Oreck XL Shield Power Scrubber Floor And Carpet Cleaner User Manual

Oreck XL Shield Power Scrubber Floor And Carpet Cleaner

BEFORE OPERATING THE CLEANER

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.

Troubleshooting Guide

Parts Checklist

Read all instructions thoroughly before assembly/use. Please unpack the carton, removing all parts and packages. Check that all parts required for assembly are present by referencing the list below.

PARTS/QUANTITY

1. Oreck Steemer Unit 1
2. Handle 1
3. Oreck Steemer Power Nozzle 1
4. Large, Easy-To-Steer Wheels 2
5. Easy Lock-in Cleaner Cartridge/Bottle 1
6. Screws (5/8”) 4
7. Hand-held Nozzle and Hose Assembly 1
8. Squeegee (for hard floor cleaning) 1
   • Features
9. 25’ Power Cord
10. A.L.C.I. – Safety Plug with Reset and Test Buttons
11. Translucent Upper Supply Tank
12. Translucent Lower Recovery Tank
13. Transparent Nozzle Cover
14. Motorized Scrubbing Brush
15. Convenient Quick-Release Cord Wrap
16. Floor Stand
17. Nozzle Power Cord
18. Support Legs
    • OPERATOR CONTROLS
19. Rinse/Shampoo Switch
20. Shampoo/Cleaner Spray Button
21. A.L.C.I. Plug Reset Button
22. Tank Latch
23. On/Off Power Switch
24. Nozzle Change Button
25.  Hand-held Nozzle Trigger

Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances

• A double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following: The words “Double Insulation” or “Double Insulated” or the double-insulation symbol ( ). In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means it is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding to be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.
• Polarization Instructions:
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, the Oreck Steemer model is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to fit the plug fully into an outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the polarized plug in any way.
• A.L.C.I
• The Oreck Steemer is made to double-insulated specifications and is equipped with an A.L.C.I. (Appliance Leakage Circuit Interrupter). The A.L.C.I. shuts off the unit in potentially hazardous situations. fig. 5 The A.L.C.I. has a Test and Reset button which should be tested each time the unit is plugged in.
  • a. Do not remove the tag that provides test instructions from around the cord at the A.L.C.I. (A.L.C.I. may vary from illustration).

To Set-Up Cleaner

• The Oreck Steemer carpet and hard flooring cleaner is designed for fast and easy set-up. fig. 6 Swing the wheels away from the nozzle into the operating
  position.

Remove the supply/recovery tank:

• fig. 7 Pinch the tank release latch together and gently lower the latch to the nozzle. Do Not Force Latch!
• fig. 8 Push the supply/recovery tank downward toward the nozzle and lift out.
• fig. 9 Fill the supply tank:
  • a. Open the tank cap.
  • b. Fill the tank with hot tap water to the fill line, as noted on the side of the tank.
  • CAUTION: Do not overfill the tank. Do not put any type of shampoo/cleaner into the supply tank. fig. 10 Close the tank cap and place the tank back on the cleaner. Lift the latch to slide the tank upward into position until you hear a “click”, signaling that the tank is securely locked into place.
• Insert Cleaning Cartridge/Bottle:
• NOTE: Steemer will not operate without a cleaner cartridge locked into the docking bay. Use only Steemer Full Release® Professional Carpet Cleaner cartridges, which are specifically formulated to be residue-free. Other carpet shampoos will leave residues in the unit that will, over a short period of time, clog the dispensing system and void your warranty. Remove the cleaner cartridge/bottle cap.
• fig. 11 Insert the cleaner cartridge into the docking bay on the side of the cleaner.
  • a. The directions on the cleaner cartridge must be facing out.
  • b. Lock and seal the cartridge in the cleaner by rotating the white lever on the cartridge from top to bottom.

To Prepare Carpet

• Always vacuum thoroughly with an ORECK Vacuum Cleaner before using the Oreck Steemer. It provides excellent carpet and hard floor cleaning on surfaces that are free of surface debris. To achieve the best results, high-traffic areas and carpet stains should be pretreated before cleaning using Steemer Full Release® Professional Spot & Stain PreCleaner.
• CAUTION: Before cleaning a carpet for the first time, test a small area for color fastness. Pour a small amount of Steemer Full Release® Professional Carpet
  Cleaner on a clean white cloth and blot carpet. Examine this cloth for color removal; if color appears on the cloth, the carpeting is not colorfast and should not be cleaned with any wet extraction process.
• NOTE: This product is not recommended for use on carpets made from silk, velvet, wool, and some cotton blends. Check the manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations.

