Oreck BB870AD, BB870-AW User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

SIMPLY AMAZING

COMPACT

CANISTER

VACUUMS

•IMPORTANT•

SAVE THIS BOOKLET!

Includes:

• Safety Warnings

• Parts List

• Operating Instructions

• Maintenance

•Warranty

•Trouble Diagnosis

• Accessories List

BB870-AW (White)

BB870-AD (Black)

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BEFORE OPERATING
CLEANER, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS

MANUAL CAREFULLY.

Table of Contents, Safeguards,

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . page 5-2

Warranty, Accessory Parts List . . . . . page 5-3

Operating, Assembly Instructions . . . page 5-4
Maintenance & Customer Service,

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . page 5-5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-6

Français Guide D’utilisation . . . .page 5-6

Españiol Guia Del Usuario . . . . .page -11

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 every
30 days even if it is not full.

• 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.

• 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.

Safeguards

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Table of Contents

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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:

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

•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.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance
is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center or call customer service
at: US: 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.

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.

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Household Use Only

1. Adjustable shoulder strap.

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

3. Crevice tool.

4. Fabric tool.

5. Bare floor and wall tool.

BB870AW

6. Deluxe Bare floor and wall tool.

BB870AD*

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**

(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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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; 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 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 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.

Warranty

Accessory Parts List

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

CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE

US 1-800-989-3535

CANADA 1-888-676-7325

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Attach Caddy and Insert Tools

Locate caddy clip indents
at top rear 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
strongly push and pull
other end of caddy into opposite indent. Be sure rims
on caddy openings face up. Avoid trapping fingers
when caddy snaps on; painful pinch could result. 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.

To Operate

Plug cord into electrical outlet.

Power Switch

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

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 secure.

Hose & Tool Installation

The wands and
cleaning tools
supplied with your
ORECK XL compact
vacuum lock
together with friction.
Twist and push to be
sure they lock tightly
when installing.
Twist and pull to
remove.

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

Blower Port

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

Assembly

ON/OFF

SWITCH

STRAP
SLOTS

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

ADAPTER TUBE

BLOWER

PORT

Cord Dump

Twist cord dump to
easily release stored
cord.

To Operate

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Problem Possible Source Areas to Check

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 at:

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

ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BYAN
ORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

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roubleshooting Guide

Maintenance and

Customer Service

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CHANGING THE FILTER BAG
A. Use only genuine

ORECK XL filter bags.
Stand unit on its back. Twist
knob counterclockwise to
release and lift out front
plate. B.

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.

Maintenance

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

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B

C

Cleaner Will

1. Not plugged 1. Be sure cleaner

Not Run

in properly is firmly plugged

into wall outlet.

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

circuit breaker.

3. Motor protector 3. See Motor
tripped. Protection System

page 2.

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

for nearest
service center.

Vacuum Will

1. Filter bag is 1. Replace filter

Not Pick Up

full. bag. See “To

Or Has Low

Replace Filter

Suction

Bag,” page 5.

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

3. Air leak due 3. Replace gasket.
to missing or See page 5.
damaged
gasket.

Tools/Wands

1. Proper friction 1. Push and turn.

Will Not Stay

fit not being

Together

obtained.