Oreck XLS465 User's Manual
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1. Reinsert the plug if it has slipped out of the outlet e The A L CI may have tripped off due to fluctuations in household current Press the reset button and restart the unit ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN ORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER Parts Checklist Read all instructions thoroughly before assembly use Please unpack carton removing all parts and packages Check that all parts required for assembly are present by referencing the list below ORECK STEEMER BASIC PARTS Quantity 1 ORECK STEEMER Unit 7 Handle 1 ORECK STEEMER Power Nozzle 1 Wheels 2 STEEMER Full Release Cartridge 1 Screws 4 Hand held Nozzle and Hose Assembly 1 ee SY ee a ORECK STEEMER MODELS 4 Large nonmarring easy to steer Wheels 5 Easy Lock in Cleaner Cartridge 7 Hand held Nozzle and Hose Assembly 8 25 Power Cord 9 A L C l Safety Plug with Reset and Test Buttons 10 Shampoo Cleaner Spray Button 11 Translucent Upper Supply Tank 12 Translucent Lower Recovery Tank 13 Tank Latch 14 Transparent Nozzle Cover 15 Motorized Scrubbing Brush 16 Quick connect fitting for Nozzle and Hose 17 Convenient quick release Cord Wrap RED OPERATOR CONTROLS 9 A L C I Plug Reset Button 13 Tank Latch 18 On Off Power Switch 19 Nozzle Change Button 20 Hand held Nozzle Trigger Figure Figure 3 Figure 4 Slide Handle forward Figure 2 To Assemble Cleaner THE ONLY TOOL YO2. exceptions to this as some delicate or unusual fabrics require dry cleaning If you are in doubt about the type of fabric we suggest that you check with the manufacturer or dealer where the furniture was purchased Most fabrics are wear coded by the manufacturer which details cleaning methods for a particularfabric If necessary bring in a cushion or arm cover to your dealer Operating Instructions e Cleaning upholstery which is covered with fabrics that are not compatible with wet cleaning may result in damage to the fabric Know what the fabric is and how it may be cleaned before using the ORECK STEEMER cleaner Check the stuffing material if possible Look inside cushions and underneath the furniture If the filling is colored it may bleed through and discolor the furniture Most modern stuffing material is light colored and colorfast To remove loose dirt vacuum upholstery thoroughly with a ORECK vacuum cleaner or other vacuum cleaner If the upholstery is being cleaned for the first time CHECK FOR COLORFASTNESS Test a small area several hours before starting to clean upholstery Pour a small amount of STEEMER Full Release Professional Upholstery Shampoo on a clean white cloth and blot upholstery Examine the cloth for color removal If color appears on cloth the upholstery is not colorfast and should not be cleaned with wet extraction methods Let test area dry completely Inspect for changes in color bl
3. or upholstery Check that the upper supply tank is partially filled with lukewarm water Caution Do not overfill e Check that a cleaner cartridge is installed and that the white lever is locked in the downward position Due fo pressurization the cleaner will not properly operate without a cleaner cartridge in place If the cleaner cartridge is empty replace it with a full cartridge e Check that the spray tips are not clogged Use a towel or damp cloth to clean e For above the floor cleaning check that the hand held nozzle and hose assembly is properly connected to the cleaner neck Also insure that the button lock has been engaged Not removing certain stains Heavy traffic area spots e For best results use a stain pretreatment such as STEEMER Full Release Professional Spot amp Stain PreCleaner These solutions loosen and break down most common household grease oil and food stains e Make several slow passes over the stain from different angles Carpet is excessively wet after cleaning Note Under normal conditions a carpet may take up to four hours or longer to completely dry Drying time depends on a combination of various factors including carpet type carpet pile thickness temperature humidity air circulation and the number of wet passes e Make at least one additional pass over the wet carpet without pressing the cleaner button e Check that the handle trigger lock is not engag
4. Do not replace any electrical component in this product with anything other than an authorized ORECK replacement part The risk of electric shock can result if used in the vicinity of improperly grounded stationary appliances stove refrigerator washer etc Reset Switch mr SEESE is at it gt SPS ae au Se ALIN R EAD Ty Instructional Tag Test Button DO NOT REMOVE To Set Up Cleaner The ORECK STEEMER cleaner is designed for fast and easy setup STEP 1 Swing the wheels away from the nozzle into the operating position Remove the two tier tank from the cleaner by pinching the gray and red latch together and then gently lowering the latch toward the nozzle Do Not Force Figure 5 STEP 2 Push the two tier tank downward toward the nozzle and lift out Figure 6 Lift Out and Lower STEP 3 To fill the supply 1 tank with clean water I open the gray tank cap Fill the tank with lukewarm tap water to the fill line as noted on the side of the tank Figure 7 CAUTION Do not overfill tank or use water that is too hot to touch Do not put any type of shampoo cleaner into the supply tank Other carpet shampoo will leave residues in the cleaner that will over a short period of time clog the dispensing system and void your warranty Use only STEEMER Full Release Professional Carpet Cleaner cartridges which are specifically formulated to be residue free STEP 4 Close
