Oreck AIR12GU Owner's Manual

User’s

Guide

Air Purier

Important!

Read this manual
carefully, and
keep for future
reference.

Oreck ProShield® Plus Air Purier

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Oreck ProShield

series air purier. This user’s guide describes the features of
the Oreck ProShield® Plus Air Purifier.

Welcome to our Call. Click. customer service program. To

speak with an Oreck representative call:

USA: 1•800•989•3535
Canada: 1•888• 676•7325

On the web, point and click at: www.oreck.com
or visit www.oreck.com and click locate a store on
the top right.
Canada: www.oreckcanada.com

Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

General Warnings ........................1

Placement Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operation.................................5

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cleaning Intervals ........................6

Cleaning the Pre-Filter ....................7

Cleaning the Truman Cell
Drying the Truman Cell

Cleaning the Catalytic Oxygenator ........... 10

Cleaning the Exhaust Grille ................ 10

Troubleshooting ........................... 11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Spanish ................................. 13

French ..................................30

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Safety

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General Warnings

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

• Only use the air purier as described in this user’s guide.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.

• Do not use the air purier with a damaged cord or plug.
Doing so may result in electric shock, serious injury or
death. Have a qualied service technician replace any
damaged cords or plugs.

• Do not handle the unit with wet hands. Doing so may result
in electrical shock, serious injury or death. Thoroughly dry
your hands before handling any part of the air purier.

CAUTION!

• Hair, loose clothing and body parts may get caught in the
machine resulting in injury. Keep hair, loose clothing and
body parts away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. Doing so may result
in electrical sparks and re. Unplug the unit by grasping,
and pulling the plug.

• The Oreck ProShield Series is equipped with an ALCI
(Appliance Leakage Current Interrupter). The ALCI shuts
off the unit in potentially hazardous situations.

Note: A polarized plug has one
rounded prong and one straight prong.
The rounded end goes into the
longest socket slot.

RESET

(Red)

TEST

(Gray)

Note: The ALCI has a Test and Reset button which should

be tested each time the unit is plugged in.

Do not remove the tag which provides test instructions from

around the cord at the ALCI.

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DANGER: Improper installation of ALCI can result in

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electric shock.

Do not modify or bypass the ALCI. Do not replace any

electrical component in this product with anything other
than an authorized ORECK replacement part. The risk of
electric shock can result if used in the vicinity of improperly
grounded stationary appliances (stove, refrigerator, washer,
etc.).

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Do not place the air purier near sources of heat, such as
stove tops, ovens, radiators or computers.

Placement Warnings

WARNING!

• Do not use the air purier outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Doing so may result in electric shock, serious injury or
death. Use only indoors and under dry conditions.

• Do not use the air purier in an enclosed space where

ammable, combustible or explosive gases are present.

• Do not use in an area where toxic vapors, ammable dust
or oxygen tanks are present. Doing so may result in serious
injury or death. Check the location and make sure these
elements are not present.

CAUTION!

• Do not place open ames, including candles, directly in
front of the air purier.

• Keep objects away from the air intake grille.

It is important to consider the following when deciding on
where to locate the air purier:

• Position the air purier on a at, solid, stable surface.
Never place the unit on soft surfaces such as a bed or sofa.

• Position the air purier where the dirty air is not drawn
across your head or body while sitting or sleeping.

• Position the air purier so the plug on the power cord easily
reaches a standard electrical outlet for a polarized plug.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Features

1. Pre-Filter: Filter large particles such as dust, hair and lint.

2. Cleaning brush: Use to clean the front and back grilles.

Stores snuggly in the compartment under the cover.

3. Helios Shield® & Catalytic Oxygenator: This component

combines technologies to reduce ozone and odors from the
air that passes through its lter. It cannot be removed.

4. Truman Cell®: Electrostatically charges and collects

small particles such as dust, smoke, pollen, molds, and
other allergens from the air that passes through the ter.

5. Exhaust Grille: Directs the ow of air as it exits the unit.

6. Power Cord: Plug into the outlet to begin use.

7. Removable Base: Allows the air purier to stand vertically.

Simply stand the unit on its base with the Oreck logo facing
front and the control panel buttons at the top.

8. Night Light: The right end will softly glow when the night

light is activated. The logo will illuminate when the unit
is sitting on its base, or serve as a night light on the front of
the unit.

9. Cover Release Button: Press in to release the cover for

maintenance access.

10. Truman Cell® Light: A solid red light is included as a

handy reminder to clean the Truman Cell® after 30 days. A
blinking light indicates a malfunction that has caused the

Truman Cell® to shut down and requires attention.

11. Speed Indicator Light: Lighting starts from the center

for the lowest motor speed to all ve lights for full motor
speed.

