Morphy Richards PerformAir Upright Vacuum User manual

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PerformAir Upright Vacuum
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
Filters
It is important that the pleated filter is clicked clean each time the dust canister is emptied to
maintain suction. Regularly remove and wash the pleated filter, thoroughly dry before
re-fitting. The spare filter allows one filter to be washed whilst the other is in use.
(See page 5).
Blockages
Check nozzles, tubes and hose and dust canister connector for blockages. (See page 7).
Safety cut-out
Both the suction and beater bar motors are protected by safety cut-outs. See page 7 for
more details. If these operate it is important to unplug from the main supply before
attempting any remedial action.
Allergy Sufferers
If the allergy suffer is emptying the product it is recommended that the container is placed
into a plastic bag to empty.
Place the container inside the plastic bag, releasing the container with one hand whilst
holding the top of the bag closed with the other, leave the dust to settle for a few seconds
before removing the canister. The plastic bag can then be sealed and disposed of.
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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.
WARNING:Only lift and
carry the product by
the dust canister
handle ‡. Never place
hands/fingers in the
vicinity of the floor
nozzle beater bar
mouth when lifting/
carrying the product.
• Disconnect from the mains
supply before attempting to
clear blockages and clear
the brush.
• 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 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 or prior to
emptying or cleaning.
• 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.
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
⁄Upper handle
¤Power switch/Beater bar
on/off switch
‹Variable power slider
›Canister release button
fi‘Bits and bobs’ tray
flFilter cleaning clicker lever
‡Canister handle
·Dust canister
‚Handle upright release
pedal
„Floor type adjustment
pedal
‰Exhaust filter grille
ÂFloor type adjustment
indicator
ÊExhaust filter
Back
ÁFlexible hose
ËCord storage quick release
cleat
ÈHose connector
ÍPolish holder
ÎDust canister connector
ÏTube connector
ÌHose connector flap
ÓCrevice tool storage
ÔFurniture brush locater
Accessories
Furniture brush
ÒCrevice tool
ÚExtension tubes
ÛTurbo nozzle (certain
models only)
Filter
ÙPleated circular filter
ıCentral mesh filter
ˆMotor protection filter
(unseen)
˜Dust canister lid
¯One touch empty button
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Operating the
appliance
Assembly
WARNING: Do not plug in
the cleaner until it is
assembled.
1Carefully unpack all
components.
2Lift cleaner body to upright
position.
3Remove the two upper screws
that are either side of the cable
storage and remove the dust
canister.
4Insert the handle into the main
body of the cleaner and push
down firmly before re-fitting and
tightening the screws. A.
5Re-attach the dust canister.
IMPORTANT: The cleaner may
not operate correctly if the
canister is not securely in
position so please ensure that
the handle is correctly fitted
before attaching the canister
Using on carpets
1Place cleaner in its upright
position.
2Set the floor type adjustment to
the desired position using the
pedal „ B.
3Release the mains cable by
turning the quick release cleat
Ëhalf a turn and extend the
cable fully.
4Plug the cable into the mains
socket.
5Step on the upright release
pedal ‚to release the handle
to the desired position.
6Press the control switch on the
handle to setting ‘II’ (carpet).
• Note: The beater bar will
automatically switch off when
the cleaner is parked upright.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage
to carpets, never leave the
cleaner switched on in one
place for an extended period.
• Note: Never have the floor
nozzle set too low such that the
cleaner is hard to push.
Using on hard floors
Follow steps 1-5 from the
instructions for ‘Using on
carpets’
6Press the control switch on the
handle to ‘I’ (hardfloor)
NOTE: The beater bar does not
rotate with the power switch set
to ‘I’ (hardfloor)
Nozzle height settings
Variable power
Slide the variable power switch
‹Cupwards to increase the
suction power or downward 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 the hose and
attachments
1Take the hose connector out of
the storage clip.
2 Pull down the hose connector
flap Ìand insert the hose
connector with its ‘mouth’
pointing upwards D.
IMPORTANT: Push the hose
connector fully in such that the
flap Ìlatches on to the È
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1Wood and laminate
2Short pile carpet and vinyl
3Medium carpet
4Deep carpet
5Tools
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hose connector.