5. gray cap and place the tank back on the cleaner Figure 8 Lift the gray latch to slide the tank upward into position until you hear a click signaling that the tank is securely locked into place To Set Up Cleaner STEP 5 Unscrew the cleaner cartridge cap from a STEEMER Full Release Carpet Cleaner cartridge Insert the cleaner cartridge into the docking bay Figure 9 on the side of the cleaner The directions on the cleaner cartridge must be facing you Rotate the white locking lever on the cartridge from left to right to lock and seal the cartridge in the cleaner STEP 6 Plug in the power cord Test and reset the i A L C I located near the Test Button plug To test press the test button to shut off power To reset the A L C I simply push in the red reset button on the plug Figure 10 To Prepare Carpet Always vacuum thoroughly before using the ORECK STEEMER carpet cleaner It provides excellent carpet cleaning on carpeted surfaces that are free of surface debris To achieve best results high traffic areas and carpet stains should be pretreated prior to cleaning We recommend STEEMER Full Release Professional Spot amp Stain PreCleaner CAUTION Before cleaning a carpet for the first time test a small area for color fastness Pour a small amount of STEEMER Full Release Professional Carpet Cleaner on a clean white cloth and blot carpet Examine this cloth
6. to the cleaner Figure 4 15 4 Remove the nozzle by a depressing the red button located on the side of the neck Figure 15 A Pull the nozzle Figure 15 B straight back and off the neck without twisting 5 Lower cleaner onto floor stand 6 Open gray tank cap Fill with warm tap water close tank cap and replace tank onto cleaner 16 Z Locate the hand held nozzle and hose assembly Figure 16 Remove and discard the yellow tape 8 Attach the hand held nozzle and hose assembly to the cleaner neck by carefully aligning guide knob located on the top of the unit s neck Figure 17 A with guide knob located on the top center of the hose quick connect fitting Figure 17 B Dispensing Trigger Depress the red button and push the hose collar onto the unit until the button locks securely into the hole in the hose quick connect fitting 9 To use the hand held nozzle and wand assembly turn the cleaner on by moving the red power switch on the side of the unit into the On position Figure 13 10 Press the gray button in the handle and push forward to lock Figure 14 11 Press the red cleaner dispensing trigger on the hand held nozzle Figure 16 to release cleaner TO PREPARE UPHOLSTERY IMPORTANT Prior to cleaning any upholstered furniture read the following instructions very caretully Most modern upholstery fabrics may be safely cleaned by wet cleaning methods yet there are
7. ORECK X SIMPLY AMAZING User s GUIDE Steemer CARPET CLEANER Stooguee Steemer XLS465 XLS465A IMPORTANT SAVE THIS BOOKLET Includes e Warranty e Safety Warnings e Parts List e Operating Instructions e Accessories List e Trouble Diagnosis BEFORE OPERATING CLEANER READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Table of Contents Maintenance and Customer Service Important Safety Instructions page 2 Warranty Troubleshooting Guide page 3 Parts Check List Features page 4 To Assemble Cleaner page 5 Servicing of Double Insulated Appliances A L C I To Set Up Cleaner page 6 To Set Up Cleaner To Prepare Carpet Operating Instructions page Operating Instructions page 8 9 To Clean Carpet Cleaner To Store Cleaner Things ToDo page 10 To Replace Belt Accessories page 11 Maintenance and Customer Service Your ORECK vacuum cleaner is a product of precise engineering The motor bearings are permanently lubricated and should not be oiled If you require additional information or have problems with your ORECK appliance you may call ORECK customer service at USA 1 800 989 3535 Canada 1 888 676 7325 Please specify the model number and serial code number which can be found on the data plate on the back of the vacuum Save your sales or purcha
