Oreck U2420RSQ User Guide

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USER’S GUIDE

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Includes:

• Safety Warnings

• Warranty

• Operating Instructions

• Trouble Diagnosis

• Accessories

U2420RSQ

HIGH SPEED UPRIGHT VACUUM

CLEANER WITH

CLEANING SYSTEM

75782-01 REV A

Table of Contents

BEFORE OPERATING CLEANER, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS

MANUAL CAREFULLY.

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . page 2

Maintenance and Customer Service,

Warranty, Accessories, Assembly . . . . page 3

General Information, To Replace Paper Filter Dust Bag, Bag Installation, Using an Oreck Fresh Air

Tab, . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

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

How to Replace a Worn Belt,

To Adjust or Replace Brush . . . . . . . . page 6

Stuffing or Blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . page 8

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.

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 operate the unit while in the upright and locked position.

• 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 manufacturer’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 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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Household Use Only

To assist you in identifying components of your vacuum, the parts have been numbered as follows

: 1 Handle section, upper 2 Tube, lower 3 Power head 4 Outer bag 5 Paper filter dust bag 6 Power cord 7 Retaining spring 8 Bag tension bar 9 Zip fastener

10 On/off switch 11 Cord hook 12 Connector assembly 13 Fan housing

Assembly

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:

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.

Maintenance and

Customer Service

Warranty

ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY: (Oreck Manufacturing Company gives you the following limited warranty for this product only if it was originally purchased for residential 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 one (1) year 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. This limited warranty covers the revolving roller brush for one (1) year for residential use only.

This limited warranty does not cover the replacement of expendable or consumable parts such as carbon motor brushes, edge brushes, drive belts, bulbs, disposable bags and other parts subject to normal wear unless they are defective in material or workmanship.

This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected to accident, abuse, commercial use, alteration, misuse, damage caused by act of God, the use of voltages other than indicated on the serial number displayed on this product or service of this product by other than Oreck or a participating 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.

ACCESSORIES

SOLD SEPARATELY

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

ITEM PART NUMBER

1. Dust Bag, 8 Pack CCPK8DW Saniseal

, ACDS,

Hypo-Allergenic

2. Dust Bag, 8 Pack CCPK8 Regular

3. Belts, 3 Pack 0300604

4. Oreck Fresh Air

Tabs AIRTABS

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