Morphy Richards ECO PRIUS User manual

ECO PRIUS VACUUM CLEANER
Please read and keep these instructions
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Dear customer,
Many thanks for choosing to purchase a MORPHY RICHARDS branded product. Thanks to its
technology, design and operation and the fact that it exceeds the strictest quality standards, a
fully satisfactory use and long product life can be assured.
FEATURES
Extension tube
Handle
Hose
Cable rewind button
Power regulation knob
On / Off switch
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
1
3
2
4 5
7
6
7
8
Hose connector
Floor tool
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Read all instructions before using.
• The useof any electrical appliance
requires the following common
sense safety rules.
• Primarily there is a danger of injury
or death and secondarily the dan-
ger of damage to the appliance.
LOCATION
• Do not use or keep this product
outside.
• Do not store the appliance near hot
surfaces eg. ovens or heating ap-
pliances.
MAINS LEAD
• Do not allow the mains lead to be-
come 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 found at the back of this
booklet.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• 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 explo-
sive liquids or vapours.
• Never pick up inflammable or
poisonous liquids such as petrol,
copier toner or other volatile sub-
stances. Never pickup acids, as-
bestos 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 household use only. Misuse
or use for commercial or any
other purpose will render the
guarantee invalid.
• This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowl-
edge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their
safety.
PRODUCT SAFETY
• Never use the appliance without
the filters being installed.
• Never use the appliance to vac-
uum hot ashes, broken glass,
sharp objects or liquids.
• Never use this appliance with wet
hands.
• Never insert or remove the plug
from the mains with wet hands.
CHILDREN
• Children do not understand the
dangers associated with operat-
ing electrical appliances. Never
allow children to use this appli-
ance unless properly supervised.
• Young children should be super-
vised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance or stumble
over the power cord.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Check that the voltage on the rat-
ing label of your appliance cor-
responds with your house elec-
tricity supply which must be AC
(alternating current).
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
1. Fitting or removing the flexible
hose
• Fitting:
Insert the flexible hose into the air in-
take duct on the front of the appliance.
Press until it clicks into position.
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• Removing:
First remove the plug from the power
socket, before releasing the flexible
hose firmly from the air intake duct.
To release, squeeze the clips either
side and pull.
2. Fitting the extension tubes and
accessories.
a) Assemble the combination floor
tool, telescopic tube and hose as
shown. To extend the telescopic
tube to the required length, push the
slider release and pull out the tube.
b) Attach your choice of floor tool to
the telescopic tube.
Floor tool:
Ideal for daily cleaning of carpets
and hard floors, such as wood, lami-
nate, tile and vinyl flooring.
Crevice tool:
For awkward places, ie. behind ra-
diators, corners, baseboards and
between cushions.
Round brush:
Used for furniture, venation blinds,
books, lamp shades and shelves.
Small brush:
Used for curatins and upholstery.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• Before using appliance, un-
wind sufficient length of cable
and insert the plug into the
power socket. A yellow mark
on the power cable shows
the ideal cable length. Do not
extend the cable beyond the
red mark.
• Press the on / off button to
switch the appliance on.
Eco switch:
A variable Eco switch varies the suc-
tion power as required. For example,
maximum suction can be used for
cleaning carpets, hard floors etc.
and reduced suction for cleaning
upholstery and curtains.
Suction can also be controlled us-
ing the airflow regulator on the hose
handle. Closed for maximum suc-
tion, open for reduced suction.
Automatic cable rewind:
Afer use, unplug and press the cable
rewind switch to retract the cable.
Emptying the dust bag:
To obtain the best from your cleaner,
change the dust bag regularly. other-
wise the airflow and cleaning power
will be reduced.
NOTE: If you forget to attach the dust
bag or attach it incorrectly, the dust
cover may not close properly.
1. Remove the flexible tube, and open
the front cover.
2. Pull clip backwards to unsecure the
dust bag.
3. Remove the dust bag.
4. Replace the dust bag when it is full
of dirt and put in a new one.
5. Close the cover by pressing down
until it clicks into place.
Cleaning the filter:
The filter should be cleaned at least
twice a year, or when it becomes vis-
ibly soiled. A clogged filter will result in
reduced suction or even motor dam-
age.
Always operate the cleaner with the
filter installed.
Disconnect from the electrical outlet
before cleaning the filter.
Do not use a washing machine to rinse
the filter.
Do not use a hairdryer to dry it.
1. Pull the dust bag upward.
2. Pull the filter supporter upwards.
3. Remove the filter.
4. Rinse the filter in lukewarm water
and dry it completely.
5. Put the filter back.
Changing the HEPA filter:
1. Open the cover for the HEPA filter by
unclipping the cover.
2. Use both fingers to pull out the
HEPA filter by pulling upwards.
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3. Take the HEPA filter out and replace
with a clean one.
4. Close the HEPA filter cover until the
cover clicks into place.
SAFETY CUT-OUT
This appliance has been fitted with a
thermal cut-out to prevent the motor
from overheating and burning out. 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 block-
ages, empty the dust bag and clean
the filters before restarting.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Remove plug from the the mains be-
fore cleaning. The vacuum cleaner,
especially the dust compartment and
all accessories can be cleaned using a
damp cloth or a non-abrasive cleaner
and wiped.
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P.O. Box 975 Eppindust 7475 South Africa
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Service Centre Share Call: 086 111 5006
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