8. U WILL NEED IS A PHILLIPS TYPE SCREWDRIVER ASSEMBLY STEP ONE Figure1 Attach Handle to Cleaner 1 Lay the cleaner on a flat surface with the tank side down or to its side 2 Slide handle into cleaner body until interlock is secured Figure 1 A 3 Insert four screws into the four cavities in the handle base and tighten Figure 1 B ASSEMBLY STEP TWO Figure 2 Attach Wheels 1 Locate two wheels and two support legs 2 Insert the wheels A into the support legs B by pushing the wheels in until they snap into place ASSEMBLY STEP THREE Figures 3 and 4 Attach Nozzle 1 Turn the unit so that the tank is face up 2 Align the nozzle so the red nozzle change button Figure 3 A is in line with the corresponding hole in the nozzle Figure 3 B 3 Depress the small red nozzle change button Figure 3 A and slide the nozzle over the unit shaft until the button locks into place 4 Plug the small power cord connected to the nozzle Figure 4 A into the receptacle in the back of the unit Figure 4 B NOTE Before using please read the important safety and operating instructions Servicing of Double Insulated Appliances A double insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following The words Double Insulation or Double Insulated or the double insulation symbol m In a double insulated appliance two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding mea
9. ality and performance of this product including the entire cost of any necessary servicing or repairs of any defects ORECK s liability for damages to you for any costs whatsoever arising out of this statement of limited warranty shall be limited to the amount paid for this product at the time of original purchase and ORECK shall not be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE US 1 800 989 3535 CANADA 1 888 676 7325 Whenever calling please be sure to have your model and serial number from data plate Troubleshooting Guide WARNING Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing PROBLEM SOLUTION Water and cleaning solution is not dispensing onto carpet
10. e rear of the main cleaner Figure 4 4 Remove the power nozzle from the main cleaner Figure 15 5 Remove screw from belt cover Figure 25 A 6 Remove two 2 screws holding the brush roll clamp in place and remove clamp Figure 25 B B Bik Roll Clamp 7 Remove and replace the old belt if broken or if excessive wear is noted Figure 25 C 8 To install a new belt remove brush roll and insert the new belt into the rectangular cavity Using a long screwdriver loop belt around motor shaft Pull and stretch belt over crowned end of the brush roll 9 Replace brush roll into the power nozzle and rotate brush to properly align belt 10 Replace belt cover brush roll clamp and screws 11 Reconnect power cords and test Accessories Call your authorized ORECK Home Care Center your authorized ORECK dealer or call the Home Care Hotline toll free at 1 888 742 6769 STEEMER Full Release Professional Spot amp Stain PreCleaner Item FRSS131 STEEMER Full Release Professional Carpet Cleaner Twin Pack Item FRC124 STEEMER Full Release Professional Upholstery Cleaner Twin Pack Item FRU1 25 STEEMER Valu 6 Pack Item FRC 132 EET 5 Carpet Cleaners and CARPET CLLANEE ER EP n 1 Spot amp Stain PreCleaner ORECK STEEMER Belts Item OR1 14 2 Pack
11. ed e With each pass slowly pull the unit toward you to extract any remaining liquid in the carpet To speed drying gently push the nozzle deep into the carpet pile e Check for airpath obstructions in the stair upholstery hose cleaner neck and in the nozzle Check to insure that the inlet screen is free of debris Excessive foaming at spray tips e Check that the upper supply tank has water Dark streaks on carpet after cleaning Operate the machine more slowly you will achieve better results with one slow pass than several fast strokes Overlap each pass to provide maximum cleaning without streaking e In high traffic or heavily soiled carpets it is occasionally beneficial to allow the carpet to dry and repeat the process as needed to achieve optimal cleaning STEEMER brush roll will not turn e Check that the STEEMER power cord is completely connected to the main unit e If an obstruction stalls the brush roll the belt is designed to burn through so as to protect the motor Please insure through inspection that the brush roll is free of obstructions and is free to turn Secondly make sure that the belt is in good working order Replace the belt if needed e If the belt and the brush roll become excessively wet momentary slippage can occur By running the unit on a dry section of carpet for a minute or less the belt will function properly Cleaner will not run or suddenly stops
12. eeding stretching or shrinkage Test another area it in doubt This product is not recommended for use on silk velvet wool and some cotton blends TO CLEAN UPHOLSTERY 1 Plug cord into an electrical outlet 2 Test and reset A L C I on the plug Figure 18 18 Reset Switch Test Button 3 Insert a specially formulated STEEMER Full Release Professional Upholstery Cleaner Cartridge Figure 19 4 Turn cleaner on by placing the On Off power switch in the On position Figure 13 5 Lock the gray cleaner button by pressing and sliding the button forward on the main handle Figure 14 70 Depress the red dispensing trigger on the hand held nozzle Figure 20 and slowly drag the nozzle towards you Make a second pass at right angles to the first This will minimize any streaking or uneven appearance Dispensing Trigger SMALL SPILL PICK UPS Small spills are typical household events When liquid is accidentally spilled within the home the liquid usually spreads out quickly into a wide area in a thin sheet In such cases the ORECK STEEMER can be a fast and easy tool to assist in most types of spill pick ups Several key precautions must be followed to insure operator safety 1 Always test and reset the STEEMER A L C I plug 2 Do not immerse the power nozzle of the ORECK STEEMER 3 Do not allow the lower recovery tank to overfill 4 Do not pick up corrosive combustible
