Morphy Richards BAGLESS UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER - REV 1, Goblin BAGLESS UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER, 73285 User Manual

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Bagless upright vacuum cleaner

Please read and keep these instructions

VC73285 MUK Rev 1

For replacement parts, help with using your Goblin vacuum, problems
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Getting the best from your new cleaner...

If your cleaner is not picking up as well as it should, please check

Dust canister

It is important to regularly empty the canister, even if it does not appear full.

Filters

It is important that the dust canister pleated/mesh filter is tapped clean over a
dustbin each time the dust canister is emptied, this allows air through the appliance.
Wash the canister filters regularly in luke-warm water and allow to air dry before

re-fitting.

Blockages

Check the hose, tubes and tools for blockages.

Safety cut-out

If the air-flow 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 blockage,
empty and clean the filters. Allow 60 minutes for the thermostat to reset.

Belt

If the brush-bar is not rotating, check the belt (as described on page 6). Replace any
damaged or broken belts.

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

The use of any electrical
appliance requires the
following common sense
safety rules.

Please read these
instructions carefully before
using the product.

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.

• 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 the
product by the handle

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• Disconnect from the
mains supply before
attempting to clear
blockages, clear the
brush or replace the belt.

• Disconnect from the mains
supply before cleaning or
emptying 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 Goblin 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 mains
supply after use.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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, or stumble over
the power cord.

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

⁄ Handle

¤ Handle locking pin

‹ Metal telescopic tube

› Stretch hose

fi Dust canister lid

fl Filter assembly

‡ Dust canister

· Floor nozzle height

adjustment dial

‚ Turbo tool

(certain models only)

„ Upholstery tool /

dusting brush

‰ Crevice tool

 Hose clip (unassembled),

including hose clip screw

Ê Dust canister release

button

Á Handle height adjuster

button

Ë Cord storage cleats

È Power cord

Í Hose clip (assembled)

Î Telescopic tube release

button

Ï Hose hook

Ì Upright release pedal

Ó ON/OFF button

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OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE

Assembly

WARNING: Do not plug in
the cleaner until it is
assembled.

1 Carefully unpack all of the

components.

2 Lift the cleaner body to the

upright position.

3 Slide the telescopic tube ‹ into

the opening on the top of the
unit. Ensure the telescopic tube
fits in correctly, and is locked
into place A.

• To remove the telescopic tube,

press the release button Î,
located on the rear of the
vacuum cleaner, then lift the
telescopic tube up B.

4 Slide the handle ⁄ into the top

of the telescopic tube. Ensure
the handle locking pin ¤ fits in
place C.

• Remove the handle by pressing
the locking pin, then pulling the
handle up.

5 To increase the height of the

handle, push downward on the
handle height adjuster button Á
and raise the handle to the
desired height. With the handle
at the desired height, release the
button, the handle will click
securely into place.

Hose clip fitting

D

1 Using a cross-head screwdriver,

remove the hose clip screw from
the rear of the product.

2 Insert the hose clip  into it’s

slot in the rear of the appliance.

3 Re-fit the screw and tighten. Do

not overtighten.

Hose

Locate the hose under the hook
and into the hose clip.

WARNING: Do not overstretch
the hose, otherwise there is a
risk of the product being
pulled over.

Cord Storage

This appliance features
convenient cord storage. Wind
the power cord È around the
two cord holder cleats Ë on the
side of the unit. Turn the upper
cord cleat to the left or right to
quickly release the power cord.

USING

Unwind the power cord fully.
Plug the cord into the supply
mains. Press the ON/OFF
button Ó to turn the vacuum
cleaner on and off.

To tilt and use the vacuum
cleaner, push the upright release
pedal Ì. This allows
repositioning of the vacuum, for
normal operation or cleaning
beneath furniture E.

Floor nozzle
height adjustment

Before using the cleaner, the
floor nozzle height must be set
to the correct height.

Choose the setting which most
closely matches your carpet
height, using the floor nozzle
height adjustment dial ·. This
raises and lowers the brushbar
to suit your carpet type.

