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USER’S GUIDE
BR225
•IMPORTANT•
SAVE THIS BOOKLET!
Includes:
• Safety Warnings
• Warranty
• Operating Instructions
• Trouble Diagnosis
• Accessories
Operating Instructions
To Replace Filter Bag
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Power Switch
ELECTRIKBROOM
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.
POWER SWITCH
Push power switch to
“ON” (l) position.
STEP 1: Remove Filter Bag Assembly
Remove the filter bag assembly by:
1) Grasping its top and
2
pushing down.
2) Pulling top of filter bag
assembly out and away
from the cleaner.
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.
1
Cord Restraint
A cord restraint clip is
STEP 2: Remove Used Filter Bag
conveniently molded into the
handle to lift cord out of
your way while vacuuming.
Remove used filter bag by
grasping the cardboard
collar and pulling it past the
raised locking tabs on the
dirt tube. Discard used bag.
CORD RESTRAINT
Telescopic Handle
COLLAR LOCK
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.
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.
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.
To Store the Cleaner
IMPORTANT: Do not operate cleaner
without filter bag in place.
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.
Damage to the motor will occur.
The convenient ORECK ELECTRIKBROOM vacuum cleaner is
always at your fingertips for quick clean-ups anywhere.
To order:
Replacement Filter Bags
Part No. OR162
NOTE: These cleaners do not stand upright
alone. Make sure the cleaner is properly
supported when not in use or unattended.
Call your authorized ORECK Service Center, your authorized
ORECK dealer, or the Service Center Hotline:
toll free at US: 1-800-989-3535
Canada: 1-800-393-8801
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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 which 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.
FILTER BAG ASSEMBLY
DIFFICULT TO INSTALL
AND REMOVE
Debris in bottom
of filter bag
Clean seal area at
bottom of filter bag
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.
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.
or
Reassemble nozzle
to unit, making
certain swivel ring
posts are seated
correctly.
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.
Debris around
swivel ring.
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 the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN
ORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
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
CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE
US: 1-800-989-3535
Canada: 1-800-393-8801
WARRANTY PERIOD, AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.
Whenever calling, please be sure to have your model and
serial number from data plate.
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 other rights which vary from state to state.
© 2001 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.
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