Oreck BB870 User Manual

72150-02 REV C

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SIMPLY AMAZING

FRANÇAIS

®

GUIDE D’UTILISATION PAGE 8

ESPAÑOL

GUIA DEL USUARIO PAGE 16

USER’S GUIDE

COMPACT
CANISTER
VACUUMS

•IMPORTANT•

SAVE THIS BOOKLET!

Includes:

• Safety Warnings

• Parts List

• Operating Instructions

• Maintenance

• Warranty

• Trouble Diagnosis

• Accessories List

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BEFORE OPERATING
CLEANER, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS

MANUAL CAREFULLY.

Table of Contents

Safeguards, Important

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . page 1

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2

Accessory Parts List . . . . . . . page 3

Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

Assembly Instructions . . . . . page 5

Maintenance & Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

Troubleshooting Guide,

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

Français Guide

D’utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . page -8

Español Guia Del Usuario . . page 16

Safeguards

WARNING: Unplug cord
from electrical outlet
before servicing.

• IMPORTANT: Make sure filter bag

is in place. Do not operate cleaner
without filter bag. Damage to motor
may occur.

• Be sure bag gasket is in place. If
the white bag gasket is damaged or
lost, replace at once.

• For best results, change disposable
filter bag regularly even if it is not
completely full. An extremely dirty
bag or a bag close to full will affect
the suction of the cleaner and can
create excessive motor heat that
could damage the motor. A good
practice is to change filter bag

y 30 days even if it is not full.

ever

• Do not pick up moist material or
liquids.

• Clean your vacuum cleaner with
a damp (not wet) cloth in the
disposable bag cavity and the
outside of canister unit.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT REMOVE

•
the dirt retaining flap attached on
the back of the front plate. It must
be left in place for the unit to oper­ate properly and to ensure cleaning
effectiveness.

MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM:

•
If fine materials such as soot,
cement, plaster dust, copy machine
powder, etc. are picked up, the bag
surface may seal and cause the
motor to shut off to avoid over-heat­ing. If this happens, turn the switch
off and unplug the cleaner. Replace
filter bag. Check and clear any
clogs in hose or accessories. After
approximately 30 min. the motor
will have cooled and the cleaner
will be ready to use.

Note: The cleaner must remain
unplugged for 30 minutes for motor
to cool and system to reset.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM

CLEANER

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury:

• Do not leave appliance
unattended when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before ser

Do not use outdoors or on wet

•
surfaces.

Do not allow to be used as a toy

•
Close attention is necessar
used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this
manual.

• Do not use with damaged cord
or plug. If appliance is not

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working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return it to
a service center or call customer
service.
Commercial 1-800-989-3535

Canada 1-888-676-7325

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. 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 of
dust, lint, hair and anything else
that may reduce air flow.

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

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

• Do not use without filter bag
assembly in place.

• Turn off all controls before
unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.

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

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Household Use Only

Polarized Plug Notice

This product is equipped with a polar­ized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact an electrician to replace
the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
purpose of the polarized plug.

Warranty

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

Oreck will repair or replace, free of
charge, to the original purchaser, any part
which is found to be defective in material
or workmanship within three (3) years of
the date of purchase; ten (10) years on
housing. This limited warranty applies to
normal domestic use. Any commercial use
of this product will void this limited
warranty.

Parts subject to normal wear are not
covered by this limited warranty.

This limited warranty does not apply to
any part subjected to accident, abuse,
commercial use, alteration, misuse,
damage caused by fire or act of God, the
use of voltages other than indicated on the
serial number plate of this product or
service of this product by other than
ORECK or an ORECK 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 O
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 entir

formance of this product, including the

per
entire cost of any necessary servicing or

epairs of any defects.

r

Authorized Retail Dealer for

RECK

e risk of the quality and

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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
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.

Some states do not allow limitations on the
duration of implied warranties, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.

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

CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE

HOT LINE

US 1-800-989-3535

Canada 1-888-676-7325

7. Tool adapter tube for fitting tools
directly to vacuum when not
using hose.

8. Two extension wands.

9. Dusting brush.

10. Two paper filter bags.

11. On Board Tool Caddy.
BB870AD**

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Whenever calling, please be sure to
have your model and serial number
from data plate.

Accessory Parts List

1. Adjustable shoulder strap.

2. Flexible hose with built-in adapter
for easy insertion in vacuum or
blower por

3. Crevice tool.

4. Fabric tool.

5. Bare floor & wall tool. BB70AW
Deluxe Bare floor and wall tool.

6.
BB870AD*

t.

(Parts vary in design
according to model. All
parts not available for all models.)

* BB870-AW Owners:

The On-Board Tool Caddy and the
Deluxe Floor/ Carpet Black Tool
can be purchased separately.

** Caddy not included in all

BB870-AD Models

To order new parts or accessories call:
US 1-800-989-3535
CANADA 1-888-676-7325

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To Operate

IMPORTANT: DO NOT REMOVE

the dirt retaining flap attached on the
back of the front plate. It must be left in
place for the unit to operate properly
and to ensure cleaning effectiveness.

