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USER’S GUIDE

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Includes:• Safety Warnings• Warranty• Operating Instructions• Trouble Diagnosis• Accessories

XL2400RSHIGH SPEED UPRIGHT VACUUM

CLEANER WITH®

CLEANING SYSTEMUSA: 1-800-989-4244 CANADA: 1-800-393-8801

Other Oreck accessories available at:

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Table of Contents

BEFORE OPERATING CLEANER, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS IN THISMANUAL CAREFULLY.

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . page 2

Maintenance and Customer Service,Warranty, Accessories, Assembly . . . . page 3

General Information, To Replace Paper FilterDust Bag, Bag Installation, Using an Oreck Fresh Air® Tab, . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

How to Replace a Worn Belt,To Adjust or Replace Brush . . . . . . . . page 6

Stuffing or Blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . page 8

Polarized Plug NoticeThis product is equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than theother). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plugshould still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace theobsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the polarizedplug.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING THIS VACUUM CLEANER

WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplugfrom outlet when not in use and before servicing.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.• Do not operate the unit while in the upright and locked position.• 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 manufacturer’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 callcustomer 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 cordaway 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 reduceair flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away fromopenings and moving parts.

• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such ascigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• 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 bepresent.

• Do not use appliance in an enclosed space where flammable,explosive or toxic vapors are given off by oil base paint, paintthinner, some mothproofing substances, or in an area whereflammable dust is present.

• Do not pick up toxic material such as chlorine bleach, draincleaner, gasoline, etc. with this appliance.

• Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges and fringe.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSHousehold Use Only

To assist you in identifying components of your vacuum, the parts have been numbered as follows:

1 Handle section, upper2 Tube, lower3 Power head4 Outer bag5 Paper filter dust bag6 Power cord7 Retaining spring8 Bag tension bar9 Zip fastener

10 On/off switch11 Cord hook12 Connector assembly13 Fan housing

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Assembly

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Your ORECK vacuum cleaner is a product of precise engineering.The motor bearings are permanently lubricated and should not beoiled. If you require additional information or have problems withyour ORECK appliance, you may call ORECK customer service at:

In USA 1-800-989-3535In Canada 1-888-676-7325

Please specify the model number and serial/code number whichcan be found on the data plate on the back of the vacuum.

Save your sales or purchase slip. Should your ORECK appliancerequire warranty service in the U.S.A., present this slip to theAuthorized Service Center as your proof of purchase date or, inCanada, call customer service.

Maintenance andCustomer Service

Warranty

ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY: (Oreck Manufacturing Companygives you the following limited warranty for this product only if it was origi-nally purchased for residential use, not resale, from Oreck or an OreckAuthorized Retail Dealer.)

Oreck will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original purchaser, anypart which is found to be defective in material or workmanship within three(3) years of the date of purchase; ten (10) years on housing. This limitedwarranty applies to normal domestic use. Any commercial use of thisproduct will void this limited warranty. This limited warranty covers therevolving roller brush for one (1) year for residential use only.

This limited warranty does not cover the replacement of expendable orconsumable parts such as carbon motor brushes, edge brushes, drive belts,bulbs, disposable bags and other parts subject to normal wear unless theyare defective in material or workmanship.

This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected to accident,abuse, commercial use, alteration, misuse, damage caused by act of God,the use of voltages other than indicated on the serial number displayed onthis product or service of this product by other than Oreck or a partici-pating Factory Authorized Service Center.

Oreck does not authorize any person or representative to assume or grantany other warranty obligation with the sale of this product.

Oreck’s limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof of purchase fromOreck or an Oreck Authorized Retail Dealer for this product. If youpurchase this product from any other source, your purchase is “AS IS,”which means Oreck grants you no warranty, and that you, not Oreck,assume the entire risk of the quality and performance of this product,including the entire cost of any necessary servicing or repairs of anydefects.

Oreck’s liability for damages to you for any costs whatsoever arising out ofthis statement of limited warranty shall be limited to the amount paid for thisproduct at the time of original purchase, and Oreck shall not be liable forany direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising out of theuse or inability to use this product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply toyou.

