Riccar 8900 Series Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. Upholstery tool Upholstery brush insert Deluxe floor brush O NOG RON Diagram 34 1 How to connect the hose assembly to the vacuum cleaner Pull out and open the suction control dial by turning the lid located on the back of the vacuum cleaner Insert the soft rubber end of the hose assembly into the cleaning attachment opening Push in while twisting the hose end to ensure the hose is fastened securely diagram 36 2 How to connect the tool You can connect any of the cleaning tools to the end of the extension wand s or curved wand and twist for a secure fit To remove the cleaning tool from the extension wand s or curved wand simply twist and pull apart mn Diagram 36 WARNING There is no way to turn this vacuum s brushroll off Therefore when using the cleaning tools it is important to keep your Riccar vacuum from running in the same spot for a period of time as carpet or flooring damage could result If you need to keep the vacuum in the same spot for a period of time such as at the base of the stairs when cleaning the stairs place something like a flattened cardboard box under the vacuum to prevent damage to the floor 14 What is Covered This warranty covers any defects in material and workmanship in your new Riccar vacuum How Long Coverage Lasts Warranty coverage for Riccar 8900 Premier Series household model vacuums lasts five years and one year for 8900 Premier2. BON oO Please contact your Authorized Riccar Retailer with any questions Description of the vacuum Handle grip Handle tube gt Bag compartment gt cover release button Bag compartment cover gt 7 On Off switch Models 8920 8925 8955 ae Nozzle SE Headlight Furniture guard Genuine Riccar High Flow HEPA Vacuum Bags C15H 6 6 per pkg Genuine Riccar Eco Pure Vacuum Filter Bags C15 6 6 per pkg HHT am 4 Rug floor selector ma select models N Self adjusting nozzle Riccar Replacement Parts Vacuum Agitator Belt A20 R2P 2 per pkg Secondary Charcoal Filter RCFT89 2 Models 8905 8925 8955 RCF89 2 Models 8900 8920 Quick cord release Telescopic wand Dusting brush Foot pedal release On board tools select models only Power cord rc Easy carry handle Accessory attachment opening Crevice tool Upholstery tool Stretch hose Thermal reset button Post Filter RF89 2 2 per pkg Models 8900 8905 8920 8925 RF8900P 1 1 per pkg Model 8955 Light Bulb Xenon A350 0000 Wedge Base 0 917 amp T 3 1 4 Xenon Operation Operation j t Attaching the handle Handle adjustments e The handle of this vacuum cleaner can be set to one of three positions Upright Middle or Low To release the handle step on the pedal at the left rear corner of the vacuum cleaner diagram 6 e Up
3. Polarized Household models 8955 8905 8900 Only 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 E Grounding Instructions Model 8925 and 8920 Only This vacuum cleaner must be grounded If it should malfunction or break down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances This vacuum cleaner is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a ground plug see illustration Make sure that the vacuum is connected to an outlet having the same condiagramuration as the plug No adapter should be used with this vacuum WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor Grounded can result in the risk of electric shock Outlet N CA Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you a
4. and move the carpet floor selector to carpet position and let rod rest behind brush roll compartment diagram 20 e Remove agitator and worn or broken belt diagram 21 e Loop the new belt around the motor drive shaft and the agitator pulley e Reinstall the agitator into the housing while making sure that the positioning fork faces down and straddles the support guide diagram 22 e Reinstall linkage rod by moving carpet floor selector to the floor position e Rotate belt away from linkage rod then install linkage rod into brush roll e Rotate agitator pulley making sure that the belt is not twisted diagram 24 e Reinsert the vented support fitting Reinstall bottom plate See How to Install Bottom Plate 10 Operation Replacing agitator belt How to Replace Agitator Belt All Other Models e Disconnect the vacum cleaner from the electrical outlet e Turn the unit over and remove the bottom plate as described in the preceding section e Remove the vented support fitting diagram 23 e Take out the agitator and remove the worn or broken belt from the agitator pulley and the motor drive shaft diagram 24 e Loop the new belt around the agitator pulley and the motor drive shaft diagram 25 e Turn the agitator by hand making sure the belt is not twisted and all rotating parts move smoothly diagram 27 e Re insert the vented support fitting Be sure that the ven
