Riccar RC-1500P User manual

Canister
Vacuum Cleaner
Operating Instructions
For models RC-1500P
Thank you or purchasing a Riccar product.
To ensure you get the best results, be ore operating the unit, please read this manual completely and
ollow the user instructions. This manual should be kept or any uture re erence. To locate your nearest
Authorized Riccar Retailer or sales or service, please visit our website at www.riccar.com or call rom
within the USA at 877-302-4746.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following :
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury :
1.Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
2.Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3.Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near
children.
4.Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
5.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.
6.Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8.Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9.Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked:
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use
in areas where they may be present.
14. This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use
15. Do not operate the cleaner if : - the power cord is damaged.
- the hose shows visible signs of damage.
16. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
17. Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
18. The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut or punctured.
Avoid picking up sharp objects.
19. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Carefully Before Using This Appliance

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CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION AND USING ............................................. 4~5
HOW TO POWER NOZZLE.............................................. 6~9
PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE.......................................... 10
REPLACING BAGS & FILTERS.......................................... 11
BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE...................................... 12

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DESCRIPTION AND USING
CLEANING TOOLS
DUST METER
HOSE HANDLE
How to check the DUST METER :
To operate the cleaner with MAX power, keep the wide suction brush
apart from the floor.
• If the red indicator of the DUST METER appears.
- Empty the dust bag.
- In case the hose is blocked with a large object, remove it.
• When cleaning with a tool (dusting brush,upholstery nozzle,crevice
nozzle), the red indicator may appear. In this case,
continue cleaning.
HOSE ADAPTER
• When separating the hose from the body, pull the
hose adapter while pressing the button.
SUCTION CONTROL
POWER NOZZLE
SWITCH
HIGH
LOW
ON
OFF
Dusting Brush
Power Nozzle
Upholstery Nozzle
HARD SURFACE FLOOR TOOL
•For use on tile hard wood, and
linoleum floors

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CLEANING TOOLS
CORD REWIND
POWER CONTROL
MAX
STOP
ADAPTER
ose from the body, pull the
ssing the button.
STORAGE
ON/OFF SWITCH
•Insert the brush holder
into the groove.
Adapter button
Crevice Toolery Nozzle
Power control is
on the canister body
not the handle

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HOW TO USE POWER NOZZLE
OPERATION
1. Turning on the Power Brush
The power brush can only be turned on if the
canister is also turned on (canister on / off
switch is located on the main body). The
power brush on / off switch is located on the
hose handle. Simply press the switch forward
to engage the power brush.
To achieve best cleaning results, slowly pass
the power brush back and forth over the carpet
or floor.
2. Using the Power Brush
After turning on the canister and power brush,
release the wand by pressing the left pedal on
the back side of the power brush (see diagram
3. Remove / Insert the Wand From The Power
Brush
Removing the wand from the power brush
allows you, for example, to use cleaning tools
for baseboard or ceiling cleaning. To do this,
first turn the power brush and canister off.
Then, press the wand release collar (see
diagram 5) and pull the wand out. To reinsert
the wand into the power brush, simply press
the wand back into the neck of the power
brush.
The wand will then "click" back into place.
4. Carpet Height Adjustment
Your power brush has six different settings to
clean a variety of carpet types and floor
surfaces. To adjust the carpet height setting of
the power brush, press the right pedal located
on the back of the power brush (see diagram
6). Each press of this pedal will adjust the
height to the next carpet height position.
To determine which setting you are currently
on, locate and look through the height indicator
window on the top of the unit (see diagram 7).
You will see one of the six settings as
mentioned earlier and detailed below:
Setting: Intended Use:
1. XHI Very thick or plush carpet
2. HI Thick or plush carpet
3. Auto General carpet thickness and bare
floors
4. MED Average plush carpet
5. LO Thin plush carpet
6. XLO Low nap carpet (indoor/outdoor type
carpet)
Carpet Height Notes: When using the power
brush, start on the "auto" setting. If pushing the
power brush forward feels sluggish or hard to
push, then adjust to a higher setting (ie HI or
XHI). If the power brush feels very easy to push,
you may want to lower the power brush for more
effective cleaning. The "Auto" setting is the
recommended setting for hard floor surfaces (ie
tile, vinyl, wood).
Diagram 3
Diagram 6 Diagram 7
Diagram 5
Diagram 4

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OPERATION
5. Warning Lamp
Your power brush comes equipped with a
circuit breaker safety system that protects the
power brush due to a jammed power brush
situation. Common items that cause jammed
brushrolls include socks, excessive threads,
corners of area carpets, nails, etc. The warning
indicator lamp on top of the unit (see diagram
8) will change from green to red should this
condition occur.
If the circuit breaker trips:
a. Turn off the vacuum cleaner and power brush
then unplug the power cord.
b.Remove the object preventing the brushroll
from turning.
c. Locate the circuit breaker switch on the back of
the power brush and reset the breaker (see
diagram 9).
d. When the unit is turned back on, the warning
light should be green and ready to go. If the
circuit trips again, repeat steps 1-3 again to
correct the problem.
If this does not correct the problem, contact
your authorized vacuum cleaner dealer for
further instructions.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
1. Removing the Brushroll
IMPORTANT: Before performing any
maintenance work on the power brush, always
unplug the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the
wand.
Your brushroll may need to be removed at
times, for example, to cut out excessive
threads or to replace the belt (see "Replacing
the Bulb").
To remove the brushroll, turn the unit over and
lift off the metal bottom plate by first
unscrewing the two bottom plate screws
located by the rear wheels (see diagram 10).
Pull out the belt cover guard (see diagram 11)
and pull the brushroll out.
To reinstall the brushroll, reinsert the brushroll
back into the unit (make sure the belt is
attached properly). Next, insert the belt cover
guard. Then, place the metal bottom plate
back onto the unit (insert the front end of the
bottom plate first). Re-insert the two bottom
plate screws and secure.
Diagram 8
Warning Lamp Circuit Breaker Switch
Diagram 9
Bottom
Plate Screws
Diagram 10 Diagram 11

