Oreck Vacuum Cleaner APU255 User Manual

S I M P L Y  
A M A Z I N G ™  
USERS GUIDE  
APU255  
•IMPORTANT•  
SAVE THIS BOOKLET!  
Includes:  
• Safety Warnings  
• Warranty  
• Operating Instructions  
• Trouble Diagnosis  
• Accessories  
 
Troubleshooting Guide  
Warranty  
WARNING: Unplug cord from  
electrical outlet before servicing.  
ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY: (ORECK gives  
you the following limited warranty for this product only if it  
was originally purchased for use, not resale, from ORECK  
or an ORECK Authorized Retail Dealer.)  
SAVE SERVICE CALLS...CHECK THESE FIRST:  
• Is the disposable filter dust bag full?  
ORECK will repair or replace, free of charge, to the  
original purchaser, any part that is found to be defective  
in material or workmanship within two (2) years of the  
date of purchase. This limited warranty applies to normal  
domestic use. Any commercial use of this product will  
void this limited warranty.  
• Are pores of filter dust bag clogged with powder or fine dust?  
• Is anything clogging the revolving brush, intake opening?  
• Is the belt in place and turning the brush?  
• Does the brush turn freely? Are hair, string or rug fibers wound  
around the brush?  
PROBLEM  
CLEANER  
POSSIBLE SOURCE  
AREAS TO CHECK  
Drive belts, revolving brushes, bulbs, disposable bags,  
and other parts subject to normal wear are not covered by  
this limited warranty.  
Not plugged in  
properly.  
Be sure cleaner is  
firmly plugged  
WILL NOT RUN  
into wall outlet.  
This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected  
to accident, abuse, commercial use, alteration, misuse,  
damage caused by fire or act of God, the use of voltages  
other than indicated on the serial number plate of this  
product or service of this product by other than ORECK or  
an ORECK Factory Authorized Service Center.  
No electricity in  
wall outlet.  
Check electrical  
source–fuse or  
circuit breaker.  
CLEANER  
SUCTION LOW  
Filter bag is full.  
Replace filter bag.  
See “To Install  
Paper Filter Dust  
Bag.”  
ORECK does not authorize any person or representative to  
assume or grant any other warranty obligation with the  
sale of this product.  
Nozzle is clogged. Clear obstruction.  
POWER NOZZLE  
DOES NOT PICK UP  
Belt is broken or  
stretched.  
Replace belt.  
ORECK’S limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof  
of purchase from ORECK or an ORECK Authorized Retail  
Dealer for this product. If you purchase 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 any defects.  
Brush roll is  
jammed.  
Remove debris  
from nozzle brush  
roll.  
Powerbrush nozzle Ensure power-  
is not turning.  
brush nozzle cord  
is plugged in.  
FILTER BAG ASSEMBLY  
DIFFICULT TO INSTALL  
AND REMOVE  
Debris in bottom  
of filter bag  
Clean seal area at  
bottom of filter bag  
ORECK’S liability for damages to you for any costs  
whatsoever arising out of this statement of limited warranty  
shall be limited to the amount paid for this product at the  
time of original purchase, and ORECK shall not be liable  
for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental  
damages arising out of the use or inability to use this  
product.  
housing opening. housing opening.  
Filter bag not in  
place.  
Install filter bag  
properly.  
CLEANER NOZZLE  
WILL NOT SWIVEL  
Swivel ring posts  
not in correct  
position.  
Remove swivel  
clamp screws from  
bottom of nozzle  
carefully.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
or  
Reassemble nozzle  
to unit, making  
certain swivel ring  
posts are seated  
correctly.  
Debris around  
swivel ring.  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS  
PRODUCT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE  
WARRANTY PERIOD, AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.  
HANDLE WILL NOT  
STAY IN POSITION  
Handle collar lock Firmly tighten  
not tightened  
securely.  
handle collar lock  
in clockwise  
direction.  
Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of  
implied warranties, so the above limitation may not apply  
to you.  
ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN  
ORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.  
CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE  
US: 1-800-989-3535  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
CANADA: 1-888-676-7325  
Whenever calling, please be sure to have your model and  
serial number from data plate.  
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Operating Instructions  
Plug cord into electrical outlet.  
Cord Restraint  
A cord restraint clip is conveniently molded into the handle  
to lift cord out of your way while vacuuming.  
Power Switch  
Push power switch to “ON” (l) position.  
CORD RESTRAINT  
ELECTRIKBROOM  
POWER SWITCH  
Telescopic Handle  
Power Nozzle Operation  
To adjust the handle height, simply grasp handle grip and  
rotate collar lock at lower end of handle counter-  
clockwise to loosen. Then slide handle up or down to  
desired height. Gently tighten collar lock down clockwise  
onto threads to lock handle into place.  
Your ORECK ELECTRIKBROOM cleaner features a power  
brush nozzle designed for effective cleaning on all types  
of carpets or bare floors.  
When cleaning rugs or floors, glide the nozzle with slow,  
easy strokes.  
For deep cleaning carpets, depress the powerbrush switch  
