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If the above actions do not correct the problem, contact an Oreck Approved Service
Centre or call Customer Care on
0845 603 0153.
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Stuffing or Blockage
IMPORTANT:
Check for blockage at the mouth of the intake opening. If there is blockage, remove it with long-
nose pliers, a screwdriver or coat hanger. If you cannot reach the blockage, remove baseplate.
Remove the baseplate by removing 5 Philips screws (see “Adjusting or Replacing Brushroll”).
If the blockage is not at the base, remove Lower Tube. Unhook Bag Spring, releasing bottom of bag.
Twist lower Collar counterclockwise to slide up. Pull tube out of base.
Check for blockage. If blockage is in the tube, remove with a coat hanger.
If tube is not blocked, look into Fan Housing. Remove debris with long-nose pliers, a
screwdriver or coat hanger.
at base of tube with tab inside Fan Housing. Insert tube and push down until the tube is seated.
Make sure O-ring is in place against Fan Housing opening. Replace and tighten Collar until
Collar locking 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.
Remove the belt from the brushroll pulley. Then, remove the brushroll from the Housing.
Remove the fascia by removing 2 Philips screws.
Rotate fascia away from the Power Head and lift it away.
Pull burned out bulb from holder and replace with new bulb.
Refit the fascia.
Refit the brushroll and belt.
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WARNING:
Unplug Power Cord from
electrical socket before servicing.
On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur inside the the intake tube and the Lower Tube assembly. This is
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. If your vacuum cleaner does not pick up properly, or makes unusual
noise and the Outer Bag does not fluff up or balloon open, follow these steps:
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