Oreck Edge User manual

EdgeTM Series Upright
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Thank You for purchasing our top-of-the-line Oreck Edge Series
Upright. The Edge Series Upright features a 10 year warranty
and 10 annual tune-ups, with variable speed control – higher
speeds for carpets, lower speeds for bare floors and delicate
surfaces. The HEPA-CELOC filtration traps 99.9997% of
particulates down to .3 microns including pollen, mold
spores and pet dander. And because it’s an Oreck, it can help
restore the nap of your carpet the very first time you use it.
Welcome to our Call. Click. Visit. customer service
program. To speak with an Oreck representative call, click or
visit using the information below.
Enjoy
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USA: 1•800•989•3535
Canada: 1•888•676•7325
On the web, point and click at: www.oreck.com
or visit www.oreck.com and click locate a store on
the top right.
Visit us in person at one of over 450 store
locations. To find the nearest store, please call
888•oreck (1•888•673•2578).

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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
GeneralWarnings..........................4
Polarized Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Parts......................................6
Product Components & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Features....................................8
Assembly...................................9
Attaching the Handle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Attaching the Suction Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Use ......................................10
OperatingtheVacuum......................10
Using the Light Duty Cleaning Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To Dock Light Duty Cleaning Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance................................13
Replacing Disposable Odor Fighting Inner Bag. . . . . 13
Stuffing or Blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting .............................16
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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General Warnings
Read all instructions before using this vacuum cleaner
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
when using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not let the unit run while in any one stationary position
for any period of time. Keep the unit moving while in
operation.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufac-
turer’s recommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center
or call customer service at: US: 1-800-989-3535
Canada: 1-888-676-7325
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not run appliance over cord.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
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Do not use without filter bag assembly in place.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline or lighter fluid, or use in areas where they
may be present.
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space where flamma-
ble, explosive or toxic vapors are given off by oil base paint,
paint thinner, some mothproofing substances, or in an area
where flammable dust is present.
Do not pick up toxic material such as chlorine bleach, drain
cleaner, gasoline, etc. with this appliance.
Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges
and fringe.
Polarized Plug
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
A polarized plug has one rounded prong and one straight prong.
The rounded end goes into the longest socket slot. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polar-
ized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified
personnel to install the proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in
any way.
Rounded prong
For household use only

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Product Components & Accessories
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1. On/off switch
2. Variable speed control
3. Helping Hand®handle
4. Handle tube
5. Outer bag
6. Rear wheels
7. Protective front bumper
8. Headlight
9. Fan housing (front)
10. Odor-fighting inner bag
11. Bag dock
Front View
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12. Cord dump
13. Light duty cleaning wand
14. Hose clip
15. Cord wrap / carry handle
16. Suction hose
17. Fan housing (back)
18. Hose intake
19. Power cord
20. Edge Brushes
21. Brushroll
22. Intake opening
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1. On/off switch
2. Variable speed control
3. Helping Hand®handle
4. Handle tube
5. Outer bag
6. Rear wheels
7. Protective front bumper
8. Headlight
9. Fan housing (front)
10. Odor-fighting inner bag
11. Bag dock
Front View
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12. Cord dump
13. Light duty cleaning wand
14. Hose clip
15. Cord wrap / carry handle
16. Suction hose
17. Fan housing (back)
18. Hose intake
19. Power cord
20. Edge Brushes
21. Brushroll
22. Intake opening
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Features
1. Variable Speed Control
The Edge Series Upright offers variable speed
control. Lower speeds for delicate and hard floor
surfaces. Higher speeds for carpet. Press “high”
to speed up motor through three speed settings.
Depress “low” to lower the motor speed through
three speed settings.
2. Disposable Odor Fighting Dust Bags
Disposable Odor Fighting dust bags play a
very important role in the efficiency of your
ORECK vacuum cleaner. The purpose of the
dust bag is to trap dirt, but at the same time it
must be porous enough to allow air to pass
through. If the dust bag becomes clogged,
no air can pass through the cleaner and
cleaning cannot take place, regardless of the
cleaner’s power. Change your dust bag fre-
quently to increase your vacuum’s performance.
3. HEPA-Celoc® Hypo-Allergenic Filter System
The outer bag and inner bag design of the Edge
offers HEPA filtration of 99.997% particulates
down to .3 microns. It is important to wipe the
inside of your outer bag depending on use.
The Celoc layered disposable inner dust bag is
designed for optimal performance. Depending on
cleaning environment, it may need to be changed as
often as once a month. Change it more often if it is
used in extremely dirty areas. Increase the cleaning
power of your vacuum by changing the bag often.
4. Light Duty Cleaning Wand
The on-board light duty cleaning wand is designed
for quick, light duty corner and above the floor
cleaning. The orange tipped crevice tool extends
out of the wand for additional reach.
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Note: For heavier above the floor and crevice
clean-ups use the Edge Series handheld canister.
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Attaching the Handle Tube
1. Place the vacuum on its back with the handle facing
up. Remove the two lower screws from the
interconnect, and set them aside.
2. Push the top handle down onto the handle tube.
3. Fasten the screws you removed in step one into
the two lower screw holes located behind the outer
bag. Tip! You may need to bend the outer bag back
slightly to expose the bottom screw holes.
Attaching the Suction Hose
1. Align the slot on the
suction hose with the
tab inside the suction
hose opening.
2. Insert the suction hose into the
opening and turn clockwise.
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Operating the Vacuum
1. Make sure the Disposable Odor Fighting
dust bag is in place. DO NOT operate the
cleaner without a dust bag.
2. Release the cord: twist cord dump located
on Helping Hand®handle one-half turn.
Slide the cord off the handle.
3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
4. Press the power button when ready to
operate. Press the high or low button
depending on the speed you wish to use.
5. Up-Position Lock:
Place your foot on the
power head and lean
handle back gently to
release lock for vac-
uum use. Return
handle to the full
upright position
to engage lock.
Important! Ensure the Oreck Edge upright vacuum disposable
dust filter bag is securely in place and the outer bag is zipped.
Dust and debris will be released into the room if this step is
not taken.
6. Carry Handle: Use the carry handle located
on back of the vacuum for easy lifting,
carrying, and stair vacuuming. Carry handle
also serves as the lower cord wrap.
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