Morphy Richards VC720024M User manual

VC720024 UK Rev1
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Upright and Handheld Steam Cleaner
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IMPORTANT: To prevent limes ale problems whi h would not be overed by
the guarantee, use only deionised, demineralised or distilled water (available
from most large supermarkets).
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Health and Safety
•WARNING: Disconnect from the mains supply
before carrying out any routine maintenance.
•This appliance can be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
•Keep the appliance out of reach of children when it
is energized or cooling down.
Personal safety
• WARNING: Never direct steam at
electrical components or fittings. If
in doubt about the suitability of
steam for cleaning an appliance,
contact the appliance manufacturer
for advice prior to cleaning.
• WARNING: Never touch the plug or
cable with wet hands.
• WARNING: Nozzles and tools will be
hot after use. Allow to cool before
attempting to remove.
• WARNING: Do not
discharge the
steam towards
people or
animals.
Danger of
scalding.
• WARNING: Do not use the
appliance without the filler cap in
place.
• WARNING: In the event of a
blockage, steam will be released
from the steam relief vent.
•To protect against fire, electric shock
and personal injury, do not immerse
cord, plug or cleaner in water or other
liquid.
•The plug should be removed from the
wall socket after use, before
cleaning, filling or changing the
accessories, or carrying out user
maintenance.
Lo ation
•Do not use or keep this product
outside.
•Do not store the appliance near hot
surfaces eg. ovens or heating
appliances.
Mains able
•WARNING: A damaged or severed
mains cable fitted with a plug
should never be connected to the
mains supply. It must be destroyed,
as a damaged cable becomes
hazardous if connected to a power
socket.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent, or
similarly qualified person to avoid a
hazard.
•Do not allow the mains lead to
become strained.
Produ t safety
•WARNING: Always test on an
inconspicuous area first. Never use
on materials that can not resist high
temperature, such as dralon, natural
fur etc.
•Never modify the steam cleaner in
any way.
•Never operate the steam cleaner
without water in the tank. Always
top-up with water during extended
periods of use.
•Never fill the steam cleaner’s tank
with anything other than deionised,
demineralised or distilled water.
•The appliance is not to be used if it
has been dropped, if there are visible
signs of damage or if it is leaking.
Other safety onsiderations
•Do not use any chemical detergents,
perfumes, alcohol or descaler etc in
water.
•Repairs to electrical appliances are
only to be undertaken by trained
personnel.
•Unprofessional repairs can be
dangerous for users.
•Use only genuine orphy Richards
spare parts and accessories.
•The appliance must not be left
unattended while connected to the
supply mains.
•This steam cleaner is intended for
domestic use only. isuse or use for
commercial or any other purpose will
render the guarantee invalid.
Ele tri al requirements
•Check that the voltage on the rating
plate of your appliance corresponds
with your house electricity supply
which must be A.C. (Alternating
Current).
• WARNING: This appliance must be
earthed.
•Should the fuse in the mains plug
require changing, a 13 amp BS1362
fuse must be fitted.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instru tions arefully before using the produ t.
STEAM
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Health and safety ..............................................................................
Electrical requirements .....................................................................
Product overview / Features .............................................................
Operating the appliance ...................................................................
Dual functionality ...............................................................................
Upright steaming: assembly .............................................................
Using in upright steam cleaner mode ..............................................
Using the handheld steam cleaner ...................................................
List of attachments for use on the handheld steam cleaner ..........
Steam relief vent ................................................................................
The water tank ...................................................................................
After use .............................................................................................
Storage ..............................................................................................
aintenance ......................................................................................
Contact us .........................................................................................
Notes ..................................................................................................
Guarantee ..........................................................................................
Contents
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6 & 7
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Features
(1) Handle
(2) Steam trigger
(3) Cord holder
(4) Upper cord storage hook
(rotatable)
(5) Lower cord storage hook
(fixed)
(6) Handheld release button
(7) ain body
(8) Handheld handle
(9) Handheld steam cleaner
(10) Steam trigger
(on underside of the handle
of the handheld steam
cleaner)
(11) Power cord
(12) Filler cap
(13) On/Off power switch
(14) Water tank release buttons
(15) Water tank
(16) Steam relief vent
(behind the water tank - see
page 9)
(17) Power indicator light
(18) Water tube with brass ball
weight attached
(19) Floorhead release button
(20) Floorhead
(21) Carpet glider
(22) 1x micro-fibre carpet cloth
(23) 3x micro-fibre hard floor
cloth
(24) Accessory adaptor
(25) Angled nozzle attachment
(26) Spatula attachment
(27) 2x circular brush
attachment
(28) Circular brass brush
attachment
(certain models only)
(29) Long brush attachment
(30) Utility nozzle
(31) Elasticated utility cloth
(attaches to utility nozzle)
(32) Squeegee attachment
(attaches to utility nozzle)
(33) Flat cleaning head (attaches
to utility nozzle)
(34) Flat cleaning cloth (attaches
to flat cleaning head)
(35) Accessory bag
Product overview
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Dual functionality
Upright steam cleaning Handheld steam cleaning
Your steam cleaner can easily be configured into
two different cleaning modes:
•Upright steam cleaner for floors and carpets.
