Brand: Dirt Devil
Category: Spot Cleaner
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Manual for Spot Scrubber - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:43 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2001-08-30
Warranty Summary
Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. warrants this product to be free of defects in material or workmanship from the original purchase date, warranty length is detailed on the vacuum cleaner carton.
To Operate:
- Remove and fill the clean solution reservoir with water and Dirt Devil Carpet & Rug Shampoo.
- Plug in the power cord.
- Turn the power switch to "on".
- Select the cleaning mode: "vacuum" or "scrub".
- For scrubbing, spray solution onto the stain and use rotating brush with forward and backward motion.
- Switch to "vacuum" mode to pick up remaining moisture.
- Empty the dirty water tank when full.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Reasons | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaner won't run | 1. Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet. 2. ALCI needs to be reset. 3. Blown fuse or tripped breaker. 4. Needs service. |
1. Plug unit in firmly. 2. Press reset button on ALCI. 3. Check fuse or breaker. Replace fuse/reset breaker. 4. Take to service center or call 1-800-321-1134. |
| Cleaner won't pick-up or low suction | 1. Dirty water tank is not installed correctly. 2. Dirt water tank is full. |
1. Review Dirty Water Tank Removal and Replacement-Pg. 7. 2. Empty Dirty Water Tank-Pg. 7. |
| Water escaping from cleaner | 1. Dirty water tank is full. 2. Dirty water tank is not installed correctly. 3. Solution reservoir not installed properly. |
1. Empty Dirty Water Tank-Pg. 7. 2. Review Dirty Water Tank Removal and Replacement-Pg. 7. 3. Review Solution Reservoir Installation-Pg. 6. |
| Cleaner won't dispense solution | 1. Spray nozzle clogged. 2. Solution reservoir not installed properly. |
1. Clean thoroughly. 2. Review Solution Reservoir İnstallation-Pg. 6. |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Reasons | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaner won't run | 1. Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet. 2. ALCI needs to be reset. 3. Blown fuse or tripped breaker. 4. Needs service. |
1. Plug unit in firmly. 2. Press reset button on ALCI. 3. Check fuse or breaker. Replace fuse/reset breaker. 4. Take to service center or call 1-800-321-1134. |
| Cleaner won't pick-up or low suction | 1. Dirty water tank is not installed correctly. 2. Dirt water tank is full. |
1. Review Dirty Water Tank Removal and Replacement-Pg. 7. 2. Empty Dirty Water Tank-Pg. 7. |
| Water escaping from cleaner | 1. Dirty water tank is full. 2. Dirty water tank is not installed correctly. 3. Solution reservoir not installed properly. |
1. Empty Dirty Water Tank-Pg. 7. 2. Review Dirty Water Tank Removal and Replacement-Pg. 7. 3. Review Solution Reservoir Installation-Pg. 6. |
| Cleaner won't dispense solution | 1. Spray nozzle clogged. 2. Solution reservoir not installed properly. |
1. Clean thoroughly. 2. Review Solution Reservoir İnstallation-Pg. 6. |