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IMPORTANT: On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur
due to excessive fuzz and loose cuttings in the carpet.
Stuffing could occur for the first few cleanings until all the
loose material is removed. Due to the high efficiency of the
cleaner, many older carpets will cause stuffing when the
cleaner is first used on them.
note
: If the above actions do not correct the problem, contact
an ORECK authorized service center or call the commercial
customer service center.
US:
1-888-768-2014
Your ORECK XL vacuum cleaner has a
special FRESH AIR tab pocket. This
pocket is located inside the outer bag
in the area where the disposable
paper bag attaches to the connector
assembly. Insert tablet in pocket.
Using An Oreck Fresh Air
®
Tab
5. Many times blockage occurs
due to a full dust bag
causing dirt to back down
the air flow system. When
that happens, the blockage
will be at the top of the
system, starting in the area
where the dust bag connects
to the connector assembly.
See illustration F.
WARNING: Unplug cord from
electrical outlet before servicing.
To determine if the brush is
worn, place a firm straight
edge across the nozzle
opening. If brush bristles
do not extend beyond
base plate, brush should
be adjusted.
Remove the baseplate by
removing 5 screws. Then,
remove the belt and brush
roll from the housing.
Rotate both bearing
assemblies at ends of
brush roll to show “old”
and replace in the holding
channels in the housing.
NOTE: The bearing
assembly setting marked
“OLD” has a smooth side.
The one marked “NEW” is
notched. When rotating
bearings, make sure both
bearing assembly settings
are the same and face up
when replacing the brush
roll.
Reassemble the belt and
the baseplate and check
bristle height above
baseplate at each end
of brush.
If a previous adjustment
has already been made
and bristle height does not
extend above baseplate, a
new brush assembly
should be ordered.
iMportant: unless
the brush is worn as
indicated above, both
bearings must be in
the “new” position.
when rotating, both
bearings must be in
the “olD” position.
unmatched settings
will cause damage to
your machine.
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This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance
for electrical current, reducing the risk of electric shock. The cord
for this appliance has an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. It must only be plugged into an electrical outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
DanGer:
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is grounded. If not, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. It has a
grounding plug similar to the example shown. Make sure the
appliance is connected to an outlet with the same configuration
as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.
Grounding Pin
Grounded Outlet
Grounding Instructions
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Connector
Deflector
opening
Rotate and match
bearing assemblies
