CARPET WASHER Model #’s FD50100 FD50105 FD50110 MANUAL #961151127 / ID109742 / R0 ©2014 All rights reserved
HI. WELCOME. Congrats on purchasing your new Dirt Devil®®Carpet Washer. Inside, you’ll find everything you want to know from the quick start guide to how to. So what are you waiting for? LET’S GO.™ PRODUCT REGISTRATION Warranty Registration Be sure to register your product online at www.DirtDevil.com or call 1-800-321-1134 to register by phone. Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this Owner’s manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Dirt Devil® product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Start Assembly 6 Preparing the Carpet How to Remove and Replace Clean Water Solution Tank Empty the Dirty Water Tank Place Dirty Water Tank in Base of Cleaner Remove the Brushroll Replace the Belt 10 15 16 17 Trouble Shooting 18 Limited Warranty 19 12 14
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.
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.
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 INTO THE BASE. SCREW IT 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: ensure the power cord is out of the way before attaching the upper handle. THEN INSERT THE HANDLE INTO THE BODY. INSERT THE SCREW AND TIGHTEN. CAUTION 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. QUICK START WARNING FILL WATER SOLUTION TANK. (SEE PAGE 12) TIP THE CLEAN WATER SOLUTION TANK IN LIKE THIS. IT WILL CLICK.
HANDLE RELEASE PEDAL POWER 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 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.
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. QUICK START CAUTION 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.
1. Vacuum carpet thoroughly 2. Place plastic or foil under and around the legs of with a Dirt Devil® cleaner. furniture until the carpet has completely dried. HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING CARPET • Plan your route so you • Do not oversaturate your don’t walk over previously carpet with cleaning cleaned areas. solution. • Additional applications may be needed for heavily soiled areas. • Be sure to rinse carpet thoroughly with water. • Stay off of the carpet until it is dry.
Do not use the carpet cleaner as a dry vacuum. CAUTION 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.
REMOVE AND REPLACE CLEAN WATER SOLUTION TANK 1. Press the Clean Water Tank latch. 12 2. Tip it out like this.
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.
EMPTY THE DIRTY WATER TANK 14 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.
the cleaner. This indicates a need to empty the dirty water tank. WARNING 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.
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. Keeping tension on the belt, use two hands to lift the brushroll up and out. 4.
HOW TO REPLACE THE BELT 1. Take off cover (Refer to page 16). Remove and toss the old belt out. 2. Place the new belt on the motorshaft, then slip it in the area without brushroll bristles. 3. With belt in place, pull and slide brushroll into the nozzle, making sure that the brushroll ends are in the correct orientation (A). A 4. Replace belt cover and secure with the three screws. Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.
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.
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.
Find GENUINE Replacement Parts at www.dirtdevil.com This product uses the following parts: 30 PRE-MOTOR FILTER F92 BELT STYLE Call 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. www.dirtdevil.