12. Odor Control: This button turns the Helios Shield® on or

off as desired. If turned off, the unit will continue to lter
particles from the air that passes through the lter, though
the odor-reducing capability will be turned off.

13. Motor Speed/Power Button: Press the power button

repeatedly for the desired speed.

• Low for Silence Technology®. It’s the quietest
operation.

• Medium for normal use

• High for maximum cleaning

14. Night Light Button: Repeatedly press this button to change

the lighting scheme to best suit your preference.

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15. Front Grille: Air enters here for the rst stage of cleaning.

16. Remote Control: Remotely turns the Power ON/OFF,

adjusts the Odor Control feature, Motor Speed and Night
Light. Use these buttons in the same procedure as the unit.

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Operation

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1. Place. Locate the air purier on a hard surface such as

a table or desk. The unit can be placed horizontally or
vertically depending on your space. Be sure the grille is not
blocked by other objects and there are no candles or ames
near the unit.

2. Plug In. Plug into nearest standard electrical outlet that

accepts a polarized plug.

3. Select the air cleaning speed. Press the motor speed/power

button until you reach the desired speed.

Position

so that the air is not

drawn across the

head or body.

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Cleaning

Cleaning Intervals

Proper care and cleaning of the air purier is critical to
performance. The following chart shows the cleaning intervals
and method.

Part Cleaning

Time

Cabinet As needed Wipe with damp cloth rst.

If required, follow with mild,
non-abrasive cleaner.

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Truman Cell

2 to 4
weeks

Spray Oreck Assail-A-Cell
cleaner or soak in warm water
or warm water with mild liquid
detergent. Rinse.

Method

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Pre-Filter 2 to 4

weeks

Air Direction
Grille

Catalytic
Ozone
Converter

As needed Use the brush provided with the

As needed Vacuum the front surface gently

Cleaning the unit while it is plugged in may result
in electric shock, electric spark and serious injury.
Unplug the unit before cleaning or maintenance.

Rinse thoroughly in warm
water or as needed.

air purier to brush away debris
in between the slots.

with a soft brush attachment.
Do not use any liquids for
cleaning.

WARNING!

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The

air purier

will not run if the

Top Cover is not

closed securely.

Cleaning the Pre-Filter

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1. Unplug the air purier and lay it on its side with the hinged

cover on top.

2. Open the Top Cover by pressing the Cover Release button.

3. Pull the Pre-Filter straight up and out of the Cabinet.

4. Thoroughly rinse the Pre-Filter and let it air dry before

placing it back in the Cabinet. Do not use heated or com­pressed air as part of the drying process.

5. Slide the Pre-Filter back into the unit.

6. Close the Top Cover securely.

Cleaning the Truman Cell

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Note: The Truman Cell may require more frequent cleaning if

“arcing” occurs. Arcing is a sharp snapping sound that occurs
when large particles are collected in the Truman Cell®. If pro­longed or continuous arcing occurs the Truman Cell® should be
cleaned.

1. Unplug the air purier and lay it on its side with the hinged

cover on top.

2. Open the Top Cover by pressing the Cover Release button.

3. Remove the Truman Cell® by pulling up on the handle

(located across the top), lifting it straight up and out.

4. Place in sink, bathtub or other location where cleaner can

cover every surface.

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Oreck’s

Assail-a-Cell

cleaner is an

excellent way to

clean the

Truman Cell

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5. Spray Oreck Assail-a-Cell® cleaner between each Cell Plate

and cover each surface. Allow the cleaner to soak for a few
minutes but do not let it dry. Thoroughly rinse the Truman
Cell® with clean water.

An alternative method to clean the Truman Cell® is to rinse

or soak it in warm water for loose debris. Mild liquid dish
detergent in water may also be used to help break down
tough dirt and residue. Thoroughly rinse the Truman Cell

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with clean water.

Note: To prevent damage to the components of the Truman

Cell®, do not put in dishwasher or use a cotton swab.

Tough residue such as tar from tobacco smoke may need

additional cleaning or longer soaking.

6. Shake excess water from the Truman Cell® to speed up

drying time. Do not use heated or compressed air to dry.

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7. Place the Truman Cell

back into the unit by sliding it
straight down into the slots. The Truman Cell® is specially
designed so that it can only be inserted in one direction.

8. Close the Top Cover securely.

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Drying the Truman Cell

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Note: The Truman Cell® must be completely dry after cleaning

in order to operate properly. A drying mode is available to help
remove any residual moisture. While in this mode, the fan will
be running on Medium speed, and no power will be supplied to
the Truman Cell®. Once the unit detects that the Truman Cell®
is completely dry, it will return to its original operating settings
and function as normal.