5. re installing bottom plate hose and or attachment inlet Please disregard the indicator light during attachment cleaning The light is designed to indicate air flow restriction during carpet cleaning When using cleaning attachments the indicator will light periodically due to normal attachment air flow restrictions 12 On board cleaning tools Models 8905 8925 amp 8955 Select models are equipped with on board cleaning tools including 4 to 1 stretch hose 3 piece telescopic wand crevice tool dusting tool upholstery tool Remove hose cuff from the nozzle inlet diagram 29 Remove the telescopic wand from the body of the vacuum and connect it to the hose cuff diagram 30 Unlock wand collars extend wand and re lock wand collars Note Wand collar locking rotation is marked with arrows on the wand Cleaning tools can be used with the wand extended or compressed or the tools can be used without the wand by connecting the tools directly to the hose cuff diagram 31 e Select the proper tool for your cleaning situation and connect the tool to the end of the wand or cuff diagram 32 NOTE Tools store conveniently in vacuum body by snap fit Suction control dial Models 8905 8925 amp 8955 The lid on the attachment port is a suction control dial Diagram 33 This feature is useful when less suction is needed for example to clean drapes throw rugs etc To use simply turn the dial to reduce the s
6. RGN RS 8900 Series 8900 8920 8905 8955 8925 wner s Manual Ger fr NNI MR l d ae Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Polarization instructions Thermal fuse protection Description of the vacuum Assembly amp Operation ATTACHING ANG handle ts ccc Lk s sd nstall hose assembly Release the power cord On Off switch Replacinoiagitat r B ee lese Unclogging nozzle and hose Full bag indicator light aaa Tools On board cleaning tools ooo aaa Suction control Ke gt Optional cleaning tools ooo aaa Warranty ne As ss as a O BON O OO OWANNDD D O IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Polarization instructions W AR N l N G a The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage a 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 e Do not leave appliance when plugged in Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing e WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES e Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children e Use only as described in this manual Use only manufacturer s recomm
7. Series commercial model vacuums Household models used commercially are only warranted for 90 days What is Not Covered e Damage to the vacuum which occurs from neglect abuse alterations accident misuse or improper maintenance e Normal replacement items agitator brushes belts light bulbs disposable bags and disposable filters What Riccar Will Do This warranty provides at no cost to you all labor and parts to place this vacuum in correct operating condition during the warranted period How to Get Service Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the vacuum 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 the Riccar website at 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 15 Notes Owner s information keep this for your records 16 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 uni
8. econdary or post filters need to be hook downward and the cord will drop off the replaced see page 8 before replacing the handle for immediate use diagram 5 vacuum bag ac e Return the hook to the upright position before 2 attempting to rewind the cord diagram 2 1 Remove the used vacuum bag by pulling bag collar off the bag holder Fig 10 Do On Off Switch not re use filled vacuum bags e To start the vacuum cleaner slide the switch on the handle to the ON position e To stop the vacuum cleaner slide the switch on the handle to the OFF position e Turn the vacuum off before unplugging from the electrical outlet 2 Attach the new vacuum bag onto the bag holder 3 Re insert the tab on bottom edge of bag compartment cover into the groove on the bag compartment housing Fig 11 Press it into place and close the bag compartment cover tightly Operation Replacing secondary filter The secondary filter protects the motor from dust and dirt Before installing a new filter bag check the filter Accumulated dirt in the dust compartment will be collected on this filter and may restrict motor performance when the filter becomes dirty diagram 12 Cleaning secondary filter Remove bag supporter some models only by releasing the right tab on the underside of bag supporter Lift and rotate to remove bag supporter Now remove secondary filter from bottom of dust com
9. ended attachments e 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 e 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 e Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord e Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands e 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 e Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts e Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes e Do not use without vacuum bag and or filters in place e Turn off all controls before unplugging e Use extra care when cleaning on stairs e Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present e Do not attempt to service the unit while appliance is plugged in e Do not use vacuum to pick up water or any wet materials e Use extra care when cleaning on stairs To avoid injury and damage vacuum should remain at base of stairs while in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Power Cord 2 Wire