3Add the required accessory to
the extension tubes or directly
to the tube connector Ïwhen
using the hose and tools.
IMPORTANT: Turning the cleaner
sideways helps prevent the
cleaner being pulled along by
the stretch hose.
IMPORTANT: Remove the hose
connector before returning to
floor cleaning with the main
nozzle. Push the flap down to
disengage the latch before
pulling out the connector.
Using & cleaning the
turbo nozzle
(Certain models only)
Attach the turbo nozzle to the
tube connector 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 bar and dispose.
DUST CANISTER
Emptying
1Remove the dust canister from
the product by pressing the
canister release button E ›.
2Every time the dust canister is
emptied, slide the filter cleaning
clicker lever Fflseveral times
before emptying (this will agitate
the fine dust between the filter
pleats and restore the air flow).
3Holding the canister over a
dustbin press the one touch
empty button G¯and the
bottom of the canister will drop
down and release the dirt.
4Close the bottom of the dust
canister by pressing the base
upwards until it clicks into place.
5Re-fit dust canister and push
back into position.
Allergy sufferers
If the allergy suffer is emptying
the product it is recommended
that the container is placed into
a plastic bag to empty.
1Place the container inside the
plastic bag, releasing the
container with one hand whilst
holding the top of the bag
closed with the other, leave the
dust to settle for a few seconds
before removing the canister.
The plastic bag can then be
sealed and disposed of.
FILTERS
Using the filter cleaning lever at
every emptying will help
maintain good suction however
for a through clean the dust
canister and dust canister filters
may be dissembled and
washed.
Motor protection
filter
The motor protection filter ˆis
located underneath the dust
canister. H
1Remove the dust canister. E
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
The allergy exhaust filter should
be replaced every 6 months to
maintain the high performance
filtration. Call our Replacement
Parts Helpline.
The exhaust filter is located
below the dust canister
compartment.
1Remove the exhaust filter grille.
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2Remove the exhaust filter Êby
pulling forward at the top and
lifting away.
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3Fit the new replacement allergy
filter.
4Refit the grille.
Dispose of the used allergy filter
in the dust bin.
Cleaning the dust
canister filter
1Operate the filter cleaning
clicker lever fl several times
and empty the canister over a
bin and then close the canister.
2To access the filter assembly
rotate the dust canister lid ˜
anti clockwise and remove from
the dust canister J.
3Turn the central mesh filter ı
clockwise to remove and clean
as required K.
4Detach the pleated circular filter
Ùfrom the canister lid ˜by a
firm pull action L.
5Both the mesh and pleated
filters may be washed (in warm
water only) but must be
thoroughly air-dried before re-
fitting.
The spare pleated filter allows
one filter to be washed and
dried whilst the other is in use.
6Re-locate the pleated filter back
into position on the canister lid
by aligning the tabs on the dust
canister lid ˜(marked by
arrows) Lwith cut away
sections on the top of the
pleated filter before pushing into
place.
Refit the mesh filter and turn
anti-clockwise to lock into
position on the dust canister lid.
Re-attach the canister lid on to
the canister by aligning the
arrows on the canister lid and
the canister J. Then rotating
the canister lid clockwise.
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HINTS AND TIPS
Safety cut-out
(Suction motor)
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.
Safety cut out
(beater bar motor)
If a large item or rug edge etc
jams the beater bar a safety
cut-out will stop the beater bar
motor. If this happens switch off
the cleaner and unplug from the
mains supply. Clear the
obstruction then wait a few
minutes for the cut-out to reset
before restarting.
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.
Blockages
If the performance has
deteriorated there may be a
blockage. Check the hose tube
and nozzles. The dust canister
connector may be removed for
access to the air path by
pressing the button (top and
bottom) N. When re-fitting
make certain the catches are
fully locked in place.
The floor nozzle tube may also
be disconnected at the upper
end to clear any blockages.
Rotate the bayonet connector
and pull down to disconnect O.
Purchasing
replacement filters
Use only original Morphy
Richards filters. These can be
purchased from Morphy
Richards on Replacement parts
line.
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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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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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, South Yorkshire,
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 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
some 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.
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