•Handheld steam cleaner (9) for cleaning vertical
or hard to reach surfaces.
Attachments (24-34) can be used on the
handheld steam cleaner.
Upright steam cleaning: assembly
A
C
E
D
B
AInsert the handle (1) onto the main body (7).
BInsert one of the screws (supplied) into the
hole in the lower cord storage hook (5) and
rotate until tight.
Insert the other screw (supplied) into the side
of the handle (on the opposite side to the
lower cord storage hook) and rotate until tight.
NOTE: Attaching the handle is necessary for
first time assembly only.
CLower the main body onto the floorhead (20),
with the floorhead release button (19) on the
neck of the floorhead to the back of the
assembly, until it clicks into place.
DInsert the steam outlet nozzle at the bottom
end of the handheld steam cleaner (9) into the
adaptor at the bottom of the space in the front
of the main body.
Push the steam cleaner firmly into the space in
the main body until it clicks into place.
EAttach the desired micro-fibre floor cloth
(22/23) to the floorhead, with the blue side of
the cloth facing the floor.
I PORTANT: Please remember that your steam cleaner operates by emitting steam at an increased
temperature of 115oC. Always test on an inconspicuous area first. Never use it on objects or surfaces
which cannot resist this temperature, or on surfaces with coatings or polishes, or on delicate materials
such as dralon, plastic, natural fur or antique items etc.
If in doubt, check carefully on a part of the material where minor marks will not matter.
Operating the appliance
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Using in upright steam cleaning mode
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Attach the desired micro-fibre floor cloth (22/23)
to the floorhead (20), with the blue side of the
cloth facing the floor.
Squeeze the buttons (14) on the side of the water
tank (15) to remove it from the handheld steam
cleaner (9).
Remove the filler cap (12) by rotating it
anti-clockwise to the ‘unlock’ position, then lift it
out.
Fill the water tank.
I PORTANT: To prevent limescale build-up in the
water tank, never fill your steam cleaner’s tank
with anything other than deionised, demineralised
or distilled water (available from most leading
supermarkets). Any problems arising from
limescale will invalidate the product guarantee.
Replace the filler cap and turn it clockwise to the
‘lock’ position.
Replace the water tank.
Rotate the upper cord storage hook (4) to
quickly release the power cord (11).
Secure the power cord in the cord holder (3).
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WARNING: Before switching ON, ensure the
floorhead is located safely away from persons
or animals.
Plug in at the mains outlet and switch on your
steam cleaner at the On/Off power switch (13).
The power indicator light (17) will illuminate and
steam will be ready to be emitted after around 30
seconds (when the steam trigger (2) is pressed).
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I PORTANT: Before use, hardfloors should be thoroughly swept and carpets should be thoroughly dry
vacuumed. However, we recommend that your steam cleaner is not used on:
•bare wooden floors or any surfaces where wood is exposed (as it will absorb moisture and may distort).
•damaged hardfloors or hardfloors with gaps present (as it will absorb moisture and may distort).
Also, do not keep your steam cleaner in one place for an extended period, because the continual heat
may cause damage to carpets and laminate flooring.
Please disconnect and allow the unit to cool before changing cloths and attachments.
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This function is ideal for cleaning vertical
surfaces and hard to reach places.
Separate the handheld steam cleaner (9) from
the main body (7) by sliding the handheld
release button (6) upwards on the front of the
main body.
Pull the handheld steam cleaner up and out of
the main body.
In order to use all of the accessories, the
accessory adaptor (24) must firstly be attached
onto the handheld steam cleaner (9). This can be
done by completing the following:
ASlide the adaptor over the nozzle of the steam
cleaner with the release catch on the adaptor
facing the base of the handheld steam cleaner.
Align the keyway on the handheld steam cleaner
with the release catch on the adaptor. Push
together and fix into place.
BAttach the desired accessory to the end of the
adaptor by aligning the arrow on the accessory
with the right-hand arrow on the adaptor and
twist the accessory until the arrow aligns with the
left arrow of the two on the adaptor.
NOTE: handheld mode has been designed for
one-handed use.
