Oreck XL3640HH User's Manual
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1. OREGK XL SIMPLY AMAZING USER S GUIDE XL3640HH HIGH SPEED UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER WITH Micro Seer CLEANING SYSTEM USA 1 800 989 3535 CANADA 1 888 676 7325 WWW ORECK COM VISIT ONE OF OUR OVER OU 450 STORE LOCATIONS IMPORTANT SAVE THIS BOOKLET Includes e Safety Warnings Warranty e Operating Instructions e Trouble Diagnosis e Accessories BEFORE OPERATING CLEANER READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Table of Contents Maintenance and Customer Service Polarized Plug Notice Accessories Important Safety Instructions page 2 Warranty Troubleshooting Guide page 3 Parts List Assembly Operating Instructions General Information liiis page 4 To Replace Filter Dust Bag How to Replace a Worn Belt To Adjust or Replace Brush Bulb Replacement Stuffing or Blockage page 5 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 US 1 800 989 3535 Canada 1 888 676 7325 Please specify the model number and serial code numb2. At least once a month check for and remove excessive lint string or hair from revolving brush Wipe the outside of the cleaner with a damp cloth Also clean the connector deflector assembly area base of cleaner and fan housing area If there is dust in the outer bag vacuum it or shake it out A little preventative maintenance will keep your cleaner looking new and will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness CAUTION Wood Floors Soft Vinyl Asphalt Tile etc Floor Surfaces and Polished Floor Finishes Use floor and floor finish manufacturer s recommended methods of cleaning The metal strip on the base of the cleaner could be damaged if used on concrete or abrasive surfaces and therefore cause damage to wood floors soft vinyl asphalt tile etc floor surfaces and polished floor finishes The roller brush may also scuff very soft finishes Do not operate the unit while in the upright and locked position Do not let the unit run while in any one stationary position for any period of time Keep the unit moving while in operation Celoc Hypo Allergenic Plus The Celoc SMMS outer bag of your vacuum cleaner is high filtration medical material designed to filter the smallest of dust particles It is important the inside of the outer bag be cleaned Vacuum the inside of the outer bag or hand wash turned inside out with warm water and air dry For best results the Celoc SMMS outer bag should be replaced once a
3. disposable paper filter dust bag is in place DO NOT operate the cleaner without a paper filter dust bag Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet and press the On I OFF O switch on handle assembly when ready to operate Safety Lighted Power Switch fig 4 When the unit is plugged in the electrical outlet and power is present the On Off power switch will illuminate RED This is to notify you of power being present and to prevent the unit from being left powered while not in use Up Position Lock fig 5 Place foot on power head and lean handle back gently to release lock for vacuum use Return handle to the full upright position to engage lock NOTE Do not operate the unit while in the upright and locked position Do not let the unit run while in any one stationary position for any period of time Keep the unit moving while in operation For Easy Power Cord Storage fig 6 Wrap power cord around cord hook on handle and cord hook on connector Secure to U shaped part on plug Operating Recommendations This new ORECK XL Upright is one of the finest fastest and strongest units in its class You ll love the way it cleans gets under things and it s SO lightweight and easy to use The following are a few simple suggestions regarding its operation 1 When inserting a new disposable paper filter dust bag FIRST PUFF OUT and OPEN THE BAG 2 When the disposable filter dust bag is full REPLACE IT 3 If at any time
4. same time it must be porous enough to allow air to pass through If the filter bag becomes clogged no air can pass through the cleaner and cleaning cannot take place regardless of the cleaner s power To keep your cleaner operating at maximum efficiency change the dust bag frequently DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE LINE INDICATED ON THE DUST BAG Be sure the disposable paper filter dust bag is installed properly All paper dust bags are not the same Your ORECK disposable dust bags have been designed to be used with the ORECK cleaner Using bags other than genuine ORECK CC disposable bags will affect the cleaning ability of your cleaner and could cause damage to it The Belt The belt on your vacuum cleaner controls the speed of the revolving brush and is very important for the effective operation of the cleaner If the belt becomes stretched or cut it will cause the revolving brush to stop completely or slow down See instructions in the manual for replacing belt An extra belt is stored in the base plate of your cleaner When buying replacement belts use ONLY ORECK genuine belts Belts other than Oreck belts will not operate the revolving brush correctly and may create undue stress which will cause damage to the motor and brush bearings Using belts other than ORECK belts will void the warranty Lubrication The vacuum cleaner motor bearings are factory lubricated and sealed Further lubrication is not required General Cleaner Care