to “ON” (l) position, then glide the nozzle with slow, easy  
strokes. For bare floors and light rugs, you may stop the  
powerbrush roll by switching back to the “OFF” (0)  
position.  
COLLAR LOCK  
NOZZLE  
POWER SWITCH  
To Store the Cleaner  
Wrap the power cord around rear of unit. For compact  
storage, retract telescoping handle down. Hang cleaner  
on a hook from the opening located at the top of the  
handle.  
Swivel Nozzle  
The swivel nozzle feature allows you to clean under  
furniture easily. Simply twist cleaner to side until the unit  
lies flat and parallel to the floor. Then guide the nozzle  
into hard to reach places.  
The convenient ORECK ELECTRIKBROOM vacuum cleaner  
is always at your fingertips for quick clean-ups anywhere.  
NOTE: These cleaners do not stand upright  
alone. Make sure the cleaner is properly  
supported when not in use or unattended.  
SWIVEL NOZZLE  
OPERATION  
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To Replace Filter Bag  
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical  
outlet before servicing.  
To ensure that your ORECK ELECTRIKBROOM Powerbrush  
cleaner provides you with optimal performance, use only  
ORECK brand bags. Replace the filter bag more  
frequently when picking up fine materials such as  
powders, plaster dust, ashes and soot. These materials  
may seal the filter bag before it appears full.  
STEP 4: Replace Filter Bag Assembly  
Replace bottom of the filter bag assembly into the side of  
the cleaner. While pressing down, pivot top of filter bag  
assembly in until to catch snaps into place.  
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STEP 1: Remove Filter Bag Assembly  
Remove the filter bag assembly by:  
A) Grasping its top and pushing down.  
B) Pulling top of filter bag assembly out and away from  
the cleaner.  
2
1
BAG ASSEMBLY  
IMPORTANT: Do not operate cleaner  
without filter bag in place.  
1
Damage to the motor will occur.  
To order:  
Replacement Filter Bags  
Part No. OR162  
STEP 2: Remove Used Filter Bag  
Remove used filter bag by grasping the cardboard collar  
and pulling it past the raised locking tabs on the dirt tube.  
Discard used bag.  
Call your authorized ORECK Service Center, your  
authorized ORECK dealer, or the Service Center Hotline  
toll free at:  
US: 1-800-989-3535  
CANADA: 1-888-676-7325  
STEP 3: Install New Filter Bag  
Install new filter bag by pushing cardboard collar past  
locking tabs on the dirt tube. Make sure the filter bag is  
fully extended and tucked into the filter bag assembly.  
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To Replace Belt  
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical  
outlet before servicing.  
STEP 1: Remove Power Nozzle Assembly  
STEP 4: Replace Power Nozzle Assembly  
Lay cleaner on flat surface with bottom side of nozzle  
(brush side) facing you then:  
Line up tabs in front of base plate with slots in nozzle  
cover. Press down on front while rocking base back into  
place. Be sure front tabs are in lock position. Replace  
screws at rear corners. Reattach swivel clamp to nozzle  
base.  
A) Remove swivel clamp screws and clamp.  
B) Remove the two screws at the outer rear corners of the  
nozzle base plate only.  
CLAMP SCREWS  
SCREWS  
STEP 2: Remove Belt  
To order:  
Gently rock rear wheels and base plate up and out of  
nozzle. Lift brush roll from holder. Remove old belt and  
debris. (Dirt and debris may have been the cause of a  
broken belt.)  
Replacement Belts  
Part No. OR114  
Call your authorized ORECK Service Centerr, your  
authorized ORECK dealer, or the ORECK Service Center  
Hotline toll free at:  
US: 1-800-989-3535  
CANADA: 1-888-676-7325  
STEP 3: Install New Belt  
Place new belt over end of motor shaft and brush roll.  
Be Sure Belt Is Not Twisted.  
Place brush roll back into its holder. Be sure flat side of  
metal brush roll ends are up.  
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To Clean Clogged Power Nozzle  
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical  
outlet before servicing.  
STEP 3: Replace Power Nozzle Assembly  
STEP 1: Remove Power Nozzle Assembly  
After cleaning, replace unit body inlet section into power  
nozzle base. Line up tabs in front of base plate with slots  
in nozzle cover. Press down on front while rocking base  
back into place. Be sure front tabs are in lock position.  
Replace screws at rear corners. Reattach swivel clamp to  
nozzle base.  
Lay cleaner on flat surface with bottom side of nozzle  
(brush side) facing you then:  
A) Remove swivel clamp screws and clamp.  
B) Remove the two screws at the outer rear corners of the  
nozzle base plate only.  
C) Lift unit body inlet section out of power nozzle base.  
CLAMP SCREWS  
SCREWS  
STEP 2: Inspect  
Inspect nozzle and cleaner inlet for clogs and debris.  
INLET  
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ACCESSORIES  
SOLD SEPARATELY  
USA: 1-800-989-3535  
CANADA: 1-888-676-7325  
ITEM  
PART NUMBER  
1. Filter Dust Bag, 3 Pack  
2. Belts, 2 Pack  
OR162  
OR114  
©2002 Oreck Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All word marks, logos, product configurations, and registered trademarks are owned and used under the authority of Oreck Holdings, LLC.  
Printed in America  
26852-03 REV C  
09/02 ECN# R-6614  
 

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