Oreck DTX1300 User Guide

82223-03 REV E

ENGLISH

SIMPLY AMAZING™

FRANÇAIS

GUIDE D’UTILISATION PAGE 7

ESPAÑOL

GUIA DEL USUARIO PAGE 13

USER’S GUIDE

DTX1300

ELECTRONIC CONTROL

SILENCE TECHNOLOGY

•IMPORTANT•

SAVE THIS BOOKLET!

Includes:

• Accessories

• Safety Warnings

• Warranty

• Trouble Diagnosis

• Operating Instructions

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BEFORE OPERATING CLEANER, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS

MANUAL CAREFULLY.

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Customer Service,

Accessories, Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . page 2

Warranty, Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . page 3

Assembly, Getting Ready for Use . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

Getting Ready for Use cont.,

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

Replacing Filter Bag, Replacing Motor Filter,

Replacing Exhaust Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

Français Guide D’utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

Españiol Guia Del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13

Maintenance and

Customer Service

Your ORECK vacuum cleaner 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:

USA 1-800-989-3535 Canada 1-888-676-7325

Please specify the model number and serial/code number which can be found on the data plate on the bottom 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

chase date or

pur

, in Canada, call customer ser

Accessories

Sold Separately

USA: 1-800-989-3535 CANADA: 1-888-676-7325

ITEM PART #

1. Celoc® Hypo-Allergenic Dust Bags, 5 Pack, 1 Motor Filter, 1 Exhaust Filter ET511PK

2. Advanced Hepa Filter 1300HF

vice.

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 vacuum 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 vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

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

• Always turn off this vacuum before connecting or disconnecting either hose or motorized nozzle.

• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut, or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum 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:

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

• Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

• Do not run vacuum over cord.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or vacuum 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 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

ettes, matches, or hot ashes.

cigar Do not use without filter or bag assembly in place.

•

n off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra car

•

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

• Do not use vacuum in an enclosed space where flammable, explosive or toxic vapors are given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some mothproofing substances, or in an area where flammable dust is pr

Do not pick up toxic material such as chlorine bleach, drain

•

, gasoline, etc. with this vacuum.

cleaner

US: 1-800-989-3535 CANADA: 1-888-676-7325

e when cleaning on stairs.

esent.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Household Use Only

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Warranty

ORECK MANUF following limited war purchased for use, not resale, from ORECK or an ORECK Authorized Retail Dealer.)

ORECK will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original

chaser, any part which is found to be defective in material

pur or workmanship within three (3) years of the date of purchase; ten (10) years on motor. Any commercial use of this product will void this limited warranty.

Drive belts, r 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 pr

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 EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED W PRODUCT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD, AND NO W 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.

ACTURING COMPANY: (ORECK gives you the

ranty for this product only if it was originally

evolving brushes, disposable bags, and other parts

oduct.

ARRANTIES FOR THIS

ARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR

Troubleshooting Guide

WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing.

SAVE SERVICE CALLS...CHECK THESE FIRST:

• Is the disposable filter dust bag full? Are pores of filter dust bag clogged with powder or fine dust?

•

• Is anything clogging the hose, wands, power nozzle & accessories?

PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOURCE AREAS TO CHECK

CLEANER

WILL

NOT RUN

CLEANER

DOES NOT PICK UP

POWER NOZZLE

WILL NOT RUN

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

Not plugged in properly.

No electricity in wall outlet.

Hose not connected to unit.

Switch on Power Handle is Off.

Clip is in the Park Support.

Filter bag is full.

Intake & Exhaust Filters are blocked.

Hose, Wand or Accessories are clogged.

Suction Control on Handle is open.

Handle Switch is Off.

Brush in Power Nozzle is clogged.

Be sure cleaner is firmly plugged into wall outlet.

Check electrical source–fuse or circuit breaker.

Connect hose.

Turn Switch On.

Remove Clip from Park.

Replace filter bag. See “To Install Filter Bag.”

Replace Filters. See “Replacing Intake Filter”, & “Replacing Exhaust Filter”.

Clear obstruction.

Close Suction Control.

Turn Handle Switch On.

Remove clog, wait ten minutes for Power Nozzle to reset.

CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE

US: 1-800-989-3535

CANADA: 1-888-676-7325

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

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Assembly

o assist you in identifying components of your vacuum.

