DD7275-1 REBEL 75 HFC - Aspirateur DIRT DEVIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DD7275-1 REBEL 75 HFC DIRT DEVIL

Operating Manual bagged vacuum cleaner

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1 Safety instructions

1.1 About the operating manual 1

Read the operating manual completely before working with the appliance. Keep the operating manual in a safe place. Include the operating manual if you pass the appliance on to a third party. Failure to comply with this operating manual can lead to serious injuries or damage to the appliance. We take no responsibility for damage due to failure to comply with this operating manual. Always comply with the notices marked as follows to avoid accidents and damage to the appliance.

WARNING: Warns of health hazards and identifies possible risks of injury.

Indicates possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.

Highlights tips and information for you.

1.2 Concerning certain groups of persons

 These appliances can be used by children of 8 years and upwards and persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities, or insufficient experience or knowledge, providing they are supervised or have been instructed in the proper use of the appliance and understand the risks involved.  Children must not play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance tasks without supervision. Children under the age of eight should be kept away from the appliance and the connection cable whilst it is switched on or cooling down.  Packing material must not be used for playing. There is danger of suffocation.

1.3 Information on power supply

The appliance is operated with electrical power, which means there is always a risk of electric shock. Therefore, please comply with the following:  Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids; keep it away from rain and moisture. Never touch the plug with wet hands. Do not operate the appliance outdoors or in rooms with a high level of humidity.  Take care that the power cord is not kinked, pinched, or rolled over and ensure it does not come into contact with heat sources. Also take care that it does not become a stumbling hazard.  Before connecting to the power supply, make sure that the voltage stated on the type plate matches the voltage of your plug socket.  Always check the power cord for possible damage before using the appliance.  Never carry the appliance by its power cord. It could be damaged.  Before you clean or maintain the appliance, switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug from the socket. Always pull directly on the plug when you disconnect the appliance from the mains. Do not pull on the power cord as this could damage it.  If possible, do not use extension cords. If you must use an extension cord, use only safetycertified, water-protected single extension cords (no multi-socket distributors) designed for the power consumption of the appliance.

The cylinder vacuum cleaner is intended for home use only.

It is not suitable for commercial use. Use the cylinder vacuum cleaner only for cleaning dry, normally soiled floors and carpet floorings. Depending on which nozzle you have attached (chapter 2.1, „Assemble appliance and adjust nozzles to surface“), you can also use the appliance to vacuum furniture or non-sensitive upholstery. Any other use is considered improper use and is prohibited. Also prohibited:  Vacuuming of: - Persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and other parts of the body as well as pieces of clothing worn on the body. These might be drawn in. This could result in injuries. - Water and other fluids, especially damp carpet cleaners. Moisture inside the appliance can cause a short-circuit. - Toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion. - Hot ashes, burning cigarettes or matches. There is a danger of fire. - Pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. They can damage the appliance. - Rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, make-up, etc. These might damage the appliance.  To use the appliance near explosive or highly-flammable substances. There is a risk of fire or explosion.  Use of the appliance outdoors. Rain and dirt may damage the appliance.  Sticking objects into the appliance's openings. It could overheat.  To modify or repair the appliance yourself.

1.5 About the optionally included turbo brush

The bristles of the optionally included turbo brush rotate very rapidly. There is a danger of injury.  Do not use the turbo brush on persons, animals or plants. Keep body parts away from the rotating brush roller.  Switch off the vacuum cleaner before cleaning or detaching the turbo brush.  Never run over cables. Otherwise, the insulation could get damaged.  The turbo brush is not suitable to clean sensitive surfaces. This may cause damage. Comply with the care and cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturer.

1.6 If the appliance is defective

Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective power cord. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their authorised service representative or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger. Refer a defective appliance to an authorised dealer or the Dirt Devil Service (Page 46, ‘International Service’) for repair.

1.4 Information on proper use

Assemble appliance and adjust nozzles to surface

1. Connect suction hose and appliance (Fig. 1).

Danger of injury! Only attach the appliance parts when the appliance is not connected to the power supply. Otherwise the machine might start up and parts of your body, hair or pieces of clothing might be sucked in.

Before assembling, make sure that the fitted nozzle suits the surface to be cleaned. Do not clean e.g. any floors or objects with a brush with rotating bristles that you would not clean without a second thought with a conventional brush. Also observe the flooring manufacturer's recommendations.

