Riccar RAD & RADP - Manuals

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6 Before Using Your Radiance for the First Time Attaching the Handle to the Vacuum • Remove the handle screw located on the back of the vacuum. Insert the handle downward into the body of the vacuum. Insert screw and tighten. • Open bag compartment lid to ensure vacuum bag is in place. • Your vacuum...

7 Operation Unwinding the Power Cord • The upper cord hook rotates to allow for quick access to the power cord.

8 Operation Vacuuming Carpet • For carpet cleaning, press the “On/Off” switch on and press the “Carpet” switch on. Both lights should be lit. Vacuuming Hard Surfaces • For bare floor cleaning (i.e. tile, wood, or linoleum), turn the main “On/Off” button on and the “Carpet” switch to “Floor”. Only th...

10 Vacuuming Under Furniture Your Riccar Radiance will lay flat on the floor for effective cleaning under beds and tables. • Press the Handle Release Pedal once for normal vacuuming. • Press the Handle Release Pedal a second time to enable the vacuum to lay flat on the floor. Operation

11 Carrying the Vacuum To safely transport your vacuum, especially when carrying the vacuum up and down stairs, use the ergonomic Carry Handle. Operation

12 Attachment Cleaning Wand Cleaning With the on-board cleaning tools and vacuum wand, your Riccar Radiance becomes a comprehensive cleaning system. Included with your vacuum is an upholstery tool, dusting brush, crevice tool, telescopic wand and a 5-to-1 stretch hose. • To use the cleaning tools, l...

13 Attachment Cleaning Cleaning Tools Your vacuum is equipped with a deluxe dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice tool. Other tools are available at your Authorized Riccar Retailer.• Remove the Telescopic Wand from the vacuum and turn the Tool Activation Dial to the “Tools On” position. (See pa...

14 Cleaning Tools continued… Cleaning tools can also be attached to the curved handle for above-floor cleaning. • Disconnect the Telescopic Wand from the curved handle by pressing the Wand Release Button. • Attach any of the cleaning tools directly to the curved handle. Attachment Cleaning

17 Maintenance and Care 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. The system measures airflow and alerts the user when airflow is significantly reduced—most commonly from full bags and clogs. The light c...

18 Maintenance and Care Replacing the Vacuum Bag • Open the bag compartment lid. • Remove vacuum bag by pressing the bag tab. • To insert a new bag, place the base of the bag collar on the bag supports. Then secure the top of the bag collar with the bag tab. • Tuck the bag corners into the vacuum be...

19 Maintenance and Care When to Change the Filters The filters on your Radiance vacuum should be replaced after 25 hours of operation. The Radiance is equipped with a filter clock to monitor the actual hours of operation and will illuminate the change filter indicator light on the nozzle of your vac...

22 Problem Solving Guide Full Bag or Clog Indicator Light The full bag indicator light is designed to show when the bag is full or when there is a clog in the vacuum. The system measures airflow and alerts the user when airflow is significantly reduced—most commonly from full bags and clogs. The lig...

23 Problem Solving Guide Jammed Brushroll If an object, such as a throw rug or article of clothing is ever picked up into your vacuum, the vacuum will sense this “jammed brushroll” condition and turn off the brushroll. When this happens, the “brushroll warning” light on the top of the nozzle will li...

24 Problem Solving Guide 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” switch not on • Vacuum bag full • Clogged filter • Hose clogged • Worn bru...

25 Warranty What is Covered: This warranty covers any defects in material and workmanship in your new Riccar Radiance vacuum. How Long Coverage Lasts: Warranty coverage for your Riccar vacuum lasts eight years for household use. Radiance Household Vacuum Cleaners used professionally are only warrant...

26 Owner’s Information (keep this for your records) The model and serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the unit. You should note the model and serial number of your unit in the spaces provided below, and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase. Date of purch...