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT,INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THEWARRANTY PERIOD, AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.

Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties,so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state.

ACCESSORIESSOLD SEPARATELY

USA: 1-800-989-3535 CANADA: 1-888-676-7325

ITEM PART NUMBER

1. Dust Bag, 8 PackRegular CCPK8

2. Dust Bag, 8 PackSaniseal®, ACDS, CCPK8DWHypo-Allergenic

3. Belts, 3 Pack 0300604

4. Oreck Fresh Air® Tabs AIRTABS

fig. 1 Before assembling appliance, remove two screws from the connector assembly. Remove cardboard insert by pulling upward.

fig. 2 Slide upper handle section over matching section of the connector assembly. Insert short screw into top hole and long screw into the bottom hole thentighten firmly until handle is no longer loose.

Make sure disposable paper filter dust bag is in place. DONOT operate the cleaner without a paper filter dust bag.Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet and press theOn (l) - OFF(O) switch on top of base when ready tooperate.

Up-Position Lockfig. 3 Place foot on power head and lean handle back

gently to release lock for vacuum use. Return handle to the full upright position to engage lock.

NOTE: Do not operate the unit while in the upright andlocked position. Do not let the unit run while in any onestationary position for any period of time. Keep the unitmoving while in operation.For Easy Power Cord Storagefig. 4 Wrap power cord around cord hook on handle

and cord hook on connector. Secure to “U” shaped part on plug.

WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outletbefore servicing.

fig. 5 Unzip outer bag completely.fig. 6 Pull bag cardboard collar to release bag dock

door from connector. Bag dock door will hinge downward.

fig. 7 Gently pull bag cardboard collar upward out of the bag dock.

fig. 8 Slide the cardboard collar completely into bag dock door.

fig. 9 Firmly push bag dock door with both thumbs on indication point until it snaps.

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PRESS UNTIL SNAP IS HEARD

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CHASQUIDO DE SUJECI ÓN

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General Information

To Replace Filter Dust Bag

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Upper Handle

Bag Installation

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Your ORECK XL vacuumcleaner has a specialFRESH AIR® tab pocket.This light-colored pocket islocated inside the vinylbag in the area where thepaper disposable bagattaches to the intaketube. Insert tablet inpocket.

Using An Oreck Fresh Air® Tab

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Operating Instructions

To OperateMake sure disposable paper filter dust bag is in place. DONOT operate the cleaner without a paper filter dust bag.Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet and press theOn (l) - OFF (O) switch on top of base when ready tooperate.

General InformationThe performance of your new cleaner greatly depends uponcare and maintenance. The instructions in this manual willguide you in performing basic care and maintenance. Toobtain the most satisfying years of service read the instructionsand keep them handy for future reference.

Operating RecommendationsThis new ORECK XL High-Speed Upright is one of the finest,fastest, and strongest units in its class. You’ll love the way itcleans, gets under things, and it’s SO lightweight and easy touse.The following are a few simple suggestions regarding itsoperation:1. When inserting a new disposable paper filter dust bag—

FIRST PUFF OUT and OPEN THE BAG.2. When the disposable filter dust bag is full, REPLACE IT.3. If at any time the machine does not pick up properly or

makes an unusual noise, STOP OPERATION and service.4. Although your upright will pick up pins, paper clips, and

other small objects, it is recommended that these beremoved from the floor before you vacuum. Failure to doso may result in permanent damage to the motor suctionfan and its housing.

5. WARNING: Do not use your vacuum cleaner on dampor wet surfaces. This will cause damage to the vacuumcleaner and is dangerous to the user. Damage caused byuse on wet or damp surfaces is not covered underwarranty.

6. REPLACE THE BELT EVERY 6 MONTHS.7. Change the disposable filter dust bag at least once a

month—even if it is not full! The collected dust in the dustbag can cause odor, attract moisture, act as a breedingarea and can affect the efficiency of the cleaner.

8. DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner over cord. Therevolving brush could damage the cord.

9. Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges andfringe.

