Oreck FC1000 User's Manual
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1. Remove Brushroll Cover Remove brushroll cover C by removing the 2 phillips head screws Step 3 Step 4 Maintenance Check Remove Belt If belt is not broken but is stretched or cut pull it off T continued the motor pulley D Step 5 Remove Replace Belt e Lift up the end of the brushroll Remove the old belt from the brushroll pulley E and replace with a new belt The lettering on the belt must be visible Lettering should be facing out Stretch the belt and attach to the motor pulley Step 6 Replace Brushroll Hold the opposite end of brushroll in place Push the belt end forward and down while rotating the end plate F until it slides into place Turn the brushroll making sure it rotates freely Step 7 Maintenance Replace Brushroll Cover C ontinue d e Place brushroll cover back over the brushroll e Replace the two cover screws Step 8 Replace Nozzle Hood The wand must be in the upright locked position Position the hood on top of nozzle base Make sure wires and buttons are aligned Do not force the hood on Turn the nozzle over Replace the seven screws for the hood See Step 1 Step 9 When to Replace the Brushroll When brushroll bristles are worn the brushroll should be replaced To check condition of the bristles hold a card on the bottom plate while turning the brushroll Replace the brushroll if bristles do not touch the2. card ALWAYS DISCONNECT VACUUM FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCEDURE Maintenance How to Replace the Brushroll continued DISCONNECT VACUUM FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET 1 Remove hood brushroll cover belt and brushroll See Steps 1 6 2 Discard the old brushroll 3 Install the new brushroll and belt See Steps 7 9 How to Replacing the Headlight The headlight is located inside of the power nozzle The light is on whenever the vacuum is turned on 1 Disconnect power nozzle from the extension wand 2 Remove the hood See Steps 1 2 3 Pull the old bulb from the socket to remove Push the new bulb into socket 4 Replace the hood See Steps 9 amp 1 ALWAYS DISCONNECT VACUUM FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCEDURE How to Clear Blockages Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system Refer to the following steps to check for blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is found Hose Wand Blockage Disconnect power nozzle and wand from handle Plug vacuum in and turn it on Check the hose end for suction Remove any obstructions 1 e If there is no blockage in the hose Remove the power Maintenance nozzle from wand and attach wand to hose Check for continued suction and remove any blockages Nozzle Blockage Ifthe nozzle becomes clogged use the following procedures to check for and clear
3. in the suction of the vacuum and cause personal injury Always keep loose clothing jewelry fingers and all parts of body away from openings Use of the vacuum with an opening blocked may reduce air flow Keep all openings free of dust lint hair etc Ensure the filter bag assembly is in place before use Improper handling of the power cord may result in wiring connection damage and potential sparking or shock Always follow these instructions when handling the power cord Do not pull or carry the vacuum by the cord Do not use the cord as a handle Do not unplug the vacuum by pulling on the cord Do not close a door on the cord Do not pull the cord around sharp edges or corners Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not run the vacuum or other appliance over the cord Note A polarized plug has one rounded prong and one straight prong The rounded end goes into the longest socket slot A damaged cord or plug may cause a spark shock and fire Always grasp the plug not the cord when unplugging the vacuum If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Always check the cord and plug before use 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 U S 1 800 989 3535 Canada 1 888 676 7325
4. Do not use the vacuum without a motor protection filter installed If abnormal noise smell smoke breakage or other failure occurs during operation you should turn off the switch and unplug it Then contact customer service for repair Do not attempt to repair it yourself Unplugging the vacuum while the controls are ON may cause sparking and fire Turn OFF all controls before unplugging Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing Environment A WARNING Use of the vacuum outdoors or on wet surfaces may result in damage to the appliance and void the warranty Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces Using the vacuum with wet hands and on wet surfaces may result in unexpected shock slippage and personal injury Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands or on wet surfaces Use of the vacuum in an enclosed space containing flammable explosive materials or toxic vapors may result in an unexpected spark or fire Do not use the vacuum in such an enclosed space Always check exposed wiring and wire connections before use Vacuuming burning or smoking objects flammable or combustible liquids and toxic material may result in a fire and personal injury Do not vacuum burning or smoking objects flammable or combustible liquids Use of the vacuum on stairs may cause imbalance slippage or tumbling Always check your balance and ensure your footing when c
