Oreck Commercial Canister Owners Guide - Page 5

General Information The performance of your new vacuum 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 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. 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 disposable bags will affect the cleaning ability of your cleaner and could cause damage to it. General Cleaner Care At least once a month, check the disposable exhaust filter and motor filter for clogs. If the filters become clogged, no air can pass through the cleaner and cleaning cannot take place, regardless of the cleaner's power. See "Replacing the Exhaust Filter" and "Replace and Cleaning the Motor Filter". Also wipe the outside of the cleaner with a damp cloth. A little preventative maintenance will keep your cleaner looking new and will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. Overheating The temperature of the suction motor is measured constantly. If the temperature becomes too high, the sensor will switch off the suction motor. Check whether the suction system is blocked. The sensor will be automatically switched on again after the sensor and the motor have cooled down sufficiently. You can now start to use the machine again. Replacing the Exhaust Filter WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing. 1. Remove and dispose exhaust filter cartridge from 7 vacuum cleaner (fig 7). Note: Compacto 9 models have a locking mechanism that must be unlocked before the exhaust filter cartridge can be removed. 2. Slide new exhaust filter cartridge in vacuum cleaner. Replacing and Cleaning the Motor Filter WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing. Compacto 6 model: Slide permanent motor filter off housing 8 and vacuum the filter as needed to prevent blockages and clogs (fig 8). Replace the filter by aligning the four notches in the motor filter with the four notches in the motor housing and pushing the motor filter down until it is completely resting on the motor housing. Note: DO NOT wet or soak motor filter to clean; damage to the unit may occur. 9 Compacto 9 model: Slide disposable motor filter off housing and replace with a NEW filter (fig 9). IMPORTANT: Do not use the unit if motor filter is not installed; damage to the unit may occur. Troubleshooting Guide WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing. Problem Vacuum motor is off Low suction Possible Source Not plugged in properly. No electricity in wall outlet. Switch in "off" position. Sensor temperature too high. Dust bag full. Hose not installed properly Areas To Check Be sure plug is firmly plugged into wall outlet. Check electrical source (fuse or circuit breaker). Position switch to "on" position. Check for air obstruction. Let the motor cool down. Replace dust bag. See "Removing and Replacing Dust Bag". Re-install hose. ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN ORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. FOR SERVICE CALL USA / Canada: 1-800-336-0433 Whenever calling, please be sure to have your model and serial number from data plate. 5