Morphy Richards ULTRALIGHT CYCLONE VACUUM CLEANER User manual

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Ultralight cyclone 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 canister
It is important to empty the canister when full, otherwise the
performance of the cleaner will be impaired.
• Filters
It is important that the filters are cleaned regularly to allow air
through the appliance. Wash the filters regularly in warm
water and allow to air dry.
• Blockages
Check the hose, tubes and tools for blockages
• Belt
Check and replace damaged or broken belt
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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
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 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.
•Never use the appliance without the
filters installed.
•Never use the appliance to vacuum hot
ashes, broken glass, sharp objects or
liquids.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
•Always disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply after use or prior to
cleaning or emptying.
•The appliance should never be left
running unsupervised.
•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
•Never over-extend the hose such that the
cleaner is pulled over. If the cleaner is
knocked over, switch off before
attempting to upright.
•Never pick the cleaner up by the floor
nozzle when connected to the mains, use
the carrying handle.
•WARNING: Keep loose clothing, hair,
fingers etc. away from the floor
nozzle whenever the cleaner is
connected to the mains.
•Disconnect from the mains supply before
attempting to clear blockages, clear the
brush or replace the belt.
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.
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Features
⁄Vari power slider (only on certain models)
¤Front cover release
‹Removable front cover
›Exhaust filter
fiCarpet height adjustment knob
flFloor nozzle with powered brush
‡Upper handle
·Flexible hose
‚Cord storage with quick release cleat
„On/Off switch
‰Carrying handle
ÂNested extension tubes (2)
ÊCrevice nozzle
ÁFurniture brush
ËMain body
ÈHandle release button
ÍHose connector
ÎDust canister release
ÏDust canister lid
ÌPleated circular filter
ÓFoam filter
ÔDust canister
Central canister filter
ÒDust release button
ÚSafety filter inter-lock
ÛCleaning brush (clipped inside canister)
ÙCanister handle
ıMotor protection filter (shown page 6)
ˆExhaust filter (page 6)
˜Belt cover (shown page 7)
¯Brush bar (page 7) 3
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Accessories included Extension tubes
Crevice tool
Furniture brush
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Cleaning brush
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Assembly B
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 C
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.
When using the attachments the cleaner
must only be used in the upright position
with the carpet height adjustment knob set
to deep carpet.
Variable power D
certain models only
Slide the variable power control to the
right to increase the suction power or to the
left 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 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 through 180º and
extend the cable fully.
4Plug the cable into the mains socket.
5Step on the handle release button to
release the handle to the desired position
E.
6Press the on/off button to the ‘on’
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.
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DEEP CARPET HARD FLOOR
C
Use attachments
Normal use
Floors
Clean under furniture
Flat position
min max
D
Certain models only
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Using attachments
Follow previous steps 1-4 but set the
carpet height adjustment knob to the deep
carpet setting.
5Remove the hose connector from the rear
of the cleaner and 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.
6Switch on/off.
IMPORTANT: Never over extend the hose
such that the cleaner is pulled over.
Emptying the dust
canister F
When the dust canister is full it should be
emptied immediately.
1Remove the front cover ‹by lifting the
cover release lever ¤.
2Lift-up the dust canister release Îand
pull the canister away from the main
body.
3Hold the canister by the handle Ù over a
dustbin and with your other hand press
the dust release button Ò. The bottom of
the canister will drop down to release the
dirt. To close press the flap firmly until it
clicks into place.
4Replace the canister by inserting the
base then pushing in the top. Replace the
front panel by aligning the bottom tabs
with the slots in the body, then pressing
in the top.
Cleaning the filters
To maintain suction, the filters must be
regularly taken out and cleaned. Failure to
clean the filters will reduce the suction and
will damage the motor if used for prolonged
periods. This may invalidate the guarantee. If
the filters become damaged they must be
replaced.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the cleaner
without the filters in place.
Circular pleated & foam filters G
IMPORTANT: The filters should be
cleaned regularly to maintain the
performance of the cleaner.
1Remove the front cover and the canister.
2Twist the canister lid Ï anti-clockwise
and lift off.
3Lift up the pleated circular filter Ì and
foam filter Ó beneath. The filters can be
cleaned using the brush Û clipped inside
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the canister lid. The filters can be washed
in warm water then left to air-dry
naturally. IMPORTANT: Ensure the filters
are totally dry before re-fitting. Do not use
detergents.
Central filter H
4Lift the central canister filter out of the
canister.
5Remove any attached dirt by using the
brush.
6Re-assemble by replacing the central
canister filter into the canister.
7Replace the foam filter then the pleated
circular filter into the top of the canister.
Replacing the canister lid I
8Replace the canister lid by lining up the
arrows on the canister base and lid and
twisting clockwise to lock into place I.
The canister may be washed in water
only but must be totally dry before re-fitting.
The canister has a safety inter-lock that
prevents it from being fitted back into place
if the filters have not been fitted correctly.
Motor protection filter J
The motor protection filter is located
underneath the dust canister
1Remove the dust canister.
2Lift out the filter and shake rigorously
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 J
The exhaust filter is located below the
dust canister compartment.
1Remove the front cover.
2Remove the exhaust filter by pulling
forward at the top and lift it away.
3Take the filter out of the cage and shake
vigorously over a dustbin. The filter may
also be washed in warm water. Do not
use detergents. The filter must by
completely dry before re-fitting. Allow
filters to air-dry naturally.
4Replace the filter and the front cover.
Changing the belt
If the power brush 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 or a
Service Agent.
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Removing the floor nozzle
cover KL
1Disconnect the cleaner from the mains
supply.
2Place the cleaner upside down in the flat
position.
3Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove
the two screws at the front and the
central screw under the height
adjustment mechanism K.
4Turn the cleaner over and remove the
carpet height adjustment knob fi.
5Remove the two screws at the rear and
lift the rear of the cover over the handle
release button and unclip the cover from
the front of the floor nozzle L.
Replacing the belt MN
6If the belt has broken, ensure all pieces
are removed.
7Lift off the belt cover ˜.
8Grasp the brush bar ¯ at both ends and
lift straight up.
9Place one end of the new belt over the
metal motor shaft pin and the other
around the pulley end of the brush N.
10 Align brush end plates with their guide
slots and push the brush bar down into
place.
11 Re-fit the belt cover.
12 Re-fit the floor nozzle cover. Push the
carpet height adjustment knob back on.
13 Replace the two screws on the top of the
floor nozzle cover and the three screws
underneath the floor nozzle - do not
overtighten.
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 30 minutes. Check the airways for
blockages and clean the filters before
restarting.
Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your
appliance, do not hesitate to call us. We’re
more likely able to help than the store from
where you bought the product.
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.
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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 will be asked to return
the product (in secure, adequate packaging)
along with a copy of proof of purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set out below (1-6),
the faulty appliance will then be repaired or
replaced and dispatched usually within
seven working days of receipt.
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 receipt or invoice
to indicate the date of initial purchase.
To qualify for the two-year guarantee the
appliance must have been used according to
the manufacturers instructions. For example
the filters shall have been regularly cleaned
as instructed.
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, mis-use, 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.
6Consumables such as the filters and belt
are not covered by the guarantee.
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.
VC73312M Rev 1 05/03
The After Sales Division,
Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough,
South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ
Helpline (office hours)
UK (local rate) 0870 060 2603
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119
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.
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