Operating Instructions

To Clean Carpets,

• fig. 12 Turn the Shampoo/Rinse switch to the “SHAMPOO” position.
• fig. 13 Place the power switch in the “ON” position.
• fig. 14 Press the spray button on the handle and while lifting the handle slightly, slowly pull the cleaner backward. Pressing the button releases the cleaner and water mixture. As you pull the nozzle over the sprayed floor the nozzle extracts the solution from the floor and stores the dirty water in the recovery tank.
• fig. 15 To move forward, slightly tilt the nozzle off the floor and roll the cleaner forward. Repeat the process working in small overlapping rows for even cleaning until the entire room has been completed.

To Rinse Carpet

• Fig. 12 Turn the Shampoo/Rinse switch to the “RINSE” position.
• fig. 13 Place power switch in the “ON” position.
• fig. 14 To rinse the carpet, press the spray button on the handle. Slowly pull the cleaner backward over the already-cleaned area. Pressing the spray button releases clean water. As you pull the nozzle over the sprayed floor, the nozzle extracts any remaining solution from the floor and stores the extracted water in the recovery tank.
• fig. 15 To move forward, slightly tilt the nozzle off the floor and roll the cleaner forward. Repeat the process working in small overlapping rows for even cleaning until the entire room has been completed

To Clean Hard Flooring (not Hard Wood):

• CAUTION: Do not use a steamer on hardwood flooring.
• fig. 22 Attach the squeegee by first inserting one tab on the squeegee end into the slot on the nozzle. Then insert the tab located on the other end of the squeegee into the nozzle slot.
• To remove the squeegee (after use) gently pull the handles located on each end of the squeegee until it releases.
• NOTE: Attach squeegee for hard surface cleaning. For best results remove squeegee when cleaning carpeted surfaces.
• fig. 12 Turn the Shampoo/Rinse switch to the “SHAMPOO” position.
• fig. 13 Place power switch in the “ON” position.
• fig. 14 Press the spray button on the handle and while lifting the handle slightly, slowly pull the cleaner backward. Pressing the spray button releases the cleaner and water mixture. As you pull the nozzle over the sprayed floor the nozzle extracts the solution from the floor and stores the dirty water in the recovery tank.
• fig. 15 To move forward, slightly tilt the nozzle off the floor and roll the cleaner forward. Repeat the process working in small overlapping rows for even cleaning until the entire room has been completed

To Rinse Hard Flooring:

• fig. 12 Turn the Shampoo/Rinse switch to the “RINSE” position.
• fig. 13 Place power switch in the “ON” position.
• fig. 14 To rinse hard flooring, press the spray button on the handle. Slowly pull the cleaner backward over the already-cleaned area. Pressing the spray button releases clean water. As you pull the nozzle over the sprayed floor the nozzle extracts any remaining solution from the floor and stores the extracted water in the recovery tank.
• fig. 15 To move forward, slightly tilt the nozzle off the floor and roll the cleaner forward. Repeat the process working in small overlapping rows for even cleaning until the entire room has been completed.
• CAUTION: Do not allow the lower recovery tank to overfill. Damage to the unit can result. Empty the recovery tank when full and whenever clean water is added to the upper supply tank.
• fig. 7 To empty the recovery tank, simply release the tank latch by squeezing the latch together.
• fig. 8 Lift the tank out and carry it to a sink or drain. Turn the tank upside down and pour the dirty water out.
• fig. 9 Refill the supply tank with clean hot tap water. Replace cleaner cartridge as needed.
  • NOTE: Cleaner will not operate without a cleaner cartridge locked into the docking bay.

