Morphy Richards 73332 User manual

Cyclonic bagless
upright vacuum cleaner
Please read and keep these instructions
Dust canister
It is important to regularly empty the canister, even if it does not appear full.
Filters
It is important that the pleated filter is shaken clean each time the dust canister is emptied,
this allows air through the appliance. Wash the canister filters regularly in warm water and
allow to air dry.
Blockages
Check the hose, tubes and tools for blockages.
Safety cut-out
If the air-flow is blocked or the filters are not regularly cleaned, a thermostat may operate.
If this happens, switch off and disconnect from the mains supply. Clear any blockage,
empty and clean the filters. Allow 60 minutes for the thermostat to reset.
Belt
Check and replace damaged or broken belt.
Height adjustment
The height adjustment only comes into effect when the handle is released by the handle
release pedal È.
Getting the best from your new cleaner...
If your cleaner is not picking up as well as it should, please check
VC73332 MUK Rev 3
If you have a problem or complaint, please call our dedicated UK based helpline
before returning your product to the retailer from where it was purchased.
UK Helpline: 0844 871 0949
Replacement Parts: 0844 873 0715
Ireland Helpline: 1800 409 119
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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.
• Do not store the appliance
near hot surfaces eg. ovens
or heating appliances.
Mains lead
• Do not allow the mains lead
to become strained or run
this appliance over it.
• If the electrical cable
becomes damaged, the
cable assembly must be
replaced. Do not attempt this
task yourself, contact the
helpline number that is found
at the bottom of the page.
Personal safety
• WARNING: Keep loose
clothing, hair, fingers etc.
away from the floor
nozzle whenever the
cleaner is connected to
the mains.
• WARNING: Only lift the
product by the handles
‡and ‰.
• Disconnect from the
mains supply before
attempting to clear
blockages, clear the
brush or replace the belt.
• Disconnect from the mains
supply before cleaning or
emptying the appliance.
• Never modify the cleaner in
any way.
• Never use in the presence of
explosive liquid 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.
• Never touch the plug or
cable with wet hands.
• Unprofessional repairs can
be dangerous for users.
• Use only Morphy Richards
spare parts and accessories.
• The appliance must never be
left running unsupervised.
• This appliance is intended for
domestic use only. Misuse or
use for commercial or any
other purpose will render the
guarantee invalid.
• Always disconnect the
appliance from the mains
supply after use.
• This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• To protect against fire,
electric shock and personal
injury, do not immerse cord,
plug or cleaner in water or
other liquid.
Product safety
• Never use the appliance
without the filters being
installed.
• Never use the appliance to
vacuum hot ashes, broken
glass, sharp objects or
liquids.
• Never over-extend the hose
such that the cleaner is
pulled over. If the cleaner is
knocked over, switch off
before attempting to upright.
• Never pick the cleaner up by
the floor nozzle when
connected to the mains, use
the carrying handle.
Children
• Children do not understand
the dangers associated with
operating electrical
appliances. Never allow
children to use this
appliance.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance, or stumble over
the power cord.
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).
If the socket outlets in your
home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this
appliance, the plug should
be removed and the
appropriate one fitted.
WARNING: The plug
removed from the mains
lead, if severed, must be
destroyed, as a plug with
a bared flexible cord is
hazardous if engaged
into a live socket outlet.
Should the fuse in the 13
amp plug require changing, a
13 amp BS1362 fuse must
be fitted.
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FEATURES
⁄Eco Switch
(certain models only)
¤Front cover release
‹Removable front cover
›Exhaust filter grille
fiCarpet height adjustment
knob
flFloor nozzle with powered
brush
‡Upper handle
·Flexible hose
‚Cord storage with quick
release cleat
„On/Off switch
‰Carrying handle
ÂNested extension tubes (x2)
ÊCrevice nozzle
ÁFurniture brush
ËHose clip slot
ÈHandle release pedal
ÍHose connector
ÎDust canister release
(shown page 5)
ÏDust canister lid
ÌPleated circular filter
ÓDust canister
ÔCentral mesh filter
Canister handle
ÒHose clip
ÚTurbo nozzle
(certain models only)
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OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE
Assembly A
WARNING: Do not plug in
the cleaner until it is
assembled.
1Carefully unpack all of the
components.
2Lift the cleaner body to the
upright position.
3Remove the two screws that are
already attached to the body.
4From the rear of the cleaner,
align the handle with the groove
and slide into the body. If
necessary, use thumb and finger
pressure to slide the handle into
position.
5Fasten the handle with the two
screws.