10. partment Replace with new filter Reinstall bag supporter Note Riccar exhaust filters cannot be washed or re used Replacing post filter Your Riccar vacuum cleaner is equipped with an auxiliary post filter to capture fine dust particles and purify the air before it exits the machine It is important to change the post filter regularly approximately every third filter bag change or as needed To change the Post Filter e Depress handle release pedal and move vacuum to lower position diagram 13 e Remove exhaust filter by pressing the two upper tabs and pulling filter away from vacuum diagram 14 e Insert a new exhaust filter by inserting the lower portion of the filter first and snap the upper portion into the vacuum Note Post filters cannot be washed N TTL CAUTION First disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet Replacing headlight bulb Remove the headlight bracket screw diagram 15 Slide bracket back and lift bracket upward and out of nozzle To remove the light bulb pull straight out of socket To install new bulb simply push bulb straight into socket for a secure fit Removing and reinstalling bottom plate Removing bottom plate To replace any of the following parts place vacuum cleaner in the low position by using the handle release pedal Then turn the vacuum cleaner over exposing the underside Remove the two screws holding the lower plate in
11. place Now remove the bottom plate Installing bottom plate install bottom plate making sure bottom plate hinges are in place on front of housing diagram 16 before securing screws Edge cleaning feature The edge cleaning feature provides for improved cleaning of carpets near wall and stationary furniture Automatic self adjusting rug nozzle Your Riccar upright vacuum cleaner is designed with an Automatic Self Adjusting Rug Nozzle No manual adjustments are required The height of the rug nozzle is instantly and automatically adjusted to carpet pile height This self adjusting feature allows the rug nozzle to float evenly over all carpet pile surfaces Carpet Floor selector models 8900 8925 amp 8955 only When vacuuming bare floors or tile or when using attachments disengage the brush roll by moving the switch located on the nozzle housing to the floor setting diagram 17 Operation Operation Replacing agitator belt Models 8900 8925 amp 8955 only e Disconnect the vacum cleaner from the electrical outlet e Turn the unit over and remove the bottom plate as described in the preceding section Move carpet floor selector to floor position e Remove the vented support fitting diagram 18 Note the position of the support fitting before it is removed so that it can be reinstalled properly e Rotate belt so that the linkage rod can be removed diagram 19 Slide linkage rod out
12. re in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the vacuum if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician an Grounded Outlet Box Thermal fuse protection Your Riccar vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Thermal Fuse Protector This thermal protector is designed to protect your vacuum cleaner from overheating due to a restriction in airflow i e clogged hose operating the vacuum without a bag Should this situation occur the thermal fuse protector will safely shut off the vacuum cleaner to avoid any potential damage NOTE To determine it was the thermal fuse protector that turned off your vacuum cleaner please refer to the vacuum cleaner s headlight If the headlight is on while the motor is off then the thermal fuse protector did safely shut down the motor If both the headlight and motor are off then there is some reason other than the thermal protector i e pulled plug your vacuum is off To reset the thermal fuse Unplug the vacuum cleaner Check for problem over filled bag clog in hose clogged filters etc Correct problem Locate tripped fuse the small white button located on the bottom of the back side of the main body roughly one inch to the right of the left wheel Using a pencil paper clip or other pointed object push the reset button in 6 Plug vacuum cleaner in and resume use
