Morphy Richards Essentials Bag Vacuum Cleaner User manual

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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
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It is important to replace them when full, otherwise the
performance of the cleaner will be impaired.
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It is important that filters are cleaned and replaced
regularly to allow air through the appliance.
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Check the hose, tubes and tools for blockages.
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Check and replace damaged or broken belt.
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The height adjustment only comes into effect when the handle
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If the airflow 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 blockages, replace dust bag
and clean filters. Allow 60 minutes for the thermostat to reset.
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For replacement parts, help with using your Morphy Richards products,
problems and lots more, contact us by phone or through our website.
UK Helpline: 0870 060 2604
Replacement parts: 0870 167 6635
Ireland 1800 409119
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical
appliance requires the
following of common sense
safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of
personal injury and
secondly danger of
damage to the appliance
and property. These are
indicated in the instructions
text by the following two
conventions:
WARNING: Danger of
personal injury
IMPORTANT: Damage to
the appliance
In addition we offer the
following essential safety
advice.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
Product safety
• Never use the appliance
without the bag or filters
being installed.
• Never use the appliance to
vacuum hot ashes, broken
glass, sharp objects or
liquids.
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.
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
⁄Upper handle
¤Flexible hose
‹Main body
›Hose connector
fiCarpet height adjustment
knob
flHepa filter grille
‡Front panel
·Full bag indicator
‚On/Off switch
„Front cover release handle
‰Floor nozzle with powered
brush
ÂHandle release
ÊCarrying handle
ÁCord storage with quick
release cleat
ËHose clip slot
ÈHose clip
ÍSafety bag interlock
(shown page 5)
ÎBelt cover (page 6)
ÏBrush bar (page 6)
ÌMotor shaft (page 6)
ÓBrush bar end cap (page 6)
Accessories you should
have
ÔFurniture brush
Crevice tool
ÒNested extension tubes x 2
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
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, ie. deep carpet pile,
medium carpet pile, short carpet
pile or hard floor.
IMPORTANT: When using the
attachments the cleaner must
only be used in an upright
position with the carpet height
adjustment knob set to tools
setting.
Note: The height adjustment
only comes into effect when the
handle is released by the handle
release pedal Â.
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 1
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 above but set
the carpet height adjustment
knob to the tools setting.
5Remove the hose connector ›
from the rear of the cleaner. Lift
the hose ¤from the top handle
hook and push the required
attachment onto the end of the
hose.
• Push the required attachment
firmly onto the end of the hose.
• If additional length is required,
attach one or both extension
tubes between the hose and
tool.
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B
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6Switch on/off.
• IMPORTANT: Always fix the
hose clip Èto the main
body slot Ë when using the
hose and tools.
• Never over extend the hose
such that the cleaner is
pulled over.
• Turning the cleaner
sideways helps prevent the
cleaner being pulled along
by the stretch hose.
Turbo brush
(certain models only) Ú
This nozzle is suitable for
cleaning and rejuvenating cut
pile stair carpets and upholstery.
It is ideal for picking up
stubborn dirt and pet hairs.
Cleaning the turbo
nozzle (certain models only)
The turbo nozzle should be
regularly cleaned and any hairs
or fibres wrapped around the
brush bar removed to maintain
optimum performance.
DUST CANISTER
Dust bag indicator
When the cleaner is switched
on, if the dust bag condition
indicator is continuously
showing red (or if the suction is
reduced) the bag must be
replaced and the filters cleaned.
If it is still showing red after
emptying the dust bag and
cleaning the filters, check to see
if the hose is blocked.
Changing the dust
bag C
1Unplug the power cable from
the socket.
2Remove the front by pressing
the release lever at the top.
3Remove the old dustbag by
holding the cardboard tab and
pull towards you. Remove
carefully to avoid dust/dirt
spilling from the dust bag and
dispose.
4Take a new dust bag and fold
over the top tab at the crease.