5. year The Celoc layered disposable inner dust bag must be replaced once a month even if it is not full Change it more often if it is used in extremely dirty areas Increase the cleaning power of your vacuum by changing the bag often To Replace Filter Dust Bag WARNING Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing BAG REMOVAL fig 7 Unzip outer bag completely fig 8 Pull bag cardboard collar to release bag dock door from connector Bag dock door will hinge downward fig 9 Gently pull bag cardboard collar upward out of the bag dock Dust seal will close automatically BAG INSTALLATION fig 10 Slide the cardboard collar completely onto bag dock door fig 11 Firmly push bag dock door with both thumbs on indication point until it snaps How to Replace a Worn Belt WARNING Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing fig 12 Remove the replacement belt from the storage channel fig 13 Remove the door by removing the hold down screw located on side of power head fig 14 Slide the door forward by prying open with a screwdriver or coin fig 15 Remove the belt from the brush roll pulley and motor drive shaft fig 16 Loop the new belt over the motor drive shaft Place the opposite end of the belt on the brush roll pulley Rotate the brush roll three 3 complete revolutions to ensure that no part of the belt is overhanging the end of the motor drive shaft fig 14 Replace the door by sliding it into t
6. N 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 Troubleshooting Guide WARNING Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing SAVE SERVICE CALLS CHECK THESE FIRST s the disposable filter dust bag full Are pores of filter dust bag clogged with powder or fine dust s anything clogging the revolving brush lower tube intake opening fan housing or connector assembly opening s the belt in place and turning the brush Are the brush ends in the proper location Does the brush turn freely Are hair string or rug fibers wound around the brush PROBLEM POSSIBLE Source AREAS TO CHECK CLEANER Not plugged in Be sure cleaner is WILL NOT RUN properly firmly plugged into wall outlet No electricity in wall Check electrical outlet source fuse or circuit breaker CLEANER Filter bag is full Replace filter bag DOES NOT PICK UP Nozzle or intake pivot clogged Belt is broken or stretched Brush is worn Bag tube clogged Bag pores are clogged with fine dust Impeller fan is broken Revolving brush is not even at both ends See To Install Paper Filter Dust Bag Cle
7. al use alteration misuse damage caused by act of God the use of voltages other than indicated on the serial number displayed on this product or service of this product by other than Oreck or a participating 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 quality 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 conse quential 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 I
8. ar obstruction Replace belt Replace brush if bristles do not extend beyond baseplate Clear obstruction Change bag Return to Service Center for repair Check brush roll end cards Make sure words old or new match at each end ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN ORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 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 Parts List To assist you in identifying components of your vacuum the parts have been numbered as follows Handle section upper Tube lower Power head Outer bag Paper filter dust bag Power cord Retaining spring Bag tension bar 9 Zip fastener 10 On off switch 11 Cord hook 12 Plastic loop cable clamp 13 Connector assembly 14 Fan housing 15 Cord assembly 0 ICO OI BE co NN Assembly fig 1 Before assembling appliance remove two screws from connector assembly Remove cardboard insert by pulling upward fig 2 With switch facing the front of the unit slide upper handle section over matching section of the connector assembly Insert Short screw into top hole and long screw into bottom hole then tighten firmly until handle is no longer loose fig 3 Attach cord to cord clip by pressing cord above and below clip ensuring the cord is fully rested in clip Operating Instructions Make sure
9. er which can be found on the data plate on the back of the vacuum Save your sales or purchase 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 Polarized Plug Notice This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit into the power outlet only one way 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 of the polarized plug Accessories Sold Separately USA 1 800 989 3535 CANADA 1 888 676 7325 ITEM PART 1 Dust Bag 8 Pack Saniseal Hypo Allergenic CCPK8DW Dust Bag 8 Pack Regular CCPK8 2 Belts 3 Pack 0300604 3 Light Bulb 00965 0019 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance 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 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces Do not operate the unit while in the upright and locked position D
10. f the lamp housing Pull burned out bulb from holder and replace with new bulb Use only Oreck replacement parts Reassemble lamp housing by replacing two screws in the top of the lamp housing Stuffing or Blockage IMPORTANT On plush and new carpets stuffing may occur inside the the intake tube and the lower tube assembly This is due to excessive fuzz and loose cuttings in the carpet Stuffing could occur for the first few cleanings until all the loose material is removed Due to the high efficiency of the cleaner many older carpets will cause stuffing when the cleaner is first used on them If your vacuum cleaner does not pick up properly or makes unusual noise and the outer bag does not fluff up or balloon open follow these steps WARNING Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing fig 22 Check for blockage at the mouth of the intake opening If there is blockage remove it with long nose pliers a screwdriver or coat hanger If you can not reach the blockage remove baseplate fig 23 fig 24 If the blockage is not at the base remove lower tube Unhook retainer spring releasing bottom of bag fig 25 Twist lower collar counter clockwise to slide up Pull tube out of base fig 26 Check for blockage If blockage is in the tube remove with a coat hanger fig 27 lf tube is not blocked look into fan housing Remove debris with long nose pliers a screwdriver or coat hanger fig 25 To reassemble check O ri
