Operation; Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Oreck U2000RB-1 User Manual

ASSEMBLY
FULLY ASSEMBLE PRODUCT PRIOR
TO USE.
To assist you in identifying
components of your vacuum, the
parts have been numbered as
follows:
1. Handle Switch
section, 11. Cord hook
upper 12. Plastic
2. Tube, lower loop/cable
3. Power head clamp
4. Outer bag 13. Connector
5. Paper filter Assembly/
6. Power cord Rear Carry
7. Retaining Handle
spring 14. Fan housing
8. Bag tension 15. Cord
bar assembly
9. Zip fastener 16. Cord-Lock
10. ON/OFF 17. Pigtail
17
10
11
9
1
12
16
13
4
5
6
2
15
7
8
14
3
1
Before assembling appliance, remove
two screws from the connector
assembly. Remove plastic insert by
pulling upward.
Upper
Handle
Connector
Assembly
2
With ON/OFF switch facing the
front of the unit, slide upper handle
section over matching section of the
connector assembly. Place brace
against handle and connection
assembly aligning the holes. Insert
one screw into top hole and one
screw into the bottom hole then
tighten firmly until handle is no
longer loose.
3
Attach cord to cord clip by pressing
cord above and below clip ensuring
the cord is fully rested in clip.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Use extra
care when cleaning on stairs. To
avoid personal injury or damage,
and to prevent the cleaner from
falling, always place cleaner at the
bottom of the stairs or on the floor.
Do not place cleaner on stairs or
furniture, as it may result in injury
or damage. When using tools,
always ensure handle is in the
upright position.
TO OPERATE
IMPORTANT: Make sure disposable
paper filter dust bag is in place. DO
NOT operate the cleaner without a
paper filter dust bag.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Insert a new disposable paper
filter dust bag— FIRST PUFF OUT
and OPEN THE BAG. See "How
To Replace Filter Dust Bag" in
the Maintenance section of
this manual.
2. Plug the power cord into an
electrical outlet.
3. Press the ON (l) - OFF (O) switch
on Helping Handle Assembly,
or on top of base for Straight
Handle Models when ready
to operate.
4. When the disposable filter dust
bag is full, REPLACE IT.
5. If at any time the machine does
not pick up properly or makes an
unusual noise, STOP OPERATION
and service.
6. Although your upright will pick
up pins, paper clips, and other
small objects, it is recommend-
ed 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.
WARNING:
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.
7. Change the disposable
filter dust bag at least once a
month— even if it is not full!
The collected dust in the dust
bag can cause odor and attract
moisture.
8. DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner
over cord. The revolving brush
could damage the cord. 8. Use
caution when vacuuming over
area rug edges & fringe.
NOTE: Disposable paper filter dust
bags play a very important role in
the efficiency of your ORECK vacuum
cleaner. If the filter bag becomes
clogged, no air can pass through the
cleaner and cleaning cannot take
place, regardless of the cleaner's
power. To keep your cleaner operating
at maximum efficiency, change the
dust bag frequently. DO NOT FILL
ABOVE THE LINE INDICATED ON THE
DUST BAG.
NOTE: Be sure the disposable paper
filter dust bag is installed properly.
All paper dust bags are not the same.
Your ORECK disposable dust bags
have been designed to be used with
the ORECK cleaner. Using bags other
than genuine ORECK disposable bags
will affect the cleaning ability of your
cleaner and may void the warranty.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Unplug
cord from electrical outlet before
servicing.
HOW TO REPLACE
FILTER DUST BAG
BAG PART# PK80009, PK80009DW,
PK800025, PK800025DW
A
B
1
Hook bottom of bag collar opening
under lip "B" of connector assembly.
Pull up on bag collar and snap over
lip "A" of connector.
2
Press on edges of bag collar to insure
bag is completely installed.
IMPORTANT: Check to make sure
bag collar is behind lips "A" and "B".
If it is not, dust will leak into outer
bag. When filter bag is in place, close
outer bag with zipper fastener.
GENERAL CLEANER
CARE
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. A little preventative
maintenance will keep your cleaner
looking new and will ensure
continued cleaning effectiveness.
CAUTION:
Wood Floors,
Soft (Vinyl, Asphalt Tile, etc.)
Floor Surfaces and Polished Floor
Finishes Use low speed for hard
surfaces and fine rugs.
Use floor and floor finish
manufacturer's recommended
methods of cleaning. The metal strip
on the base of the cleaner could
be damaged if used on concrete or
abrasive surfaces, and, therefore,
cause damage to wood floors,
soft (vinyl, asphalt tile, etc.) floor
surfaces and polished floor finishes.
The roller brush may also scuff very
soft finishes. 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.
TO REPLACE FILTER DUST BAG
PART# PK80009, PK800025,
PK80009DW, PK800025DW.
STUFFING OR
BLOCKAGE
Under certain conditions it is possible
to stuff or block the intake tube and
the lower tube assembly. If your
vacuum cleaner does not pick up
properly, makes an unusual noise
or the outer bag does not fluff up or
balloon open, follow these steps:
1
Check for blockage at the mouth of
the intake opening. See illustration
A. If there is blockage, remove it with
long-nose pliers, a screwdriver or
coat hanger. If you can not reach the
blockage, remove baseplate.
2
If the blockage is not at the base,
remove lower tube. See illustration
C. Unhook retainer spring, releasing
bottom of bag. Twist lower collar
counterclockwise to slide up. Pull
tube out of base. Check for blockage.
If blockage is in the tube, remove
with a coat hanger.
Retainer
Spring
3
If tube is not blocked, look into
fan housing. Remove debris with
long-nose pliers, a screwdriver or
coat hanger.
WARNING:
Unplug
cord from electrical outlet before
servicing or removing cordlock.

