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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!  

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 

or coloured Black.  

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal 

which is marked with the letter 

or coloured Red. 

Neither wire is to be connected to the earth pin of the 3 pin plug. 

Replace fuse with same size fuse.  

  

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Safety  

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER. 

• Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from socket 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 Power Cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, 

damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an Oreck Approved Service Centre or call 

Customer Care on: 

0845 603 0153. 

• Do not pull or carry by Power Cord, use Power Cord as a handle, close door on Power Cord, or pull   

Power Cord around sharp edges or corners. 

• Keep Power Cord away from heated surfaces. 

• Do not run appliance over Power Cord. 

• Do not unplug by pulling on Power Cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the Power 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, 

• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ash. 

• Turn off all controls before unplugging. 

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. 

where they may be present. 

losive or toxic vapours are given off by 

• Do not pick up toxic material such as chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, petrol, etc. with this appliance. 

• Use caution when vacuuming over 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  

General Warnings  

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

   sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge. They should be given 

   supervision and instruction in the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 

oil based paint, paint thinner, some mothproofing substances, or in an area where flammable dust is present.

Thank you for purchasing our 

Oreck XL3 upright vacuum 

cleaner. The XL3 features a 

3-year warranty. The Celoc

®

filtration traps more than 

99.99% of all particles 

including pollen, mould spores 

and pet dander. And because 

it's an Oreck, it can restore the 

pile of your carpet the very 

first time you use it.

Enjoy.

Summary of Contents for XL3

Page 1: ...User s Guide Powerful Lightweight Upright Vacuum XL3 Important Read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference 76071 01 REV A UK VERSION ...

Page 2: ...or carry by Power Cord use Power Cord as a handle close door on Power Cord or pull Power Cord around sharp edges or corners Keep Power Cord away from heated surfaces Do not run appliance over Power Cord Do not unplug by pulling on Power Cord To unplug grasp the plug not the Power Cord Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blo...

Page 3: ...ia 19 Housing 20 Cord Strain Relief Assembly 21 Harness 22 O Ring 5 2 10 3 9 4 20 7 12 15 17 14 18 13 8 1 6 16 11 19 21 Safety 2 General Warnings 2 Operation 3 Parts List 3 Assembling the Appliance 4 Operating the XL3 4 Operating Instructions 4 General Information 5 Disposable Dust Bags 5 Celoc Filtration System 5 The Belt 5 Lubrication 5 Maintenance 6 Replacing Disposable Dust Bags 6 Replacing Wo...

Page 4: ...se your vacuum cleaner on damp or wet surfaces This will cause damage to the vacuum cleaner and is dangerous to the user Damage caused by use on wet or damp surfaces is not covered under warranty 6 For optimal performance replace the belt every 6 months 7 Check the Disposable Filter Dust Bag at least once a month 8 DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner over the Power Cord The revolving brush could damage ...

Page 5: ...ry 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 page 6 for replacing worn belt Note 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 c...

Page 6: ... 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 WARNING Unplug Power Cord from electrical socket before servicing Remove the replacement belt from the storage channel on the vacuum base Remove the Belt Door by removing the Phillips screw located on side of Power Head Fold door away from the Power Head and lift it away Remove the belt from the motor drive shaft and brushroll pulley Loop the new belt over the b...

Page 7: ...and on a new brushroll this should be facing uppermost Refit the belt Refit the baseplate If a previous adjustment has already been made and bristle height does not extend above the baseplate a new brush assembly should be ordered or a Service Kit SERKIT35G Adjusting or Replacing Brushroll 16 15 16 16 17 18 19 WARNING Unplug Power Cord from electrical socket before servicing Replacing Edge Brushes...

Page 8: ...g tabs are locked in place Reattach Bag Spring Many times blockage occurs due to a full dust bag causing dirt 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 Replacing Light Bulbs Maintenance WARNING Unplug Power Cord from electrical socket before servicing Remove the baseplate by removing 5 Philips screws R...

Page 9: ...Check What to do Cleaner will not run Not plugged in properly No electricity from wall socket socket Check electrical source fuse or circuit breaker Cleaner does not pick up Filter Bag is full Nozzle or intake clogged Belt is broken or stretched Brush is worn Bag tube clogged Bag pores are clogged Revolving brush not even at each end Clear obstruction See Stuffing or Blockage page 8 Replace belt S...

Page 10: ...RRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD This limited warranty is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights UK EIRE DISTRIBUTOR Integrity Europe Ltd 32 Marsh Green Road West Marsh Barton Exeter EX2 ...

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Page 12: ...eck Holdings LLC All rights reserved All word marks logos product configurations and registered trademarks are owned and used under the authority of Oreck Holdings LLC 76071 01 REV A 01 09 ECN R 9251 OK3174 DF ...

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