Oreck U3775 Owners Guide - Page 2

ENGLISH Safety. General Warnings 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. • Do 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: 0845 603 0153. • 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 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 The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows; The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red. Neither wire is to be connected to the earth pin of the 3 pin plug. Replace fuse with same size fuse. Enjoy. Thank you for purchasing our Oreck XL® U3775 Silver Series upright vacuum cleaner. It is the quietest, most powerful upright Oreck has ever developed. The U3775 features a 3-year warranty. The Celoc® filtration traps more than 99.99% of all particles including pollen, mold spores and pet dander. And because it's an Oreck, it can restore the nap of your carpet the very first time you use it. To speak with an Oreck representative call: 0845 603 0153 2