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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Vacuum won’t turn on

Vacuum won’t pick up or

low suction

Dust escaping from vacuum

POSSIBLE REASON

• Power cord not firmly

plugged in.

• Blown fuse or tripped

breaker.

• Needs service.

• “Carpet” button not on.

• Vacuum bag is full.

• Clogged filter(s).

• Hose clogged.

• Worn brushes.

• Broken belt.

• Tool Activation Dial

turned “On”.

• Dust compartment cover not

attached properly.

• Filters not installed correctly.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

• Plug unit in firmly.

• Check house fuse or breaker.

Replace fuse/ reset breaker.

• Take to an Authorized

Riccar Vacuum Retailer.

• Press “Carpet” button on –

it will illuminate when it’s on.

• Replace bag.

• Replace filter(s).

• Remove obstacle.

• Replace brush strips.

• Take to an Authorized

Riccar Vacuum Retailer.

• Turn Tool Activation Dial to “Off”

position for carpet and bare

floor cleaning.

• Attach the dust compartment

cover and secure latch.

• Review filter installation

(pages 15-17).

Caution!

To Reduce the Risk of Injury from Moving Parts, Unplug the Vacuum before Servicing.

Caution!

To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock, Do Not Handle Plug or Appliance with Wet Hands.

Any other service should be performed by an Authorized Riccar Vacuum Retailer.

To locate your nearest Authorized Retailer, visit our website at

www.Riccar.com

or call

1-888-6-RICCAR.

For Best Performance

•

Keep your vacuum clean and in good operating condition.

•

Change the vacuum bag once a month or when the full bag light is illuminated to maximize
cleaning performance.

•

Always use genuine Riccar vacuum bags and replacement parts. Use of other products
may result in poor cleaning performance, potential vacuum cleaner damage and may void
vacuum warranty. Genuine products are designed for maximum cleaning performance.

•

Have your vacuum checked annually by your Authorized Riccar Vacuum Retailer.

•

Store your vacuum carefully in a dry area.

•

For optimum cleaning performance and safety, follow your owner’s manual instructions.

Key Replacement Parts

•

Genuine HEPA Media Vacuum Bags:

RPH-6

•

Genuine Filter Sets:

RF40 (HEPA media and charcoal)
RF40G (HEPA media and granulated charcoal)

Summary of Contents for R40

Page 1: ...Description of the vacuum R40 R40P O w n e r s M a n u a l ...

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Page 3: ...aning 10 Cleaning Tools 11 Adjusting the Suction Power 12 Disconnecting the Hose 12 Maintenance And Care Annual Checkup 13 Power Cord Care 13 When to Change The Vacuum Bag Full Bag Indicator Light 13 Replacing the Vacuum Bag 14 When to Change the Filters 15 Replacing the HEPA Media Filter 15 Replacing the Charcoal Filter 16 Replacing the Granulated Charcoal Filter 16 Replacing the Direct Air Motor...

Page 4: ...nto water return it to your Authorized Riccar Retailer for service Do not pull or carry by the cord use the cord as a handle close a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appliance over the cord Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands Do...

Page 5: ... fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Polarization Instructions State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WARNING This product contain...

Page 6: ...4 Description of the Vacuum 5 27 26 23 22 19 16 14 15 20 21 25 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 1 24 18 17 13 ...

Page 7: ... 9 Change Filter Indicator 10 Full Bag Clog Indicator 11 LED Headlights Dirt Sensor Lights 12 Furniture Guard 13 Vacuum Nozzle 14 Quick Release Cord Hook 15 Deluxe Dusting Brush 16 Suction Relief Valve 17 Wand Release Button 18 Wand Extension Collar 19 Combination Dusting Upholstery Tool 20 Tool Activation Dial 21 Stretch Hose 22 Telescopic Wand 23 Crevice Tool 24 Hose Disconnect Cuff 25 Handle Re...

Page 8: ...s in place Your vacuum is now ready for use When storing the vacuum wrap the cord clockwise around the top and bottom cord hooks Fasten the plug to the wrapped cord using the channel on the plug Unwinding the Power Cord The Quick Release Upper Cord Hook rotates to allow for quick access to the power cord Turn the upper cord hook downward and you can quickly drop the power cord to the floor without...

Page 9: ...oor cleaning i e tile wood or vinyl push the On Off Switch to the On position Push the Carpet Button The Carpet Button will no longer be illuminated indicating the carpet setting is off and the bare floor setting is on Fig 2 Brushroll Auto Shut Off Feature When the vacuum is turned on and in the upright position the brushroll will not spin to reduce the possibility of damaging flooring surfaces Th...

Page 10: ...adiance has removed all of the deeply embedded dirt from your carpet and you should move on to a new area Carpet Height Adjustment There are various carpet height settings designed for numerous flooring surfaces Locate the height adjustment dial just above the right rear wheel and rotate the dial to the desired height Max Shag Frieze or similar length carpet X Hi Plush carpet High Medium pile carp...

