Riccar R20D User Manual
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Getting Started
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 2
Polarization Instructions ............................................................................................................... 3
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ........................................................................ 3
Description of the Vacuum ......................................................................................................... 4
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ........................................................................ 3
Description of the Vacuum ......................................................................................................... 4
Assembling the Vacuum .............................................................................................................. 6
Operation
Unwinding the Power Cord ...................................................................................................... 7
Reclining the Handle ................................................................................................................. 7
Turning the Vacuum On/Off .................................................................................................... 7
Turning the Vacuum On/Off .................................................................................................... 7
Using the Carpet/Floor Selector ............................................................................................ 8
Edge Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 8
Automatic Carpet Height Adjustment ................................................................................... 8
Automatic Carpet Height Adjustment ................................................................................... 8
Vacuuming Under Furniture ..................................................................................................... 9
Carrying the Vacuum ................................................................................................................. 9
Carrying the Vacuum ................................................................................................................. 9
Attachment Cleaning
Wand Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Suction Power for Tool Cleaning ................................................................. 10
Cleaning Tools ............................................................................................................................ 11
Adjusting the Suction Power for Tool Cleaning ................................................................. 10
Cleaning Tools ............................................................................................................................ 11
Maintenance and Care
Annual Checkup ......................................................................................................................... 12
Power Cord Care ........................................................................................................................ 12
When to Change the Vacuum Bag ....................................................................................... 13
Replacing the Vacuum Bag ...................................................................................................... 14
When to Change the Filters ..................................................................................................... 15
Replacing the HEPA Media or Foam Filter .......................................................................... 15
Replacing the Electrostatic Secondary Filter ...................................................................... 16
Jammed Brushroll ....................................................................................................................... 17
Lifetime Belt ................................................................................................................................. 17
Removing and Reinstalling the Bottom Plate ...................................................................... 18
Unclogging the Nozzle and Hose ........................................................................................... 19
Thermal Motor Protection ......................................................................................................... 20
When to Change the Vacuum Bag ....................................................................................... 13
Replacing the Vacuum Bag ...................................................................................................... 14
When to Change the Filters ..................................................................................................... 15
Replacing the HEPA Media or Foam Filter .......................................................................... 15
Replacing the Electrostatic Secondary Filter ...................................................................... 16
Jammed Brushroll ....................................................................................................................... 17
Lifetime Belt ................................................................................................................................. 17
Removing and Reinstalling the Bottom Plate ...................................................................... 18
Unclogging the Nozzle and Hose ........................................................................................... 19
Thermal Motor Protection ......................................................................................................... 20
Problem Solving Guide
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 21
Visit Riccar Vacuums Online ................................................................................................... 21
How to Contact Your Authorized Retailer ............................................................................ 21
Key Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................ 21
How to Contact Your Authorized Retailer ............................................................................ 21
Key Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................ 21
For Best Performance ............................................................................................................... 21
Warranty
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