When the cleaner is in it’s
upright position, or when using
the hose › and tools ‚ „ ‰,
ensure the floor nozzle height
adjustment dial is at the tools
setting.

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Using on carpets

1 Place the cleaner in it’s upright

position.

2 Set the floor nozzle height

adjustment dial · to the
desired position.

3 Release the mains cable by

revolving the quick release cleat
Ë half-a-turn and extend the
cable fully.

4 Plug the cable into the mains

socket.

5 Step on the upright release

pedal Ì to release the vacuum
to the desired position.

6 Press 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.

• Never lean on the product.

Using the
attachments

1-4

Follow steps 1-4 of the ‘Using
on carpets’ section, but set the
floor nozzle height adjustment
dial to the tools setting.

5 Attach the accessories ‚ „ ‰

to the handle, removing the
handle from the telescopic tube,
then firmly push on the desired
accessory F:

Turbo tool ‚ (certain models
only) is ideal for pet hair removal
from stairs and upholstery.

Upholstery tool „ for
upholstery, stairs etc.

Dusting brush „ for delicate
surfaces.

Crevice tool ‰ for awkward
places, corners and behind
radiators etc.

6 If additional length is required,

remove the telescopic tube from
the cleaner, connect it to the
handle, and add the desired
accessory to the end of the tube
G.

7 Switch ON.

• IMPORTANT: When using the
hose and tools, locate the hose
into the hose hook Ï on the
main unit. This will help prevent
the cleaner from tipping over.

• IMPORTANT: Turning the cleaner
sideways helps prevent the
cleaner being pulled along by
the stretched hose.

Using & cleaning the
turbo nozzle

(certain models only)
Attach the Turbo nozzle to either

the handle or the telescopic
tube as described previously.

Following use, your turbo nozzle
may become clogged. Switch
the cleaner to ‘OFF’ and detach
the tool. Turn over the tool 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 brush
bar and dispose.

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, empty the dust
canister and clean the filters
before restarting.

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EMPTYING THE
DUST CANISTER

Empty the dust canister

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regularly even if it does not look
full, this will maintain the
performance.

1 Turn the cleaner off and unplug

from the mains switch.

2 Press the dust canister release

button Êand pull the canister
away from the main body H.

3 Take the canister to a dustbin.

4 Hold the dust canister over the

dustbin. Press the empty release
button Ôon the back of the
canister. This opens the door

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at the base of the canister for the
contents to be emptied-out I.

REMOVING AND
CLEANING THE
FILTERS

HEPA filter

IMPORTANT: After every empty,
clean the dust canister filter fl.

1 Empty the dust canister ‡.

2 Remove the dust canister lid

fi

by turning it counter-clockwise,
then lifting off J.

3 Lift the filter assembly out of the

dust canister K.

4 Lift out the mesh filter from the

filter frame by twisting it counter­clockwise L.

5 Tap the filter over a dustbin until

no more dust falls out M.

6 You may also wash the filter in

luke-warm water, do not use
detergents. It is recommended to
wash the filter once a month or
when suction seems reduced.
Leave the filter to thoroughly air
dry before refitting into the
vacuum.

NOTE: The white material in the
filter will become discoloured
over time, this is normal and will
not affect the filter’s performance.

IMPORTANT: Always empty the
dust canister and clean the filter
and mesh following prolonged
use. Never overfill the dust
canister. Clean the filter and mesh
screen every time the dust
canister is emptied.

Motor protection filter

The motor protection filter Òis
located underneath the dust
canister in the air-inlet pipe.

1 Remove the dust canister ‡.

2 Lift out the filter N and shake

over a dustbin.

The filter may also be washed in
water (no detergents). Allow the
filter to air dry. Ensure the filter is
thoroughly dry before refitting.

3 Replace the filter.

Exhaust filter

The exhaust filter Úis located
below the dust canister
compartment.

1 Remove the dust canister ‡.

2 Remove the exhaust filter by

twisting the motor protection filter
cover Ûand lifting it away
O.