ON/OFF

Switch

Strap Slot

Twist and Push to
install tools.
Twist and pull to
remove tools.

Hose & Tool Installation

The flexible hose uses a Shurlok

®

locking system that prevents hose
removal unless intended. To install
hose, align “J” slot in hose coupling
with tab inside the suction port. Insert
hose in port. Twist collar clockwise to
lock hose coulping in port. Twist
counterclockwise and pull to remove
hose.

Adapter Tube

Shoulder Strap

Insert end of shoulder strap into slot in
front of on/off power switch. Pull
through three to four inches and insert
into plastic clip. One inch of strap
must be completely through clip. Insert
other end of strap through slot located
at back of handle. Insert end into clip
and pull through. Adjust length by
pulling strap through clip. Strap must
go through both front and back clips.

IMPORTANT: Before using shoulder
strap, pull both ends to be sure it is

e.

secur

The extension wands and cleaning
tools supplied with your Oreck XL
Compact Cannister Vacuum lock
together with friction.

push

to be sure they lock tightly

Twist and

when installing. Twist and pull to
remove.

When installing tools directly to
blower or suction port without using
hose, tool adapter must be used.

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Blower Port

Blower Port

The blower port is located at the rear
of the machine. Installation of tools is
the same as described for suction port.

Cord Dump

Twist cord dump to easily release
stored cord.

Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Power Switch

Push power switch to “ON” (I) position.

If caddy needs to be removed, a large
flat-head screwdriver inserted under
caddy clip at indent can be used to
carefully pry caddy loose.

Pull cord through center opening in
caddy and push until it is seated at
back of slot at rear of center opening
in caddy.

Insert crevice tool, brush and fabric
tool into caddy in spaces provided.

Assembly

Attach Caddy and Insert Tools

Locate caddy clip indents at top r
corners of appliance. Place appliance
on firm, non-slip surface or hold in
your lap. Grasp handle firmly. Place
end of caddy in outside indent then

ongly push and pull other end of

str
caddy into opposite indent. Be sure
rims on caddy openings face up.

void trapping fingers when caddy

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snaps on; painful pinch could r

ear

esult.

Maintenance

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CHANGING THE FILTER BAG
A. Use only genuine

bags. Stand unit on its back. Holding
strap away from door, twist knob

clockwise to r

counter

ont plate.

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B.

ORECK XL filter

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B

C

C. Remove used bag and insert fresh
bag. The cardboard rim fits smoothly
into the recessed top. Replace the front
plate and close unit by turning knob
clockwise.

THE WHITE BAG GASKET GLUED IN
THE HOUSING MUST BE IN PLACE
OR UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE
PROPERLY. REPLACE IF NEEDED.

White

Gasket

REPLACING MICRO FILTER

Stand unit on
its back.

Twist knob and lift
out front plate.

Remove disposable
bag.

Remove old filter
from bottom inside
unit.

Replace with new
filter.

A replacement filter
is supplied in each package of
12 ORECK XL filter bags or you may
order filters separately.

Micro Filter

Maintenance and

Customer Service

Your ORECK COMPACT CANISTER
VACUUM is a product of precise
engineering. The motor bearings are
permanently lubricated and should
not be oiled. If you require additional
information or have problems with
your ORECK appliance, you may call
ORECK customer service.

In USA 1-800-989-3535
In Canada 1-888-676-7325
Please specify the model number and

serial/code number which can be
found on the data plate on the back of
the vacuum.

Save your sales or purchase slip.
Should your ORECK appliance require
warranty service in the U.S.A., present
this slip to the Authorized Service
Center as your proof of purchase
date, or, in Canada, call customer
service.unauthorized Oreck

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problems Possible Source Areas to Check

Cleaner Will Not Run

Vacuum Will Not
Pick Up Or Has
Low Suction

Tools/Wands Will Not
Stay Together

ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN ORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

1. Not plugged in properly 1. Be sure cleaner is firmly
plugged into wall outlet.

2. No electricity in wall outlet. 2. Check electrical
source–fuse or
circuit breaker.

3. Motor protector tripped. 3. See “Motor Protection
System” page 1.

4. Needs service. 4. Take to service center
or call for nearest
service center.

1. Filter bag is full. 1. Replace filter bag. See
“Changing the Filter Bag,”
page 5.

2. Hose/wand tool is clogged. 2. Remove obstructions.

3. Air leak due to missing or 3. Replace gasket.

damaged gasket. See page 6.

1. Proper friction fit not 1. Push and turn.

being obtained.

ACCESSORIES SOLD

SEPARATELY

To order call:
US: 1-800-989-3535
CANADA: 1-888-676-7325

Replacement Treated
Filter Bags (12 pk. with
1 Micro Filter)

Replacement

o Filter

Micr

Replacement White
Bag Gasket

inyl Tool Rack

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