Morphy Richards VC73410 MUK User manual

VC73410 MUK Rev 4
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Health and Safety
•WARNING: Whenever the cleaner is in use, due to
the risk of entrapment in rotating parts, keep loose
clothing, hair, fingers etc. away from the brush bar,
nozzle and any handheld accessories.
•WARNING: Disconnect from the mains supply
before carrying out any routine maintenance, such
as cleaning any blockages, changing any filters or
accessing the floor nozzle.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
undertaken by children without supervision.
Personal safety
• WARNING: Only lift the product by the carry handles (1
or 10) and never pick the cleaner up by the floor nozzle.
•Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply
after use, and prior to cleaning or carrying out routine
maintenance.
•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.
•Do not immerse cord, plug or cleaner in water or other
liquid.
•The appliance must never be left running unsupervised.
Location
•Do not use or keep this product outside.
•Do not store the appliance near hot surfaces eg. ovens or
heating appliances.
Mains cable
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified
person to avoid a hazard.
•Do not allow the mains lead to become strained or run
this appliance over it.
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.
•Use only Morphy Richards spare parts and accessories.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
•Repairs to electrical appliances are only to be undertaken
by trained professionals. Unprofessional repairs can be
dangerous for users.
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).
•Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, a 13
amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
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Health and safety .......................................................................
Electrical requirements ..............................................................
Product overview / Features .....................................................
Dual functionality .......................................................................
Upright vacuuming: assembly ..................................................
Using in upright mode ...............................................................
Using in Lift Away canister mode .............................................
Using the attachments in Lift Away canister mode .................
Fitting the Dust Away cleaning cloth (certain models only) ...
Cleaning under furniture in Lift Away canister mode ...............
Adjusting suction power ...........................................................
Safety cut-outs ..........................................................................
Maintenance ..............................................................................
Emptying the dust canister .......................................................
Maintenance - filters ..................................................................
Hose blockages ........................................................................
Cleaning the motorised floor brush ..........................................
Cleaning the turbo nozzle (certain models only) ......................
Storage .......................................................................................
Contact us ..................................................................................
Guarantee ...................................................................................
Contents
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Features
(1) Handle
(2) Stretch hose
(3) Suction adjustment collar
(4) Handle release button
(5) Accessory holder
(6) Upper cord wrap (quick
release)
(7) Cord hook
(8) Extension tube
(9) Extension tube release
button
(10) Carry handle
(11) On/Off 3-position switch
(12) Upper bin emptying release
button
(13) Dust canister
(14) Screen filter
(15) Lower bin emptying release
button
(16) Dust canister release
latches
(17) Lower cord wrap
(18) Motor base
(19) Lift Away canister release
button
(20) Exhaust filter cover
(21) Floor brush nozzle tube
(22) Floor brush nozzle hose
(23) Motorised floor brush
nozzle
(24) Motorised floor brush
indicator light
(25) Rotating brush bar
(26) Extra long crevice tool
(certain models only)
(27) Crevice tool
(certain models only)
(28) Dusting brush
(29) Turbo nozzle
(certain models only)
(30) Dust Away floor attachment
(certain models only)
(31) Dust Away cleaning cloth
(certain models only)
(32) Lift Away canister
Product overview
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Dual functionality
Upright vacuuming Lift Away canister
Your vacuum cleaner can easily be configured
into two different cleaning modes:
•Upright vacuum for hard floors and carpets.
•Lift Away canister (32) which can be carried with
you whilst cleaning hard to reach places.
You can carry your vacuum cleaner in both
modes by the carry handle (10)‚ located on top of
the dust canister (13).
Upright vacuuming: assembly
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1Place the motorised floor brush nozzle (23) on
a level surface and align the floor brush nozzle
tube (21) with the tube on the Lift Away
canister (32) and lower until you hear the two
pieces click into place.
NOTE: The motorised floor brush nozzle must
be fully locked in place to ensure the electrical
connection is made.
2Attach the end of the extension tube (8) to the
tube on the back of the Lift Away canister (32)
until it clicks in to place.
3Slide the accessory holder (5) in to position
opposite the upper cord wrap (6), over the
extension tube (8). Align the tab and groove
and push down.
4Store the dusting brush (28) and the crevice
tool (26/27 depending on model) on the
mounts of the accessory holder.
