Morphy Richards Ecovac 70096 Rev 2 (Page 1) User manual

Ecovac cylinder vacuum cleaners
Please read and keep these instructions
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If your cleaner is not picking up as well as it
should, please check
•Filters
It is important that the filter is cleaned regularly to allow air through
the appliance. Shake to remove dust, the filter can also be washed
in warm water and left to air dry.
IMPORTANT - Ensure filter is totally dry before refitting into
machine.
• Blockages
Check the hose, handle and tools for blockages.
•Overheating protection
The cleaner automatically cuts off in the event of overheating
caused by blocked hoses / filters. Remove plug, clear blockage
and allow 15 minutes for the cleaner to automatically reset.

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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
when it is raining.
•Do not store the appliance near hot
ovens or heating appliances.
Children
•Children do not understand the dangers
associated with operating electrical
appliances. Never allow children to use
this appliance.
Personal safety
•The plug must be removed from the wall
socket before cleaning or maintaining
the appliance.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
Other safety considerations
•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.
•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.
•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.
•Always disconnect the appliance from
the mains supply after use or prior to
cleaning or replacing the airbox or filters.
Product safety
•Never use the appliance without the
airbox or filters being installed.
•Never use the appliance to vacuum hot
ashes, broken glass or sharp objects.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
•To protect against fire, electric shock and
personal injury do not immerse cord,
plug or cleaner in water or other liquid.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating
plate corresponds with your house
electricity 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.
IMPORTANT: 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
⁄Dust compartment cover
¤Opening for suction hose
‹Dust compartment lock button
›Tool storage compartment cover
fiAirbox
flReusable washable filter
‡Safety lock
·Slot for airbox location
‚Variable power
„On/off foot switch
‰Cable rewind foot switch
ÂReusable exhaust filter
ÊCarrying handle
ÁTube park (not illustrated)
Accessories you should have
ËSuction hose with 360° swivel connector
ÈHandle with fingertip air flow control
ÍFloor nozzle
ÎTelescopic metal tube
ÏCrevice tool (inside compartment)
ÌUpholstery nozzle (inside compartment)
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Tools and accessories
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.
Tool storage
The crevice tool Ïand the upholstery
nozzle Ì are stored in the internal storage
compartment.
Accessories used Application
Curtains and
delicate
fabrics
Textiles and
upholstery
Carpets and
other textile
floor
coverings
Button
position on
floor brush
Power
settings for
heavy dirt
and smooth
floors
Button
position on
floor brush
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Switching on
Pull out the supply cable to its maximum
length and plug the appliance into the mains
supply. Push the on/off foot switch to start
the motor.
Controlling suction power
The suction power can be varied to suit
the surface being cleaned, by using the
electronic suction power regulator. See table
for guideline settings.
The suction power can also be controlled
on the hose handle.
Closed: full suction
Open: low suction
Overheating protection
In the event of a motor overload, your
vacuum cleaner will switch off automatically.
Press the on/off switch and let 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 air
box.
•The airbox filter is very dirty
•The motor protection filter is very dirty
•The exhaust filter is very dirty
Rectify the cause of the cut out and do
not use for 15 minutes to allow the motor to
cool.
MIN MAX
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
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
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Open Closed

Switching off
Switch off the appliance. Remove the plug
from the mains supply and rewind the power
cable using the cable rewind foot switch.
CAUTION: When using the cable rewind, always
hold the plug as the cable will rewind quickly.
Emptying the air box
To maintain the performance of your vacuum
cleaner the airbox must be emptied regularly
and the filters cleaned.
•Press the dust compartment lock button ‹
and lift up the dust compartment lid.
•Holding the handle on the airbox lift upwards
and remove the airbox from the machine.
Take the airbox to the dustbin.
•Unclip the airbox lid as shown (from the
handle side first). Place the lid to one side
and empty the contents of the airbox into the
dustbin.
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Cleaning the airbox filter
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CLEAN THE FILTER
TO MAINTAIN PERFORMANCE, EVERY TIME
THE AIRBOX IS EMPTIED.
•After emptying the dust, twist the filter anti-
clockwise to remove as shown.
•Tap the filter over a dustbin to remove
excess dust.
Washing the airbox filter
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REGULARLY WASH
THE FILTER TO MAINTAIN PERFORMANCE.
Wash in warm water and leave to air dry. Do
not use detergents as this can affect the
performance of the filter.
CAUTION: THE FILTER MUST BE TOTALLY
DRY BEFORE REPLACING INTO THE
MACHINE.
Replacement filters can be purchased from
our Replacement Parts Helpline Number
0870 167 6635.
•To reassemble insert the filter into the airbox
and twist clockwise 1/4of a turn. Replace the
airbox lid by locating the two tabs on the
underside of the airbox (opposite side of
handle) into the lid and clip into place.
•Slide the airbox back into the dust
compartment ensuring that the front hook of
the airbox is located into the slot provided
·.
•Push the airbox fully down so that the safety
lock ‡moves sideways. The safety lock
stops the dust compartment from closing
unless the airbox is fitted correctly.
DO NOT FIT THE AIRBOX WITHOUT THE
FILTER BEING IN PLACE.
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Cleaning the motor
protection filter
The motor protection filter is accessible from
the dust compartment only when the airbox has
been removed first.
WARNING: 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.
1Open the flap on the filter cassette.
2Take out the micro hygiene filter.
3Wash in warm water and leave to air dry. DO
NOT USE DETERGENTS.
4Replace the dry filter and close the filter
cassette.
5Insert the airbox and close the dust
compartment cover.
Recommendation
The micro hygiene filter should be cleaned
when you have emptied the airbox 5 times.
Important
Ensure the filter is completely dry before
reinserting into the machine.
Replacement filters can be purchased from
our Replacement Parts Helpline Number
0870 167 6635.

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Cleaning the exhaust
air filter
The exhaust air filter cleans the air before it
exits the vacuum cleaner.
Recommendation
The exhaust air filter should be cleaned
when you have emptied the airbox 5 times.
Exhaust filter
1The exhaust filter is located between the
hinged section of the dust compartment
cover. This filter simply lifts out as indicated.
2Clean the filter by shaking it rigorously or by
washing it in warm water and leave to air dry.
DO NOT USE DETERGENTS.
3Replace the dry filter back into your vacuum
cleaner and close the cover.
Important
Ensure the filter is completely dry before
reinserting into the machine.
Replacement filters can be purchased from
our Replacement Parts Helpline Number
0870 167 6635.
Storage
When not in use the vacuum cleaner can be
stored in an upright position. To do this, rotate
the floor nozzle until the lug on the back of the
brush can be fitted into the tube park slot
provided on the base of the appliance.

Cleaning and
maintenance
Unplug from the mains before cleaning.
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.
Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your
appliance do not hesitate to call us. We
are likely to be more help than the
store from where it was bought.
Please have the following information
ready to enable our staff to help you.
•Name of product
•Model number as shown on the
underside of the appliance.
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