Morphy Richards Allergy cylinder vacuum cleaner User manual

getting the best from
your new cleaner...
If your cleaner isn’t picking up as well as
it should, please check
• Dustbags
It is important to replace them, otherwise the performance
of the cleaner will be impaired
• Filters
It is important that the filters are cleaned regularly or
replaced to allow air through the appliance
• Blockages
Check the nozzle, tubes and hose for blockages
www.morphyrichards.com
Allergy cylinder vacuum cleaner
Please read and keep these instructions
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 1

2
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.
Mains lead
•Do not allow the mains lead to become
strained or run this appliance over it.
•If the electrical cable becomes damaged
the complete cable assembly must be
replaced. Do not attempt this task
yourself, contact Morphy Richards using
the replacement parts number on the
front of this leaflet.
Children
•Children do not understand the dangers
associated with operating electrical
appliances. Never allow children to use
this appliance.
Personal safety
•WARNING: To protect against fire,
electric shock and personal injury
do not immerse cord, plug or
cleaner in water or other liquid.
•The plug must be removed from the wall
socket before cleaning or maintaining
the appliance.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
•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.
•The appliance must never be left running
when unsupervised.
•This vacuum cleaner 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 without the
filters being installed.
•Never use the appliance to vacuum hot
ashes, broken glass, sharp objects or
liquids.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating
plate 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.
If you cut off the plug and let go of the
cable it will rewind into the machine.
Therefore you must pull out a length of
cable and secure it before cutting off the
plug and refitting a new one.
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.
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 2

3
Features
⁄
›
¤
‹
‚
Ê
„
Ï
‰
·
Ô
Ò
Î

Ë
È
Ó
Ì
⁄Dust compartment cover
¤Opening for suction hose
‹Dust compartment lock button
›Tool storage compartment cover
fiMotor protection filter (not shown)
flDustbag safety lock (not shown)
‡Slot for attaching dustbag holder
(not shown)
·Variable power control
‚On/off foot switch
„Cable rewind foot switch
‰Exhaust filter
‘Bag full’ indicator
ÊTube standby slot
ÁTube park (not shown)
Accessories you should have
ËHard floor brush*
ÈTurbo brush*
ÍUpholstery nozzle
ÎCrevice tool
ÏDusting brush
ÌPaper dustbag
ÓDustbag holder
ÔSuction hose with air flow control
Floor nozzle
ÒTelescopic metal tubes
* optional extra
Certain models only
Â
Í
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 3

Standard
accessories Application
Curtains and
delicate
fabrics
Textiles and
upholstery
Shelves and
hard surfaces
Carpets and
other textile
floor coverings
(brushes up)
Settings for
heavy dirt and
smooth floors
(brushes down)
4
Tools and
accessories
Standard floor nozzle
This nozzle is suitable for general
purpose cleaning on a wide variety of floor
coverings.
Turbo brush (optional extra)
This nozzle is suitable for cleaning and
rejuvenating cut pile carpets and is ideal for
picking up stubborn dirt and pet hairs.
Hard floor brush (optional extra)
Designed specifically for use on wood,
tiles and all other hard floor types.
Tool storage
The upholstery nozzle and the crevice
tool are stored in the internal storage
compartment.
Operation
Suction hose
Snap the 360° rotating head on the
suction hose into the suction hose
opening on the vacuum cleaner.
The appropriate cleaning tool can be
attached directly to the other end of the
suction hose or the connecting tube can
be used between the suction hose and the
tool.
Switching on
Always pull out the supply cable to its
maximum length. Plug the appliance into
the mains supply. Ensure that the
electronic suction power control is set to
minimum by turning the dial anti-
clockwise as far as it will go. Push the
on/off foot switch to start the motor.
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 4

5
Power setting Application
Curtains
and delicate
fabrics
Textiles and
upholstery
Floor
coverings
such as
rugs or economy
setting for carpets
Carpets or
hard floor
coverings
Open Closed
Controlling suction power
The suction power can be varied to suit
the surface being cleaned, by using the
variable power control. See table for
guideline settings.
Certain models only
The suction power can also be adjusted
using the fingertip control on the handle.
Closed: full suction
Open: low suction
Overheating protection
In the event of a motor overload, your
vacuum cleaner will switch off automatically.
If this occurs, press the on/off switch,
disconnect from the mains supply and leave
for 15 minutes to allow the motor cool down.
The vacuum cleaner cuts out
automatically when:
•The floor nozzle or tubes become
blocked
•Using the vacuum cleaner with a full
dustbag
•The motor protection filter is very dirty
•The exhaust filter is very dirty.
Check and rectify before attempting to
reuse your vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: Do not use your vacuum
cleaner without the filters fitted.
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 5