3 Lift the filter out and shake

vigorously over a dustbin. The
filter may also be washed in luke
warm water. Do not use
detergents. The filter must be
completely dry before re-fitting.
Allow filters to air dry naturally.

4 Replace the filter and cover.

Rotate until it clicks into place.

CHANGING THE
BELT

If the brush bar Ùstops rotating,
it is likely that the drive belt

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has snapped (usually because the
brush has been stalled). Replace
the belt with the spare provided.
Additional belts can be obtained
from Goblin by calling the helpline
at the base of the page.

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Accessing the floor
nozzle

1 Disconnect the cleaner from the

mains supply.

2 Press the handle release pedal

and place the cleaner face down
on a soft surface, eg. carpet.

3 Remove the four screws holding

the two undercarriage plates

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in position. Remove the plates P.

4 Lift up the undercarriage ˜ and

unclip from it’s location Q.

5 Underneath the undercarriage is

the height adjustment cam. In the
centre of the cam is a screw,
remove this screw R.

6 Next, remove the four remaining

floor nozzle screws ¯, two
located by the rear wheels and
two halfway along the floor nozzle

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7 Turn the product over and pull off

the height adjustment knob T.

8 Lift the rear of the floor nozzle

cover and unclip from the front.
Put safely to one side T.

Removing and
re-fitting the rotating
brush bar & belt

1 Lift out the belt cover

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.

2 Gently lever out the right hand

side of the brush-bar, followed by
the left hand side V.

3 To re-fit, thread the brush-bar

through the belt. Place the left
hand side of the brush-bar into
location, then place the belt
around the motor shaft. Pull the
brush-bar forwards (stretching the
belt) and locate the right hand
side of the brush-bar.

4 IMPORTANT: Make sure both

ends of the brush-bar are fully
and correctly located, and the
belt is not trapped. The
brush-bar should be able to be
rotated by hand.

5 Re-fit the belt cover carefully,

noting it’s location.

Refitting the floor
nozzle cover

1 Hook the front of the cover into

the floor nozzle, then lower the
rear of the cover. Note: it may be
necessary to lift the upright
portion of the product to allow
the cover to fully close.

2 Refit the four main screws, two

near the rear wheels and two
halfway along the floor nozzle.

3 Turn the product over and check

that the front of the cover is fully
closed.

4 Insert the height adjustment

knob, carefully turning it until it
locates into the mating keyway
on the cam.

5 Turn the product back over and

locate the screw into the centre
of the cam and tighten.

6 Clip the undercarriage into

location and close into position.

7 Re-fit the two undercarriage

plates and tighten the four
screws.

Return the cleaner to the upright
position. Connect to the mains
supply and switch on to test.

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
rear of the appliance.

• Serial number as shown on the
rating label.

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Goblin products are intended for household use only.

Goblin has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design.
The company therefore reserves the right to change the specification of it’s models
at any time.

Goblin is a registered trade mark
of Morphy Richards Ltd.

The After Sales Division
Morphy Richards Ltd

Mexborough, South Yorkshire,
England, S64 8AJ

Helplines (office hours)
UK 0844 871 0949
Spare Parts 0844 873 0715
Republic of Ireland 1800 409 119

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YOUR TWO YEAR
GUARANTEE

It is important to retain the
retailer’s 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 Goblin 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
Goblin 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 (see
Exclusions), 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 2­year 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
manufacturer’s
instructions. For example,
the filters must have been
regularly cleaned as
instructed.

Goblin shall not be liable to
replace or repair the goods
under the terms of the
Guarantee where:

EXCLUSIONS

1 The fault has been caused

or is attributable to
accidental use, mis-use,
negligent use or used
contrary to the
manufacturer’s
recommendations or where
the fault has been caused
by power surges or
damage caused in transit.

2 The appliance has been

used on a voltage supply
other than that stamped on
the products.

3 Repairs have been

attempted by persons
other than our service staff
(or authorised dealer).

4 The appliance has been

used for hire purposes or
non-domestic use.

5 The appliance is second

hand.

6 Goblin are not liable to

carry out any type of
servicing work under the
guarantee.

7 Consumables 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.

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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