5. LD 4 gt K Quest Pro Canister FC1000 HEALTHIER EASIER SMARTER clean home em 3 parir o ee uU 5 4 pum M ESO Aes de a mE So m m y Q f l o D e 5 a state of the art vacuum cleaner will help you have a healthier Enjoy Thank You for purchasing an Oreck Quest Pro Canister This clean home At Oreck we understand that our customers are unique and expect superior service To meet your needs we offer different customer service options to work with your lifestyle and preferences Welcome to our Call Click Visit customer service program To speak with an Oreck representative call USA 1 800 989 3535 Canada 1 888 676 7325 Call Cl k On the web point and click at www oreck com IC e and click on Locate A Store in the top banner Visit any of our Oreck Clean Home Centers Visit ELLE To find the nearest location please call OTO a88 oreck store 1 888 673 2578 Contents rli MERERI ia aA a E E E 1 General Warnings llle eese 1 Operation Warnings oooooooooooooo 1 Environment Warnings ooooooooooo 2 Thermal Protector 25 22c2l6e592a249922 7 3 PANS 3 4 ASSBIDIV rues e X ep RR IPEA OC XCDETDK 5 ME 6 ON OBE Switch ice ec Rr 6 Check Bag Indicator ooooooooooooo 6 Variable Suction Control ooocm ooooo o 6 Connect Hose Wand amp Noz
6. clogged Clear obstruction See Page 19 Hose Connection Make sure hose is properly connected Power nozzle e Hose Power Cord May not be properly connected Plug hose won t turn ON firmly into receptacle on nozzle Belt Belt may be worn or broken Check and replace if necessary See Page 15 Switches Make sure surface selector switch and or brushroll switch are both on See Page 3 Thermal Protector Allow vacuum to cool per instructions See Page 3 Vacuum still Review all the Contact Oreck for service does not operate above properly 21 Warranty 22 ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY Oreck Manufac turing Company gives you the following limited warranty for this product only if it was originally purchased for residential use not for resale from Oreck or an Oreck Authorized Retail Dealer Oreck will repair or replace free of charge to the original pur chaser any part that is found to be defective in material or work manship within three 3 years following the date of purchase for all residential models This limited warranty does not cover the replacement of expend able or consumable parts such as filters cartridges 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 ac cident abuse commercial use alteration misuse damage caused by an act of God the use of voltages other than on the data pla
7. ed for hard floors or other large smooth surfaces Attaching Tools Use Tools may be attached directly to the handle or to the wand Firmly push tool onto the handle or wand Twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen connection Cleaning Stairs Clean stairs by placing vacuum on end Clean stairs from bottom to top Maintenance A WARNING Performing maintenance on the vacuum while it is plugged into a wall outlet may result in unexpected vacuum operation shock and personal injury Always turn the vacuum OFF and unplug before performing inspection and maintenance If the power cord is damaged it should only be replaced by the factory or maintenance center or similarly qualified person Bag Full Indicator The Bag Full Indicator light C will turn red when the bag fills with dirt There are three conditions that will cause the indicator light to come on 1 The bag is full change the bag 2 Very fine material such as powder have been picked up clogging the bag pores change the bag even if it is not full 3 There is a blockage in the nozzle hose tools or at the bag opening remove the blockage when the filter bag is full If the filter bag is full of pet hair carpet fibers etc the bag full indicator may not light up due to sufficient air flow of the filter bag Discard the used filter bag and replace with a new one CAUTION The bag full indicator may come on when picking up f
