Riccar Carpet Keeper User manual

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CARPET KEEPER
Owner’s Manual
Dry Carpet Cleaner Applicator

Contents
Safety Precautions 4
Polarization Instructions 5
Description of Applicator 6-7
Before Using Your Carpet Keeper for the First Time 8
Operation 9-10
Cleaning Carpet and Rugs 11
Problem Solving Guide 12-13
Warranty 14
Owners Warranty Information 15

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE
The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage
caused when the appliance is not used according to the
instructions, or for uses other than those for which it
was intended.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD
OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET
SURFACES.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• 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 your
Authorized Retailer for service.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. 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 object into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not attempt to service the unit while
appliance is plugged in.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:

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Polarization Instructions
POWER CORD, 2-WIRE POLARIZED CORD
To reduce the risk of electric shock this product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician to
replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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Description of the Applicator
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Front Back

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Description of the Applicator
1 Handle
2 Telescopic wand
3 Power cord
4 Quick release cord hook
5 Wand release button
6 Handle base
7 On/off power pedal
8 Carpet height adjustment dial
9 Furniture guard
10 Storage tray

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Before Using Your Carpet Keeper for the First Time
Installing the handle
• Remove the handle screw taped to the front
of the machine’s handle base. Insert the handle
downward into the base with the upper cord hook
facing the back of the machine. Insert screw and
tighten.
• Push the handle forward until it
lays flat on the floor in front
of the machine with the cord
hooks facing up. Thread the
cord through the cord guides
on the handle base and at the
top of the handle and below the
upper cord hook. It is important
to thread the cord through the
guides while the handle is laying
flat on the floor so that the cord
is not pulled too tight.
• Turn the upper cord hook to the upright position
and wind the power cord around the cord
storage hooks when storing the applicator.
NOTICE: This applicator is intended to only be used with Riccar’s dry carpet cleaner products. Use of
other carpet cleaning products with this applicator will void the machine’s warranty.

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Unwinding the power cord
• The upper cord hook rotates to allow for
quick access to the power cord. Fig. 1
On/Off pedal
• Locate the pedal on the side of the nozzle
to the left of the handle. Simply press the
pedal with your foot to turn the applicator
on or off. Fig. 2
• Turn the applicator off before unplugging it
from an electrical outlet.
Adjusting the handle
• The handle can be extended by pushing the
handle release button and pulling the handle
out or pushing the handle in to the desired
length. Fig. 3
Carpet height adjustment
There are four carpet height settings available
designed for various types of carpet.
• Locate the height adjustment dial on top of
the nozzle and rotate the dial to the height
setting that corresponds with the carpet
type in the room in which you are going to
use the applicator. Fig. 4
• If it becomes difficult to push the applicator
across the carpet, adjust the dial to a higher
carpet setting.
Operation
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NOTICE: This applicator is intended to only be used with Riccar’s dry carpet cleaner products. Use of
other carpet cleaning products with this applicator will void the machine’s warranty.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

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Operation
Carrying the applicator
• To safely transport your applicator,
especially when carrying it up and down
stairs, simply grasp the handle or the handle
base.
Applicator storage tray
• The applicator should always be stored
in the storage tray when not in use. The
storage tray protects the cleaning brushes
from bending and prevents any cleaning
powder that may still be inside the
applicator from falling out when the
applicator is stored.
• To remove the storage tray from the bottom
of the applicator press down on one of the
release tabs and lift the applicator up from
the tray.
• To replace the storage tray, push the
applicator down into the tray until the
release tabs lock the tray into place.
Storing the applicator
• To neatly store your applicator, push the
handle release button while pressing the
handle downward to shorten the handle
tube. The applicator can be hung flat
against a wall by lifting the base up into a
locked position where the storage tray
release tab is directly below the lower cord
hook. Use the hole in the handle to hang
the unit from a wall-mounted hook.

