| CARPET   WASHER   Model #’s FD50100   FD50105   FD50110   MANU #961151127 / ID109742 / R0   ©2014 All rights reserved   TABLE OF   CONTENTS   Quick Start Assembly   6 Preparing the Carpet   How to   10   Remove and Replace Clean   Water Solution Tank   Empty the Dirty Water Tank   Place Dirty Water   12   14   Tank in Base of Cleaner   Remove the Brushroll   Replace the Belt   15   16   17   Trouble Shooting   18   19   Limited Warranty   WARNING   IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.   THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. IF   USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.   IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS   When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be   followed, including the following:   READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.   WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,   ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:   • Fully assemble before operating.   • Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.   • Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before   cleaning or servicing.   • Use indoors only.   • Do not immerse. Use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.   • Use only DIRT DEVIL® cleaning products intended for use with this machine.   (See the “Cleaning Products” section of this manual.)   • Do not use a flammable or combustible liquid to clean a floor.   • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under.   Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep   children away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into   any openings.   • Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments   and products.   • 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, take it to a service center prior to   continuing use.   • 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 place product on cord. 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.   • Turn off all controls before unplugging.   • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent   the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place   cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.   • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials, such as gasoline, or fine wood   sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.   • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.   • Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.   • Do not use without tanks or filters in place.   • Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.   • WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause   cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.   WASH HANDS AFTER USING.   CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:   • Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.   • Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.   • Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.   • To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using   detergents and other cleaners with this machine.   • To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are dry. Keep   children and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry.   • Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.   • With brushes on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location with brushes on for extended   periods of time, as damage to floor can result.   • DO NOT USE THIS EXTRACTOR ON HARD FLOORS. USING THIS   MACHINE ON HARD FLOORS MAY SCRATCH OR DAMAGE YOUR FLOOR.   SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS   GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS   This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a   path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance   is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A).   The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded   in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.   WARNING   Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the risk of   electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt   as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with   the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified   electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding   plug that looks like the plug (A) illustrated in Fig. 1. A temporary adapter (D) may be   used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not   available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded   outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). The green colored rigid   ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent   ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig. 2). Whenever the   adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the use   of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.   1 2 B F D D G I   B   A E C NEED HELP?   Go to dirtdevil.com/support or contact our Customer Service   Department at (800) 321-1134 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri.   or Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST.   POP THE BACK PANEL SCREW IT   INTO THE BASE.   TOGETHER.   CHECK FOR COLOR FASTNESS   Before cleaning carpet/upholstery, test for color fastness. Dampen a   white cloth with solution. Test a small area in a closet or under a cushion.   Gently rub the cloth over the area. Check each color for color bleeding. If   the cloth remains clean, it should be safe to clean the carpet/upholstery.   