Warning
WARNING: Switch OFF and unplug before
changing nozzles. After use, nozzles will be
very hot, allow to cool before handling.
WARNING: When using in the handheld mode,
only ever hold the product by the handheld
handle (8) .
The underside of the handheld steam cleaner
(9)
will become warm during use - this is normal.
Never place the product on delicate surfaces that
could be affected by heat.
Never block any nozzle, eg. by holding against a
surface being cleaned. If the nozzles are blocked,
steam will be released from the steam relief vent
(16) .
A
B
B
24 24
Using in upright steam cleaning mode (continued)
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Place the floorhead (20) on the floor. Hold the
floorhead to the floor with your foot and tilt the
main body (7) back.
To emit steam continually, press and hold the
steam trigger (2) whilst slowly pushing the cleaner
back and forth along the floor. But to prevent
over-wetting of the floor, operate the steam
trigger intermittently (especially on hard floors).
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If cleaning carpet, push and clip the floorhead
(20) with the micro-fibre carpet cloth (22)
attached into the carpet glider (21).
NOTE: The carpet glider is designed to make it
easier to move the floorhead across the carpet.
Using the handheld steam cleaner
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Utility nozzle (30) once attached to the
accessory adaptor (24), the utility nozzle is the
base attachment for attaching all the following
accessories:
Elasticated utility cloth (31) for covering the
utility nozzle when cleaning upholstery and
bedding.
Squeegee attachment (32) can be attached to
the utility nozzle by inserting the hooks at the
back of the squeegee nozzle into the loops on
the back of the utility nozzle, then secure the
front of the utility nozzle into the locking clip on
the top of the squeegee nozzle (as shown).
Remove the squeegee after use by holding the
locking clip forward. The utility nozzle should still
be hooked into the loops on the rear of the
squeegee nozzle, pivot the utility nozzle up and
unhook from the loops to lift it away.
The squeegee nozzle is ideal for cleaning tiled or
glass areas such as windows or mirror panels. To
clean windows, start at the top, press the
squeegee to the surface and drag downwards in
straight passes from top to bottom. Wipe the
rubber blade and the bottom edge of the window
dry after each pass. For small window panels,
remove the squeegee tool and spray the steam
directly onto the surface. Use the squeegee
separately to wipe away the moisture.
WARNING: Do not use on very cold glass, as
the sudden temperature change may crack the
glass.
Flat cleaning head (33) with cleaning cloth (34)
attached attaches to the utility nozzle (using the
same method as attaching and unattaching the
squeegee nozzle, as shown on the left and
above). This accessory is useful for cleaning tiled
or glass surfaces, cabinets and worktops in
kitchens and bathrooms, plus upholstery,
curtains, blinds, pillows and mattresses.
List of attachments for use on the handheld steam cleaner
Accessory adaptor (24) this attachment is the
base attachment for all handheld accessories
supplied with the product.
It can also be used alone to clean places or
crevices that are not easily accessible.
Angled nozzle attachment (25) to clean sanitary
ware such as toilet bowls, taps or drain covers.
Point it directly at non-permanent stains on
carpets or upholstery whilst holding a clean cloth
near the stained area to capture any loosened dirt.
Spatula attachment (26) to remove stubborn
deposits, or to help de-ice the refrigerator or
freezer.
2x circular brush attachment (27) to remove stains
on room-temperature surfaces, such as tiles,
wheel trims, mirrors and windows.
Circular brass brush attachment (28) (certain
models only) to remove stubborn stains. Use only
on hard metal surfaces, eg. stainless steel.
Long brush attachment (29) to remove dirt from
grooves and crevices.
30 30 30
3231
33
34
29
25 26
24
27 28
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The brass ball weight (18)
The brass ball weight inside the water tank is
attached to the end of the suction hose. The ball
is weighted and designed to freely move around
the water tank of the handheld steam cleaner (9).
If the ball does get stuck outside the water level,
gently shake the product until it comes free. The
ball must remain in the water so steam can be
generated whenever the steam trigger is pressed
regardless of the orientation of the handheld
steam cleaner.
Rinsing the water tank
Regularly rinse the water tank to release any
deposits that have collected on the bottom of the
tank. Only use deionised, demineralised or
distilled water (available from most large
supermarkets) and fit the filler cap to allow
vigorous rinsing.
Follow the two maintenance steps below after
every use.
1. Switch the cleaner off and unplug from the
socket. Place immediately on a suitable surface
(eg. tiled floor) where the residual heat/moisture in
the floor nozzle/cloth will not affect the surface.
Wait until the cleaner has cooled down
completely.
