Morphy Richards Ecovac vacuum cleaner User Manual

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Ecovac vacuum cleaner

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• Dustbag

It is important to empty them when full, otherwise the performance of the cleaner will be impaired. Wash regularly in warm water and allow to air dry. A spare bag is provided.

• Filters

It is important that the filters are cleaned regularly to allow air through the appliance

• Blockages

Check the hose 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 replacing dust bags.

• 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

⁄ Upper handle ¤ Flexible hose ‹ Main body › Furniture brush ﬁ Hose connector ﬂ Crevice nozzle ‡ Nested extension tubes (2)

Carpet height adjustment knob

‚ Exhaust filter „ Front panel

‰ Full bag indicator Â On/Off switch Ê Front cover release Á Floor nozzle with powered brush Ë Handle release È Carrying handle Í Cord storage with quick release cleat Î Safety bag interlock Ï Belt cover Ì Variable power slider Ó Belt tunnel blanking plate Ô Brush end plates

Accessories included

Extension tubes

Crevice tool

Furniture brush

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