6
Tube standby
During short breaks in cleaning the tubes
can be held in an upright, ‘standby’ position,
whilst you move furniture for instance.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the appliance is
never left unattended whilst it is switched on.
Switching off
Switch off the appliance. Remove the
plug from the mains supply and rewind the
power cable using the cable rewind foot
switch.
WARNING: When using the cable
rewind, always hold the plug as the
cable will rewind quickly.
Storage
Tube park
The vacuum cleaner can be stored in an
upright position. Rotate the floor nozzle until
the lug on the back of it can be fitted into
the tube park slot on the base of the
appliance.
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 6

7
Changing the
dustbag
If suction power is reduced or if the ‘dust
bag full’ indicator is permanently on, the dust
bag needs changing. Also check whether the
suction hose, tube or nozzle are blocked.
To access the dust bag, press the dust
compartment release button to open the
cover.
1Pull the tab on the dust bag to one side
so that the opening is hygienically sealed.
2Pull out the dust bag holder and dust bag
in an upward direction.
3Pull the bag sideways out of the holder.
4Dispose of the bag with your household
waste.
5Insert a new dust bag in the holder.
6Replace the dust bag holder and close
the cover.
IMPORTANT: The dust bag compartment
cover can only be closed once a dust bag
has been correctly inserted.
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 7

8
Changing the motor
protection filter
IMPORTANT: Never use the appliance
without the motor protection filter installed,
otherwise damage to the motor may occur
which would not be covered by the
guarantee.
Allergy models with 3-layer
hygiene filter cassette
1Pull out the filter cassette in an upward
direction and clean by tapping gently or
dispose of it with your household waste.
2Put in a new filter cassette.
It is recommended that this filter should
be cleaned everytime the dustbag is
changed and replaced every 6 months, or
sooner if it starts to give an unpleasant
odour or if the dust bag has been damaged.
IMPORTANT: The filter material is
sensitive. Do not press the surface or you
may damage the filter material.
Insert the dust bag and close the dust
bag compartment cover.
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 8

Changing the
exhaust air filter
The exhaust air filter should be cleaned
by shaking every time the dustbag is
changed. This filter can also be washed in
warm water (no detergents added) and
allowed to dry naturally.
IMPORTANT: The filter must be totally dry
before putting it back into the cleaner.
Cleaning and
maintenance
Unplug from the mains before cleaning.
The vacuum cleaner, especially the dust
compartment and all accessories can be
cleaned using a damp cloth or a non-
abrasive domestic cleaner and wiped dry.
To keep the underside of the floor nozzle
clean, vacuum it at regular intervals using
the crevice tool.
Purchasing
replacement filters
Use only Morphy Richards replacement
filters which can be purchased from
specialist retailers or by calling the number
on the front page of this leaflet.
Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your
appliance, do not hesitate to call us. We’re
more likely 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
9
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 9

10
The British Allergy Foundation considers that these products may, in proper use, reduce
exposure to both House Dust Mite (Der p 1) and Cat Allergen (Fel d 1).
Assessment carried out by BAF indicate that an individuals exposure can be reduced but
this does not mean that an individuals allergic symptoms will necessarily diminish. BAF’s
opinion applies only to the products and allergen stated. The product should be used only for
its intended purpose and strictly in accordance with the manufacturers instructions at all
times.
Exposure to allergen can be dangerous. If you believe that you may suffer from an allergy
you should seek medical advice.
The British Allergy Foundation is a national charity (Charity reg. no. 1003726) founded in
1991 with the aim of improving awareness, prevention and treatment of allergy. The
Foundation encompasses all types of allergy and is managed by medical specialists from a
variety of disciplines including dermatology, ENT surgery, respiratory medicine, paediatrics,
ophthalmology, immunology and gastroenterology.
The Foundation is continuously striving to help sufferers to help themselves, often seeking
ways to avoid, or reduce exposure to, relevant allergens. The Seal of Approval Scheme forms
a part of this initiative.
PremAir Allergy
cylinder vacuum
cleaners
F
O
U
N
D
A
T
I
O
N
T
H
E
B
R
I
T
I
S
H
A
L
L
E
R
G
Y
S
E
A
L
O
F
A
P
P
R
O
V
A
L
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 10

11
Your three-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 36 months of original purchase, you
should take the appliance to your nearest
service agent. A list containing details of
your nearest service agent is included with
your appliance but please contact the
helpline quoting model number and serial
number should you require further
assistance. Repair or replacement of the
product is subject to the exclusions set out
below (1-6).
If you suspect a fault, follow the simple
checks detailed below before returning the
appliance or calling the helpline.
•Check the dust bag and filters for
blockages.
•Check the hose and tubes for blockages.
•Check the plug is firmly in the socket and
the supply is switched on.
•Make sure the socket is working by trying
another appliance.
If for any reason this item is replaced
during the three-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 three-year guarantee
the appliance must have been used
according to the manufacturers instructions.
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, mis-use, 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.
5The guarantee excludes consumables such
as bags and filters.
6Morphy Richards are not liable to carry out
any type of servicing work, under 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.
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 11

VC70047M UK Rev 1 02/05
The After Sales Division,
Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough,
South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ
Helpline (office hours)
UK 0870 0602604
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119
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.
70047 Rev 1 4/3/05 11:46 AM Page 12