Oreck XL21 Owners Guide - Page 7

ENGLISH 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. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE LINE INDICATED ON THE DUST BAG. Surfaces and Polished Floor Finishes Use floor and floor finish manufacturer's recommended methods of cleaning. The plastic 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. To Replace Filter 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 disposable bags will affect the cleaning ability of your cleaner and could cause damage to it. HEPA-Celoc® Hypo-Allergenic Filter System The HEPA-Celoc 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. If desired, the HEPA-Celoc outer bag can be replaced for renewed efficiency. 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. The Belt WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing. BAG REMOVAL: fig. 10 Unzip outer bag completely. fig. 11 Pull bag cardboard collar to release bag dock door from connector. Bag dock door will hinge downward. fig. 12 Gently pull bag cardboard collar upward out of the bag dock. Saniseal® dust seal will close automatically. BAG INSTALLATION: fig. 13 Slide the cardboard collar completely onto bag dock door. fig. 14 Firmly push bag dock door with both thumbs on indication point until it snaps. Bulb Replacement 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 baseplate 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. Motor Filter The motor filter is used to filter tiny particles released by the motor exhaust while in operation. The motor filter is not necessary for operation but is helpful in removing contaminants from the air. NOTE: Motor filter should be replaced every two months for best performance. WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing. fig. 15 Remove lamp housing by removing two (2) screws in the top of the lamp housing. Pull burned out bulb from holder and replace with new bulb. Replace lamp housing by replacing two screws in the top of the lamp housing. How to Replace a Worn Belt WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing. fig. 16 Remove the replacement belt from the storage channel. fig. 17 Remove the door by removing the hold down screw located on side of power head. fig. 18 Fold door away from the power head and lift it away. fig. 19 Remove the belt from the motor drive shaft and brush roll pulley. Oreck Fresh Air® Cartridges A fresh air cartridge adds a desired fragrance to the air while vacuuming. It is placed behind the motor filter and uses heat and air generated from the motor to spread the fragrance. NOTE: Cartridge should be replaced every month when filter dust bag is replaced or as desired. Lubrication fig. 20 Loop the new belt over the motor drive shaft. Place the opposite end of the belt on the brush roll pulley. fig. 18 Replace the door by placing the bottom tab on door into slots located inside power head and pressing the door closed. fig. 17 Replace the hold down screw and tighten. To Adjust or Replace Brush The vacuum cleaner motor bearings are factory lubricated and sealed. Further lubrication is not required. General Cleaner Care fig. 9 At least once a month, check for and remove excessive lint, string or hair from revolving brush. Patented cleaning grooves on brush roll will allow easier cleaning. 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 WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing. Your Oreck Vacuum comes with the brush roll set at the NORMAL position for most types of carpets. When using vacuum primarily on Berber Carpets, adjust brush roll to the SPECIAL setting. fig. 21 Remove the base plate by removing 5 screws. Then, remove the belt and brush roll from the housing. fig. 22 Rotate both end cards of the brush roll to show "SPECIAL" and replace in the holding channels of the housing. fig. 23 NOTE: The one marked "SPECIAL" has several ribs on top of the end card. fig. 24 The brush end card setting marked "NORMAL" has one rib. When rotating bearings, make sure both end card assembly settings are the same and face up when replacing the brush roll. fig. 21 Reassemble the belt and the baseplate. 6