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Essential mini vacuum cleaner
Please read and keep these instructions
Getting the best from your new cleaner...
If your cleaner is not picking up as well as it should, please check
Dustbags
It is important to replace them when full, otherwise the performance
of the cleaner will be impaired The dustbag compartment lid
will not close unless the dustbag is fitted correctly.
See - Replacing the dustbag.
Filters
It is important that the filters are cleaned every time you
change the dustbag and replace them every 5
dustbag changes otherwise the performance of the
cleaner will be impaired. See-Cleaning the filters
Blockages
Check the nozzle, tubes and hose for blockages
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For replacement parts, help with using your Morphy Richards product,
problems and lots more, contact us by phone or through our website.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical
appliance requires the
following common sense
safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of
injury or death and
secondly the danger of
damage to the appliance.
These are indicated in the
text by the following two
conventions:
WARNING: Danger to
the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to
the appliance! In addition
we offer the following
safety advice.
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.
• Disconnect from the mains
supply before attempting to
clear blockages and clear
the brush.
• The plug must be removed
from the wall socket before
cleaning or maintaining the
appliance.
• 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.
• 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 main
supply after use or prior to
emptying or cleaning.
• To protect against fire,
electric shock and personal
injury do not immerse cord,
plug or cleaner in water or
other liquid.
• This appliance is not
intended for use of 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
application by a person
responsible for their safety.
Product safety
• Never use the appliance
without the filters or bag
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.
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.
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.
If you cut off the plug and
let go of the cable it will
rewind into the machine,
therefore you must pull out
a length of cable and
secure it before cutting the
plug off and re-fitting a new
one.
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
⁄ Hose handle with airflow
control
¤ Extension tubes
‹ Brush attachment
› Crevice tool
fi Combination floor nozzle
fl Hose
‡ Hose inlet
· Carrying handle
‚ Dust bag compartment lid
release
„ Dust bag compartment lid
‰ On/off variable power
switch
 Cable rewind switch
Ê Dust bag condition
indicator
Á Exhaust filter cover
Ë On board tool storage
È Small turbo nozzle (certain
models only)
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OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE
1 Assemble the nozzle, tubes and
hose as shown in Features.
2 Pull out the cable to it’s full
length and plug in to the mains
supply.
3 Switch on by pressing the on/off
variable power switch.
OPERATION
Accessories
1 Fit the hose to the cleaner by
inserting the hose end into the
hose inlet ‡ A.
2 To remove press the release
button down on the hose and
pull out.
3 Attach the extension tubes ¤ to
the handle features an airflow
control which can be adjusted
as required.
4 Attach the combination floor
nozzle to extension tubes. The
floor nozzle fi has two levers
for the two positions.
• Brush up for carpets, rugs etc
• Brush down for hard floors, tiles
etc.
5 The other accessories include:
• Crevice tool › for awkward
place, behind radiators etc.
• Brush attachment ‹ for pelmet,
delicate objects etc which
attaches to the crevice tool.
To alternate between the brush
and crevice tool push the button
down and slide B.
Tools storage
The crevice tool, brush can be
stored on the tubes for added
convenience.
Product storage
C
When finished, you can store
the vacuum cleaner as shown
by inserting the hook on the
floor nozzle into the slot on the
cleaner body.
Turbo brush
Î
(certain models only)
This nozzle is suitable for
cleaning and rejuvenating cut
pile carpets and is ideal for
picking up stubborn dirt and pet
hairs.
Cleaning the turbo
nozzle
(certain models only)
The turbo nozzle should be
regularly cleaned and any hairs
or fibres wrapped around the
brush bar removed to maintain
optimum performance.
A
C
B
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CONTROLS
Power
To switch the cleaner on press
the on/off variable power switch
‰ inwards. To switch off press
the on/off switch again.
The suction power can be
adjusted using this switch again.
Turn the switch to the desired
level D.
Suction may also be varied with
the fingertip control on the
handle.
Closed: full suction
Open: reduced suction
Automatic cable
rewind
After use, unplug and press the
cable rewind button  to retract
the cable.
WARNING: When using the
cable rewind, always hold
the plug as the cable will
rewind quickly.
DUSTBAG
Replacing the
dustbag
To obtain the best results from
your cleaner be sure to check
and change the dustbag
regularly, otherwise the airflow
and cleaning power of your
cleaner will be reduced and you
may damage your cleaner.
