Morphy Richards VC720025MUK User manual

VC720025MUK Rev1
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Upright and Handheld Steam Cleaner
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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.
•The appliance is not to be used if it has been
dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it
is leaking.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly
qualified person to avoid a hazard.
•The appliance must not be left unattended while
connected to the supply mains.
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.
ocation
•Do not use or keep this product
outside.
•Do not store the appliance near
hot surfaces eg. ovens or heating
appliances.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
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 ...................................................
ist of attachments for use on the handheld steam cleaner ..........
Steam relief vent ................................................................................
The water tank ...................................................................................
After use .............................................................................................
Storage ..............................................................................................
Maintenance ......................................................................................
Contact us .........................................................................................
Notes ..................................................................................................
Guarantee ..........................................................................................
Contents
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6 & 7
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10 & 11
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Mains cable
•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.
•Do not allow the mains lead to
become strained.
Product 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.
Other safety considerations
•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 Morphy
Richards spare parts and
accessories.
•This steam cleaner is intended for
domestic use only. Misuse or use
for commercial or any other
purpose will render the guarantee
invalid.
Electrical 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.
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Features
(1) Handle
(2) Steam trigger
(3) Cord holder
(4) Upper cord storage hook
(rotatable)
(5) ower cord storage hook
(fixed)
(6) Handheld release button
(7) Main 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) Microfibre carpet cloth (x1)
(23) Microfibre hard floor cloth (x1)
(24) Microfibre extra absorbent
cloth (x1)
(25) Accessory adaptor
(26) Jet nozzle
(27) Scraper attachment
(28) Round nylon brush (x2)
(29) Round brass brush
(30) Crevice tool
(31) Upholstery nozzle
(32) Squeegee attachment
(attaches to upholstery
nozzle)
(33) Worktop attachment
(attaches to upholstery
nozzle)
(34) Microfibre worktop cloth
(attaches to worktop
attachment)
(35) Microfibre upholstery cloth
(attaches to upholstery
nozzle)
(36) Accessory bag
Product overview
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36
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Dual functionality
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 (25-35) 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.
Cower 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 microfibre floor cloth
(22/23/24) to the floorhead, with the blue side or
the coral-effect side of the cloth facing the floor.
IMPORTANT: Please remember that the 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.
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Operating the appliance
Upright steam cleaning Handheld steam cleaning
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Using in upright steam cleaning mode
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Attach the desired microfibre floor cloth
(22/23/24) to the floorhead (20), with the blue
side of the cloth facing the floor, or the
coral-effect side to the floor if using the
microfibre extra absorbent cloth (24).
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.
IMPORTANT: 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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IMPORTANT: 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 (25) 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
25 25
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 microfibre 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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Upholstery nozzle (31) once attached to the
accessory adaptor (25), the upholstery nozzle is
the base attachment for attaching all the
following accessories:
Microfibre upholstery cloth (35) for covering the
upholstery nozzle when cleaning upholstery and
bedding.
Squeegee attachment (32) can be attached to
the upholstery nozzle by inserting the hooks at
the back of the squeegee nozzle into the loops
on the back of the upholstery nozzle, then secure
the front of the upholstery 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 upholstery nozzle
should still be hooked into the loops on the rear
of the squeegee nozzle, pivot the upholstery
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.
Worktop attachment (33) with cleaning cloth
(34) attached attaches to the upholstery 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.
ist of attachments for use on the handheld steam cleaner
Accessory adaptor (25) 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.
Jet nozzle (26) 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.
Scraper attachment (27) to remove stubborn
deposits, or to help de-ice the refrigerator or
freezer.
Round nylon brush (x2) (28) to remove stains on
room-temperature surfaces, such as tiles, wheel
trims, mirrors and windows.
Round brass brush (29) to remove stubborn
stains. Use only on hard metal surfaces, eg.
stainless steel.
Crevice tool (30) to remove dirt from grooves and
crevices.
31 31 31
3235
33
34
30
26 27
25
28 29
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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 from the damp cloth.
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 (36)
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 0344 871 0944 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 microfibre floor cloths (22/23/24), the
microfibre upholstery cloth (35) and the microfibre
worktop 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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
Maintaining 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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