Disposable Paper Filter Dust BagsDisposable paper filter dust bags play a very important rolein the efficiency of your ORECK vacuum cleaner. The purposeof the paper bag is to trap dirt, but at the same time it mustbe porous enough to allow air to pass through. If the paperbag becomes clogged, no air can pass through the cleanerand cleaning cannot take place, regardless of the cleaner’spower. To keep your cleaner operating at maximum efficiency,change the dust bag frequently. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THELINE INDICATED ON THE DUST BAG.Be sure the disposable paper filter dust bag is installedproperly.

All paper dust bags are not the same. Your ORECKdisposable dust bags have been designed to be used with the ORECK cleaner. Using bags other than genuine ORECKType CC disposable bags will affect the cleaning ability ofyour cleaner and could cause damage to it.

The BeltThe belt on your vacuum cleaner controls the speed of therevolving brush and is very important for the effectiveoperation of the cleaner. If the belt becomes stretched or cut,it will cause the revolving brush to stop completely or slowdown. See instructions in the manual for replacing belt.An extra belt is stored in the baseplate of your cleaner. Whenbuying replacement belts, use ONLY ORECK genuine belts.Belts other than ORECK belts will not operate the revolvingbrush correctly and may create undue stress which will causedamage to the motor and brush bearings. Using belts otherthan ORECK belts will void the warranty.

LubricationThe vacuum cleaner motor bearings are factory lubricatedand seated. Further lubrication is not required.

General Cleaner CareAt least once a month, checkfor and remove excessivelint, string or hair fromrevolving brush.Wipe the inside and outsideof the outer vinyl bag andthe outside of the cleanerwith a damp cloth. Alsoclean the connector deflectorassembly area, base ofcleaner and fan housingarea. Vacuum or shake dustout of the inner bag.

A little preventative maintenance will keep your cleanerlooking new and will ensure continued cleaning effec-tiveness.

CAUTION—WOOD FLOORS, SOFT (VINYL, ASPHALT TILE,ETC.) FLOOR SURFACES AND POLISHED FLOOR FINISHESUse floor and floor finish manufacturer’s recommendedmethods of cleaning. The metal strip on the base of thecleaner could be damaged if used on concrete orabrasive surfaces, and, therefore, cause damage to woodfloors, soft (vinyl, asphalt tile, etc.) floor surfaces andpolished floor finishes. The roller brush may also scuff verysoft finishes. Do not operate the unit while in the upright andlocked position. Do not let the unit run while in any onestationary position for any period of time. Keep the unitmoving while in operation.

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How to Replace a Worn Belt

Remove the replacementbelt from the storagechannel.

Remove the door byremoving the hold downscrew located on side ofpower head.

Slide the door forwardby prying open with ascrewdriver or coin.

Remove the belt from thebrush roll pulley and themotor drive shaft.

Loop the new belt over themotor drive shaft. Place theopposite end of the belt onthe brush roll pulley.

Rotate the brush roll three(3) complete revolutions toensure that no part of thebelt is overhanging the endof the motor drive shaft.

Replace the door bysliding it into the grooveat the bottom of thehousing. Replace thehold down screw.

WARNING: Unplug cord fromelectrical outlet before servicing.

To Adjust or Replace Brush

To determine if the brush isworn, place a firm straightedge across the nozzleopening. If brush bristlesdo not extend beyondbaseplate, brush should beadjusted.

Remove the baseplate byremoving 5 screws. Then,remove the belt and brushroll from the housing.

Rotate both bearing assem-blies at ends of brush rollto show “old” and replacein the holding channels inthe housing.

NOTE: The bearingassembly setting marked“OLD” has a smooth side.The one marked “NEW”has a notch. Whenrotating bearings, makesure both bearingassembly settings are thesame and face up whenreplacing the brush roll.

Reassemble the belt andthe baseplate and checkbristle height abovebaseplate at each end ofbrush.

If a previous adjustmenthas already been madeand bristle height does notextend above baseplate, anew brush assemblyshould be ordered.