2. Empty the water tank (15) by removing the filler
cap (12) and pouring out the water. Allow the
inside of the water tank to dry out before
replacing the filler cap.
We recommend storing your steam cleaner with
the carpet glider (21) attached, but the cloths
removed to minimise the likelihood of any water
leaking onto surfaces.
Wrap the cord around the two cord storage
hooks (4/5), rotating the upper storage hook (4)
upwards to secure the power cord (11) in place.
Put all accessories into the accessory bag (35)
and hang the bag from the upper cord storage
hook.
After use
The water tank Storage
Steam Relief Vent (16)
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WARNING: In the event of the steam being
blocked from escaping, the steam pressure
may be relieved via a vent located behind the
water tank. Never hold the product in the area
of the steam relief vent.
Steam or hot water may be emitted from this
vent but only if:
•the cleaning nozzle has been blocked, eg. by
accidentally sealing it against a surface.
•the boiler has become blocked due to limescale
caused by using hard water.
If steam is emitted from this vent, ie. if it is seen escaping from around the water tank, switch off, unplug
and allow the product to cool. Please contact the consumer care helpline on 0844 871 0960 for further
advice .
WARNING: Never attempt to use descaler in the product.
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Notes
WARNING: Always unplug your steam cleaner
from the mains supply before undertaking any
maintenance procedures.
Overall maintenance
Your cleaner is manufactured to withstand normal
day-to-day use, but an occasional wipe over with
a damp cloth will help maintain it. Abrasive
cleaners should not be used.
Cleaning the cloths
The micro-fibre floor cloths (22/23), the
elasticated utility cloth (31) and the flat cleaning
cloth (34) can all be machine washed (40ºC max).
For heavy soiling, soak the cloths in warm water
and detergent or a mild stain remover.
I PORTANT: Do not use bleach or fabric
softener.
Allow cloths to completely dry before storing.
Replacement cloths can be purchased by calling
our UK helpline directly on: 0344 873 0710 or
logging onto www.morphyrichards.com.
aintaining the attachments
Dirt and blockages should be regularly removed
from the attachments to help prolong their usage.
Helpline
If you are having a problem with your appliance,
please call our Helpline, as we are more likely to
be able to help than the store you purchased the
item from.
Please have the product name, model number
and serial number to hand when you call to help
us deal with your enquiry quicker.
UK Helpline: 0344 871 0944
IRE Helpline: 1800 409 119
Spares: 0344 873 0710
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VC720024 UK Rev1 08/14
Your standard 1 year guarantee is extended for an
additional 12 months when you register the product within
28 days of purchase with orphy Richards. If you do not
register the product with orphy Richards within 28 days,
your product is guaranteed for 1 year. To validate your 2
year guarantee, register with us online at
www.morphyrichards.co.uk
Or call our customer registration line
UK 0344 871 0242
IRE 1800 409 119
N.B. Each qualifying product needs to be registered with
orphy Richards individually.
Please note that the 2 year guarantee is only available
in the UK and Ireland. Please refer to the 1 year guarantee
for more information.
To qualify for the 1 year guarantee, the appliance must
have been used according to the instructions supplied.
It is important to retain the retailer’s 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.
odel no. Serial no.
All orphy 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 12 months (2
years if registered) of original purchase, you should contact
the Helpline number quoting odel number and Serial
number on the product, or write to orphy Richards at the
address shown.
You may be asked to return a copy of proof of purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set out below (see Exclusions),
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 retrying the appliance or calling the helpline.
• Check the steam outlet is not blocked.
• Check the plug is firmly in the socket.
• Check the socket is working by trying another appliance.
• Check the fuse in the plug.
If, for any reason, this item is replaced during the 1 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.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. isuse
or use for commercial or any other purpose will render the
guarantee invalid.
orphy 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
manufacturer’s 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).
4The appliance has been used for hire purposes or non
domestic use.
5The appliance is second hand.
6orphy Richards reserves the right not to carry out any
type of servicing under the guarantee at its discretion.
7The guarantee excludes consumables such as cloths and
brushes.
8Any problems arise as a result of limescale build-up.
•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. orphy Richards products are
intended for household use only. See usage limitations
within the location safety instructions.
orphy 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.
For electrical products sold within the
European Community. At the end of the
electrical products useful life, it should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice in
your country.
Exclusions
Registering your 2 year
guarantee
Your 1 year guarantee
Disclaimer
The After Sales Division
orphy Richards Ltd
exborough,
South Yorkshire,
England, S64 8AJ
IF YOU ARE HAVING A PROBLE
WITH ONE OF OUR PRODUCTS,
CALL OUR HELPLINE:
UK: 0344 871 0944
EIRE: 1800 409 119
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