Riccar RC-1500P User's Manual
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1. RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM 8 JA 1 y America Canister Vacuum Cleaner Operating Instructions For models RC 1500P Thank you for purchasing a Riccar product Toensure you get the best results before operating the unit please read this manual completely and follow the user instructions This manual should be kept for any future reference To locate your nearest Authorized Riccar Retailer for sales or service please visit our website at www riccar com or call from within the USA at 877 302 4746 RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM piga IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Using This Appliance 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 or2. replace it e If clogged or blocked remove the object The cleaner does not work Is the hose adapter inserted into the suction opening of the cleaner completely e When the dust bag is full or blocked or any of the accessories are blocked the over heating protection for the motor is activated Insert it completely e 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 e Power cord does not rewind e Power cord e Pull the power cord out a little and press the cord rewind button e Power cord won t pull out of the cleaner SPECIFICATIONS Model e Power cord Do not pull it by force Rewind it a little by pressing the cord rewind button and pull it out RC 1500P Rating 120V 60Hz Ampere 9 5A 12A with Power Nozzle Weights Net 15 5 Pounds Dimension L X W X H 19 x 12 5 x 9 3 Cord Length e Specifications can be changed for improvement without notice 12 P 19 5 feet
3. 10 47 PM pigas DIAGRAM 1 FRONT VIEW OF POWER WAND AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY Wand Extension Grip to extend wand Telescopic Wand Wand Release Collar to remove wand from power brush Blockage Warning Light Power Brush no on Height Indicator Window Upright Lock Release Pedal to clean Height Adjustment Pedal DIAGRAM 2 REAR VIEW OF POWER WAND AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY On Off Control Wand Release Button Wand Extension Grip to extend wand Telescopic Wand Release Collar to remove wand from power brush Power Brush Soft Furniture Guard RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM Aiazo PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE 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 e Do not vacuum areas which contain moisture or When rewinding the power cord hold the plug water and inflammable matter needles pins body before pressing the cord rewind button to razor blades matches cigarette ends etc prevent from whipping since they may damage the cleaner or dust bag e Do not pull the power cord out beyond the red mark Make sure a dust bag and a motor protection e This product is equipped with
4. a polarized filter are always inserted 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 RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM 8 4 11 REPLACING DUST BAG amp FILTERS REPLACING THE DUST BAG Dust Cover e Switch off and open the dust e Pull the shutter of the dust bag e Insert the new bag cover Hold the cover while seperating the dust bag from the dustbag holder 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 Filter Inlet e Switch off and open the cover e Separate filter inlet e Shake the dust out of the filter e Insert the filter and close the cover Filter Outlet 11 RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM asi BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE E Please check each item below if you have trouble with your cleaner Before checking ensure that the cleaner is unplugged from the power supply Problem Check Point Note e Suction power is weak e Dust bag e Wand or hose e If dust bag is full
5. 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 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 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 RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM oe CONTENTS DESCRIPTION AND USING tereeverererverererrnverererrerersrrennr 4 5 HOW TO POWER NOZZLE vevavavnvnnvnnnvanenenvnnesnnennvnenenennn 6 9 PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE vrver
6. errnvevenrnresenrnvesesvnvenesene 10 REPLACING BAGS amp FILTERS sttretsettsteeneveccsarecseseneeuaee 11 BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE vseeseesereeteereseseteeeeeeeeers 12 RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM 8 A 4 DESCRIPTION AND USING DUST METER HOSE ADAPTER How to check the DUST METER e When separating the hose from the body pull the To operate the cleaner with MAX power keep the wide suction brush hose adapter while pressing the button apart from the floor e 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 e When cleaning with a tool dusting brush upholstery nozzle crevice nozzle the red indicator may appear In this case continue cleaning HOSE HANDLE SUCTION CONTROL gt HIGH POWER NOZZLE SWITCH ON QO OFF CLEANING TOOLS Upholstery Nozzle For use on tile hard wood and linoleum floors RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM pigas ADAPTER CORD REWIND ose from the body pull the ssing the button Adapter button N Power control is on the canister body not the handle STORAGE Insert the brush holder into the groove Zane k IA a ZZ fn EA RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM pinze HOW TO USE POWER NOZZLE OPERATION 1 Turning on the Power Brush The power brush can only be turned on if the canis
7. h on the back of the power brush and reset the breaker see diagram 9 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 Bottom Plate Screws Diagram 10 Diagram 11 RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM gee MAINTENANCE AND CARE 2 Replacing the Power Brush Belt IMPORTANT Before performing any maintena nce work on the power brush always unpl
8. 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 000000 Diagram 6 Diagram 7 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 RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12 10 47 PM 8 IAL 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 Warning Lamp Diagram 8 Diagram 9 Circuit Breaker Switch 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 switc
9. ter 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 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 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 Diagram 5 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
10. ug 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 Diagram 12 Diagram 13 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 Top Cover Screw Diagram 14 Diagram 15 RC 1500P TACONY 02 8 12
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