6 WARNING   CAUTION   To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or   injury: ensure the power cord is out of the   way before attaching the upper handle.   To reduce the risk of damage: Do not use this   extractor on hard floors. Using this machine on   hard floors may scratch or damage your floors.   THEN INSERT THE   HANDLE INTO THE   BODY. INSERT   THE SCREW AND   TIGHTEN.   FILL WATER   SOLUTION TANK.   (SEE PAGE 12)   TIP THE CLEAN   WATER SOLUTION   TANK IN LIKE THIS.   IT WILL CLICK.   7 HAN RELEASE   PEDAL   POWE PULL TRIGGER TO   SPRAY SOLUTION WHILE   MOVING FORWARD.   THEN SLOWLY RELEASE   THE TRIGGER AND PULL   YOUR CARPET WASHER   BACK TO REMOVE DIRTY   WATER AND SOLUTION.   PLUG UNIT IN. STEP   ON THE HANDLE   RELEASE PEDAL AND   PULL BACK ON THE   UPPER HANDLE. THEN   STEP ON THE POWER   BUTTON TO TURN ON.   8 CAUTION   Never leave unit unattended with power on. Turn OFF when emptying and filling tank. Do NOT oversaturate the carpet.   If the sound of the motor changes to a high pitch, this indicates the dirty water tank is full and must be emptied.   YOUR   CARPET   IS FRESH   AND CLEAN!   EMPTY CLEAN WATER   SOLUTION TANK AND   REFILL WITH CLEAN   WATER. REPEAT STEP   6 WITH JUST CLEAN   WATER FOR RINSING.   EMPTY DIRTY WATER   TANK WHEN FULL.   NEED HELP?   Go to dirtdevil.com/support or   contact our Customer Service   Department at (800) 321-1134   8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri.   or Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST.   Pick up the conversation on...   Facebook.com/DirtDevil   Twitter@DirtDevil   9 1. Vacuum carpet thoroughly 2. Place plastic or foil under   with a Dirt Devil® cleaner.   and around the legs of   furniture until the carpet   has completely dried.   HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING CARPET   • Plan your route so you   don’t walk over previously   cleaned areas.   • Do not oversaturate your   carpet with cleaning   solution.   • Additional applications   may be needed for   • Be sure to rinse carpet   thoroughly with water.   heavily soiled areas.   • Stay off of the carpet   until it is dry.   • Wipe cleaning solution   from wood to prevent   damage.   • After carpet is dry,   vacuum with a   Dirt Devil® cleaner.   10   WARNING   CAUTION   Do not use the carpet cleaner as a   dry vacuum.   Do not store the carpet cleaner in garage   or area where unit could freeze.   AFTER CLEANING   • Allow carpet to dry completely. Try not to walk on the   carpet until it is dry.   • If you need to walk on the carpet, place white towels   on the areas you want to walk.   • If the carpet is not dry and the furniture must be placed   back in the room, use plastic or foil under the furniture   to prevent staining the carpet.   • Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank with hot tap water.   See page 14.   NOTE: Do not transport the carpet cleaner with either the Clean Water Solution Tank   or Dirty Water Tank full.   11   REMOVE AND REPLACE CLEAN WATER   SOLUTION TANK   1. Press the Clean Water   Tank latch.   2. Tip it out like this.   12   WARNING   To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only Dirt   Devil brand cleaning fluid intended for use with this appliance. See Cleaning Fluid Section for   recommended solutions.   3. Unscrew measuring   cap from the back.   4. For a full size room,   place 5 capfuls of Dirt   Devil® solution into Clean   Water Solution Tank .   5. Fill remaining Clean   Water Solution Tank   with hot tap water.   Tightly screw cap   back on.   6. Place the Clean Water   Solution Tank back in   bottom first. It will click.   13   EMPTY THE DIRTY WATER TANK   1. Pull the latch to release.   2. Hold the handle and pull   tank up and out.   3. Pull lid out and   empty like this.   4. Rinse the tank and   filter with hot tap water.   Wipe and let dry before   storing to prevent   mildew. Replace the   dirty water tank lid.   14   WARNING   IMPORTANT   You will hear a noticeable change in the pitch of   the cleaner. This indicates a need to empty the   dirty water tank.   To reduce risk of personal injury -   unplug cleaner before servicing. Do   not use any chemicals when cleaning.   PLACE DIRTY WATER TANK IN   BASE OF CLEANER   1. Place carpet cleaner   on a flat surface.   2. Hook the front of the   tank into the base.   Make sure the tabs on   the bottom of the tank   are latched.   3. The nozzle should be   flush with the base. If   it’s not, this will result   in poor water pickup.   4. Now place the rear   of the tank into the   base of the cleaner.   Push handle down   until it clicks.   15   CAUTION   To reduce the risk of injury from moving   parts, unplug cleaner before servicing.   Rotate brushroll manually to make sure   belt is not twisted or pinched.   REMOVE THE BRUSHROLL   Note: Be sure to switch off the unit, unplug & remove the   clean & dirty water tanks before servicing.   1. Flip your carpet washer   on its side like this.   2. Use a Phillips screwdriver   to remove the 3 screws   here. Now pull cover off.   4. Replace belt cover and   secure with the three   screws.   all 1-800-321-1134 or visit our website at   16   REPLACE THE BELT   nd  nozzle, making sure that   the brushroll ends are in   the correct orientation (A).   A Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance is not   working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,   take it to a service center prior to continuing use.   17   If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found   by using the checklist below. Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service   representative. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left   outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.   WARNING   TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL   INJURY - UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.   PROBLEM   POSSIBLE CAUSE   POSSIBLE SOLUTION   1. Plug unit in firmly.   Cleaner won’t 1. Power cord not firmly plugged   into outlet.   run   2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.   2. Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace   fuse/reset breaker in home.   3. Needs service.   3. Take to service center. To find nearest   or call 1-800-321-1134.   Cleaner won’t 1. Dirty Water Tank Lid not installed. 1. Insert Dirty Water Tank Lid - Pg. 14.   pick-up or low   suction   2. Dirty Water Tank is not installed   correctly.   2. Review Placing Dirty Water Tank in base of   cleaner - Pg. 15.   3. Dirty Water Tank is full.   4. Dirty water passage clogged.   5. Foam filter is dirty.   3. Empty Dirty Water Tank - Pg. 14.   4. Clean Dirty Water Tank - Pg. 14.   5. Clean filter. Review Emptying & Cleaning the   Dirty Water Tank - Pg. 14.   Water   1. Dirty Water Tank is full.   1. Emptying Dirty Water Tank - Pg. 14.   escaping from   Cleaner   2. Dirty Water tank is not installed   correctly.   2. Review Placing Dirty Water Tank in base of   cleaner - Pg. 15.   3. Clean Water Solution Tank not   installed properly.   3. Review Clean Water Solution Tank   Installation - Pg. 12.   Cleaner won’t 1. Clean Water Solution Tank not   dispense   1. Review Clean Water Solution Tank   Installation - Pg. 12.   installed properly.   2. Needs service.   2. Take to service center. To find nearest   or call 1-800-321-1134.   Motor noise   becomes   1. The float in the Dirty Water Tank 1. Review Emptying & Cleaning the Dirty Water   has been activated. Tank - Pg. 14.   high-pitched   WARNING   TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK DUE   TO INTERNAL COMPONENT DAMAGE, USE ONLY DIRT DEVIL® BRAND DETERGENT PRODUCTS   INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE APPLIANCE.   Dirt Devil® Cleaning Product Guide   Deep Clean   Advanced   64 oz.   Deep Clean   Pet   64 oz.   Product Name   Dirt Devil®   Quick & Light   18   LIMITED   WARRANTY   WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS   When used and maintained in normal household use and in accordance with the Owner’s Manual, your   Dirt Devil® product is warranted against original defects in material and workmanship. During the   Warranty Period, We will provide labor and parts, at no cost to you, to correct any such defect in   products purchased in the United States, U.S. Military Exchanges and Canada.   HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM   If this product is not as warranted, take or send the product to a Dirt Devil® Authorized Warranty   Service Dealer along with proof of purchase. For an automated referral to authorized service outlets in   the U.S.A., phone: 1-800-321-1134 OR visit Dirt Devil® online at www.DirtDevil.com. For additional   assistance or information concerning this Warranty or the availability of warranty service outlets, phone   the Dirt Devil® Consumer Response Center, Phone 1-800-321-1134, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST.   WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER   This Warranty does not cover: use of the product in a commercial operation (such as maid, janitorial   and equipment rental services), brushroll, belt, bags, filters, improper maintenance of the product,   damage due to misuse, acts of God, nature, vandalism or other acts beyond the control of Royal   Appliance Mfg. Co. (“Royal”, “we”), owner’s acts or omissions, use outside the country in which the   product was initially purchased and resales of the product by the original owner. This warranty does   not cover pick up, delivery, transportation or house calls.   This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside the United States, including its territories   and possessions, outside a U.S. Military Exchange and outside of Canada. This warranty does not cover   products purchased from a party that is not an authorized retailer, dealer, or distributor of Royal   products.   OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS   This Warranty is not transferable and may not be assigned. This Warranty shall be governed and   construed under the laws of the state of Ohio. The Warranty Period will not be extended by any   replacement or repair performed under this Warranty.   THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED BY ROYAL. ALL OTHER   WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR   FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT WILL ROYAL BE LIABLE   FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR   NATURE TO OWNER OR ANY PARTY CLAIMING THROUGH OWNER, WHETHER BASED IN   CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT OR STRICT PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE   WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential damages, so the above   exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have others that   vary from state to state.   19   Find GENUINE   Replacement Parts at   This product uses the following parts:   BELT STYLE   30   PRE-MOTOR FILTER   F92   Call our Customer Service   Department   OUR VACS SPEAK   VOLUMES   at (800) 321-1134   Pick Up the Conversation On…   8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri.   or Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST.   Facebookcom/DirtDevil   Twitter@DirtDevil   |