Sample Cleaning Procedures:

• You can use the Oreck Steemer cleaner in many ways to achieve optimal results. The following chart is a guide to usage, however, feel free to use it in a manner that you think is most effective depending on the surface.
• The procedure section indicates the types of passes to use on the flooring. For example “Shampoo-Dry-Rinse-Dry” means, one shampoo pass, then one dry pass, one rinse pass (water only), then one day pass
  

  Carpet Cleaning
  Situation	Procedure
  Monthly Maintenance Cleaning – Quick	Shampoo – Dry
  Monthly Maintenance Cleaning – Standard	Pre-treat with “Spot & Stain Remover” as necessary. Shampoo-Dry-Rinse-Dry
  Monthly Maintenance Cleaning – Thorough	Pre-treat with “Spot & Stain Remover” Shampoo-Dry-Rinse-Dry Rinse-Dry
  • Thicker Carpet • Heavy Duty Cleaning • Traffic Lanes • Spots	Pre-treat with “Spot & Stain Remover” Shampoo-Dry-Rinse-Dry Rinse-Dry
  Hard Floor Cleaning
  Situation	Procedure
  Quick Clean	Shampoo-Dry
  Standard Clean	Pre-treat with “Spot & Stain Remover” as necessary. Shampoo-Dry-Rinse-Dry
  Heavy Duty Clean	Pre-treat with “Spot & Stain Remover” Shampoo-Dry-Rinse-Dry Rinse-Dry

For Above the Floor Cleaning – Cars, Stairs, Etc.:

• CAUTION: Set the button in the handle to the floor (back) position when using the hand-held nozzle for extraction only. Unplug the cleaner from the electrical outlet.
• fig. 4 You will first need to unplug the separate power nozzle cord that connects the Steemer nozzle to the cleaner.
• fig. 3 Remove the nozzle by pressing the button located on the side of the neck. Pull the nozzle straight back and off the neck without twisting.
• fig. 17 Lower cleaner onto floor stand.

To Prepare Upholstery:

• IMPORTANT: Before cleaning any upholstered furniture, read the following instructions very carefully.
• Most modern upholstery fabrics may be safely cleaned by wet cleaning methods; yet there are exceptions to this, as some delicate or unusual fabrics require “dry cleaning.” If you are in doubt about the type of fabric, we suggest that you check with the manufacturer or dealer where the furniture was purchased. Most fabrics are wear-coded by the manufacturer which details cleaning methods for a particular fabric. If necessary, bring in a cushion or arm cover to your dealer

To Clean Carpet Cleaner

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing. Before turning the cleaner off, tilt the cleaner back, raising the nozzle off the carpet for 15-20 seconds. This prevents extracted water in the nozzle from dripping back onto the carpet after you turn the cleaner off.
• fig. 13 Place the power switch in the “OFF“ position. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
• fig. 11 Remove the cleaner cartridge by rotating the locking lever upwards. Do not store with a cleaner cartridge installed.
• fig. 8 Remove and empty the tank. Rinse out the lower recovery tank with warm water.
• fig. 19 Wipe off the inlet screen to remove accumulated dirt, lint, and debris.
• fig. 10 Replace tank.
• fig. 20 If you have been operating the cleaner at length, it may be necessary to clean the nozzle from time to time, particularly if the carpet is brand new or very dirty, or if long-haired pets frequently use the carpeted area. Unplug the cleaner and examine several areas on the power nozzle to see if debris has built up:
  • a. Extractor slots
  • b. Brush roll chamber
  • c. Spray Tips

To Install a New Belt:

• fig. 21 Remove the brush roll and insert the new belt into the rectangular cavity. Using a long screwdriver, loop the belt around the motor shaft. Pull and stretch the belt over the crowned end of the brush roll. Rotate the brush to properly align the belt.
• fig. 21 Replace the belt cover, brush roll clamp, and screws.
• fig. 3 Reattach the power nozzle to the unit.
• fig. 4 Reconnect power nozzle cord and power cord.
• fig. 5 Test and reset A.L.C.I. on the plug.

To Clean Power Nozzle Cover

• Fig. 23 Remove two screws from the top of the cover
  • a. Tilt the cover forward and pull down to unhook tabs from slots in Power Nozzle Housing.
  • b. Clean cover and housing to remove debris.
  • c. Hook cover tabs into slots on Power Nozzle Housing.
  • d. Pivot cover backward and fasten with two screws.

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