Oreck Orbiter Owners Guide - Page 20

Troubleshooting Service problems that appear to be major can often be solved easily. You can be your own troubleshooter by reviewing this guide. All other servicing should be done by an Oreck authorized service center. Problem Check Solution • Unit fails to steam • Heating indicator light does not illuminate, power light is illuminated but unit fails to steam • Not plugged in properly. • Be sure cleaner is firmly • Household circuit plugged into wall outlet. breaker/ground fault • Reset circuit breaker/ground interrupter has tripped or fault interrupter, or replace blown a fuse. fuse. If you need assistance contact a licensed electrician. Thermostat indicator light does illuminate, but unit fails to steam. • Mineral build-up in unit. • See De-scaling the Boiler • Unit may be suffering Tank on page 19. from internal mechanical • Unplug unit and contact problems. Customer support for repair or replacement assistance. Steam output is weak or intermittent. Mineral build-up in unit. It is normal for the unit to periodically stop steaming for a few seconds. If steam stays off for longer periods, follow the De-scaling the Boiler Tank instructions on page 19. • Excessive gurgling in hose handle. • Water drips from nozzle. • Water condensation in • Some gurgling is a natural hose/handle. effect of the steaming • Boiler has been overfilled process. For excessive gurgling or dripping water, point the nozzle towards the ground and shake to remove the excess water. • Empty some water out of the boiler so that is contains no more than 25 oz. of water. ... 20