Oreck Ultimate Hand Held User manual

Ultimate Handheld
Vacuum
Important!
Read this manual carefully, and keep for future reference.
User’s
Guide
1600 Series

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Thank You for purchasing our Ultimate Handheld Vacuum.
The Ultimate Handheld Vacuum weighs about five pounds and
comes with a variety of accessories for any cleaning need. The
installed HEPA filter helps keep dust and dirt from escaping as
you vacuum.
Welcome to our Call, Click customer service program.
To contact Oreck Call or Click using the information below.
Enjoy
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Call
USA: 1•800•989•3535
Canada: 1•888•676•7325
On the web, point and click at: www.oreck.com
and click locate a store on the top right.

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Contents
Safety ..................................4
General Warnings.........................4
Polarized Plug ...........................5
Parts & Features..........................6
Assemble ...............................8
Attach the Tool Caddy.....................8
Attach the Slinky Hose and Tools............9
Attach the Adjustable Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . 10
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
After Using the Vacuum ..................11
Maintain ...............................12
Replacing the Disposable Inner Bag . . . . . . . . . 12
Replacing the Micro Filter.................13
Replacing the HEPA Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Trouble shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Parts..................................16
Warranty...............................17

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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
!
General Warnings
Read all instructions before using the 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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 out-
doors, 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,ngers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.
• Donotusewithoutlterbagassemblyinplace.
• Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
• Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.

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• Donotusetopickupammable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ammable,
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
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polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
qualiedpersonneltoinstalltheproperoutlet.Donotalterthe
plug in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For household use only
Rounded prong

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Parts
&
Features
1. Ultimate handheld
vacuum: Core canister
vacuum unit.
2. Adjustable shoulder
strap: Attaches to the
canister in both horizon-
tal and vertical positions.
3. Upholsterytool: Cleans
upholstered furniture and
drapery.
4. Large floor tool: Hand-
held tool for cleaning
bare floors and walls.
5. Dustingbrush: Best for
delicate surfaces.
6. Crevicetool: Cleans tight
areas such as cracks and
crevices.
7. Powercord:Twenty foot
cord for long distances.
8. Cordwrap: Power cord
storage area.
9. Toolcaddy: Stores tools on
board the vacuum.
10.On/Offswitch: Turns the
vacuum on and off.
11. Carry handle with strap
hooks: Use to carry the
vacuum and attach the straps.
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5
12
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9
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10
shown with
hose, crevice
tool and
dusting brush
installed

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12. Slinky hose: Easy to use
exiblehose.
13.Hoseinlet: Hose connec-
tion location.
14. Extension wand:
Extendsanadditional
ten inches with the push
of a button.
15. MicroFilter:Keepsdirt
and dust from entering
the vacuum motor.
16. Innerbagdoor: Allows
access to the inner bag.
17. BagGasket: Creates a tight
seal to guard against air
leaks. Do not remove.
18. Disposableinnerbag:
Collects debris from the
vacuuming process.
19.HEPAFilter: Helps keep
dust and dirt inside the
vacuum as you clean.
20.HEPAFilterdoor: The HEPA
filter is secured to this door.
21. Micro Filter Frame: Holds
the Micro Filter.
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1521
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Hose inlet side HEPA filter side
10”extension
2016

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Assemble
Attach the Tool Caddy
Before you attach the hose or any tools onto your vacuum,
you will first want to attach the tool caddy.
1. Align the middle slot and two pronged tabs on the tool
caddy with the middle tab and two slots on the side of
the vacuum.
2. Rotate and snap the tool caddy down into place.
3. Load the tools onto the tool caddy in the designated
outside slots.
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AttachtheSlinkyHoseandTools
1. Align the J-shaped slot at the end
of the hose with the tab inside the
hose inlet.
2. Turn the hose collar clockwise to
lock into place. To unlock, turn the
collar counterclockwise.
3.Attachtheadjustableextension
wand. The wand and all cleaning
tools supplied with the vacuum lock
together with friction. Twist and
push to lock tightly when attaching.
Twist and pull to remove.
4. Choose the tool you would like to
use for your cleaning job.
5. Attach the tool onto the end of the
extensionwandbyusingthetwist
and push friction method described
in step three.
Cleans
upholstery
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J-shaped slot
hose collar
Cleans delicate
surfaces
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5
4
Cleans tight
areas
Cleans bare
floors and walls
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Attach the Adjustable Shoulder Strap
The shoulder strap can be attached to use the vacuum in the
horizontal or vertical position depending on what is most
comfortable for your use.
1. To adjust the shoulder strap length, loosen the straps, and
slide the clip up or down depending on the length you desire.
2. To carry the vacuum in the vertical position: clip each end of
the shoulder strap into the two slots on the sides of the carry
handle.
3. To carry the vacuum in the horizontal position: clip one end
of the shoulder strap into the slot of the carry handle, on the
hose inlet side. Clip the opposite end of the strap into the
slot on the bottom of the vacuum on the hose inlet side.
slide clip loosen strap
vertical position
horizontal position