Assembly
IMPORTANT: DO NOT REMOVE the dirt retaining flap attached on the back of the front plate. It must be left in place for the unit to operate properly and to ensure cleaning effectiveness.
Attach Caddy and Insert Tools fig. 1
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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. Twist 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 Wand
fig. 11 To 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.
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.
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