Oreck XLS700 warranty To Clean Carpet Cleaner, To Store Cleaner, Things To Do, To Replace Belt

Unplug the power cord leading from the power head to the rear of the main cleaner.

Remove the power nozzle from the main cleaner.

Disassemble Power Nozzle:

To Clean Carpet Cleaner

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

Before turning the cleaner off, tilt the cleaner back, raising the nozzle off the carpet for 15-20 seconds. This prevents extracted water in the nozzle from dripping back onto the carpet after you turn the cleaner off.

fig. 13 Place the power switch in the “OFF“ position. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

fig. 11 Remove the cleaner cartridge by rotating the locking white lever upwards. Do not store with a cleaner cartridge attached.

fig. 19 Remove and empty the tank. Rinse out the lower recovery tank with warm water. Wipe off the inlet screen to remove accumulated dirt, lint and debris.

fig. 10 Replace tank.

fig. 20 If you have been operating the cleaner at length, it may be necessary to clean the nozzle from time to time, particularly if the carpet is brand new or very dirty, or if long-haired pets frequently use the carpeted area. Unplug cleaner and examine several areas on the power nozzle to see if debris has built up:

a.Extractor slots

b.Brush roll chamber

c.Spray Tips

fig. 20 To clean the Steemer extractor slots, place a cloth or towel over the motor cover to shield and protect the motor from water damage. Run hot tap water through the nozzle until clean.

To clean the brush chamber and spray tips, take a towel or damp cloth and wipe clean.

To Store Cleaner

fig. 6 Pull the wheel assembly forward toward nozzle for compact storage.

NOTE: Do not store the cleaner in freezing conditions.

Do not store the cleaner with water in the tank. Do not store the cleaner with cleaner cartridge attached. Turn the squeegee upside down for storage. Squeegee will deform if left in position while in storage.

Things To Do

•Use only manufacturer recommended attachments and accessories.

•Keep free of dust, lint, and hair.

•Turn off all controls before unplugging.

•Test the A.L.C.I. plug with every use.

•Empty the recovery tank when full and whenever clean water is added to the supply tank.

•Keep young children and pets away from cleaned carpets until dry.

•Check carpets and upholstery for color fastness.

•Clean nozzle periodically.

To Replace Belt

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

Replacement belts (Part No. OR114) for Oreck Steemers are available from Oreck. Call Toll-Free 1-800-989-3535.

fig. 4

fig. 3 fig. 21

a.Remove screw from belt cover.

b.Remove two (2) screws holding the brush roll clamp in place and remove clamp.

c.Remove and replace the old belt if broken or if excessive wear is noted.

To Install a New Belt:

d.Remove brush roll and insert the new belt into the rectangular cavity. Using a long screwdriver, loop belt around motor shaft. Pull and stretch belt over crowned end of the brush roll. Rotate brush to properly align belt.

fig. 21 Replace belt cover, brush roll clamp and screws. fig. 3 Reattach power nozzle to unit.

fig. 4 Reconnect power cords and test.

To Replace Squeegee

fig. 22 Remove squeegee by gently pulling the handles located on each end of the squeegee until it releases.

a.Replace the squeegee by first inserting one tab on the squeegee end with the slot on nozzle. Then insert the tab located on other end of squeegee into the nozzle slot.

NOTE: Turn the squeegee upside down for storage. The squeegee is designed to assist in hard floor cleaning, however, it can be left on for carpet cleaning.

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