Oreck 400 User Manual

O W N E R ’ S

M A N U A L

ORECK SURFACESCRUB™ hard floor cleaner

Important: Read carefully before assembly and use.

FK40100 Series #961151928 ID112043

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TABLE of CONTENTS	1	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	4
	2	FEATURES	8
	3	OPERATION	10
		.............................................................................................................................Getting Started	10
		Before you Begin Cleaning..........................................................................................................	11
		Filling the Clean Water Tank........................................................................................................	12
		Emptying the Recovery Tank.......................................................................................................	13
		Using your Machine.....................................................................................................................	14
	4	CLEANING	18
		........................................................................................................................Cleaning the Filter	18
		Cleaning the Nozzle and Spinbrush............................................................................................	19
	5	TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	20
	6	WARRANTY	22
	7	.....................................................................................................................................SPANISH	23
	8	FRENCH......................................................................................................................................	45

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IMPORTANT SAFTEY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

This hard floor cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.

•Fully assemble before operating.

•Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on lower handle of cleaner.

•Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.

•Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.

•Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments and products.

•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.

•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on the cord, or pull around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the 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 from dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

•Turn off all controls before unplugging.

•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.

•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.

•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

•Not intended for use on carpets.

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

•Do not use without filters or tanks in place.

•Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

WARNING: To reduce risk of fire and electric shock, use only Oreck cleaning products intended for use with this machine.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of 5 California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage:

•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.

•Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.

•Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.

•To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.

•Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.

•With brushes on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to floor can result.

•Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and move to a hard surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug (A) illustrated in Fig. 1. A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug

to a 2-pole receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig. 2). Whenever the adapter is used, it

must be held in place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug

must be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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CLEANING SOLUTION GUIDE

	Product Name	Solution Name	Available Sizes
	Oreck SurfaceScrub™	Oreck Elite Hard Floor Cleaning Solution	32 oz./64 oz.

For optimal performance use Oreck brand solutions found on oreck.com and Oreck stores nationwide.

	!	WARNING!	!	TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK DUE TO INTERNAL COMPONENT DAMAGE, USE
				ONLY ORECK CLEANING PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE APPLIANCE AS NOTED ABOVE.

2. FEATURES

CARTON CONTENTS

AHandle

BCarry Handle

COn/Off Switch

DRecovery Tank Release Button

ERecovery Tank

FClean Water Tank Release Button

G

H

I

J

K

L

Clean Water/ Solution Tank

Nozzle

Nozzle Release Clips

Squeegee

Solution/Water Trigger

Tool-Free Handle Lock

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS I FK40100

M

N

O

P

Q

Quick Release Cord Hook

Lower Cord Hook

Wash/Dry Selector Pedal

Handle Release Pedal

Soft-Tread Wheels

	Name	Wattage	Cord Length	Weight
	SurfaceScrub™	750W	30 ft.	13 lbs.

Subject to technical change without notice.

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ALSO INCLUDES

16oz Oreck Elite Hard Floor

Cleaning Solution

SpinBrush 360™

3. OPERATION

GETTING STARTED

Please read important safety instructions before use (pg. 4)

Place base of machine on the floor and	Lock handle into place.	Turn handle release dial counter-clockwise
insert machine body into place. It will		into ‘locked’ position.
click when locked.
! WARNING!	! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY–UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEANING		11

Please remove any large objects and debris off your floor. It is advisable to then vacuum your floor prior to using your SurfaceScrub™.

Important: Only use Oreck Elite Hard Floor Cleaning Solution. Using other solutions may cause excess foaming. Excessive foam will prevent the machine from working effectively. Using other detergents will invalidate the warranty.

To remove the clean water tank, squeeze release button and pull to remove.

Twist tank cap counter clockwise and lift to remove.

Using the water tank cap as a measuring cup, pour in the required amount of solution (approx. 1 oz. per quart of water).

! CAUTION! !	TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO WOOD FLOORS, FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS. IF USING CLEANER ON
	SEALED WOOD FLOORS, INSPECT FLOOR SURFACE FOR WORN FINISH, BARE WOOD OR SEPARATED JOINTS. DO NOT USE ORECK
	ELITE HARD FLOOR CLEANING SOLUTION TO CLEAN SEALED WOOD FLOORS IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.

3. OPERATION

FILLING THE CLEAN WATER TANK

Pour cleaning solution into tank. Top up tank to	Twist the tank cap into place to secure.
fill line with warm water (Max 100°F).

Place the bottom of the Clean water tank onto the machine first and click the top into place.