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Cleaning Carpet and Rugs
Cleaning procedures
• Vacuum thoroughly to remove dirt and
debris from the carpet and/or rugs.
• Use Riccar’s Pre-treatment
and Carpet Rejuvenator Spray to
loosen stains and rejuvenate carpet fibers.
• Hold bottle approximately 2 feet from
carpet. Lightly spray heavily soiled and
high-traffic areas. Wait at least 5 minutes
before treating entire carpet with dry
cleaning powder.
• Use Riccar’s Dry Carpet Cleaner
Powder. Sprinkle enough dry cleaning
powder to completely cover the area
according to the instructions on the
product’s packaging.
• Remove the storage tray from the bottom
of the applicator by pressing down on one
of the release tabs and lifting the
applicator up from the tray.
• Plug the applicator into an electrical outlet
and press the on/off pedal.
• Push the applicator in forward and
backward directional movements, then
rotate your position 90 degrees and
repeat. This cross pattern will activate the
cleaning powder and thoroughly work the
product into your carpet.
• Wait 30 minutes or until carpet is
completely dry, then vacuum up the dirt,
stains, allergens and activated cleaning
powder. Repeat if necessary.
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Problem Solving Guide
Thermal Motor Protection
Your Carpet Keeper is equipped with a safeguard to recognize when the applicator is running
too hot and shuts itself down to protect the motor. Running your applicator with the air vents
blocked or getting a small object like a sock wrapped around one of the brushrolls preventing
it from spinning freely are the most common causes for overheating.
• Turn off the applicator and unplug the power cord.
• Inspect the applicator brushrolls for a jammed object and remove it.
• Locate the thermal motor reset button on the bottom of the nozzle. Press the reset
button. Plug in the power cord and turn the applicator on.
• If the applicator fails to turn on, return it to an Authorized Riccar Retailer for
service.
Thermal reset button

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Problem Solving Guide
PROBLEM
Applicator won’t turn on
I ran over an object and it’s
stuck in the bottom of the
applicator
POSSIBLE REASON
• Power cord not firmly
plugged in
• Jammed brushroll
• Blown fuse or tripped
breaker
• Needs service
• The object is wrapped
around one of the
brushrolls
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
• Plug power cord in firmly
into outlet
• Remove jammed object
and push thermal reset
button
• Check house fuse or
breaker. Replace fuse /
reset breaker.
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Take to Authorized Retailer
(1-888-6-RICCAR
)
• Switch the applicator off,
turn the nozzle over,
remove the object and
push the thermal reset
button
Any other service should be done by an
Authorized Service Representative.
Service 1-888-6-RICCAR
To locate your nearest retailer, visit our website at
www.riccar.com
Trouble Shooting Guide

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Warranty
What is Covered:
This warranty covers any defects in material and workmanship in your new
Riccar Carpet Keeper Dry Carpet Cleaner Applicator and applies exclusively to
the original purchaser.
How Long Coverage Lasts:
Warranty coverage for the Riccar Carpet Keeper Dry Carpet Cleaner Applicator
lasts one year. Household models used commercially are only warranted for 90
days.
What is Not Covered:
• Damage to the applicator which occurs from neglect, abuse, alterations,
accident, misuse or improper maintenance.
What Riccar Will Do:
This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this
applicator in correct operating condition during the warranted period.
How to Get Service:
Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the applicator to an
Authorized Riccar Retailer. A proof-of-purchase and product serial number will
be required before service is rendered. To locate your nearest Riccar Retailer,
please call 1-888-6-RICCAR or visit www.riccar.com.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
(INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE). THIS WARRANTY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
How State Law Applies:
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
NOTICE: This applicator is intended to only be used with Riccar’s dry carpet cleaner products. Use of
other carpet cleaning products with this applicator will void the machine’s warranty.

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Owner’s Information (keep this for your records)
The model and serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the unit. You
should note the model and serial number of your unit in the spaces provided below, and
retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase.
Date of purchase ____________________________________________________
Serial number _______________________________________________________
Model number ______________________________________________________
Purchased from:
Store name _______________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________
Telephone _______________________________________________________
For Best Performance:
• Keep your dry carpet cleaner applicator clean and in good operating condition.
• Always use genuine replacement parts. Use of other products may result in poor cleaning
performance, potential applicator damage and may void the warranty.
• Have your applicator checked periodically by your Authorized Riccar Retailer.
• Use only Authorized Riccar Retailers for parts or service.
• Store your applicator carefully in a dry area.
• For optimum performance and safety, follow your owner’s manual instructions.

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