Oreck Quest™ Compact Canister MC1000 User’s Guide ® ® MIN MAX Important! Read this manual carefully, and keep for future reference.
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Contents General Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Components & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety General Warnings ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this vacuum cleaner WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • The vacuum is intended for household use only. • Use the vacuum only as described in this manual. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not pull or carry the vacuum by the cord • Do not use the cord as a handle • Do not unplug the vacuum by pulling on the cord • Do not close a door on the cord • Do not pull the cord around sharp edges or corners • Keep the cord away from heated surfaces • Do not run the vacuum or other appliance over the cord A damaged cord or plug may cause a spark, shock and fire. Always grasp the plug, not the cord, when unplugging the vacuum.
Parts Product Components & Accessories 17 1 2 4 3 MIN 18 MAX 8 7 5 6 9 19 12 10 11 13 15 16 14 1. Intake 11. Telescopic Wand 2. Top Cover 12. Bare Floor Adjustment 3. Variable Speed Slide Control 13. Disposable Filter Bag 14. Removable Bag Dock 4. Bag Full Indicator 5. Cordwinder Pedal 15. Motor Filter Grill 6. Power Cord 16. Motor Filter 7. Power ON/OFF Pedal 17. Exhaust Filter 8. 2-in-1 Crevice Tool 18. Multi-Surface Floor Tool 9. Handle with Hose 19. Release Tab 10.
Assembly Assembling the Oreck Quest™ Compact Canister 1. Connect hose by firmly inserting end of hose into canister intake opening. 2. Firmly press handle nozzle into telescopic wand. 3. Insert smaller end of telescopic wand into the multi-surface floor tool or 2-in-1 crevice tool. 4. Extend telescopic wand by pushing button on wand and pulling out to extend to desired length.
Use Important! Make sure disposable filter bag is in place. DO NOT operate the cleaner without a dust bag. Operating the Vacuum 4 MIN 2 1. Pull plug from unit and insert into wall outlet. 2. Press the ON/OFF pedal located at the rear of the canister to turn on. 3. To adjust suction, use the suction control on the handle. 4. To adjust the power of the motor, use the variable slide control on top of the unit. MAX 5.
Maintenance ! WARNING! Performing maintenance on the vacuum while it is plugged into a wall outlet may result in unexpected vacuum operation, shock and personal injury. Always turn the vacuum OFF and unplug before performing inspection and maintenance. If the power cord is damaged, replace it only by the factory or maintenance center or similarly qualified person.
Bag Installation: 1. Insert a new bag into dock by sliding cardboard collar under clamps until bag is fully inserted. 2. Insert tab of bag dock into wall brackets until locking tab locks into place. Cleaning/Replacing the Motor Filter: 1. Remove the bag dock to access the motor filter grill. Slide motor filter grill up and out of the unit. 2. Remove motor filter from grill. 3. Wash motor filter with warm water without any additives. Reinstall the filter after it has had time to thoroughly dry.
Cleaning/Replacing the Exhaust Filter: 1. Lift tab in perforated top cover to open. 2. Grasp handle on exhaust filter and lift to remove. 3. Wash exhaust filter with warm water without any additives. Reinstall the filter after it has had time to thoroughly dry. 2 1 3 Note: If the filter is damaged, it should be discarded and replaced with a new filter.
Troubleshooting ! WARNING! Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing. SAVE SERVICE CALLS...CHECK THESE FIRST: • Is the disposable filter dust bag full? • Are pores of filter dust bag clogged with powder or line dust? • Is anything clogging the hose, wands, power nozzle & accessories? Problem Possible Source Areas to Check Cleaner will not run Not plugged in properly. Be sure cleaner is firmly plugged into wall outlet. No electricity in wall outlet.
Accessories 13 Part Number Replacement Disposable Filter Bags, 12 pack PK12MC1000 (1) Advanced Exhaust Filter & (1) Motor Filter MC1000FILTS
Warranty ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY: (Oreck Manufacturing Company gives you the following limited warranty for this product only if it was originally purchased for residential use, not resale, from Oreck, an Oreck franchise or an Oreck Authorized Retail Dealer, it has not been used for commercial use, and it has been used and maintained in accordance with the product’s owner’s manual.
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. 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.
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