Floor nozzle
height adjustment B
Before using the cleaner, the
floor nozzle height fi must be
set to the correct height.
Choose the setting which most
closely matches your floor
surface.
• Use the TOOLS setting when
using the tools.
Note: The height adjustment
only comes into effect when the
handle is released by the handle
release pedal È.
Eco Switch C
(Certain models only)
The Eco Switch ⁄ allows you
to turn down the power when
cleaning more delicate items,
such as curtains and upholstery,
saving energy and reducing
costs.
Using on carpets
1Place the cleaner in it’s upright
position.
2Set the carpet height
adjustment knob fi to the
desired position.
3Release the mains cable by
revolving the quick release cleat
‚half-a-turn and extend the
cable fully.
4Plug the cable into the mains
socket.
5Step on the handle release
pedal È to release the handle
to the desired position.
6Press the on/off button to the
‘on’ position.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage
to carpets, never leave the
cleaner switched on in one
place for an extended period.
• Never have the brushes set too
low such that the cleaner is hard
to push.
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Using the
attachments
Follow steps 1-4but set the
carpet height adjustment knob
to the TOOLS setting.
5Remove the hose connector Í
from the rear of the cleaner. Lift
the hose ·from the top handle
hook. Insert the hose clip Ò
into the hose clip slot Ë.
• Push the required attachment
firmly onto the end of the hose.
• If additional length is required,
attach one or both extension
tubes Â.
6Switch on „.
• IMPORTANT: Always fix the
hose clip Òto the main body
slot Ëwhen using the hose and
tools.
• Never over extend the hose
such that the cleaner is pulled
over.
IMPORTANT: Turning the cleaner
sideways helps prevent the
cleaner being pulled along by
the stretch hose.
Using & cleaning the
turbo nozzle
(Certain models only)
Attach the turbo nozzle Ú to
the hose end connector Í.
Following use, your turbo nozzle
may become clogged. Turn over
the nozzle and pull away any
hairs or fibres. If they are tightly
wound around the brush,
carefully snip the fibres with
scissors, being careful not to
damage the brush bar, pull away
from the brush bar and dispose.
Using the Stair and
Hair tool
(Certain models only)
Attach the stair tool Û to the
hose connector Ífor effective
stair cleaning.
Attach the hair tool Ùto the
stair tool for fantastic pet and
human hair pick-up D.
EMPTYING
Empty the dust canister
regularly even if it does not look
full, this will maintain the
performance.
1Remove the front cover ‹ by
lifting the cover release lever ¤
E.
2Lift-up the dust canister release
Îand pull the canister away
from the main body.
3Take the canister to the dustbin.
4Turn the lid quarter-of-a-turn
anti-clockwise to unlock, lift off
the lid with pleated filter Ì, put
to one side F.
5Lift out the central mesh filter Ô
from the dust canister Ó G.
Brush clean if necessary.
6Empty out the dust canister Ó.
7Re-fit the central mesh filter.
8Shake the pleated filter Ì to
remove all dust.
9Re-fit pleated filter with lid into
the dust canister by lining up the
two arrows and turning the lid
quarter-of-a-turn clockwise to
lock.
10 Re-fit dust canister into cleaner
and push to lock into position.
11 Re-fit the front cover.
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SAFETY CUT-OUT
If the cleaner overheats, a
motor protection thermostat will
automatically switch the motor
off. If this happens, switch the
cleaner off, unplug from the
power supply and leave the
cleaner to cool for at least
60 minutes. Check the
airways for blockages, empty
the dust canister and clean the
filters before restarting.
CLEANING THE
FILTERS
To maintain suction, the
pleated filter must be
shaken clean each time the
dust canister is emptied.
Failure to clean the filter will
reduce suction and could
damage the motor if used for a
prolonged period. This may
invalidate the guarantee. If the
filters become damaged, they
must be replaced.
Pleated filter
This must be shaken clean at
every emptying to maintain
suction. To thoroughly clean it,
wash it regularly.
To remove it from the dust
canister lid, turn the filter
quarter-of-a-turn anti-clockwise
H. Wash in warm water (no
detergent) and allow to air dry
before refitting.
Motor protection filter
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The motor protection filter ıis
located underneath the dust
canister.
1Remove the dust canister.
2Lift out the filter and shake over
a dustbin.
The filter may also be washed in
water (no detergents). Allow the
filter to air dry. Ensure the filter
is thoroughly dry before refitting.
3Replace the filter.
Exhaust filter J
The exhaust filter is located
below the dust canister
compartment.