8. ine materials such as powder flour or cornstarch These materials may seal the pores of the filter bag and cause the filter bag to burst even though the filter bag is only partially full of dirt It is recommended to change the filter bag more often when removing this type of material Maintenance Filter Bag continued Check the filter bag when the bag full indicator light turns red When the filter bag is filled with dirt the vacuum will not operate efficiently Discard the used filter bag and replace it with a new one Replacing the Filter Bag To keep your vacuum operating at maximum efficiency change the filter bag frequently or when the bag full indicator comes on Open the Vacuum Rotate hose to the side lift bag lid latch and open the lid Remove Bag Before removing the filter bag pull the tab on the bag collar A This will seal the bag Remove the filter bag by raising up on the bag dock and carefully pulling the bag upward and out of the bag dock B Maintenance stall New Bag z continued Slide the bag collar firmly into bag dock Complete the Installation Push rear edge of bag into the bag cavity Make sure it is all the way down in the bag cavity C Close bag lid NOTE The canister bag lid will not close without a filter bag in place MOTOR AND EXHAUST FILTERS Removing and Cleaning the Motor Filter The motor filter is located behind the grill in the bag com
9. irmly inserting end of hose into canister intake opening 2 Firmly press handle nozzle into telescopic wand until it locks in place 3 Insert telescopic wand into power nozzle until button locks 4 Extend telescopic wand by holding telescopic wand length adjustment and pulling power handle Note Accessory tools can be used with the telescopic wand or handle alone ON OFF Switch Use After assembling vacuum plug the cord into an electrical outlet Turn the vacuum ON by pressing the ON OFF pedal A To turn vacuum OFF press the pedal again NOTE The Cord Winder Pedal B is on the other side Check Bag Indicator When the indicator light comes on open the canister and check the filter bag See page 13 for details and instructions on how to replace a filter bag Variable Suction Control The variable suction control D is located on the top rear of the canister e Push the gt button to reduce suction and to clean lightly soiled areas or delicate fabrics Push the button for maximum cleaning power in heavily soiled areas Use Connect Hose With hose toward rear of the vacuum push hose connector into opening in the bag lid Note The flexible hose contains electrical wires for connection to the power nozzle and should not be used if damaged The wires should not be visible through the outer skin Connect Hose Handle to Wand Attach the hose to the telescopic wand by pu
10. leaning on stairs IMPORTANT An internal thermal protector has been used in your vacuum to prevent overheating if a large item or clog gets caught in the nozzle or at the opening of the bag When the blockage is not removed the thermal protector will trip and vacuum will stop running If this happens turn the vacuum OFF and disconnect vacuum from electrical outlet Then disconnect nozzle and remove obstruction Within 30 minutes the thermal protector will cool and automatically reset If vacuum does not operate allow additional time for thermal protector to reset Note The canister must remain unplugged during the 30 min ute cooling period SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts Product Components amp Accessories Intake Top Cover Variable Suction Control Bag Full Indicator Cordwinder Pedal Power Cord Power ON OFF Pedal Carrying Handle Handle with Hose Telescopic Wand Wand Release Latch Carpet amp Floor Power Nozzle Brushroll ON OFF switch Headlight Disposable Filter Bag 16 Bag Dock 17 Motor Filter Grill 18 Motor Filter 19 Hepa Media Filter 20 Crevice Tool 21 Combination Tool 22 Tool Lid Latch 23 Bag Lid Latch 24 Nozzle Release Latch 25 Overload Protector Reset 26 Carpet Height Indicator 27 Dirt Sensor 28 Carpet Height Adjustment 29 Handle Position Release 30 Hard Floor Tool Assembly Assembling the Oreck Quest Pro Canister 1 Connect hose by f
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12. partment It protects the motor from dirt particles If the filter become dirty pull off grill and lift out filter ALWAYS DISCONNECT VACUUM FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCEDURE Maintenance Wash filter in warm water or replace it with a new one The filter must be completely dry before it is put back continued into the vacuum DO NOT operate without a motor filter in place Replace the Hepa Media Filter The Hepa Media Filter aids in the filtration process to return clean air to the room e To remove this filter open bag lid unsnap the filter latch and pull the filter out Replace with a new filter NOTE The filter should be replaced annually REPLACING THE POWER NOZZLE BELT The belt in your power nozzle drives the brushroll It has been designed specifically for use in this vacuum and is important for effective operation The belt should be checked on a regular basis to ensure it is in good condition Replace the belt if it is stretched cut or broken e Use the following procedure to check or replace the belt Remove Nozzle Hood Screws Disconnect power nozzle from extension wand To remove hood turn nozzle over and unscrew the 7 recessed phillips head screws A Maintenance Step 1 continued ALWAYS DISCONNECT VACUUM FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCEDURE Remove Nozzle Hood Turn the nozzle upright and lift the hood off B Step 2