2. Insert the accessory included in the scope of delivery onto the handle

(Fig. 2 - 10) depending on what type of surface you want to vacuum: - Furniture brush (Fig. 2) for objects with a sensitive surface - Upholstery nozzle (Fig. 3) for upholstery, mattresses, and the like - Crevice nozzle (Fig. 4) or optional long flexible crevice nozzle (Fig. 5) for crevices in upholstery - Optional mini turbo brush (Fig. 6) for non-sensitive upholstery, runner, mats, and the like - Floor nozzle with switch position as in Fig. 7 for carpets - Floor nozzle with switch position as in Fig. 8 for hard floors - Optional parquet brush (Fig. 9) for sensitive hard floors

You might have to twist the parts when connecting them so they are securely in place. Ensure that installed parts are secure by trying to pull them apart.

- Optional hard floor nozzle (Fig. 10) for hard floors with crevices

3. Ensure that the bypass vent is closed (Fig. 15). 4. If you use the telescopic tube, adjust its length.

Danger of injury! Check appliance and power cord before each use. A damaged appliance must never be used.

Only use the appliance with all filters undamaged, dry and correctly fitted. Make sure that no objects obstruct the telescopic tube, the suction hose or other openings. 1. Pull the cable out of the appliance (Fig. 11) and plug into a socket.

Danger of electric shock! If the red marking shows retract the cord by pressing the retraction button ( ) to pull in the cord up to the yellow mark (Fig. 12) again. Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged.

2. Switch on the appliance using the on/off switch (

3. Set the desired suction power (Fig. 14) and vacuum.

Danger of injury! Especially when vacuum-cleaning stairs make sure that you always stand on a higher level than the appliance.

The auxiliary air regulator (Fig. 15) must be completely closed for vacuum cleaning. With the auxiliary air regulator you can quickly reduce the suction power, to release objects (such as curtains) that have been sucked in. If the hard floor nozzle (Fig. 10) has become stuck to the floor, you can reduce the suction power just as easily using the bypass vent (Fig. 15).

3 Maintenance and care

Never store the appliance next to heat sources (e.g. stoves or radiators). Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight. Keep the appliance and accessories cool and dry and so that it does not take up too much space (Fig. 16 – 20).

Danger of injury! Therefore, always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

Danger of injury! After vacuuming, switch off the appliance ( ) and wind up the power cord ( ). When winding up the cord keep the plug in your hand so that the cord does not thrash about, possibly injuring you.

If you intend to store the appliance for a long period, first replace the dust filter bag with a new one, Chapter 3.1, ‘Changing the dust filter bag’.

Changing the dust filter bag

Maintenance and care

Switch off the appliance before changing the dust filter bag. Otherwise, the appliance might be damaged.

Be careful when removing the dust filter bag so that no dust escapes.

We recommend: Swirl Y50 MicroPor Plus dust filter bags with AirSpace Long Power Guarantee Swirl, AirSpace MicroPor and Y50 are registered trade marks of a company of the Melitta group and used with their permission.

As soon as the dust filter bag change indicator lights up (Fig. 21), the dust filter bag has to be changed. In addition, change the dust filter bag at least every three months and before storing for a long period or sending the appliance.

Insert the bag in the direction of the arrow on the bag.

4. Pull the full dust filter bag out carefully (Fig. 23 – 24).

You can dispose of the contents of the dust filter bag with your normal domestic waste as long as it contains no substances not allowed in domestic waste.

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Pull the plug out of the plug socket.

6. Check whether the dust filter bag is flush with the edges.

3. Open the dust compartment cover (Fig. 22).

To ensure that the dust compartment cover stays open by itself, it is recommended to first disconnect the suction hose.

Never use the appliance without having inserted a dust filter bag. Otherwise, the appliance might be damaged. 7. Shut the dust compartment cover (Fig. 27).

3 Maintenance and care

Cleaning / changing the motor protection filter

1. Switch off the appliance.

Clean the motor protection filter upon every filter bag change, and at least every 3 months. Change the motor protection filter every time you open a new dust filter bag packet, because there is a new motor protection filter in every dust filter bag packet. Change the motor protection filter at least every 6 months.

2. Pull the plug out of the plug socket.

3. Take the dust filter bag out of the appliance Chapter 3.1, ‘Changing the dust filter bag’. 4. Open the filter holder (Fig. 28). 5. Take the filter out of the filter holder (Fig. 29) and rinse the filter thoroughly under cold or luke-warm running water (Fig. 30). 6. Leave the filter to dry (approx. 24 hours at room temperature).

