Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

The Oreck®air uses a six-stage purification process to clean the air. The diagram below illustrates the various purification stages.

The six-stage purification process, which Oreck uses effectively, filters 95% of particles as small as 0.1 microns. First, a pre-filter captures large particles such as hair and lint.

The NEW Truman Cell captures airborne dust and destroys bacteria, mould, viruses and fungi by electrostatically charging and collecting particles. An optional Odour absorber plus removes and reduces Volatile Organic Compounds VOC’s. Then the Oxygen converter changes ozone to oxygen. An air revitaliser emits negative ions to freshen stale air. No other purifier uses this powerful combination of technology.

The Oreck®air 600 does not require any replacement filters. It uses a permanent pre-filter to filter larger particles and hairs; the pre-filter can be rinsed off and re-used continually.

In addition to air purification, the Oreck®air 600 provides the additional benefit of odour removal with its 3 in 1 charcoal odour absorber. This is optional, and odour absorption effectiveness will gradually deteriorate over time unless the charcoal odour absorber is replaced. The Oreck®air 600 will continue to remove harmful airborne particles with its permanent electronic collector cell even if you choose not to use the optional 3 in 1 charcoal odour absorber.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT wash the 3 in 1 charcoal odour absorber. Replace, if necessary.

The Air Revitaliser is the sixth stage of the Oreck 6-stage air purification process; it releases negative ions to revitalise the air. The Air Revitaliser can be turned on or off on the Oreck®air 600. Turning the Air Revitaliser on provides a pleasant, clean smell, but does not impact the air purifier’s cleaning efficiency.

No, the Oreck®air 600 is not an ozone generator because it does not rely on ozone as part of the cleaning process. Ozone is a natural by-product of many electrical appliances. The Oreck®air 600 actually removes this from your atmosphere and changes it to oxygen.

The Oreck®air 600 Air Revitaliser does produce very low levels of ozone, and can be turned on or off with a switch located on the front of the unit. Any ozone produced by the Air Revitaliser does not impact the Oreck®air 600 cleaning efficiency.

Yes. As a large particle is captured in the collector cell, the Oreck®air 600 may make a sparking or popping noise. Cleaning the collector cell may help. If your Oreck®air 600 continues to make excessive popping noises, it may be damaged and should be returned.

The electronic collector cell cleans easily in detergent and water. The collector cell should be allowed to air dry before re-inserting. Oreck does not recommend the use of heated or compressed air as part of the drying process.

Oreck offers Assail-a-Cell®cleaner for particularly stubborn dirt and grime (such as tobacco tar). It is the fastest and easiest way to clean the collector cell because the high-action foaming cleanser liquefies dirt, tobacco, tar, and other residue.

Do not try to clean the collector cell by inserting a cloth, brush, or other device between the cell plates. Inserting objects in the collector cell may damage the positive charging wires or collector cell plates.

How often you need to wash it depends on the environment. A check collector cell light will illuminate to indicate when it needs cleaning.

Pure oxygen is a combustible gas, and you should take appropriate precautions when using electrical appliances such as the Oreck®air 600 in the presence of an oxygen machine or tank. We suggest that you consult with your oxygen and medical equipment providers regarding the use of the Oreck®air 600 in the presence of oxygen or other combustible gases.

The Oreck®air 600 cleans up to 6000 square foot per hour, though this size may depend on the environment (pets, foot traffic, frequency of opening and closing doors to the outside). Of course, no air purifier can clean through walls; an air purifier is designed to be room specific.

You will likely see a difference as quickly as the first few days of use, but you should definitely begin to see a difference in the first two weeks.

The collector cell cleans as effectively on the Silence setting as it does on the high setting, however the fan moves slower. As a result, the Oreck®air 600 cleans as well on low as on high, but will clean the room more slowly as it circulates less air.

To maximise cleaning effectiveness, you may choose to set the purifier on high or medium while out of the house, and set the sir purifier on low when you are in the room.

Yes, but you may be pleasantly surprised at how infrequently. Using the Oreck®air 600 helps to protect home furnishings from damaging pollutants and will keep the house looking cleaner longer.

Yes - New models come with a 2 year warranty.

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