1Remove the front cover ‹.
2Remove the exhaust filter ˆby
pulling forward at the top and
lifting it away.
3Take the filter out of the cage
and shake vigorously over a
dustbin. The filter may also be
washed in warm water. Do not
use detergents. The filter must
be completely dry before re-
fitting. Allow filters to air dry
naturally.
4Replace the filter and the front
cover.
Changing the belt
If the brush bar stops rotating, it
is likely that the drive belt has
snapped (usually because the
brush has been stalled). A spare
belt is supplied. Replacement
belts can also be obtained from
Morphy Richards by calling the
helpline number at the base of
the page.
Accessing the floor
nozzle K
1Disconnect the cleaner from the
mains supply.
2Put the switch to the ‘off’
position.
3Remove the front cover and the
dust canister.
4Press the handle release pedal
and place the cleaner face
down, in a flat position on a soft
surface (eg. carpet).
5Using a flat bladed screwdriver
or a coin, rotate the three cover
fixings, a quarter-of-a-turn, from
lock to unlock K.
6Lift the base cover ˜from the
rear fixing area first, the cover
will rotate forward. Unhook the
cover from the front edge and
remove.
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Removing rotating
brush & belt L,M
7Lift the metal belt guard ¯out
of the floor nozzle and put it
safely to one side L.
8Slide the belt past the end of the
motor drive shaft ˘. If the belt
has broken, remove all pieces
and clean the drive shaft.
9Lift the rotating brush equally
at both ends to slide it free of
the floor nozzle M. Holding the
ends of the brush, check it
rotates freely or not, if not, it
must be replaced. Call our
Helpline for replacement parts
or belts.
Re-fitting rotating
brush & belt N
10 Hook the belt over the the
drive shaft (the belt must be slid
sideways past the end of the
drive shaft). Note: The belt guard
must have been removed first,
see point 7 above.
11 Refit the belt guard, ensuring it
is correctly located. Press down
fully.
12 Pass the rotary brush through
the belt, ensuring the correct
end is located against the belt
N.
13 Pull the brush forward (against
the pull of the belt) and locate
the square ends of the brush
into location slots in the floor
nozzle N.
14 Rotate the brush by hand to
ensure the belt is running in the
centre of it’s location on the
brush.
Refitting the floor
nozzle base cover O
15 Hook the base cover ˜ into the
front of the floor nozzle,
ensuring all four hooks are
engaged O.
16 Rotating the cover downwards
and rearwards, slowly close the
cover.
17 Tighten the three fixings, using a
screwdriver to turn the fixings a
quarter-of-a-turn to the lock
position.
Note: If the cover will not fully
close or fixings will not lock, lift
the cover slightly and rotate the
fixings until they are in the
correct position for closure.
18 Return the cleaner to the upright
position, re-fit the dust canister
and front cover. Connect to the
mains supply. Switch on to test.
HELPLINE
If you have any difficulty with
your appliance, do not hesitate
to call us.
We are more likely to be able
to help than the store from
where you bought it.
Please have the following
information ready to enable our
staff to deal with your query
quickly.
• Name of the product
• Model number as shown on the
underside of the appliance.
• Serial number as shown on
underside of the appliance.
UK Helpline 0844 871 0949
Replacement Parts 0844 873 0715
Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
WEBSITE
You may also contact us through
our website, or visit the site to
browse and purchase
appliances, spare parts and
accessories from the extensive
Morphy Richards range.
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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
it’s models at any time.
The After Sales Division
Morphy Richards Ltd
Mexborough, SouthYorkshire,
England, S64 8AJ
Helplines (office hours)
UK 0844 871 0949
Spare Parts 0844 873 0715
Republic of Ireland 1800 409 119
VC73332 MUK Rev 3 09/08
YOUR TWO YEAR
GUARANTEE
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.
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) along
with a copy of proof of
purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set
out below (1-7), the faulty
appliance will then be
repaired or replaced and
dispatched usually within
seven working days of
receipt.
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 receipt or
invoice to indicate the date of
initial purchase.
To qualify for the two-year
guarantee, the appliance
must have been used
according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
For example, the filters must
have been regularly cleaned
as instructed.
Morphy Richards shall not be
liable to replace or repair the
goods under the terms of the
Guarantee where:
EXCLUSIONS
1The fault has been caused or
is attributable to accidental
use, mis-use, 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.
6Morphy Richards are not
liable to carry out any type of
servicing work under the
guarantee.
7Consumables such as the
filters and belt are not
covered by the guarantee.
• 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.
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.
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