The filter is washable, but it may not be cleaned in dishwashers or washing machines. Also, do not use cleaning agents or brushes with hard bristles. Leave the filter to dry after cleaning it with water (approx. 24 hours at room temperature). Only put it back in place when it is completely dry.

7. Insert the filter back into the filter holder (Fig. 31).

8. Close the filter holder again (Fig. 32). 9. Put the dust filter bag back in Chapter 3.1, ‘Changing the dust filter bag’.

Cleaning / changing the exhaust filter

Clean the exhaust filter each time you clean the motor protection filter.

Change the exhaust filter as soon as it has deformed or is damaged at the latest.

2. Pull the plug out of the plug socket.

3. Open the exhaust filter cover as shown (Fig. 33). 4. Take the filter out of the appliance (Fig. 34). 5. Knock out the dirt and use the 3-in-1 combi-nozzle supplied to clean it thoroughly (Fig. 35).

The filter cannot be washed. Do not use detergents or brushes with hard bristles to clean it. Otherwise, the filter could get damaged.

6. Put the filter back into its holder (Fig. 36).

7. Put the exhaust filter cover into its recesses (Fig. 37). 8. Push the cover until it locks into place.

Spare parts and accessories

The following accessories and spare parts can be reordered:

4 dust filter bags + 1 motor protection filter

1 long, flexible crevice nozzle

1. Switch off the appliance.

Accessory parts and spare parts can be reordered from:

Page 46, ‘International Service’

Only use original spare parts from the scope of delivery or those that you have purchased by reordering.

4 Troubleshooting and technical data

Before you send in the appliance Troubleshooting and technical data

Danger of injury! Never use a defective appliance! Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains before starting troubleshooting. Before contacting us or even sending the appliance to us, use the table to check whether you can correct the problem yourself. Problem Dust filter bag change indicator is shining (Fig. 21).

The cleaning results are unsatisfactory in spite of the appliance working correctly.

Possible cause / solution

The dust filter bag is full. Change the dust filter bag Chapter 3.1, ‘Changing the dust filter bag’. The filters are dirty. Clean the respective filter, Chapter 3.2, ‘Cleaning / changing the motor protection filter’ or Chapter 3.3, ‘Cleaning / changing the exhaust filter’.

The dust filter bag is full.

Change the dust filter bag Chapter 3.1, ‘Changing the dust filter bag’. The filters are dirty. Clean the respective filter, Chapter 3.2, ‘Cleaning / changing the motor protection filter’ or Chapter 3.3, ‘Cleaning / changing the exhaust filter’.

The overheating protection has tripped (possibly due to blocked suction channels, filters, or similar).

1. Switch the appliance off and pull the plug out of the socket.

Nozzle, telescopic tube or suction hose is blocked.

Remove the obstacle. If necessary, use a long wooden stick (e. g. a broomstick) to do this.

3. Wait around 45 minutes until the appliance has cooled down.

4. After the appliance has cooled off, you may switch it on again.

If you cannot solve the problem following these instructions, contact the

Dirt Devil customer service (Page 46, ‘International Service’).

The statutory warranty regulations in accordance with the EU Directive

In non-EU countries the minimum requirements of the warranty in the respective country apply.

Dispose of the appliance in compliance with the environmental protection laws of your country. Electrical waste may not be disposed of together with domestic waste. Use local old-appliance collection points instead.

Position of the suction power control is not appropriate

(Fig. 14). Adjust the position of the suction power control (Fig. 14).

Collar brush of the floor nozzle is in a position inappropriate to the floor (Fig. 7 – 8).

Adjust the position of the collar brush to the floor via the switch on the floor nozzle (Fig. 7 – 8).

2. Remove the cause of overheating (e.g. by disassembling telescopic tube and suction hose and removing the obstacle and/or cleaning filters).

Bypass vent (Fig. 15) is open.

Close the bypass vent (Fig. 15).

The attached nozzle is unsuitable.

Change the nozzle, Chapter 2.1, ‘Assemble appliance and adjust nozzles to surface’.

Nozzle, telescopic tube or suction hose is blocked.

Remove the obstacle. If necessary, use a long wooden stick (e. g. a broomstick) to do this. The vacuum cleaner stops suddenly.

Possible cause / solution

The filters and dust filter bags are made from environmentally-friendly materials. You can dispose of them — as opposed to the appliance itself — with your domestic waste, provided they do not contain anything that is forbidden from disposal in domestic waste.

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max. available dust bag capacity

Technical and design specifications may be changed in the course of continuous product improvement. © Royal Appliance International GmbH

Cause possible / solutions

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