13. rfaces push the Se floor surface selector switch to OFF L This setting provides suction and no brushroll action Brushroll The Brushroll Foot Switch is located on top of the Power Nozzle M Both switches must be turned on to activate the agitator brushroll Floor Surface Selector Switch L plus The Brushroll Foot Switch M Carpet Height Adjustment amp Indicator The power nozzle has a carpet height adjustment The indicator O shows what the nozzle is set on There are 6 levels Number 1 is used for short pile carpet and 6 is for deep pile Press the pedal to adjust nozzle height up or down N Use Cleaning Tools The cleaning tools are conveniently stored in the vacuum underneath the tool lid P Push the tool lid release latch to open Q The cleaning tools have many uses Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the following descriptions Crevice tool R may be used in tight spaces corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers upholstered furniture stairs and baseboards Combination Tool S may be used for books lamps lighting fixtures venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers It may also be used for upholstered furniture draperies tapestries and mattresses Slide the Combination tool apart to remove the brush U With the brush removed the Combination tool may be used for small smooth surfaces Hard Floor Tool T may be us
14. shing the handle E down into wand until the Handle Release button F locks the handle into place Connect Wand to Nozzle Attach the wand to power nozzle by fitting the button on the wand G into nozzle connector opening H Be sure nozzle is locked in place To release press down on the wand release pedal I and remove the wand Us e Dirt Sensor The Dirt Sensor will turn red J when the power nozzle is detecting and picking up dirt The light will turn green when no dirt is detected Power Nozzle Handle Positions The handle has two positions when used with the power nozzle upright and operating The handle is locked when in the upright position To lower handle to operating position press the Handle Release pedal K on the back of the power nozzle and pull the handle back Floor Surface Selector e Carpet and Rug When using the power nozzle for carpet and rug cleaning push the floor surface selector switch to ON L This setting provides the suction and brushroll action necessary to deep clean carpets NOTE The surface selector switch must be in the OFF position before turning the vacuum on e Hard Surfaces The power nozzle can be used for cleaning hard surfaces such as wood linoleum vinyl rubber tile sealed cork and terrazzo IMPORTANT Follow flooring manufacturer s A recommendations for cleaning U To set the power nozzle for hard su
15. te of 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 as sume or grant any other warranty obligation with the sale of this product Oreck s limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof of pur chase 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 aris ing 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 consequen tial 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 OTHER THAN THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRAN TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DENIED This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
16. the blockage e If blockage is severe enough the nozzle will shut off After the blockage is cleared you must push the Overload Protection Reset button A before the nozzle will operate again Make sure power nozzle is disconnected from wand Then check for blockage in nozzle connection B There is an additional panel on the bottom of the nozzle C This opening provides a secondary place to check and clear blockage 20 Trouble Service problems that appear to be major can often be solved easily You can be your own troubleshooter by reviewing this guide shootin All other servicing should be done by an Oreck authorized Z service center SAVE SERVICE CALLS CHECK THESE FIRST e Is the filter bag full e Are the pores of filter bag clogged with powder or dust e Is the hose wand power nozzle or accessories clogged Problem Solution Vacuum does not Power Cord Plug in Power Cord Make sure it is firmly turn ON into the wall outlet Power Source f no power to outlet check power source fuse or circuit breaker Hose Connection Make sure the hose is securely connected Thermal Protector Allow vacuum to cool per instructions See Page 3 Vacuum has little Filter Bag e Filter bag may be clogged or full Check Or no suction and replace if necessary See Page 13 Motor Filter May be dirty or clogged Clean or replace if necessary See Page 14 Hose wand or accessories may be
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