Dustbag condition
indicator
If the suction power decreases
of if the dustabg condition
indicator shows fully red then
the bag must be emptied
immediately and/or the motor
protection filter cleaned, even if
the bag does not appear full.
This will also occur if the nozzle,
tubes or hose have become
blocked.
• The dustbag indicator may
occasionally show red during
use - this is quite normal.
1 Lift the dust compartment lid
‚.
2 Pull the dustbag retaining clip
forward to release. Carefully lift
the dustbag clear of the cleaner
and dispose of the dustbag.
3 To fit the new dustbag first
locate the bottom end of the
dustbag collar into the guide
slot at the bottom of the
dustbag compartment then pull
the collar forward until it locates
into the securing clip E.
4 The arrow on the collar of the
dustbag must point downwards
when fitting F.
NOTE: The dustbag
compartment lid will close
unless the dustbag is fitted
correctly
IMPORTANT:
• All filters should be checked
regularly for signs of damage,
preferably after each cleaning
task.The filters must be replaced
immediately if they become
damaged.
• Always disconnect the cleaner
from the mains when checking
filters or replacing dustbag.
• Always make sure the dustbag,
grill and filters are fitted before
use. Failure to do so may result
in damage to your product.
E
D
F
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FILTERS
Motor filter
The motor filter must be
cleaned everytime the bag is
changed to remove the fine dust
particles collected. This can be
done by shaking it.
However, after approximately 5
dustbag changes, the filter
should be replaced.
The motor filter is found in the
dustbag removed, remove the
filter grill, press the centre tab
and pull out G. Pull out the
filter H, shake to clean and
replace. The grill must be
replaced after the filter has been
cleaned.
Exhaust filter
The exhaust filter must be
cleaned everytime the bag is
changed to remove the time fine
dust particles collected. This
can be done by shaking it.
However, after approximately 5
dustbag changes, the filter
should be replaced.
The exhaust filter is located
behind the exhaust filter cover
Á. To remove, unclip the cover
and remove the filter I and
clean and replace.
HINTS & TIPS
Cleaning and
maintenance
Your cleaner is manufactured to
withstand normal day-to-day
use, but as occasional wipe
over will help maintain its good
looks. Abrasive cleaners should
not be used.
Purchasing dustbags
replacement filters
Use only Morphy Richards
replacement dustbags and
filters which can be purchased
from specialist retailers or by
calling the number on the front
page of this leaflet.
Vacuum freshener
(certain models only)
1 After emptying the dust bag and
removing the filters (as
described in points 1-4 above)
open the clear packaging and
remove the vacuum freshener.
2 Place it directly into the dust
bag as shown J.
3 Refit the filters (as described in
point 5 above).
Only place the vacuum
freshener directly into the dust
bag. Do not place in the filter or
any other part of your vacuum
cleaner.
New vacuum fresheners can be
purchased from Morphy
Richards on Replacement parts
telephone line.
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
underside of the appliance.
• Serial number as shown on
underside of the appliance.
UK Helpline 0870 060 2604
Replacement Parts 0870 1676635
Ireland Helpline 1800 409119
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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 may be asked to return 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 7 working days of
receipt.
If you suspect a fault, follow
the simple checks detailed
below before retrying the
appliance or calling the helpline.
• Check the filters for blockages.
• Check the tools / tubes for
blockages.
• Check the plug is firmly in the
socket is working by trying
another appliance.
• Check the fuse in the plug.
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 till
receipt or invoice to indicate the
date of initial purchase.
To qualify for the 2 year
guarantee the appliance must
have been used according to the
instructions supplied.
EXCLUSIONS
Morphy Richards shall not be
liable to replace or repair the
goods under the terms of the
guarantee where:
1 The fault has been caused or is
attributable to accidental use,
misuse, negligent use or used
contrary to the manufacturers
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 Where the appliance has been
used for hire purposes or non
domestic use.
5 Morphy Richards are not liable
to carry out any type of servicing
work, under the guarantee.
6 The guarantee excludes
consumables such as filters and
dust bags.
• 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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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.
The After Sales Division
Morphy Richards Ltd
Mexborough, South Yorkshire,
England, S64 8AJ
Registered: 644702
Helpline (office hours)
UK 0870 060 2604
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119
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