T Components vary with accessory kits:

1 Intake 2 Exhaust 3 Advanced Hepa Filter

(sold seperately) 4 Filter Bag 5 Filter Bag Carrier 6 Bag Full Indicator 7 Power On/Off Pedal 8 Cordwinder Pedal 9 Upholstery Tool

10 Dusting Brush 11 Crevice Tool 12 Telescopic Wand

13 Cord Channel 14 Standard Nozzle 15 Power Nozzle 16 Power Handle with Hose 17 Standard Handle with Hose 18 Suction Control 19 Motor Filter Grill 20 Motor Filter 21 Exhaust Filter 22 Exhaust Filter Grill

23 Power Nozzle On/Off Switch

Unit On/Off Switch

24 Wand Clip

25 Upper Power Wand 26 Lower Power Wand 27 Hose Lock 28 Plug Holder 29 Variable Slide Control

30 Park with Off Switch

31 Button Locks 32 Bare Floor / Carpet Adjustment

Getting Ready for Use

Connect the hose by firmly inserting end of hose into canister intake opening until it clicks.

To disconnect hose, turn hose lock on canister intake to unlock hose and remove.

To assemble telescopic wands and nozzle.

Extend telescopic wand by holding grip and pulling.

Insert small end of telescopic wand into nozzle firmly with wand clip facing back.

WAND CLIP

t handle into telescopic

Inser wand by pressing firmly.

To assemble power nozzle and wands

Insert upper wand into

BUTTONS

lower wand until button locks. Inser

t lower wand into power nozzle until button locks.

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Getting Ready for Use

Insert power nozzle plug into the plug holder on upper wand.

Pulling cord down, press cord into cord channel on bottom wand.

For convenience, do not disassemble for storage.

Insert power handle into upper wand until button locks.

CORD

CHANNEL

Pull plug fr insert into wall outlet.

om unit and

BARE FLOOR

( l )( ll )

CARPET

Turn handle switch to ( l ) position for unit only or ( ll ) position for unit and power nozzle. The On/Off pedal on canister must be On for the handle switch to operate.

Using the standard nozzle, the nozzle is adjustable for use on carpets (without brush) or hard floors (with brush).

To adjust suction, use the suction control slide on the standard handle and power handle.

BUTTON

Operating Instructions

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.

Note:

Hose must be connected for unit to operate.

Press the On/Off pedal located at the r canister to turn on.

ear of the

To adjust power of motor, use the slide control on top of unit.

Upholstery tool, crevice tool and dusting brush can be found in storage compartment.

Small accessories can be used with telescopic wand or handle alone.

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BAG FULL INDICATOR

Replacing Filter Bag

Check bag frequently or when dustbag full indicator indicates dust bag is full.

Note: If picking up heavy debris, change bag more frequently.

Switch the unit off. Unplug unit from wall outlet. Open the cover by lifting the latch in front of the intake.

Remove dust bag by raising handle on bag carrier and lifting carrier out.

Remove the bag from carrier by pulling the cardboard tag. The Saniseal™ dust seal will close automatically.

Replacing Motor Filter

Unplug unit fr outlet. Remove the dustbag and car motor filter grill.

Using the tab located at top of filter grill, lift filter grill out of unit.

Remove filter from grill and replace with new filter. Change the motor filter every fifth dustbag

eplacement.

om wall

rier to access the

Replacing Exhaust Filter

Unplug unit from wall outlet. Remove exhaust grill from back of unit by pressing down and pulling out on the tab located at the top of the grill.

Discard used exhaust filter. Place new filter in grill. Set grill tabs in slots. Press top of grill to snap closed. The exhaust filter should be changed with ever dustbag replacement.

y fifth

Insert a new bag into

rier by sliding

car cardboard into slots on carrier until bag is fully

t of

ted. Bend r

inser dustbag downwards.

Replace the car unit.

Close the cover by pressing it down until it latches. The cover cannot be closed if a bag is not

esent or inserted

pr properly.

ear par

rier into the

Note: Exhaust filter not needed if Advanced Hepa Filter was pur

ADVANCED HEPA FILTER INSTALLATION:

Remove exhaust grill. Install Advanced Hepa Filter by aligning tabs in slots and

essing top to snap closed.

Note: Replace Hepa Filter once a year or ever

bag replacement.

After filter has snapped into place, push filter upwar

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