! WARNING! !		! WARNING! !		!	CAUTION! !
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND		TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL		WATER WILL DRIP FROM THE BRUSHES AND UNDERSIDE OF THE PRODUCT AFTER USE AND MAY PUDDLE.
ELECTRIC SHOCK DUE TO INTERNAL		INJURY—UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING		TO AVOID DAMAGE TO WOOD AND LAMINATE FLOORING AND TO AVOID POTENTIAL SLIP HAZARD, AFTER
COMPONENT DAMAGE, USE ONLY ORECK		OR SERVICING. DO NOT USE CLEANER		USE (A) DO NOT LEAVE THE PRODUCT ON WOOD AND LAMINATE SURFACES AND MOVE TO A HARD SURFACE
HARD FLOOR CLEANING SOLUTION FOR		WITHOUT TANK IN PLACE.		AND (B) PLACE UNIT ON ABSORBANT MATERIAL (SUCH AS A TOWEL) TO SOAK UP DRIPS.
USE WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

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EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK

Note: The recovery tank has an automatic shut off to prevent the tank from overflowing. If this is activated, the machine will not pick up and the sound of the motor will change. The recovery tank will need to be emptied.

To remove recovery tank, press down on release button and pull.

Unclip latches on recovery tank lid, remove lid to empty.

Pour dirty water into sink. Reattach lid to tank.

Place the bottom of the recovery tank onto the machine first and click the top into place.

! WARNING! !	TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY—UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING. DO NOT USE CLEANER WITHOUT TANK IN PLACE.

3. OPERATION

USING YOUR MACHINE

Push ON/OFF switch to turn machine on, push switch again to turn machine off.

Step on handle release pedal to recline machine.

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To move your machine from room to room, tilt the machine back on the rear wheels.

The mode selector allows you to choose DRY mode or WASH mode.

To wet clean with 360° SpinBrushes turned on, turn the dial to the WASH position.

DRY mode stops the SpinBrush from spinning to increase the amount of water picked up.

3. OPERATION

USING YOUR MACHINE

Note: Wrap cord around hooks for convenient storage. Attach the plug end to the cord.

In WASH mode slowly move the machine forward to arms length squeezing the trigger to release the water and solution. Release trigger and pull back the machine to pick up the remaining fluid.

When finished cleaning, return the unit to it’s upright position.

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The machine may be moved by using the carry handle at the front of the machine.

4. CLEANING

CLEANING THE FILTER

Pull open the recovery tank lid after each use and gently remove the filter.

Rinse under water to remove debris (max. 100°F) and leave for at least 24 hours or until fully dry before replacing in the machine.

! WARNING! ! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY—UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.

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CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND SPINBRUSH

Important: The tanks should be emptied and cleaned after each use and before storage.

Nozzle can be removed for easy cleaning. Slide the two nozzle release latches outwards.

!CAUTION! !

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING

PARTS—UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.

Remove nozzle by tilting downward and then pulling straight out and rinse under running water to clean.

LUBRICATION: THE MOTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH BEARINGS WHICH CONTAIN SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION FOR THEIR LIFETIME. THE ADDITION OF LUBRICANT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE. DO NOT ADD LUBRICANT TO MOTOR.

Pull spinbrush bar out. The brushes can be rinsed under water to remove debris (Max 100°F). To replace the spinbrush, press firmly and lock into place. Then replace nozzle and click nozzle latches back into place

5. TROUBLESHOOTING

If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to contunuing use. Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.

Problem		Resolution
Unit does not turn ON	•	If there is no voltage in wall plug, check fuse or breaker in home.
	•	Replace fuse or reset breaker in home in the event that there is a
		blown fuse, it has been tripped, or it is broken.
Water/solution will not	•	Clean water tank may not be locked in position.
dispense liquid	•	Clean water tank may be empty and need to be reffiifififilled.
	•	Mode selector switch is set to DRY mode, change to WASH.
	•	Check the SpinBrush 360™ for blockages.

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Problem	Resolution
Unit will not pick up or	•	Empty recovery tank, remove any debris from ffiifififilter. If washing ffiifififilter all
has low suction		24 hours to fully dry before reffiifififitting.
	•	The recovery tank has an automatic shut off to prevent the tank from
		overffllowing. If this is activated, the machine will not pick up and the sound
		of the motor will change. The recovery tank will need to be emptied.
	•	Make sure the recovery tank and nozzle are locked into place.
Brushes will not spin	•	Mode selector switch is set to DRY mode, change to WASH.
	•	Check the brushes for blockages.