5Push the handle (1) onto the top of the
extension tube (8) until you hear it click into
place.
6Insert the end of the stretch hose (2) into the
connector on the back of the Lift Away
canister.
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Using in upright mode
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Cord
Hook
Rotate the upper cord wrap (6) to quickly release
the power cord.
Secure the power cord in the cord hook (7).
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Press the On/Off 3-position switch (11) to the “I”
position to vacuum hard floors (suction only) or
to the “II” position to engage the motorised
floor brush nozzle (23) (for vacuuming carpets
and rugs).
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NOTE: The rotating brush bar (25) on the
motorised floor brush nozzle (23) will not spin
unless the nozzle is flat against the floor and the
handle (1) is tilted back. Gently press the
motorised floor brush nozzle (23) down with your
foot while you grasp the handle (1) and tilt it
back towards you.
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Indicator
Light
IMPORTANT: The motorised floor brush indicator
light (24) will illuminate green when the
motorised floor brush is on, or red if there is a
blockage or a jam (see ‘Safety Cut-Outs’ section
on page 8).
Using in Lift Away canister mode
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This function is ideal for cleaning stairs,
curtains, upholstery and hard to reach places.
1Separate the Lift Away canister (32) from the
motorised floor brush nozzle (23) by pressing
the Lift Away canister release button (19) on
the side of the Lift Away canister.
2Pull the Lift Away canister up.
•Press the On/Off 3-position switch (11) to the
“I” position to turn the vacuum on for
above-floor cleaning and hold the handle (1) in
one hand while you carry the Lift Away
canister (32) around the home with the other
hand (see ‘Using the attachments in Lift Away
canister mode’).
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Using the attachments in Lift Away canister mode
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1Press the handle release button (4) and pull the
handle (1) up so the desired attachment can be
attached onto the end of the handle, or
2Press the extension tube release button (9) and
pull the extension tube (8) up so the desired
attachment can be attached onto the end of
the extension tube.
•NOTE: Attachments should only be used in
Lift Away canister mode, not in upright mode.
List of attachments
Dusting brush (28) for delicate surfaces.
Crevice tool (26/27 depending on model) for
awkward places, corners and behind radiators etc.
This tool is also useful on stairs.
Turbo nozzle (29) (certain models only) is ideal for
human and pet hair removal from stairs and
upholstery.
Dust Away floor attachment (certain models only)
(30 and 31) for use on hard floors (see below). The
Dust Away floor attachment attaches to the
extension tube (8) only.
Fitting the Dust Away cleaning cloth (certain models only)
Use the Dust Away cleaning cloth to clean dry bare floor surfaces. Do not use to clean damp floors or
wet/sticky messes.
1 32
The Dust Away cleaning cloth
(31) attaches to the Dust Away
floor attachment (30) with four
velcro pads.
Slip two of the tabs between
the suction nozzle and the
duster base and attach them to
the front fasteners on the base.
Pull the other two tabs tightly
around to the back fasteners on
the base. For best results,
ensure that the pad is flat
against the bottom surface and
secured tightly.
Wash the cleaning cloths seperately from other items with warm water either in the washing machine or
by hand using liquid detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners as they damage or leave a coating
that will reduce the cleaning performance of the cleaning cloths. Tumble dry at low temperatures or line
dry to extend the life of the micro-fibre fabric.
The cleaning cloth should be washed after every use, and replaced every six months. Contact Morphy
Richards to purchase a replacement. Only use cleaning cloths provided by Morphy Richards, which are
designed to work with the Dust Away floor attachment.
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This function is ideal for cleaning underneath low
furniture.
1. Separate the Lift Away canister (32) from the
motorised floor brush nozzle (23) by pressing the
Lift Away canister release button (19) on the side
of the Lift Away canister.
2. Press the extension tube release button (9) and
pull the extension tube (8) up.
3. Attach the end of the extension tube (8) to the
motorised floor brush nozzle (23) or Dust Away
Floor attachment (30).
4. Press the On/Off 3-position switch (11) to the “I”
position to turn the suction motor on.
NOTE: The rotating brush bar (25) will not rotate
in Lift Away canister mode.
5. Gently press the motorised floor brush nozzle (23)
down with your foot while you grasp the handle
(1) and tilt it back towards you. Tip the unit
backwards to access under low furniture.
