Dirt Devil UD70163 User manual

USER MANUAL
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Carpet + Hard Floor Cyclonic Upright
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
• BELT STYLE 5
• PRE-MOTOR FILTER F94
• EXHAUST FILTER F86

HI. WELCOME.
PRODUCT
REGISTRATION
For quick reference, please record your product information below.
Model #:
Mfg. Code:
(Mfg. code located on the back or bottom of product)
Warranty Registration
Be sure to register your product online at www.DirtDevil.com or
call 1-800-321-1134 to register by phone.
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.
Congrats on purchasing your new Power MAX®
Carpet + Hard Floor Cyclonic Upright Vacuum.
Inside, you’ll find everything you want to know
from the tools to how to.
So what are you waiting for? LET’S GO.™
This product uses the following parts:
BELT STYLE 5
PRE-MOTOR FILTER F94
EXHAUST FILTER F86
Find GENUINE Replacement Parts at www.dirtdevil.com
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Quick Start Assembly 6
Tools 9
How to 12
Troubleshooting 18
Limited Warranty 19

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WARNING
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. IF USED
COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Fully assemble before operating.
• Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning or servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children
away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any
openings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center for
inspection prior to continuing use.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts. Brushroll continues to rotate when in upright position.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the
cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor.
Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
• Unplug before connecting Turbo Tool.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• Do not use without filters and/or dirt cup in place.
• WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or reproductive harm. WASH HAN DS AFTER USING.

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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.
• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
• Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.
• With brushroll on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as
damage to floor can result.
•Brushroll continues to turn while product is turned on and the handle is in the upright
position. To avoid damage to carpet, rugs, and flooring, avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on
furniture, fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
A THERMAL PROTECTOR HAS BEEN DESIGNED INTO
YOUR CLEANER TO PROTECT IT FROM OVERHEATING.
WHEN THE THERMAL PROTECTOR ACTIVATES THE
CLEANER WILL STOP RUNNING.
If this happens proceed as follows:
1. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
2. Empty dirt cup.
3. Inspect the nozzle inlet, hose connector, hose, dirt cup inlet, cyclonic filter,
rinsable filter, and HEPA filter. Clear obstructions if present.
4. When cleaner is unplugged and motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal
protector will deactivate and cleaning may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the
above steps, your cleaner needs servicing.

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INSERT CLEANING
WAND INTO TOP OF VAC.
SECURE YOUR HOSE
HERE AND HERE.
NOW, WRAP THE CORD
AROUND CORD HOOKS!

HANDLE
RELEASE
PUSH HERE AND PULL
HANDLE BACKWARDS
TO RECLINE.
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PLUG IN THE CORD AND
PRESS HERE TO POWER UP.
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QUICK START
YOUR POWER MAX®
IS READY
TO CLEAN!
NEED HELP?
Go to dirtdevil.com/support or
contact our Customer Service
Department at [phone]
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THE FOLLOWING HEIGHT SETTINGS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
MAXIMUM CLEANING PERFORMANCE.
1. Hard Floor Setting: Great
for tile, hardwood, linoleum
and more.
3. Mid Carpet Setting:
Great for mid pile carpet.
NOTE: If you’re not sure what type of carpet you have, choose a setting and if the upright is hard to push, change
the height to the next highest setting.
2. Low Carpet Setting:
Great for low pile carpet, door
mats and area rugs.
4. High Carpet Setting:
Great for plush and shag
style carpets.
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TOOLS
1. Press the wand release button.
*
ON-DEMAND
CLEANING WAND
2. Pull wand up & out.
3. Push the tools on the wand*
for convenient cleaning.
When you’re done, twist &
pull to take them off.
*
WAND
RELEASE
*
*Accessories not included on all models.

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EXTENSION WAND:
Attach to cleaning wand
for longer reach on above
and hard floor cleaning.
2-IN-1 COMBO TOOL: Use
the Crevice Tool for tight
spaces, corners and along
stair edges and baseboards.
Try the Dusting Brush for furniture,
table tops, lamps,
blinds and more.Press the
lock button (A) down and slide
to switch between modes.
CAUTION
Not to be used for grooming a pet.
WARNING
Unplug vacuum before connecting hose, wand or tools.
COMPLETE
ON-BOARD TOOLKIT
OR
A
A
*
*
*Accessories not included on all models.
TURBO TOOL®: For upholstered
furniture, draperies, mattresses
and stairs.
*

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TOOLS
ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling,
always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in
injury or damage. When using tools, always ensure handle is in upright position.
CAUTION
2. Attach extension wand
and 2-in-1 tool for
improved cleaning.
1. Remove On-Demand Cleaning
Wand for convenient above
floor cleaning.
*Accessories not included on all models.

1. Dump the dirt when it's full. 2. Push the release button (A) then
pull out the dirt cup.
EMPTY THE DIRT CUP
3. Now ditch the dirt by pushing
the lower button (B). Give it a
wipe to remove dust.
4. Place back in bottom first.
Push the top of the cup against
the back panel and it'll click
into place.
This would be a good point to check the condition of your filter. Dirty? Check out page 13 for cleaning steps.
To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug before
cleaning or servicing. Do not use vacuum without dirt cup
or filters in place.
WARNING
A
B
MAX
FILL
LINE
OK
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HOW TO
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CLEAN THE RINSABLE FILTER
1. Remove the dirt cup.
3. Rinse with water until the dirt
disappears. Ring it out, then
let it air dry for 24 hours or
until dry.
2. See the filter beneath the
dirt cup? Lift it.
4. Put the filter back in, all the way
to the bottom.
For replacement filter F94 visit dirtdevil.com or call us at [phone].