Page 11: ... Release Pedal once for normal vacuuming Fig 1 Press the Handle Release Pedal a second time to enable the vacuum to lay flat on the floor Fig 2 Carrying the Vacuum To safely transport your vacuum especially when carrying the vacuum up and down stairs use the Carrying Handle located at the top of the bag compartment Fig 3 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 ...

Page 12: ...ing Fig 2 The Telescopic Wand is now activated for quick cleaning Extend the wand by grasping the wand cuff and pushing outward to the desired length Fig 3 Attach any of the tools to the end of the Telescopic Wand When finished with tool wand cleaning turn the Tool Activation Dial clockwise to the Tools Off setting Fig 4 Insert the wand back into the vacuum and secure it by pushing the curved hand...

Page 13: ...Tools On setting See page 10 Attach any of the tools onto the end of the telescopic wand D usting Brush Ideal for table tops shelves and blinds U pholstery Tool Ideal for soft surfaces like chairs and couches Remove the dusting brush clip for upholstery cleaning C revice Tool Ideal for tight places like between seat cushions or corners Dusting Brush Clip Crevice Tool Upholstery Tool Dusting Brush ...

Page 14: ...r example reduced suction power would be appropriate for cleaning sheer curtains On the curved handle locate the Suction Relief Valve and slide it backward Fig 2 This reduces the suction power coming through the tool Slide the valve forward when finished to restore full suction power Disconnecting the Hose The hose can be disconnected from the vacuum by pressing the two buttons on the sides of the...

Page 15: ...se doors on it as this may cause damage to the wiring To unplug always grasp the plug not the cord When to Change the Vacuum Bag The Full Bag Indicator Light is designed to show when the bag is full or when there is a clog in the vacuum Yellow Warning Light Indicates a Full Bag Condition The light could also come on when vacuuming fine powders such as flour or drywall dust These materials can quic...

Page 16: ... bag out of the holder which automatically seals the bag Fig 2 Discard the used bag To install a new bag slide the bottom of the yellow bag collar into the bag holder until it snaps into place Fig 3 Push the top of the bag collar upward until the bag holder snaps into place on the vacuum Fig 4 Tuck the bag corners into the bag compartment before replacing the bag compartment cover Replace the cove...

Page 17: ...ter clock while the vacuum is running by removing the cap located above the direct air motor filter and pressing the reset button The change filter indicator light will once again only illuminate after the next 25 hours of operation Replacing the HEPA Media Filter Locate the HEPA Media Filter on the side of the vacuum Fig 1 Push down on the tab on the top to remove the used filter and discard it F...

Page 18: ... Then align the back of the filter holder into the vacuum first and snap it into place behind the tab Replace the cover and press down on the bag compartment latch to secure it into place Replacing the Granulated Charcoal Filter R40P model only Open the bag compartment lid and locate the filter on the left side of the bag compartment Use the latch on the side to remove and discard the entire filte...

Page 19: ...l the black filter cover latch to remove the filter cartridge Fig 2 Discard the used filter cartridge Insert a new direct air motor filter cartridge and snap it into place Return vacuum handle to its upright position Lifetime Belt Your vacuum belt is covered with a lifetime warranty Should the vacuum belt break simply bring your vacuum to your Authorized Riccar Vacuum Retailer for a free replaceme...

Page 20: ... vacuum back on If the brushroll is free of obstructions and the Brushroll Jam Indicator is still lit it s likely the clogged condition is located in the vacuum motor fan If so please take your vacuum to an Authorized Riccar Vacuum Retailer for service Cleaning the Dirt Sensor Eye R40P model only If the amber lights run continuously it may be the dirt sensor eye has become coated with moist dirt T...

Page 21: ...um follow these steps Unplug the vacuum Inspect the vacuum for a full bag condition or a hose clog and correct the problem Locate the Thermal Motor Protection Reset Button on the back of the vacuum Press the button and resume vacuuming If problem continues contact your Authorized Riccar Vacuum Retailer Thermal Reset If problem persists consult owner s manual or contact retailer 1 Unplug machine 2 ...

Page 22: ...Risk of Injury from Moving Parts Unplug the Vacuum before Servicing Caution To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock Do Not Handle Plug or Appliance with Wet Hands Any other service should be performed by an Authorized Riccar Vacuum Retailer To locate your nearest Authorized Retailer visit our website at www Riccar com or call 1 888 6 RICCAR For Best Performance Keep your vacuum clean and in good oper...

Page 23: ...o This warranty provides at no cost to you all labor and parts to keep this vacuum in correct operating condition during the warranted period How to Get Service Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the vacuum to an Authorized Riccar Vacuum Retailer A proof of purchase and product serial number will be required before service is rendered To locate your nearest Riccar Vacuum Retailer ...

Page 24: ...22 Owner s Warranty Information keep this for your records Date of purchase Serial number Model number Purchased from Store name Address City State Zip Telephone ...

Page 25: ...23 23 NOTES NOTES ...

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Page 28: ...B503 8000 6 15 2015 Tacony Corporation www Riccar com ...

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