Oreck EDGE UPRIGHT User Guide

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Guide

EdgeTM Series Upright

Important!

Read this manual carefully, and keep for future reference.

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Thank You for purchasing our top-of-the-line Oreck Edge Series Upright. The Edge Series Upright features a 10 year warranty and 10 annual tune-ups, with variable speed control – higher speeds for carpets, lower speeds for bare floors and delicate

surfaces. The HEPA-CELOC filtration traps 99.9997% of

particulates down to .3 microns including pollen, mold

spores and pet dander. And because it’s an Oreck, it can help

restore the nap of your carpet the very first time you use it.

Welcome to our Call. Click. Visit. customer service

program. To speak with an Oreck representative call, click or

visit using the information below.

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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.

Visit us in person at one of over 450 store locations. To find the nearest store, please call

888•oreck (1•888•673•2578).

Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Polarized Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Product Components & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Attaching the Handle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Attaching the Suction Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operating the Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Light Duty Cleaning Wand . . . . . . . . . . . .11

To Dock Light Duty Cleaning Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cleaning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Replacing Disposable Odor Fighting Inner Bag. . . . .13

Stufﬁng or Blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Safety

General Warnings

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this vacuum cleaner

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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 let the unit run while in any one stationary position

• for any period of time. Keep the unit moving while in operation.

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. Use only manufac-

• turer’s recommended attachments.

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.

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not run appliance over cord.

• 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 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 lighter fluid, or use in areas where they may be present.

Do not use appliance in an enclosed space where flamma-

• ble, explosive or toxic vapors are given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some mothproofing substances, or in an area where flammable dust is present.

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

• cleaner, gasoline, etc. with this appliance.

Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges

• and fringe.

Polarized Plug

A polarized plug has one rounded prong and one straight prong. The rounded end goes into the longest socket slot. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way.

Rounded prong

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Parts

Product Components & Accessories

Front View

1. On/off switch

2. Variable speed control

3. Helping Hand® handle

4. Handle tube

5. Outer bag

6. Rear wheels

7. Protective front bumper

8. Headlight

9. Fan housing (front)

10. Odor-fighting inner bag

11. Bag dock

Back and Bottom View

12. Cord dump

13. Light duty cleaning wand

14. Hose clip

15. Cord wrap / carry handle

16. Suction hose

17. Fan housing (back)

18. Hose intake

19. Power cord

20. Edge Brushes

21. Brushroll

22. Intake opening

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Features

1. Variable Speed Control The Edge Series Upright offers variable speed control. Lower speeds for delicate and hard floor surfaces. Higher speeds for carpet. Press “high” to speed up motor through three speed settings.

Depress “low” to lower the motor speed through

three speed settings.

2. Disposable Odor Fighting Dust Bags Disposable Odor Fighting dust bags play a

very important role in the efficiency of your

ORECK vacuum cleaner. The purpose of the

dust bag is to trap dirt, but at the same time it

must be porous enough to allow air to pass

through. If the dust bag becomes clogged,

no air can pass through the cleaner and

cleaning cannot take place, regardless of the

cleaner’s power. Change your dust bag fre-

quently to increase your vacuum’s performance.

3. HEPA-Celoc® Hypo-Allergenic Filter System

The outer bag and inner bag design of the Edge offers HEPA filtration of 99.997% particulates down to .3 microns. It is important to wipe the inside of your outer bag depending on use. The Celoc layered disposable inner dust bag is designed for optimal performance. Depending on cleaning environment, it may need to be changed as often as once a month. Change it more often if it is used in extremely dirty areas. Increase the cleaning power of your vacuum by changing the bag often.

The on-board light duty cleaning wand is designed for quick, light duty corner and above the floor cleaning. The orange tipped crevice tool extends out of the wand for additional reach.

Note: For heavier above the floor and crevice clean-ups use the Edge Series handheld canister.

4. Light Duty Cleaning Wand

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Attaching the Handle Tube

Interconnect

1. Place the vacuum on its back with the handle facing up. Remove the two lower screws from the interconnect, and set them aside.

2. Push the top handle down onto the handle tube.

3. Fasten the screws you removed in step one into

the two lower screw holes located behind the outer bag. Tip! You may need to bend the outer bag back slightly to expose the bottom screw holes.

Attaching the Suction Hose

1. Align the slot on the

suction hose with the tab inside the suction hose opening.

2. Insert the suction hose into the

opening and turn clockwise.

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Important! Ensure the Oreck Edge upright vacuum disposable dust filter bag is securely in place and the outer bag is zipped. Dust and debris will be released into the room if this step is not taken.

Operating the Vacuum

1. Make sure the Disposable Odor Fighting

dust bag is in place. DO NOT operate the cleaner without a dust bag.

on Helping Hand® handle one-half turn. Slide the cord off the handle.

3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

4. Press the power button when ready to

operate. Press the high or low button depending on the speed you wish to use.

2. Release the cord: twist cord dump located

5. Up-Position Lock: Place your foot on the power head and lean handle back gently to release lock for vacuum use. Return handle to the full upright position to engage lock.

6. Carry Handle: Use the carry handle located on back of the vacuum for easy lifting, carrying, and stair vacuuming. Carry handle also serves as the lower cord wrap.

7. Easy Power Cord Storage: a. Turn the cord wrap into the up position. b. Wrap power cord around carry handle

and Helping Hand® handle.

Using the Light Duty Cleaning Wand

1. The Edge Series needs to be in the upright parked position for the light duty cleaning

wand to engage.

2. Release the suction hose and crevice tool from the hose clip.

3. If additional reach is needed, press the release button on the side of the wand and extend the orange tipped crevice tool.