TROUBLESHOOTING

AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS FILTER
BAGS AND BELTS CAN BE FOUND ON ORECK.COM IF APPLIANCE IS NOT
WORKING AS IT SHOULD, HAS BEEN DROPPED, DAMAGED, LEFT OUTDOORS,
OR DROPPED INTO WATER, CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-768-2014
PRIOR TO CONTINUING USE. ALWAYS IDENTIFY YOUR CLEANER BY THE
COMPLETE MODEL NUMBER. (THE MODEL NUMBER APPEARS ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE CLEANER.)
ACCESSORIES
GENUINE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: WE RECOMMEND USING ONLY WITH GENUINE
ORECK® REPLACEMENT BAGS (FOR ORECK BAGGED UPRIGHTS), PARTS, AND AC-
CESSORIES. DAMAGE CAUSED BY USE WITH OTHER THAN GENUINE ORECK® BAGS,
PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES IS NOT COVERED BY AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
ASSEMBLY:
1. Connect plug and receptacle.
2. Snap cord into lock.
3. Rotate insert until secure
against plug.
4. Ensure rotation is as depicted to
ensure proper engagement.
DISASSEMBLY:
1. Remove cord from lock
2. Disconnect plug and receptacle.
TO ADJUST OR REPLACE BRUSH
PART # 430000880
WARNING:
Unplug
cord from electrical outlet before
servicing.
To determine if the brush is worn,
place a firm straight edge across the
nozzle opening. If brush bristles do
not extend beyond baseplate, brush
should be adjusted.
1. Remove the baseplate by remov-
ing 5 screws. Then, remove the
belt and brush roll from the
housing.
2. Rotate both bearing assemblies
at ends of brush roll to show
"OLD" and replace in the holding
channels in the housing.
NOTE: The bearing assembly setting
marked "OLD" has two notches ( l l )
on the top of the assembly. The one
marked "NEW" has one notch ( l ).
When rotating bearings, make sure
both bearing assembly settings are
the same and face up when replacing
the brush roll.
3. Reassemble the belt and the
baseplate and check bristle
height above baseplate at each
end of brush. If a previous
adjustment has already been
made and bristle height does
not extend above baseplate,
a new brush assembly should
be ordered.
IMPORTANT: Unless the brush
is worn as indicated above, both
bearings must be in the "NEW"
position. When rotating, both bearings
must be in the "OLD" position.
Unmatched settings will cause
damage to your machine.