“Dry Mode” Operation

If the power supply detects that the Truman Cell® is wet, it shuts
down power to the cell and causes the Collector Cell light to
blink rapidly.

1. While the collector cell light is blinking, press and hold the
power button to initiate “Dry Mode”.

2. Next, the following will all happen simultaneously:

• The lights directly above and below the power button
will ash 3 times.

• The unit will switch to medium speed.

• The Collector Cell light will start to blink in a slow
pattern.

3. Once in “Dry Mode”

• The unit will run for 60 minutes and then attempt to
reset the power supply to the Truman Cell®.

• If the power supply successfully restarts, the unit will
return to its original speed and run as normal.

• If not successful, it will go through the same process up
to two more times.

• If still not successful after the third try, the cell is likely
damaged or is shorting out due to the presence of a
foreign object; it will return to the original speed and the
Collector Cell light will blink with a rapid blink pattern
indenitely until the unit is reset.

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Cleaning the Catalytic Oxygenator

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4

3

2

1. Unplug the air purie and lay it on its side with the hinged

cover on top.

2. Open the Top Cover by pressing the Cover Release button.

3. Remove the Pre-Filter and Truman Cell®.

4. Vacuum the front face of the lter with a soft-brush

attachment only. Do not use liquids to clean.

5. Replace the Truman Cell® and Pre-Filter.

6. Close the Top Cover securely.

Cleaning the Exhaust Grille

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Remove the Cleaning Brush from the storage slot located

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under the Top Cover.

2. Brush away debris that has collected between the Grille Slots.

3. Return the Cleaning Brush to the storage slot.

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Trouble-

Service problems that appear to be major can often be solved
easily. You can be your own troubleshooter by reviewing this guide.

shooting

All other servicing should be done by an Oreck authorized
service center.

Problem Check Solution

Unit does not
turn ON.

Truman Cell®
light has turned
solid red.

Truman Cell
light is
blinking red.

Unit does
not reduce
particles.

Unit sparks,
crackles and
pops.

• Power Cord

• Selector Switch

• Top Cover

• ALCI Plug

Truman Cell

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Truman Cell

Truman Cell

Truman Cell

• Plug in Power Cord

• Set Selector Switch for desired blower
speed.

• Make sure the top cover is securely closed

• Press the red reset button each time you
plug in the ALCI safety device.

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• A solid red light is a 30 day cleaning

reminder. Wash Truman Cell®. Make sure
it is thoroughly clean before reinstalling.

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• A fast blinking light indicates the power

supply has shut down due to arcing or
short circuit. The cell should be inspected
and cleaned, repaired, or replaced.

• A slow blinking light indicates the unit is

in Dry Mode.

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• Clean the Truman Cell®.

• Truman Cell® may be damaged. Contact

Oreck for service.

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• Sparking or popping noise (arcing) can

occur when a large particle is captured
in the Truman Cell®. If the unit is arcing
excessively, the cell may be dirty. Try
cleaning the Truman Cell®.

Unit still does
not operate
properly.

Review all the
above.

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• If excessive arcing continues after proper

cleaning, the Truman Cell® may be
damaged. If damaged, contact Oreck for
service.

Contact Oreck for service.

Warranty

ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY: (Oreck Manufac­turing Company gives you the following limited warranty for this
product only if it was originally purchased for residential use, not
for resale, from Oreck or an Oreck Authorized Retail Dealer.)

Oreck will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original pur­chaser, any part that is found to be defective in material or work­manship within three (3) years following the date of purchase for
all residential models. NOTE: If the unit is used commercially, a
one (1) year overall warranty applies.

This limited warranty does not cover the replacement of expend­able or consumable parts such as lters, cartridges, and other parts
subject to normal wear unless they are defective in material or
workmanship.

This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected to ac­cident, abuse, commercial use, alteration, misuse, damage caused
by act of God, the use of voltages other than on the data plate of
this product or service of this product by other than Oreck or a
participating Factory Authorized Service Center.

Oreck does not authorize any person or representative to as­sume or grant any other warranty obligation with the sale of this
product.

Oreck’s limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof of pur­chase from Oreck or an Oreck Authorized Retail Dealer for this
product. If you purchase this product from any other source, your
purchase is “AS IS,” which means Oreck grants you no warranty,
and that you, not Oreck, assume the entire risk of the quality
and performance of this product, including the entire cost of any
necessary servicing or repairs of any defects.

Oreck’s liability for damages to you for any costs whatsoever aris­ing out of this statement of limited warranty shall be limited to
the amount paid for this product at the time of original purchase,
and Oreck shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequen­tial or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use
this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OTHER
THAN THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE,
FOR THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRAN­TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DENIED.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

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