CLEAN THE EXHAUST
FILTER
1. Push the tab on the front of the
cover to pivot out.
3. Put the dry filter back. Now
line up the filter cover with
the bottom tabs first and then
snap back into place.
2. Pull out the filter, rinse dirt
from both sides, and let air dry
for 24 hours before reinstalling or
until dry.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug before
cleaning or servicing. Do not use vacuum without dirt
cup or filters in place.
For replacement filter F86 visit dirtdevil.com or call us at [phone].
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury – Unplug before
cleaning or servicing. Do not use vacuum without dirt
cup or filters in place.
CLEAN THE CYCLONIC
ASSEMBLY
1. Twist counter-clockwise to open
the dirt cup.
2. Use the Dusting Tool to clean
the cyclonic assembly.
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HOW TO

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CLEAN THE
BRUSHROLL
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - Unplug
before servicing.
1. Turn your vacuum over.
Use a Phillips screwdriver
to take off the 6 screws.
Remove the bottom plate.
2. Clean the brushroll.
3. Slide on belt with the lettering on
the outside.

CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - Unplug
before servicing.
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HOW TO
REPLACE THE BELT
NOTE: Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance
is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water,
take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
1. Turn your vacuum over.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to
take off the 6 screws.
Remove the bottom plate.
3. Slip belt around the brushroll
in area without bristles (A)
and metal pin (B). Each end of the
brushroll will fit into pockets on
each side of the nozzle (C). Put the
plate back on and screw together.
2. Then take off that old belt.
Slide on a new belt with the
lettering on the outside.
B
C
A
LUBRICATION:
The motor and brushroll are
equipped with bearings which
contain sufficient lubrication for
their lifetime. The addition of
lubricant could cause damage.
Do not add lubricant to motor
or brushroll.
For replacement belt style 5 visit dirtdevil.com or call us at [phone].

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Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it
to a service center prior to continuing use.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Vacuum
won’t run 1. Power cord not firmly
plugged into outlet.
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. No voltage in wall plug. 2. Check fuse or breaker in home.
3. Blown fuse or tripped
breaker.
3. Replace fuse/reset breaker in home.
4. Thermal Protector activated. 4. Unplug and allow vacuum to cool for 30min.
(This willl reset the thermal protector)
Dust escaping
from vacuum 1. Dirt cup full. 1. Empty dirt cup.
2. Dirt cup not installed
correctly.
2. Review Dirt Cup removal & replacement.
3. Hose not installed correctly. 3. Review Hose installation.
4. Rinsable and/ or Filter
made with HEPA media
not installed completely.
4. Review Filter Removal and Cleaning.
Smoky/burning
smell detected 1. Belt broken or stretched. 1. Replace brushroll belt.
2. Brushroll is clogged. 2. Clear/remove debris from brushroll.
Vacuum tools
won’t pick-up 1. Hose clogged 1. Remove hose and tools; remove obstruction.
2. Dirt cup full 2. Empty dirt cup.
3. One or both filters are
clogged.
3. Remove both filters and clean.
4. Release handle/wand to
actuate internal valve.
4. Pull handle up and out of unit.
5. Vacuum not picking
up debris.
5. Brushroll could be turned off or the belt
could be broken.
To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or servicing.
WARNING
NOTE: Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance
is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water,
take it to a service center prior to continuing use.

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LIMITED
WARRANTY
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS
When used and maintained in normal household use and in accordance with the Owner’s Manual,
your Dirt Devil®product is warranted against original defects in material and workmanship. During
the Warranty Period, We will provide labor and parts, at no cost to you, to correct any such defect in
products purchased in the United States, U.S. Military Exchanges and Canada.
HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM
If this product is not as warranted, take or send the product to a Dirt Devil®Authorized Warranty
Service Dealer along with proof of purchase. For an automated referral to authorized service outlets
in the U.S.A., phone: [phone] OR visit Dirt Devil®online at www.DirtDevil.com. For additional
assistance or information concerning this Warranty or the availability of warranty service outlets,
phone the Dirt Devil®Consumer Response Center, Phone [phone], Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Warranty does not cover: use of the product in a commercial operation (such as maid, janitorial
and equipment rental services), brushroll, belt, bags, filters, improper maintenance of the product,
damage due to misuse, acts of God, nature, vandalism or other acts beyond the control of Royal
Appliance Mfg. Co. (“Royal”, “we”), owner’s acts or omissions, use outside the country in which the
product was initially purchased and resales of the product by the original owner. This warranty does
not cover pick up, delivery, transportation or house calls.
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside the United States, including its
territories and possessions, outside a U.S. Military Exchange and outside of Canada. This warranty
does not cover products purchased from a party that is not an authorized retailer, dealer, or
distributor of Royal products.
OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS
This Warranty is not transferable and may not be assigned. This Warranty shall be governed and
construed under the laws of the state of Ohio. The Warranty Period will not be extended by any
replacement or repair performed under this Warranty. THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED BY ROYAL. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT WILL ROYAL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE TO OWNER OR ANY PARTY
CLAIMING THROUGH OWNER, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT OR STRICT
PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow
the exclusion of consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific rights; you may also have others that vary from state to state.
WARRANTY

Call our Customer
Service Department
at [phone]
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri.
www.dirtdevil.com
Find GENUINE
Replacement Parts at
www.dirtdevil.com
This product uses the following parts:
BELT STYLE 5
PRE-MOTOR FILTER F94
EXHAUST FILTER F86
OUR VACS SPEAK
VOLUMES
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