Holding the cardboard tab, push
the bag over the opening of the
dirt discharge tube until it is
seated against the rear of the
enclosure.
5IMPORTANT: The front panel will
not close unless the dust bag is
correctly fitted due to the safety
bag interlock. The interlock
prevents the cover closing
unless a bag is fitted.
6Once the new dust bag is in
place, replace the front panel by
aligning the bottom locking tabs
with the slots in the body, close
cover slowly allowing the front
panel to snap in place. The latch
will self lock.
Cleaning the pre-
motor filter D
Everytime a new bag is fitted,
the filter should be taken out
and cleaned. Failure to clean the
filter will reduce suction and will
damage the motor if used for
prolonged periods. This may
invalidate the guarantee. If the
filter becomes damaged it must
be replaced.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the
cleaner without the filter in
place.
1Remove the front cover of the
cleaner. The pre-motor filter is
located below the bag.
2To remove the filter, slide the
holder out of the machine.
3Remove the filter from the
holder by unclipping. To clean
shake vigorously over a dustbin.
• The pre-motor filter may also be
washed in warm water.
• Do not use detergents. The filter
must be completely dry before
refitting. Allow the filter to dry
naturally, do not overheat.
5Replace front cover.
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FILTERS
Replacing the HEPA
exhaust filter E
The HEPA exhaust filter should
be replaced every 6 months.
• Replacement filters can be
purchased from our replacement
parts helpline.
1Remove the front grille Eto
access the HEPA filter.
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, replace the dust bag,
clean the pre-motor filter and if
necessary change the HEPA
filter.
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.
Removing the floor
nozzle cover FG
1Disconnect the cleaner from the
mains supply.
2Press the handle release pedal
and place the cleaner face
down, in the flat position on a
soft surface (eg carpet).
3Use a cross-head screwdriver to
remove the four screws
indicated F.
4Turn the cleaner over.
5While pressing the handle
release pedal lift the rear of the
top cover, unhook from the front
then completely remove the
cover G.
Replacing the belt HI
6Lift off the belt cover Î.
7Gently pull the right hand side
(belt side) of the floor nozzle
outwards and at the same time
lift the brush bar Ïout of its
location H.
8If the belt has broken, ensure all
pieces are removed. Clean the
motor shaft Ì.
9Check the brush bar end caps.
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10 Fit the left hand end cap into the
floor nozzle.
11 Fit the right hand end cap onto
the brush bar.
12 Place one end of the new belt
over the motor shaft Ìand the
other around the pulley end of
the brush Ï.
13 Locate the left hand side of the
brush bar first, then while pulling
the right hand side of the nozzle
gently outwards and stretching
the belt, lower the right hand
side of the brush into its
location.
14 Rotate the brush by hand to
ensure it is correctly and
securely located.
15 IMPORTANT: Re-fit the belt
cover.
16 Replace the top cover, hooking it
in at the front first and by
pressing the handle release
pedal to allow the rear to
correctly locate J.
17 Turn the cleaner face down and
re-fit and tighten the four fixing
screws, do not overtighten.
18 Return the cleaner to its correct
working position before re-
testing.
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7
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 cleaner and wiped dry.
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 0870 0602604
Replacement Parts 0870 1676635
Ireland Helpline 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 may be asked to return
a copy of proof of
purchase.
Subject to the exclusions
set out below (see
Exclusions) the faulty
appliance will then be
repaired or replaced and
dispatched usually within 7
working days of receipt.
If you suspect a fault,
follow the simple checks
detailed below before
retrying the appliance or
calling the helpline.
• Check the filters for
blockages.
• Check the tools / tubes for
blockages.
• Check the plug is firmly in the
socket is working by trying
another appliance.
• Check the fuse in the plug.
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 till receipt or
invoice to indicate the date
of initial purchase.
To qualify for the 2 year
guarantee the appliance
must have been used
according to the
instructions supplied.
Exclusions
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, misuse,
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.
6The guarantee excludes
consumables such as dust
bags and filters.
• 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.
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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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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