove
blockages with sharp objects
as this may cause damage
to the vacuum cleaner, remove
blockages only as instructed in
this guide.
• Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp
objects such as glass, nails,
screws or coins etc.
• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner
with incorrect voltage as this
may result in damage or injury
to the user. The correct voltage
is listed on the ratings label.
DON'TS CONTINUED...
• Turn off all controls on the
vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting
the plug from the mains socket.
• Always keep the power cord
away from the brushes during
use. After use always wrap the
power cord around the cord
clips provided.
• Always make sure both the
pre-motor/post-motor lters are
in place before use.
• Always make sure the brush
bar is switched off when using
the vacuum cleaning on stairs
or when using the hose and
accessories. Take extra when
positioning the vacuum cleaner
on the stairs.
• Always switch off the vacuum
cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the hose and
accessories.
• Keep all openings clear and
free from debris as this may
affect the airow/suction.
• Always replace the fuse in the
plug with a British 13amp fuse.
Always protect the power
cable from heated surfaces
and open ames.
• Use only CE approved 13amp
extension cords, non-approved
extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to
arrange the extension cord as
it can be a trip hazard.
• Store the vacuum cleaner in a
cool, dry area. If the lters have
been cleaned as per user the
guide instructions ensure they
are thoroughly dry before
storing away.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FURTHER USE.
DO'S

HI. WELCOME.
Congrats on purchasing your new POWERLITE
cyclonic vacuum. Inside, you’ll find everything
you want to know from tools to how to.
So what are you waiting for? LET’S GO.™
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Thank you for choosing a Dirt Devil product.
Please enter the complete model and serial
number in the spaces provided.
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
Serial number located on the machine’s
rating label
Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner’s
manual. Verification of date of purchase may
be required for warranty service of your
Dirt Devil product.
SERIAL NUMBER
(Label located on bottom of vacuum)
Model
DDU01-E01
Wattage
1000W
6113641413011111

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Safety information 3
Contents 5
Machine overview 6
Quick start 7
Hard floor cleaning 12
Using your machine 12
Maintenance 13
Troubleshooting 18
Other information 19
Limited guarantee 19

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VACUUM DESCRIPTION
1. Handle
2. Stretch Hose
3. Dusting Brush
4. Dirt Bin Release Button
5. Shroud and Separator
6. Dirt Bin
7. Filters
8. System Check Indicator
9. Crevice Tool (Attached to
handle and stored in cleaner)
10. Hose Holder
11. Quick Release Cord Hook
12. Power Cord
13. Wheels
14. On/Off Pedal
15. Brushbar Control Button
16. Hard Floor Adaptor
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Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown. Make
sure all parts are located before
disposing of packaging.
A. Handle
B. Crevice Tool
(Attached to handle)
C. Main Body
D. Dirt Bin
E. Dusting Brush
F. Hard Floor Adaptor
G. TurboTool (certain models only)
AC
B
D
E
F
G
WHAT'S IN THE BOX

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1. Insert handle into
body of cleaner. Push
down until handle locks
into place.
2. Position hose over
hose holder (A) and into
hose tube (B).
3. To remove handle,
remove hose and press
handle/wand release
button (C) to remove.
C
IMPORTANT: Hose must be connected as shown for all operations.
ATTACH HANDLE
Place bottom of
dirt bin into
vacuum body first.
Pivot Bin into
vacuum. Dirt Bin
is secure when
you hear a click.
STORE TOOLS
1. Snap dusting
brush (D) into
storage area on
side of cleaner.
D
E
3. TurboTool is
included in certain
models and will
be a separate
addition. Attach
TurboTool to hose
end for use.
DO NOT ATTACH
TURBOTOOL TO
HANDLE.
2. Crevice tool is
permanently
attached to end
of handle/wand
and inserted into
cleaner body for
storage.
ATTACH
DIRT BIN
B
A

CAUTION
Not to be used for grooming a pet.
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Pull back handle
to tilt back. Press
on the front of
nozzle if needed.
Move the handle
and adjust it to the
desired position
for operating the
cleaner, and
lowering handle to
clean under
furniture.
FLOOR/
CARPET
CLEANING
Use the carry
handle to move
the cleaner from
room to room.
CARRY
HANDLE
For optimal
cleaning
performance on
hard floors,
brushbar should
be turned off. The
vacuum is shipped
with the brushbar
in the ON position.
To turn brushbar
OFF for Suction
Only Mode, step
on pedal (A).
SUCTION
ONLY MODE
A
A
This vacuum cleaner is fitted with a
constantly rotating brushbar. To avoid
damage to your flooring, make sure
the brushbar is turned off when using
the hose, accessories and when using
on stairs.
CAUTION: Turn brushbar off
before disconnecting and connecting hose
to hose tube (A). To use hose, lift hose end
as shown.
CLEANING TOOLS
HANDLE
RELEASE

Remove the hose from hose caddy.
Connect tools to end of hose or use
hose alone.
To use handle wand, first remove hose
from hose holder then remove handle
from main body by pressing the handle
release button. Attach hose to top
of handle.
To use brush tool remove from machine
and place over crevice tool.
To use Turbo Tool attach to hose end.
A. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian
blinds, baseboards, shutters,
and registers.
B. Crevice tool (permanently fixed to
the bottom of the handle/wand) may
be used in tight spaces, corners and
along edges in such places as dresser
drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs
and baseboards.
C. The handle/wand is used to give
extra length to your hose. Can also be
used with dusting brush. Dusting
brush can only be used when inserted
into the crevice tool.
D. TurboTool is designed to help you
remove pet hair from your home
easily. Can only be used with hose.
B
C
A
D
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SELECT PROPER TOOL Tools may vary per model)
ATTACH WAND AND TOOLS