11. he groove at the bottom of the housing fig 13 Replace the hold down screw and tighten To Adjust or Replace Brush WARNING Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing fig 17 To determine if the brush is worn place a firm straight edge across the nozzle opening If brush bristles do not extend beyond baseplate brush should be adjusted fig 18 Remove the baseplate by removing 5 screws fig 19 Remove the belt and brush roll from the housing fig 20 Rotate both bearing assemblies at ends of brush roll to show OLD and replace in the holding channels in the housing NOTE The bearing assembly setting marked OLD has no notches on the top of the assembly The one marked NEW has one notch When rotating bearings make sure both bearing assembly settings are the same and face up when replacing the brush roll fig 17 Reassemble the belt and the baseplate and check bristle height above baseplate at each end of brush If a previous adjustment has already been made and bristle height does not extend above baseplate a new brush assembly should be ordered IMPORTANT Unless the brush is worn as indicated above both bearings must be in the NEW position When rotating both bearings must be in the OLD position Unmatched settings will cause damage to your machine Bulb Replacement WARNING Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing fig 21 Remove lamp housing by removing two 2 screws in the the top o
12. ng on tube and replace if damaged Vacuum will not operate properly without the tube O ring Slide O ring to approximately 2 from base of tube Replace tube by first lining up slot at base of tube with inner tab inside fan housing Then reinsert tube and push down until the tube is seated Make sure O ring is in place against fan housing opening Replace and tighten collar until collar locking tabs are locked in place fig 28 Make sure collar is not cross threaded on housing Reattach bag spring fig 24 fig 29 Many times blockage occurs due to a full dust bag causing dirt to back down the air flow system When that happens the blockage will be at the top of the system starting in the area where the dust bag connects to the connector assembly NOTE If the above actions do not correct the problem contact an Oreck authorized service center or call the customer service center US 1 800 989 3535 Canada 1 888 676 7325 75646 02 REV B 2005 Oreck Holdings LLC All rights reserved All word marks logos product configurations and registered trademarks are owned and used 05 05 ECN R 8018 under the authority of Oreck Holdings LLC
13. o not let the unit run while in any one stationary position for any period of time Keep the unit moving while in operation Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children Use only as described in this manual Use only manufacturer s recommended attachments Do not use with damaged cord or plug If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to a service center 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 unplug 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 Do not use without filter bag assembly in place 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
14. present Do not use appliance in an enclosed space where flammable explosive or toxic vapors are given off by oil base paint paint thinner some mothproofing substances or in an area where flammable dust is present Do not pick up toxic material such as chlorine bleach drain cleaner gasoline etc with this appliance Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges and fringe SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Household Use Only Warranty ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY Oreck Manufacturing Company gives you the following limited warranty for this product only if it was originally purchased for residential 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 five 5 years of the date of purchase ten 10 years on housing This limited warranty applies to normal domestic use Any commercial use of this product will void this limited warranty This limited warranty covers the revolving roller brush for one 1 year for residential use only This limited warranty does not cover the replacement of expendable or consumable parts such as carbon motor brushes edge brushes drive belts bulbs disposable bags and other parts subject to normal wear unless they are defective in material or workmanship This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected to accident abuse commerci
15. the machine does not pick up properly or makes an unusual noise STOP OPERATION and service 4 Although your upright will pick up pins paper clips and other small objects it is recommended that these be removed from the floor before you vacuum Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to the motor suction fan and its housing 5 WARNING Do not use your vacuum cleaner on damp or wet surfaces This will cause damage to the vacuum cleaner and is dangerous to the user Damage caused by use on wet or damp surfaces is not covered under warranty 6 REPLACE THE BELT EVERY 6 MONTHS 7 Change the disposable filter dust bag at least once a month even if it is not full The collected dust in the dust bag can cause odor attract moisture and can affect the efficiency of the cleaner 8 DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner over the cord The revolving brush could damage the cord 9 Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges and fringe General Information The performance of your new cleaner greatly depends upon care and maintenance The instructions in this manual will guide you in performing basic care and maintenance To obtain the most satisfying years of service read the instructions and keep them handy for future reference Disposable Paper Filter Dust Bags Disposable paper filter dust bags play a very important role in the efficiency of your ORECK vacuum cleaner The purpose of the filter bag is to trap dirt but at the
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