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 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, dusting brush and upholstery 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.
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.
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
prevents hose removal unless intended. To install hose,
align "J" slot in hose coupling with tab inside the suction
port. Insert hose in 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 Vacuum lock
together with friction. Twist and push to be sure they lock
tightly when installing. Twist and pull to remove.
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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 exhaust 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 an Oreck Fresh Air
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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Scent Cartridge on tab