Note: For heavier above the floor and

crevice cleaning use the Edge Series handheld canister.

To Dock the Light Duty Cleaning Wand:

4. Make sure the tab on the wand holder is

facing out. Replace the hose in a downward motion so the tab on the back of the wand will fit into the slot on the bottom hose clip.

5. With flat end of the wand facing out. Snap the top of the wand into the top hose clip.

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Tips

The new ORECK Upright is one of the finest, fastest, and strongest units in its class.

You’ll love the way it cleans, gets under things, and it’s so light weight and easy to use. The following are a few simple suggestions regarding its operation:

NOTICE: Do not use your vacuum cleaner on damp or wet

surfaces. This will cause damage to the vacuum cleaner and is dangerous to the user. Damage caused by use on wet or damp surfaces is not covered under warranty.

1. When inserting a new disposable dust bag, first puff out and OPEN the bag.

2. When the disposable dust bag is full, replace it.

3. Check the disposable filter dust bag at least once a month.

4. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the cord. The revolving

brush could damage the cord.

5. Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges and

fringe.

6. If at any time the machine does not pick up properly or makes an unusual noise, stop operation and service.

7. Although your upright will pick up pins, paper clips, and other small objects, it is recommended that these be removed from the floor before you vacuum. Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to the motor suction fan and its housing.

8. At least once a month, check for and remove excessive lint, string or hair from revolving brush. Wipe the outside of the cleaner with a damp cloth. Also clean the connector deflector assembly area, base of cleaner and fan housing area. If there is dust in the outer bag, vacuum it or shake it out.

NOTICE: Wood Floors, Soft (Vinyl, Asphalt Tile, etc.) Floor Surfaces and Polished Floor Finishes.

Use floor and floor finish manufacturer’s recommended methods of cleaning. The roller brush may also scuff very soft finishes. Keep the unit moving while in operation. A little preventative maintenance will keep your cleaner looking new and will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.

Maintenance

Replacing Disposable Odor Fighting Inner Bag

WARNING!

Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing.

Bag dock

Cardboard

collar

Outer bag zipper

Bag Removal

1. Unzip outer bag completely.

2. Pull bag cardboard collar to release bag dock door from

connector. Bag dock door will hinge downward.

3. Gently pull bag cardboard collar upward out of the bag dock. Saniseal® dust seal will close automatically.

Bag Installation

1. Slide the cardboard collar completely onto bag dock door.

2. Firmly push bag dock door with both thumbs on indication

point until it snaps.

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IMPORTANT: On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur inside the intake tube and the lower tube assembly. This is due to excessive fuzz and loose cuttings in the carpet. Stuffing could occur for the first few cleanings until all the loose material is removed. Due to the high efficiency of the cleaner, many older carpets will cause stuffing when the cleaner is first used on them. If your vacuum cleaner does not pick up properly, or makes unusual noise, check for blockage, and clear if necessary in the following area’s:

Mouth Intake Blockage: If there is blockage in the mouth intake, remove it with long-nose pliers, screwdriver or coat hanger.

Mouth of intake opening

Hose Intake Blockage: If there is blockage at the hose intake area, place the unit in the upright locked position and turn the power off. Remove the suction hose and clear the hose intake opening with a long-nose pliers, screwdriver or coat hanger.

Bag dock door

Clear blockage

from this area

Hose intake opening

Top Air Flow Blockage: Many times blockage occurs due to a full inner bag causing dirt to back down the air flow system. When this occurs the blockage will be at the top of the system, starting in the area where the inner bag connects to the connector assembly. If the blockage is at the top of the system, open the bag dock door, and using long nose pliers you may be able to clear the area.

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Fan Housing Blockage: If blockage occurs at the bottom of the air flow system follow the steps below:

1. Unzip the outer bag and remove the inner bag from the bag dock.

2. At the very bottom of the outer bag you will find an intake collar. Twist the

intake collar counterclockwise to unlock.

3. Lift the collar up the intake tube.

4. Lift the entire outer bag and the intake tube assembly up and out of the fan housing opening.

Intake collar

5. Remove blockage at the opening of the

fan housing.

Fan housing opening

Note: If the above actions do not correct the problem, contact an Oreck authorized service center or call the customer service center. US: 1-800-989-3535 Canada: 1-888-676-7325

Trouble-

shooting

Service problems that appear to be major can often be solved easily. You can be your own troubleshooter by reviewing this guide. All other servicing should be done by an Oreck authorized service center.

Problem Check Solution

Cleaner will not run

Cleaner does not pick up.

• Not plugged in properly.

• No electricity in wall outlet.

• Brushroll is jammed and motor shut off.

• Filter Bag is full.

• Nozzle or intake pivot clogged.

• Brush is worn.

• Bag tube clogged.

• Bag pores are clogged with fine dust.

• Be sure cleaner is firmly plugged into wall outlet.

• Check electrical source – fuse or circuit breaker.

• Upright can be “reset” by unplugging or pressing ON/OFF button once.

• Replace filter bag. See Replacing

Disposable Odor Fighting Dust Bag.

• Clear obstruction.

• Change bag.

• Return to Service Center for repair.

Unit still does not operate properly.

• Impeller fan is broken

• Revolving brush is not even at both ends.

Check all the above points.

Contact Oreck for service.

Parts

All accessories and replacement parts are sold separately. To order, call our customer service group or visit our website. Please have your model number from the data label on the bottom of the unit.

Item Number

Accessories

Crystal Aroma® Carpet and Room Freshener AROMAII

Oreck Dry Carpet® Cleaning System 303110S

Replacement Parts

Inner Bag, 8 Pack, Saniseal® Odor Fighting Hypo-Allergenic

CYPK8OF

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