13. for color removal if color appears on the cloth the carpeting is not colorfast and should not be cleaned with the ORECK STEEMER wet extraction process This product is not recommended for use on carpets made from silk velvet wool and some cotton blends Operating Instructions TO CLEAN CARPET Figures 11 and 12 WARNING Do not push forward Pull the cleaner towards you to clean This cleaner has been specitically designed to place the nozzle deep into the carpet Figure 1 1 Push down gently on the handle to lift the nozzle out of the carpet to move forward and reposition the cleaner Figure 12 IMPORTANT Adjust the speed of the cleaning stroke to your carpet conditions Heavily soiled or stained carpets will require slower strokes Avoid oversaturating the carpet STEP 1 Place On Off power switch in the On position Figure 13 STEP 2 To clean the carpet press the gray button in the handle Figure 14 and slowly Sie oull the cleaner backwards Figure 11 Pressing the button releases the cleaner and water mixture onto the carpet As you pull the nozzle over the sprayed carpet the nozzle extracts the solution from the carpet and stores the dirty water in the recovery tank To move forward slightly tilt the nozzle off the floor and roll the cleaner forward Figure 12 Repeat Step 2 working in small overlapping rows for even cleaning until the entire ro
14. g by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce air flow Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Turn off all controls before unplugging Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or lighter fluid or use in areas where they may be present Immediately switch off and unplug appliance if water or cleaning solution is observed leaking from machine during operation To prevent over filling the recovery water tank empty the recovery water tank every time the clean water tank is filled Always turn off the appliance before connecting or disconnecting motorized nozzle SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Household Use Only Polarized Plug Notice This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other this plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not defeat the purpose
15. ns is provided on a double insulated appliance nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance Servicing a double insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of electric shock the ORECK STEEMER model is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to fit the plug fully into an 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 purpose of the polarized plug in any way Polarized Plug A L C 1 The ORECK STEEMER is made to double insulated specifications and is equipped with an A L C I Appliance Leakage Circuit Interrupter The A L C I shuts off the unit in potentially hazardous situations The A L C has a Test and Reset button which should be operated each time the unit is plugged in Do not remove the tag which provides test instructions from around the cord at the A L C I A L C 1 may vary from illustration DANGER Improper installation of A L C I can result in electric shock Do not modify or by pass the A L C I
16. of the polarized plug ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY ORECK gives you the following limited warranty for this product only if it was originally purchased for use not resale from ORECK or an ORECK Authorized Retail Dealer ORECK will repair or replace free of charge to the original purchaser any part which is found to be defective in material or workmanship within one 3 years of the date of purchase This limited warranty applies to normal domestic use Any commercial use of this product will void this limited warranty Drive belts revolving brushes bulbs disposable bags and other parts subject to normal wear are not covered by this limited warranty This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected to accident abuse commercial use alteration misuse damage caused by fire or act of God the use of voltages other than indicated on the serial number plate of this product or service of this product by other than ORECK or an ORECK Factory Authorized Service Center ORECK does not authorize any person or representative to assume or grant any other warranty obligation with the sale of this product ORECK s limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof of purchase from ORECK or an ORECK Authorized Retail Dealer for this product If you purchase this product from any other source your purchase is AS IS which means ORECK grants you no warranty and that you not ORECK assume the entire risk of the qu