When using the attachments, the suction may be
too powerful. Adjust the suction power by rotating
the suction adjustment collar (3) 90°
anti-clockwise to open the valve to reduce
suction. Less suction may be required for
cleaning delicate areas and upholstery.
Rotate the collar clockwise to close the valve
when you need high suction and for vacuuming
floors.
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 90 minutes. Check the airways
for blockages, empty the dust canister and clean
the filters before restarting.
If the rotating brush bar (25) becomes jammed, a
safety cut-out will stop the brush and the
motorised floor brush indicator light (24) will
change from green to red. If this happens, switch
off and unplug the product. Disconnect the
motorised floor brush nozzle and carefully remove
the blockage.
WARNING: Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
from the mains supply before undertaking any
of the following maintenance procedures.
Empty the dust canister (13) regularly even if it
does not look full, this will maintain the
performance.
1. Unplug the cleaner from the mains switch.
2. Undo the dust canister release latches (16) on
each side of the Lift Away canister (32) by lifting
them up and outwards.
3. Remove the dust canister from the motor base
(18).
Maintenance
Safety cut-outs
Emptying the dust canister
Cleaning under furniture in
Lift Away canister mode
Adjusting suction power
Certain
models
only
Suction
Release Collar
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4. Hold the dust canister (13) over a bin and press
the lower bin emptying release button (15). Tap
gently to empty contents. Press the door shut
again until it clicks into place.
5. If required, turn the dust canister (13) upside
down over the bin and press the upper bin
emptying release button (12).
Tap gently to remove contents.
Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove debris
stuck to the screen filter (14) inside the dust
canister. Press the door shut again until it clicks
into place.
Remember to periodically (at least once a month)
clean the pre-motor filters (see ‘Cleaning the
pre-motor flters’ on this page) before refitting the
dust canister.
6.Replace the dust canister on top of the motor
base (18).
7.Hook the two dust canister release latches (16)
onto the tabs on the sides of the dust canister
(13) and push down to lock.
The guarantee may be invalidated if the motor is
damaged due to: using the appliance without
the filters installed; not cleaning the filters; or
not replacing damaged filters.
Cleaning the pre-motor filters
To maintain suction, the pre-motor filters must
be cleaned each time the dust canister (13) is
emptied.
1. Remove the dust canister.
2. Pull the 2 filters out from the top of the motor
base (18).
3. Wash the filters in cold water and thoroughly air
dry before re-fitting.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filters with hot water
or detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated appliances to
dry filters.
4. Replace the felt filter in first, then the foam filter.
5. Replace the dust canister.
Cleaning the exhaust filter (20)
The exhaust filter (20) must be cleaned at least
every three months.
The exhaust filter is located on the front of the
motor base (18).
1. Remove the filter cover.
Maintenance - filters
Screen
Filter
Pre-Motor
Foam Filter
Felt Filter
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2. Take out the HEPA filter by pulling it straight out.
3. Turn the filter over so that the dirty side is on the
bottom and vigorously tap it clean over a dustbin
to remove any dust.
4. Wash in cold water and thoroughly air dry before
re-fitting.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filters with hot water
or detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated appliances to
dry filters.
5. Replace the HEPA filter back into the vacuum
cleaner.
6. Replace the cover by inserting the two tabs into
the holes at the top and then swinging the cover
down until it clicks into place.
The hoses (2) (22) may be detached and
inspected by pulling out connections or squeezing
the tabs together and pulling up where applicable.
Straighten out the hoses and look inside for
blockages. Also inspect inside the suction ducts
on the vacuum cleaner.
1. Press the On/Off 3-position switch (11) to the “O”
position to turn the vacuum off and unplug the
power cord from the mains outlet.
2. Separate the Lift Away canister (32) from the
motorised floor brush nozzle (23) by pressing the
Lift Away canister release button (19) on the side
of the Lift Away canister, then gently hold the
motorised floor brush nozzle to the floor with your
foot and pull the Lift Away canister up.
3. Turn the motorised floor brush over to inspect the
rotating brush bar (25) 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 rotating brush bar, pull
away from the rotating brush bar and dispose of
in a bin.
Hose blockages
Cleaning the motorised floor
brush
Rotating
Brush
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