Morphy Richards Pod vacuum cleaner User manual

Pod vacuum cleaner
Please read and keep these instructions
getting the best from
your new cleaner...
If your cleaner isn’t picking up as well as
it should, please check
• Dust filter
It is important to clean it everytime you empty the pod,
otherwise the performance of the cleaner will be impaired.
See page 5 - Cleaning the dust filter. A spare dust filter is
provided.
• Blockages
Check the nozzle, tube and hose for blockages.
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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 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
when it is raining.
•Do not store the appliance near hot 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 complete cable assembly must be
replaced. Do not attempt this task yourself,
contact Morphy Richards using the
helpline number.
Children
•Children do not understand the dangers
associated with operating electrical
appliances. Never allow children to use this
appliance.
Other safety considerations
•Never use the appliance without the filters
installed.
•Never use the appliance to vacuum hot
ashes, broken glass, sharp objects or
liquids.
•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.
•Always disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply after use or prior to cleaning
or emptying.
•The appliance should never be left running
unsupervised.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
•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
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 bared flexible
cord is hazardous if engaged into a live
socket outlet.
Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug require
replacement, a BS1362 13 amp fuse must be
fitted.
Description
Your Pod vacuum cleaner is a versatile
machine that can be used as an upright
cleaner or as a handheld.
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Features
⁄Telescopic handle release button
¤On/off switch
‹Telescopic tube extension button
›Telescopic handle
fiHandle locking release pin (not shown)
flCarrying handle
‡Pod release button
·Dust collection pod
‚Wheels
„Mesh filter (inside)
‰Dust filter (inside)
ÂBrush storage location
ÊFlexible hose
ÁHose end location
ËHose end
ÈExhaust filter cover
ÍCable storage hanger
ÎCable storage quick release lever
ÏFloor nozzle release button
ÌBody
Accessories you should have:
ÓTelescopic handle tube
ÔFloor nozzle
Plastic extension tube
ÒCrevice tool (stored inside )
ÚBrush attachment
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Assembly
To use as an upright A
1Fit the floor nozzle by pressing in the locking
pin and insert the nozzle into the hole at the
base of the body D. Push down fully.
2Locate the telescopic handle into the body
by pushing in the locking pin and lowering
the handle in until the locking pin locates in
the locking hole E. To remove, press in the
release button ⁄and lift the handle out.
3Adjust the telescopic handle by sliding the
button ‹down and pulling out or pushing
in the lower half F.
To use as a handheld B
1Remove the telescopic handle.
2Remove the floor nozzle by pressing in the
release button Ï and pulling the floor
nozzle away from the body G.
3Slide the hose end Ëfrom the hose end
location Á. H
4Fit the extension tube to the hose end
Ë.
5Fit the crevice tool Ò to the extension tube.
6If required fit the brush Ú to the end of the
crevice tool.
Attachments
Uses for the brush attachment include
stairs, upholstery, mattresses, curtains and hard
surfaces like door mouldings and skirting
boards. The crevice tool is particularly useful for
cobwebs and in narrow gaps in the car around
the handbrake and seat.
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Using
Unwind the cable or turn the quick release
lever Î and plug into a mains socket.
Switch on. I
Dust disposal
Ensure the Pod is switched off and
disconnected from the mains supply.
1Slide the pod release button up and pull the
dust pod away from the cleaner. J
Note: When the floor nozzle is fitted the
cleaner must be tilted slightly backwards to
remove the dust pod.
2Lift out the dust filter. K
3Pull out the mesh filter. L
4Empty the dust into a bin.
5Clean the filters as described in next
section.
6Replace the mesh filter into the pod.
7Insert the dust filter, rear section first into the
pod (ensuring it lies level with
the pod). M
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