IMPORTANT: Unlessthe brush is worn asindicated above,both bearings mustbe in the “new”position. Whenrotating, bothbearings must be inthe “old” position.Unmatched settingswill cause damageto your machine.

WARNING: Unplug cord fromelectrical outlet before servicing.

Rotate and matchbearing assemblies

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WARNING: Unplug cord from electricaloutlet before servicing.

IMPORTANT: On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occurdue to excessive fuzz and loose cuttings in the carpet.Stuffing could occur for the first few cleanings until all theloose material is removed. Due to the high efficiency of thecleaner, many older carpets will cause stuffing when thecleaner is first used on them.

Stuffing or Blockage

Under certain conditions it is possible to stuff or block the intaketube and the lower tube assembly. If your vacuum cleaner doesnot pick up properly, or makes unusual noise and the outer bagdoes not fluff up or balloon open, follow the following steps:

1. Check for blockage at themouth of the intakeopening. See illustration A.If there is blockage, removeit with long-nose pliers, ascrewdriver or coat hanger.If you can not reach theblockage, removebaseplate. See illustration B.

2. If the blockage is not at thebase, remove lower tube.See illustration C. Unhookretainer spring, releasingbottom of bag. Twist lowercollar counterclockwise toslide up. Pull tube out ofbase. Check for blockage.If blockage is in the tube,remove with a coat hanger.

3. If tube is not blocked, lookinto fan housing. See illus-tration D. Remove debriswith long-nose pliers, ascrewdriver or coat hanger.

4. To reassemble, check O-ringon tube, and replace ifdamaged. Vacuum will notoperate properly without thetube O-ring. Slide O-ring toapproximately 2" from baseof tube. Replace tube byfirst lining up slot at base oftube with inner tab insidefan housing. Then reinserttube and push down untilthe tube is seated. Makesure O-ring is in placeagainst fan housingopening. Replace andtighten collar until collarlocking tabs are locked inplace. See illustration E.Make sure collar is not crossthreaded on housing.

NOTE: If the actions in the Stuffing or Blockage section do notcorrect the problem, contact an ORECK authorized service centeror call the customer service center. US: 1-800-989-3535

CANADA: 1-888-676-7325

5. Many times blockage occursdue to a full dust bagcausing dirt to back downthe air flow system. Whenthat happens, the blockagewill be at the top of thesystem, starting in the areawhere the dust bag connectsto the connector assembly.See illustration F.

Intake Opening

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O-ring

FanHousing

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Intake OpeningB

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Retainer Spring

FConnectorDeflectorOpening

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SAVE SERVICE CALLS...CHECK THESE FIRST:• Is the disposable filter dust bag full?• Are pores of filter dust bag clogged with powder or fine dust?• Is anything clogging the revolving brush, lower tube, intake

opening, fan housing or connector assembly opening?• Is the belt in place and turning the brush?• Are the brush ends in the proper location?• Does the brush turn freely? Are hair, string or rug fibers wound

around the brush?

Troubleshooting Guide

CLEANERWILL NOT RUN

CLEANERDOES NOT PICK UP

Not plugged inproperly.

No electricity inwall outlet.

Filter bag is full.

Nozzle or intakepivot clogged.

Belt is broken orstretched.

Brush is worn.

Bag tube clogged.

Bag pores areclogged with finedust.

Impeller fan isbroken.

Revolving brush isnot even at bothends.

Be sure cleaner isfirmly plugged into wall outlet.

Check electricalsource–fuse or circuit breaker.

Replace filter bag.See “To InstallPaper Filter DustBag.”

Clear obstruction.

Replace belt.

See “To Adjust orReplace Brush”.

Clear obstruction.

Change bag.

Return to ServiceCenter for repair.

Check rush rollend cards. Makesure words “old”or “new” match ateach end.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOURCE AREAS TO CHECK

Whenever calling, please be sure to have your model andserial number from data plate.

CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINEUS:1-800-989-3535

CANADA: 1-888-676-7325

ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY ANORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

WARNING: Unplug cord fromelectrical outlet before servicing.

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