Morphy Richards IB70470 User manual

Pod electric floor sweeper
Please read and keep these instructions
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getting the best from your
new cleaner...
If your cleaner is not picking up as well as it
should, please check
• Charging
Ensure the batteries are fully charged before first use. A full charge
can take up to 16 hours. (The sweeper is supplied uncharged).
• Blockages
Ensure the rotating brush is free from debris i.e. cotton/hair
wrapping around the brush bar.
•Emptying
Empty the dust container regularly, this can be rinsed clean and
left to air dry if necessary.
IMPORTANT : Ensure the unit is fully dry before re-inserting into
the machine.
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Important safety
instructions
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the following common sense safety
rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or
death and secondly the danger of damage
to the appliance. These are indicated in the
text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance! In
addition we offer the following safety advice.
Location
•Do not use or keep this product outside
when it is raining.
•Do not store the appliance near hot
ovens or heating appliances.
Children
•Children do not understand the dangers
associated with operating electrical
appliances. Never allow children to use
this appliance.
Personal safety
•The plug must be removed from the wall
socket before cleaning or maintaining
the appliance.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
Other safety considerations
•Never use in the presence of explosive
liquids or vapours.
•Never pick up inflammable or poisonous
liquids such as petrol, copier toner or
other volatile substances. Never pick up
acids, asbestos or asbestos dust.
•Repairs to electrical appliances are only
to be undertaken by trained personnel.
Unprofessional repairs can be
dangerous for users.
•Use only genuine Morphy Richards
spare parts and accessories.
•This sweeper is intended for domestic
use only. Misuse or use for commercial
or any other purpose will render the
guarantee invalid.
Product safety
•Never use the appliance to pick up hot
ashes, broken glass or sharp objects.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
•To protect against fire, electric shock and
personal injury do not immerse cord,
plug or cleaner in water or other liquid.
Product disposal
This product contains a sealed nicad
battery. When it reaches the end of its
useful life it must not be disposed of in
normal household waste. The product
must be disposed of at an authorised
recycling plant. Your local authority will
have a centre which accepts such waste
for recycling.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating
plate of your charger unit corresponds
with your house electricity which must be
A.C. (alternating current).
Use only the charger supplied.
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Features
⁄ Floor head
¤ Rotating brush bar
‹ On/off pedal
› Dust container
fiTelescopic tube/handle support
flTelescopic extension tubes
‡ Loop handle
· Wall mounting bracket
‚ Charging adaptor
„ Telescopic tube release button
‰ Charging indicator light
 Charger plug socket
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Assembly
1Insert the extension tubes into the
telescopic tube/handle support. B
2The tubes twist to extend and lock to the
desired height. C
3Push the loop handle on to the top of the
tubes. D
4Turn the handle to the desired position.
For use on stairs
1The loop handle may be connected
directly to the telescopic tube/handle
support for stair cleaning E.
Mounting the charging
bracket
1Select a point in the vicinity of a wall
socket, indoors and not subject to damp.
2WARNING: Make sure that there are
no hidden services (gas, water,
electricity etc) behind the wall.
3Position the bracket against the wall and
mark the points at which the fastening
screws are to be inserted.
4Using a 5.5mm masonary drill, drill holes
30mm deep and insert the two plugs.
5Secure the bracket using the screws
provided. Do not overtighten.
•The fixings provided are for use with
solid brick walls only. Alternative fixings
for different types of wall construction will
be available from your local DIY store.
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To locate the sweeper
1To locate the sweeper onto the bracket,
hook the front edge of the sweeper on to
the bracket and click telescopic
tube/handle support onto the bracket. F
Charging the sweeper
1Plug the charger into the wall socket.
2Connect the charger to the sweeper. G
3Switch the wall socket on.
4The charging indicator illuminates to
indicate charging is in progress.
•If the charging indicator does not
illuminate press the on/off pedal. The
product will only charge if the pedal is in
the off position.
•Keep your floor sweeper connected to
the charger when not in use, in order to
ensure full cleaning capacity.
NOTE: Before initial use, please charge
your floor sweeper overnight (16 hours).
NOTE: Charging should not be carried
out when the ambient temperature is below
0˚C or above +40˚C. The charger will
become warm during use. This is perfectly
normal.
Using
1Switch off at the wall socket.
2Unplug the sweeper from its charging
unit, extend the tubes to the desired
height and adjust the handle
accordingly.
3Place the sweeper on the surface to be
cleaned and press the on/off pedal with
your foot.
•Avoid stalling the sweeper because this
will quickly drain the battery.
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Dust disposal
1Press the on/off pedal to turn the product
off.
2Slide the dust container out of the
product, Hremove the end and empty
into a dustbin. I
3Replace the dust container back into the
machine.
The dust container can be rinsed in
warm water to clean. Ensure the container
is dried thoroughly before replacing into the
machine.
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Cleaning and
maintenance
•Remove dust by using a soft damp cloth
and wipe dry. Do not use scourers or
abrasive cleaners.
Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your
appliance do not hesitate to call us. We are
likely to be more help than the store from
where it was bought.
Please have the following information
ready to enable our staff to help you.
•Name of product
•Model number as shown on the underside
of the appliance.
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Your two year guarantee
It is important to retain the retailers
receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your
receipt to this back cover for future reference.
Please quote the following information if the
product develops a fault. These numbers can
be found on the base of the product.
Model no. Serial no.
All Morphy richards products are individually
tested before leaving the factory. In the unlikely
event of any appliance proving to be faulty
within 28 days of purchase it should be returned
to the place of purchase for it to be replaced.
If the fault develops after 28 days and within
24 months of original purchase, you should
contact the Helpline number quoting Model
number and Serial number on the product, or
write to Morphy richards at the address shown.
You will be asked to return the product (in
secure, adequate packaging) to the address
below along with a copy of proof of purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set out below (1-4) the
faulty appliance will then be repaired or
replaced and dispatched usually within 7
working days of receipt.
If you suspect a fault, follow the simple
checks detailed below before returning the
appliance or calling the helpline.
•Check the battery is fully charged, this can
take up to 16 hours if the battery is
completely drained.
•Check for blockages.
•Check the plug is firmly in the socket and the
charging light is on.
If for any reason this item is replaced during
the 2 year guarantee period, the guarantee on
the new item will be calculated from original
purchase date. Therefore it is vital to retain your
original till receipt or invoice to indicate the date
of initial purchase.
To qualify for the 2 year guarantee the
appliance must have been used according to
the manufacturers instructions.
EXCLUSIONS
Morphy richards shall not be liable to replace
or repair the goods under the terms of the
guarantee where:
1The fault has been caused or is attributable
to accidental use, misuse, negligent use or
used contrary to the manufacturers
recommendations or where the fault has
been caused by power surges or damage
caused in transit.
2The appliance has been used on a voltage
supply other than that stamped on the
products.
3Repairs have been attempted by persons
other than our service staff (or authorised
dealer).
4Where the appliance has been used for hire
purposes or non domestic use.
This guarantee does not confer any rights
other than those expressly set out above and
does not cover any claims for consequential
loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an
additional benefit and does not affect your
statutory rights as a consumer.
•This guarantee is valid in the UK and Ireland
only.
Morphy richards products are intended for
household use only.
Morphy richards has a policy of continuous
improvement in product quality and design.
The company, therefore reserves the right
to change the specification of its models at
any time.
The After Sales Division
Registered address
Morphy richards Ltd, Mexborough
South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ
Helpline (office hours)
UK 0870 060 2604
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119
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