Canister
Vacuum Cleaner
Operating Instructions
For models RC-1500P
Thank you for purchasing a Riccar product.
To ensure 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
within the USA at 877-302-4746.
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CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND USING
4~5
6~9
HOW TO POWER NOZZLE
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PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE
REPLACING BAGS & FILTERS
BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE
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DESCRIPTION AND USING
DUST METER
HOSE ADAPTER
How to check the DUST METER :
To operate the cleaner with MAX power, keep the wide suction brush
apart from the floor.
• When separating the hose from the body, pull the
hose adapter while pressing the button.
• 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 HANDLE
SUCTION CONTROL
HIGH
LOW
POWER NOZZLE
SWITCH
ON
OFF
HARD SURFACE FLOOR TOOL
CLEANING TOOLS
Dusting Brush Upholstery Nozzle
• For use on tile hard wood, and
Power Nozzle
linoleum floors
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ADAPTER
CORD REWIND
ON/OFF SWITCH
ose from the body, pull the
ssing the button.
Adapter button
POWER CONTROL
MAX
Power control is
on the canister body
not the handle
STOP
CLEANING TOOLS
STORAGE
• Insert the brush holder
into the groove.
ery Nozzle Crevice Tool
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HOW TO USE POWER NOZZLE
OPERATION
1. Turning on the Power Brush
4. Carpet Height Adjustment
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.
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 achieve best cleaning results, slowly pass
the power brush back and forth over the carpet
or floor.
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:
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
Setting: Intended Use:
1. XHI
2. HI
Very thick or plush carpet
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)
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
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.
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).
The wand will then "click" back into place.
Diagram 5
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OPERATION
5. Warning Lamp
Your power brush comes equipped with a a. Turn off the vacuum cleaner and power brush
circuit breaker safety system that protects the then unplug the power cord.
power brush due to a jammed power brush b. Remove the object preventing the brushroll
situation. Common items that cause jammed from turning.
brushrolls include socks, excessive threads, c. Locate the circuit breaker switch on the back of
If the circuit breaker trips:
corners of area carpets, nails, etc. The warning
indicator lamp on top of the unit (see diagram
the power brush and reset the breaker (see
diagram 9).
8) will change from green to red should this d. When the unit is turned back on, the warning
condition occur.
light should be green and ready to go. If the
circuit trips again, repeat steps 1-3 again to
correct the problem.
Warning Lamp
Circuit Breaker Switch
If this does not correct the problem, contact
your authorized vacuum cleaner dealer for
further instructions.
Diagram 8
Diagram 9
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
1. Removing the Brushroll
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.
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").
Bottom
Plate Screws
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.
Diagram 10
Diagram 11
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
2. Replacing the Power Brush Belt
3. Replacing the Bulb
IMPORTANT: Before performing any
maintena-nce work on the power brush,
always unplug the vacuum cleaner and
disconnect the wand.
IMPORTANT: Before performing any
maintenance 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.
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.
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.
Top Cover
Screw
Belt
Diagram 12
Diagram 13
Diagram 14
Diagram 15
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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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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.
• Do not vacuum areas which contain moisture or • When rewinding the power cord, hold the plug
water and inflammable matter, needles, pins,
razor blades, matches, cigarette-ends, etc.,
since they may damage the cleaner or
dust bag.
body before pressing the cord rewind button to
prevent from whipping.
• Do not pull the power cord out beyond the red
mark.
Red mark
• Make sure a dust bag and a motor protection
filter are always inserted
• 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.
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REPLACING DUST BAG & FILTERS
REPLACING THE DUST BAG
Dust bag
Dust Meter
Holder
Dust Cover
Shutter
• Switch off and open the dust • Pull the shutter of the dust bag.
• 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
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 Outlet
Filter
• Switch off and open the grill
• Remove the filter and replace it
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BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE
I 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
• Dust bag
Note
• Suction power is weak.
• If dust bag is full, replace it.
• Wand or hose
• 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 ?
• Insert it 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.
• 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.
• Power cord does not rewind.
• Power cord
• Pull the power cord out a little
and press the cord rewind
button.
• Power cord won't pull out of
the cleaner.
• Power cord
• Do not pull it by force. Rewind
it a little by pressing the cord
rewind button and pull it out
SPECIFICATIONS
RC-1500P
120V/60Hz
Model
Rating
9.5A / 12A (with Power Nozzle)
15.5 Pounds
Ampere
Weights(Net)
19" x 12.5" x 9.3"
19.5 feet
Dimension (L X W X H)
Cord Length
• Specifications can be changed for improvement without notice.
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