17. om has been completed 14 Cleaner Spray Button Operating Instructions To shorten the drying time go back over the carpet pulling slowly backwards without depressing the gray button Figure 14 Repeat this procedure until you do not see water being pulled from the carpet through the nozzle CAUTION Do not allow the lower recovery tank to overfill Damage to the unit can result Empty the recovery tank when full and whenever clean water is added to the upper supply tank To empty the recovery tank simply release the tank latch by squeezing the red and gray latch together Figure 5 Lift the tank out and carry it to a sink or drain Turn the tank upside down and pour the dirty water out Refill the supply tank with clean lukewarm water Replace cleaner cartridge as needed CAUTION Cleaner will not operate without a cleaner cartridge locked into the docking bay Figure 19 For heavily soiled carpets it may be necessary to clean the carpet from several directions to insure that the nap of the carpet is thoroughly cleaned Keep young children and pets away from the cleaned carpets until dry TO CLEAN CARS STAIRS Figures 15 through 17 For above the floor cleaning please follow these simple steps 1 Unplug the cleaner from the electrical outlet 2 Remove the two tier tank from the cleaner 3 You will first need to unplug the separate power cord that connects the STEEMER nozzle
18. or flammable liquids such as acids gasoline alcohol or use this product in areas where vapors from these types of materials are present 5 Do not use to clean out bathtubs flooded basements or any place where the liquid depth exceeds 4 To Store Cleaner To Clean Carpet Cleaner WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury from moving parts unplug before servicing Before turning the cleaner off tilt the cleaner back raising the nozzle off the carpet for 15 20 seconds This prevents extracted water in the nozzle from dripping back onto the carpet after you turn the cleaner off Place the red power switch in the Off position Unplug the power cord from the outlet Remove the cleaner cartridge by rotating the locking white lever upwards Do not store with a cleaner cartridge attached 4 Remove and empty the tank Rinse out the lower recovery tank with warm water Wipe off the inlet screen to remove accumulated dirt lint and debris Figure 21 Replace tank Figure 8 5 If you have been operating the cleaner at length it may be necessary to clean the nozzle from time to time particularly if the carpet is brand new or very dirty or if long haired pets frequently use the carpeted area Figure 22 6 Unplug cleaner and examine several areas on the power nozzle Figures 22 23 to see it debris has built up A Extractor slots Figure 22 A B Br
19. se slip Should your ORECK appliance require warranty service in the U S A present this slip to the Authorized Service Center as your proof of purchase date or in Canada call customer service IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical J basic precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing Use indoors only Do not immerse motorized nozzle use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process Do not allow to be used as a toy Do not allow infants or children around the machine during operation Use only as described in this manual Use only manufacturer s recommended attachments and accessories Do not use with damaged cord or plug If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged or left outdoors return it to an Authorized ORECK Service Center ORECK will provide all parts and labor without charge during the warranty period to place this appliance in correct operating condition or call customer service at US 1 800 989 3535 CANADA 1 888 676 7325 Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not run appliance over cord Do not unplu
20. ush roll chamber Figure 22 B C Spray Tips Figure 22 C To clean the STEEMER extractor slots place a cloth or towel over the motor cover to shield and protect the motor from water damage Run hot tap water through the nozzle until clean Figure 22 To clean the brush chamber and spray tips take a towel or damp cloth and wipe clean Figure 23 10 1 Pull the wheel assembly forward toward nozzle for compact storage Figure 24 2 Do not store the cleaner in freezing conditions 3 Do not store the cleaner with water in the tank 4 Do not store the cleaner with cleaner cartridge attached Things To Do Use only manufacturer recommended attachments and accessories e Keep free of dust lint and hair e Turn off all controls before unplugging e Test the A L C I plug with every use e Empty the recovery tank when full and whenever clean water is added to the supply tank e Keep young children and pets away from cleaned carpets until dry e Check carpets and upholstery for color fastness e Clean nozzle periodically To Replace Belt WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury from moving parts unplug before servicing 1 Replacement belts Part No OR114 for ORECK STEEMERS are available from ORECK Call Toll Free 1 888 742 6769 2 Be sure that your cleaner is unplugged from the electrical outlet 3 Unplug the power cord leading from the power head to th
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