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For Easy Cord Storage
fig. 12 Wrap cord around the cord wrap and cord dump located
on bottom of the canister. To release cord, twist the cord
dump.
Blower Port
fig. 13 Remove HEPA Filter cover and filter at back of machine.
Firmly insert flexible hose into blower port.
Maintenance
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
Changing the Filter Bag
fig. 14 Use only genuine ORECK XL filter bags. Stand unit on
its back. Twist knob counterclockwise to release and
lift out front plate.
fig. 15 Remove used bag and insert fresh bag. The cardboard
rim fits smoothly into the recessed top. Align tabs on
front plate with slots in housing and replace the front
plate. Close unit by turning knob clockwise.
fig. 16 IMPORTANT: The white bag gasket glued in the housing
must be in place or unit will not operate properly.
Replace if needed.
NOTE: The disposable inner filter bag must be replaced once a
month even if it is not full. Change it more often if it is
used in extremely dirty areas.
Increase the cleaning
power of your vacuum by changing the bag often.
Replacing the Micro Filter
Remove filter bag by following the Changing the Filter Bag
instructions.
fig. 17 Remove old micro filter from bottom inside unit. Replace
with new filter.
NOTE: A replacement filter is supplied in each package of 12
ORECK XL filter bags or you may order filters separately.
Using a HEPA-Filter and Scent Cartridge
fig. 18 Remove HEPA Filter cover at back of machine by
pressing down in top slot and folding back the cover. Lift
cover to remove.
fig. 19 Insert Fresh Air
®
Scent Cartridge on tab located in center
of the filter cover.
fig. 20 Place the HEPA Filter in the filter cover.
fig. 18 Replace the HEPA Filter assembly on the canister by
placing the bottom lip of the cover in the inside slot of
the canister and closing the cover until the top latch is
locked.
NOTE: It is recommended to replace the scent cartridge when
the inner filter bag is replaced.
Replace the HEPA
filter every
6 months. Replace more
often if vacuum is used to pick up fine particles or in
extremely dirty areas.
Assembly
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
R
EMOVE the dirt
retaining flap
a
ttached on the
back of the front
p
late. It must be left
in place for the unit
to operate properly
and to ensure
c
leaning
effectiveness.
Attach Caddy and Insert Tools
fig. 1 Locate caddy clip slots at top rear corners of canister
handle. Place appliance on firm, non-slip surface or hold
in your lap. Grasp handle firmly. Place one of caddy clip
tabs inside slot on one side of handle and stretch the
other tab around handle until the opposite tab inserts in
slot.
fig. 2 Insert crevice tool, brush and fabric tool into caddy in
spaces provided.
fig. 3 Caddy will lift up 90° to allow access to the HEPA filter
cover.
Attach Shoulder Strap
fig. 4 Clamp one end of shoulder strap in front slot located at
front of handle.
fig. 5 Clamp opposite end of shoulder strap in slot at back of
handle.
fig. 6 Adjust length by pulling strap through clip.
IMPORTANT: Before using shoulder strap, pull both ends to be
sure it is secure.
To Operate
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Power Switch
fig. 7 Push power switch to “ON” (I) position.
Hose and Tool Installation
fig. 8 The flexible hose uses a Shurlock
®
locking system that
prevents hose removal unless intended. To install hose,
align “J” slot in hose coupling with tab inside the suction
port. Insert hose into suction port. Twist collar clockwise
to lock hose coupling in port. Twist counterclockwise and
pull to remove hose.
fig. 9 The adjustable extension wand and cleaning tools
supplied with your Oreck XL Compact Canister Vacuum
lock together with friction. T
wist and push to be sure they
lock tightly when installing. Twist and pull to remove.
fig.10 When installing tools directly to blower or suction port
without using hose, tool adapter tube must be used.
Adjustable Extension W
and
fig. 1
1
T
o adjust extension wand, press release button and pull
inner tube to desired length. Tube will lock when button
is released. To shorten length, press release button and
push inner tube.
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