Oreck DTX1400A User Guide

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GUIDE D’UTILISATION PAGE 9

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USER’S GUIDE

DTX 1400A

DTX 1400B

ELECTRONIC CONTROL

SILENCE TECHNOLOGY

•IMPORTANT•

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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

DTX 1400A Assembly,

DTX 1400A Getting Ready for Use . . . . . . . . . . page 4

DTX 1400B Assembly,

DTX 1400B Getting Ready for Use . . . . . . . . . . page 5

DTX 1400B Getting Ready for Use cont.,

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

Operating Instructions cont.,

Replacing Filter Bag, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Replacing Motor Filter, Replacing Exhaust Filter

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8

Français Guide D’utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

Español Guia Del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17

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

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 pur 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.

Sold Separately

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

ITEM

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

customer service at:

chase slip. Should your

Accessories

, 1 Exhaust Filter

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ET511PK

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 cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

•

Do not use without filter or 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 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 of

, some mothproofing substances, or in an area where

thinner flammable dust is present.

•

Do not pick up toxic material such as chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc. with this vacuum.

• Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges and fringe.

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

f by oil base paint, paint

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Household Use Only

2. Advanced Hepa Filter 1300HF

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Warranty

RECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY: (ORECK gives you the

ollowing limited warranty for this product only if it was originally

f purchased for use, not resale, from ORECK or an ORECK Authorized Retail Dealer.)

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

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

p 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.

rive belts, revolving brushes, disposable bags, and other parts

D 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 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 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.

oduct.

ARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR

Troubleshooting Guide

WARNING: Unplug cord from

lectrical 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

EANER

ILL NOT RUN

EANER

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 or unit power pedal is off.

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 both switches on.

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.

If red indicator light illuminates, remove clog. Press the red reset button located on back of power nozzle.

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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DTX 1400A Assembly

o assist you in identifying components of your vacuum.

Intake

Exhaust

2 3 Advanced HEPA Filter 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 12A Upper Friction Wand 12B Lower Friction Wand

13 Standard Nozzle 14 Bare Floor/Carpet Adjustment 15 Standard Handle

with Hose 16 Suction Control 17 Motor Filter Grill 18 Motor Filter 19 Exhaust Filter 20 Exhaust Filter Grill 21 Wand Clip 22 Hose Lock 23 Variable Slide Control 24 Handle Park

12A

DTX 1400A Getting Ready for Use

TO ASSEMBLE FRICTION W

ANDS AND ST

ANDARD NOZZLE.

12B

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

o disconnect hose, tur

n hose lock on canister intake to unlock hose and

emove.

Insert smaller end of upper friction wand into larger end of lower friction wand.

Firmly press standard handle into upper friction wand.

Insert smaller end of lower friction wand into standard nozzle or accessory tools.

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DTX 1400B Assembly

To assist you in identifying components of your vacuum.

1 Intake 2 Exhaust 3 Advanced HEPA Filter 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 Standard Nozzle

14 Bare Floor / Carpet Adjustment 15 Indicator Lights 16 Release Pedal 17 Headlight 18 Power handle with hose 19 Power Nozzle ON/OFF Switch /

Unit ON/OFF Switch

20 Suction Control 21 Motor Filter Grill 22 Motor Filter 23 Exhaust Filter 24 Exhaust Filter Grill 25 Wand Clip

6 Telescopic Wand with cord

management 27 Thumb Saver Handle Release 28 Cord Channels

29 Wand Release Button

30 Plug holder 31 Telescopic Wand Length

Adjustment 32 Hose Lock 33 Variable Slide Control

34 Handle Park 35 Power Nozzle

DTX 1400B Getting Ready for Use

TO ASSEMBLE POWER NOZZLE AND TELESCOPIC WAND WITH CORD MANAGEMENT

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.

t power nozzle plug

Inser

into plug holder on upper end of wand.

BUTTON

t telescopic wand into

Inser power nozzle until button locks. Once assembled, do not disassemble.

Press cord into cord channels.

For convenience, do not

CORD

CHANNEL

disassemble for storage.

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DTX 1400B Getting Ready for Use

Insert power handle into telescopic wand until button locks.

To unlock the wand, step on the release button located on the power nozzle. Gently lean wand back for vacuum use.

Extend telescopic wand by holding telecscopic length adjustment and pulling power handle.

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.

Operating Instructions

Note: Hose must be connected for unit to operate.

nsert small end of

elescopic wand into either

t standard nozzle or accessory tools.

Pull plug from unit and insert into wall outlet.

TO ASSEMBLE TELESCOPIC WAND WITH STANDARD NOZZLE OR ACCESSORIES.

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

o disconnect hose, tur

n hose lock on canister intake to unlock hose and remove.

Insert power handle into larger end of telescopic wand (while holding down button lock, firmly push power handle into wand until seated).

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

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

( l )( ll )

the handle switch to operate.

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BARE FLOOR

CARPET

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

To adjust suction, use the suction control on the handle.

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

Replacing Filter Bag

Check bag frequently or when bag full indicator has

een activated.

ote:If picking up fine

debris, change bag more frequently.

BAG FULL INDICATOR

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.

RESET BUTTON

INDICATOR LABEL

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

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

Note: Under pr

oper operating conditions the green indicator light on the power nozzle will illuminate. If r

oller brush becomes

stalled, the r

ed indicator light will illuminate. Remove clog or source of stall, and press the red reset button on the back of the power nozzle to continue use.

Remove the bag from carrier by pulling the cardboard tag. The Saniseal

dust seal will

close automatically.

Insert a new bag into

rier by sliding

car cardboard into slots on carrier until bag is fully inserted. Bend rear part of dustbag downwards.

Replace the car

rier into the

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.

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Replacing Motor Filter

fter filter has snapped into

lace, push filter upwards.

Unplug unit from wall outlet. Remove the dustbag and carrier to access the 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.

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.

Note: Replace Hepa Filter once a year or every fifth dust bag replacement.

Storage

Turn unit off and unplug cord from outlet. Rewind cord by pressing cord rewind pedal. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

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 every fifth dustbag replacement.

Note: Exhaust filter not needed if Advanced Hepa Filter is used.

ADVANCED HEPA FILTER INSTALLATION:

Remove exhaust grill. Install Advanced Hepa Filter aligning tabs in slots and pressing top to snap closed.

When storing DTX 1400A, stand vacuum cleaner on end. Insert telescopic wand clip into slot located on base of vacuum.

The power nozzle assembly connected or disconnected will stand in an upright position.

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