13. right position Handle locks in this position for vacuum cleaner storage The handle should always be in an upright position when cleaning tools are used diagram 7 Middle position This position the front of the nozzle can be raised by lowering the handle in order to cross room thresholds e Low position This position is used for cleaning under furniture diagram 8 The cleaner and the handle are packed separately e After first removing the handle screw insert handle into the hole on top of the vacuum cleaner Make sure that the switch on the handle is positioned to the front of the vacuum cleaner diagram 1 e Line up the small hole on the handle with the small hole on the vacuum cleaner and insert the screw Make sure the screw is tightened securely e Attach the power cord at the clip located on the upper cord hook diagram 2 e Turn the upper cord storage hook to the upright position and wind the power cord around the cord storage hooks when storing the vacuum cleaner diagram 3 H to change th m ba How to Install Hose Assembly ow to change the vacuum bag Genuine Riccar vacuum bags should be used for best performance and air filtration Always operate the vacuum cleaner with a vacuum bag installed e Install hose cuff in nozzle inlet diagram 4 How to Release the Power Cord e The upper cord storage hook has a quick release action To release the cord rotate the NOTE If s
14. t 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 Your Riccar vacuum cleaner is a product of high quality materials and superior workmanship Your new Riccar vacuum cleaner will work on carpets floors and for many other cleaning needs in your home We urge you to read these operating instructions carefully before you use this vacuum cleaner in order to obtain the full performance and satisfaction it can offer you For Best Performance e Before you plug in your Riccar vacuum cleaner make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate located near the bottom on the back of the vacuum is the same as your local supply e Keep machine and all accessories clean and in good operating condition e Store machine carefully in a dry area e Always use genuine Riccar vacuum bags and filters Use of other products may result in poor cleaning or filtration performance Riccar filtration products are designed for maximum performance e Have machine checked periodically by an Authorized Riccar Vacuum Service Center e Use only Riccar Vacuum Cleaner Authorized Service Centers for parts and service e For optimum cleaning performance and safety follow your Owner s Manual and keep it for future reference 17 riccar co B503 1700C
15. ted support fitting is in place before fastening the bottom plate to the two ribs at the front end of the housing See How To Install Bottom Plate e Check to see if the belt is stretched cracked or if excessive slipping has occurred Replace if needed 11 e Re insert the agitator back into the housing diagram 26 Operation CAUTION First disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet Unclogging nozzle and hose The nozzle hose located on the back of the vacuum Tools cleaner carries the dirt from the nozzle to the filter bag The hose also functions as the attachment cleaning hose If the hose should become clogged e Pull out and turn the lid of the cleaning attachment opening Remove the clog or blockage e f the above step is not enough remove hose cuff from the nozzle inlet diagram 28 Turn the vacuum over and unscrew the bottom plate and remove plate see How To Remove Bottom Plate Check nozzle inlet tube for obstructions Clear tube and re install the bottom plate diagram 29 Full bag indicator light The warning light is located on top of the bag compartment ag see diagram 30 The light will trigger if the vacuum bag is full or if there is a clog in the vacuum cleaner If the light indicator turns on check the vacuum bag If it is not full check the vacuum cleaner for clogs by inspecting the agitator area see Removing and
16. uction to desired level Close the dial for normal vacuum operation Note When using an optional attachment hose with the suction control dial feature do NOT insert the attachment hose into the attachment port Doing so will bypass the suction control dial features Instead attach the optional hose to the hose cuff located at the bottom back side of the vacuum Simply insert the hose cuff from the vacuum cleaner into the cuff of the attachment hose The hose cuff is designed to fit into the optional attachment hose thereby allowing use of the suction control dial 13 Tools Warranty Optional cleaning tools All Riccar upright vacuum cleaners offer an attachment port that enables you to insert optional cleaning tools available through your Riccar Retailer Should you have carpeted stairs for example it is highly recommended to use one of the two kits pictured since each offers either a 12 or 15 foot hose for safe stair cleaning These kits are effective cleaning tools to address some of the hard to reach areas of your home or car Talk to your Riccar Retailer to see which tools might be beneficial for your home For models without on board tools Deluxe Attachment Set diagram 34 For models with on board tools Attachment Set diagram 35 1 12 foot hose 1 15 foot hose Curved wand 2 Curved wand Extension wand 2 pieces 3 Deluxe floor brush Dusting brush Crevice tool
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