MAINTENANCE AND CARE
2. Replacing the Power Brush Belt
IMPORTANT: Before performing any
maintena-nce work on the power brush,
always unplug the vacuum cleaner and
disconnect the wand.
To replace the power brush belt, you must first
remove the brushroll (see "Removing the
Brushroll"). Locate and discard broken belt.
To install new belt, locate the power brush
motor pulley and loop the belt around it (see
diagram 12). Place the other end of the belt
around the brushroll making sure the belt is
seated in the "belt groove" of the brushroll (see
diagram 13). Insert the brushroll back into the
brushroll tray and place the belt guard back
into position (see diagram 11). Place the
metal bottom plate back onto the unit (insert
the front end of the bottom plate first). Re-
insert the two bottom plate screws and secure.
3. Replacing the Bulb
IMPORTANT: Before performing any
maintenance work on the power brush, always
unplug the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the
wand.
Turn the power brush over and remove the
bottom plate by first unscrewing the two
bottom plate screws located by the rear
wheels (see diagram 10). Locate and remove
the two top cover screws (see diagram 14).
Turn the power brush back over, push the
power brush neck flat, and remove the top
cover (see diagram 15). Simply pull the bulb
out (no twisting) and reinsert factory-
authorized bulb. Place the top cover back on
the unit, turn the machine over and re-insert
the two top cover screws. Reinstall the bottom
plate.
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Diagram 12 Diagram 13 Diagram 14 Diagram 15
Belt Top Cover
Screw

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DIAGRAM 1 FRONT VIEW OF POWER WAND AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM 2 REAR VIEW OF POWER WAND AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

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•Do not vacuum areas which contain moisture or
water and inflammable matter, needles, pins,
razor blades, matches, cigarette-ends, etc.,
since they may damage the cleaner or
dust bag.
•Make sure a dust bag and a motor protection
filter are always inserted
•When rewinding the power cord, hold the plug
body before pressing the cord rewind button to
prevent from whipping.
•Do not pull the power cord out beyond the red
mark.
•This product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug fits 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 an
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
This vacuum cleaner should be used for normal dry household dust and dirt.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by use or operation of the cleaner
contrary to these instructions.
If the cleaner is wrongly used for a purpose other than that for which it is intended, no liability can be
accepted for any possible damage.
PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE
Red mark

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REPLACING DUST BAG & FILTERS
REPLACING THE DUST BAG
•Switch off and open the dust
cover. •Pull the shutter of the dust bag. •Hold the cover while seperating
the dust bag from the dustbag
holder
•Insert the new bag.
NOTE: We recommend that the dust bag is changed when dust meter indicates RED or suction
power is weak.
If no dust bag has been placed into the dustbag holder, the cover can not be closed.
REPLACING THE FILTERS
•Switch off and open the grill •Remove the filter and replace it
Filter Inlet
•Switch off and open the cover.
•Separate filter inlet.
•Shake the dust out of the filter.
•Insert the filter and close the cover.
Filter inlet
Dust Cover
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Shutter
Dust bag
Holder
Dust Meter
Filter Outlet
Filter

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■Please check each item below if you have trouble with your cleaner.
Before checking, ensure that the cleaner is unplugged from the power supply.
BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE
Problem
•Suction power is weak.
•The cleaner does not work.
•Power cord does not rewind.
•Power cord won't pull out of
the cleaner.
Check Point
•Dust bag
•Wand or hose
•Is the hose adapter inserted
into the suction opening of the
cleaner completely ?
•When the dust bag is full or
blocked or any of the
accessories are blocked, the
over-heating protection for the
motor is activated.
•Power cord
•Power cord
Note
•If dust bag is full, replace it.
•If clogged or blocked, remove
the object.
•Insert it completely.
•Switch off and unplug the
cleaner and check the dust
bag and accessories and
remove any blockages. The
cleaner can be switched on
again after approximately 20
minutes.
•Pull the power cord out a little
and press the cord rewind
button.
•Do not pull it by force. Rewind
it a little by pressing the cord
rewind button and pull it out
•Specifications can be changed for improvement without notice.
Model
Rating
Ampere
Weights(Net)
Dimension (L X W X H)
Cord Length
RC-1500P
120V/60Hz
9.5A / 12A (with Power Nozzle)
15.5 Pounds
19" x 12.5" x 9.3"
19.5 feet
SPECIFICATIONS