Morphy Richards CYCLONIC BAGLESS VACUUM CLEANER - REV 4 User manual

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Cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner
Please read and keep these instructions
Getting the best from your new cleaner...
If your cleaner is not picking up as well as it should, please check
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 to allow air through the appliance. Wash the canister filters regularly in warm
water and allow to air dry. A spare pleated filter is included.
Blockages
Check the hose, tubes and tools for blockages
Safety cut-out
If the air-flow is bloked or the filters are not regulary 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.
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and lots more, contact us by phone or through our website.
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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.
Location
• Do not use or keep this
product outside in the rain.
• 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.
• 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 main
supply after use.
• 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.
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
⁄Vari power slider (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 (2)
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
ÒMotor protection filter
(shown page 6)
ÚExhaust filter (page 6)
ÛBelt cover (shown page 7)
ÙBrush bar (page 7)
ıMotor shaft (shown page 7)
ˆBrush bar end caps (shown
page 7)
˜Hose clip
¯Turbo nozzle (certain
models only)
˘Belt guard (shown page 7)
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OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE
Assembly A
WARNING: Do not plug in
the cleaner until it is
assembled.
1Carefully unpack all
components.
2Lift cleaner body to upright
position.
3Remove the two screws that are
already attached to the body.
4From the rear of the cleaner,
align the handle with groove and
slide into the body. If necessary,
use thumb and finger pressure
to slide handle into position.
5Fasten the handle with the two
screws.
Floor nozzle
height adjustment B
Before using the cleaner the
floor nozzle height 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 ť.
Variable power C
(Certain models only)
Slide the variable power control
to the right to increase the
suction power or to the left to
decrease suction. This feature is
most useful when using the
hose and accessories. Use the
minimum setting when
vacuuming delicate
fabrics/curtains etc. When not
using the hose it is advisable to
keep the variable slider set to
maximum.
Using on carpets
1Place cleaner in its upright
position.
2Set the carpet height
adjustment knob to the desired
position.
3Release the mains cable by
revolving the quick release cleat
1/2 a turn and extend the cable
fully.
4Plug the cable into the mains
socket.
5Step on the handle release
pedal 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.
Using
attachments
Follow steps 1-4 but 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 ų into
the hose clip slot Ë.
• Push the required attachment
firmly onto the end of the hose.
min max
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• If additional length is required,
attach one or both extension
tubes.
6Switch on/off.
• IMPORTANT: Always fix the
hose clip ˜to 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
turbo nozzle
(Certain models only)
Attach the turbo nozzle to the
hose end connector Í for use on
upholstery and stairs.
After 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.
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 1/4 turn anti-
clockwise to unlock, lift off the
lid with pleated filter, Ìput 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 to remove
all dust.
9Re-fit pleated filter with lid into
the dust canister by lining up the
two arrows and turning the lid
1/4 turn clockwise to lock.
10 Re-fit dust canister into cleaner
and push to lock into position.
Then re-fit 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
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 1/4
turn anti-clockwise. GWash in
warm water (no detergent) and
allow to air dry before refitting.
The spare pleated filter allows
one filter to be washed and
dried whilst the other is in use.
Motor protection filter
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The motor protection filter Òis
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) but must
be totally dry before re-fitting.
3Replace the filter
Exhaust filter I
The exhaust filter is located
below the dust canister
compartment.
1Remove the front cover.
2Remove the exhaust filter Úby
pulling forward at the top and
lift 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 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.
Accessing the floor
nozzle I
1Disconnect the cleaner from the
mains supply.
2Put switch to off position.
3Remove front cover and 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 I .
6Lift the base cover, from the rear
fixing area first, the cover will
rotate forward. Unhook cover
from front edge and remove M.
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Removing rotating
brush & belt K
7Lift the metal belt guard ˘out
of the floor nozzle and put it
safely to one side J.
8Slide the belt past the end of the
motor drive shaft. If the belt has
broken remove al pieces and
clean the drive shaft.
9Lift the rotating brush equally at
both ends to slide it free of the
floor nozzle K. Holding the
ends of the brush check it
rotates freely or not, it must be
replaced. Call our Helpline for
replacement parts or belts.
Re-fitting rotating
brush & belt L
10 Hook the belt over the the drive
shaft (the belt must be slid
sideways past the end of the
drive shaft). Note: Belt guard
must have been removed first,
see 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. M
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 M.
14 Rotate the brush by hand to
ensure the belt is running in the
center of its location on the
brush.
Refitting floor nozzle
base cover M
15 Hook the base cover into the
front of the floor nozzle,
ensuring all four hooks are
engaged M.
16 Rotating the cover downwards
and rearwards, slowly close the
cover.
17 Tighten three fixings, using
screwdriver to turn 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
fixings until they are in the
correct position for closure.
18 Return cleaner to the upright
position, re-fit 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.
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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 its
models at any time.
The After Sales Division
Morphy Richards Ltd
Mexborough, SouthYorkshire,
England, S64 8AJ
Helpline (office hours)
UK 0870 060 2604
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119
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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) along with a
copy of proof of purchase.
Subject to the exclusions
set out below (1-6), 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
manufacturers instructions.
For example the filters shall
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
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.
5Morphy Richards are not
liable to carry out any type
of servicing work, under
the guarantee.
6Consumables 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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