Essentials bagless 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
Filters
To maintain performance,it is very important to clean the pleated filter at every
emptying. The filter may also be washed but must be fully dry before re-fitting.
See page 5 for more details.
Blockages
Check nozzles, tubes and hose for blockages.
Safety cut-out
If the cleaner overheats a motor protection thermostat will automatically switch
the cleaner off. If this happens, switch the cleaner off, unplug from power supply
and leave the cleaner to cool for at least 60 minutes. Check the airways for
blockages, empty dust canister and clean the filters before restarting.
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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 nozzle
whenever the cleaner is
connected to the mains.
• WARNING: Only lift and
carry the product by the
handle ›.
• Always 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 mains
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 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.
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.
• Repairs to electrical appliances
are only to be undertaken by
trained personnel.
Unprofessional repairs can be
dangerous for users.
• 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, 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.
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
⁄ Dust canister release latch
¤ Eco Switch
‹ Cable rewind button
› Handle
fi Power on/off switch
fl Wheels
‡ Dust canister
· Hose inlet
‚ Hose connector release
button
„ Storage hook
‰ Exhaust filter and cover
 Tube storage slot
(underneath product)
Accessories you
should have
Ê Floor nozzle
Á Hose/handle with airflow
control
Ë Upholstery nozzle
È Telescopic metal tube
Í Tool storage clip
Î Filter assembly
Ï Pleated filter
Ì Mesh filter
Ó Small cleaning brush
Ô Motor inlet filter
Turbo nozzle
(certain models only)
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OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Switch off before
fitting or removing accessories.
Fitting the flexible
hose
Insert the flexible hose
connector ‚ in the hose inlet
duct · at the front of the
product. Press until it clicks into
position A.
Removing the flexible
hose
Press the hose connector
release button to release the
flexible hose. Pull the hose
firmly from the hose inlet duct.
Fitting the telescopic
tube and accessories
Attach the telescopic tube È to
the handle end Á of the hose.
Extend to the required length by
pressing down the slider release
and pulling out the tube.
Attach the floor nozzle Ê to the
telescopic tube and set the floor
nozzle lever to the appropriate
position.
Other accessories
include:
• Crevice tool for awkward places,
corners and behind radiators
etc.
• Brush attachment for pelmets,
delicate objects etc.
• Upholstery nozzle Ë for sofas,
armchairs etc.
• Tools can be stored on the tool
storage clip Í that slides onto
the telescopic tube.
CONTROLS
On/off control
Press the on/off switch fi to
start the machine, press again
to turn off.
Eco Switch
The Eco Switch ¤ allows you
to turn down the power when
cleaning more delicate items,
such as curtains and upholstery,
saving energy and reducing
running costs.
Suction control on
the handle
The suction power can be
adjusted using the fingertip
control on the handle B.
Closed: full suction
Open: low suction
2-position wheeled
floor nozzle
Ê
The brushes should be retracted
for use on carpets and extended
for use on hard floors, by
adjusting the lever on top of the
floor nozzle.
Turbo nozzle
(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.
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AFTER USE
1 Switch off the vacuum cleaner.
2 Unplug from the mains.
3 Rewind the cable by pressing
the rewind button ‹.
WARNING: When using the
cable rewind, always hold
the plug as the cable will
rewind quickly.
EMPTYING THE
DUST CANINSTER
WARNING: Never operate
the cleaner without the
dust canister filter Î or
motor protection filter Ô
fitted.
1 Disconnect the cleaner from the
mains socket.
2 Disconnect the hose from the
cleaner.
3 Remove the dust canister ‡
from the cleaner by pushing the
release latch ⁄ C.
4 Take the dust canister to the
bin.
5 Rotate the pleated filter
inside the mesh filter to
shake loose the dust D.
6 Raise the filter assembly Î
handle then lift out the filter
assembly from the dust pod
‡E.
7 Empty the dust canister into the
bin.
8 Place dust canister safely to one
side.
Cleaning the pleated
filter
You should clean the pleated
filter each time the product is
emptied.
1 Use the small brush Ó provided
(located on filter assembly) to
remove any fluff from the
outside of the mesh filter F.
2 Rotate the mesh filter Ì
clockwise to release the mesh
filter and pleated filter Ï
assembly from the filter holder
G.
3 Lift out the pleated filter Ï then
empty out the dust from the
mesh filter Ì into the bin.
4 Re-assemble the filter assembly
by placing the pleated filter
inside the mesh filter, then place
the filter holder on top in the
correct position. Rotate the
mesh filter assembly
anti-clockwise to lock the
assembly together H.
5 Place the filter assembly back
inside the dust canister. Make
sure the filter assembly is
placed level and that the filter
holder seal is seated neatly.
6 Re-attach the dust pod to the
cleaner by hooking the bottom
of the dust canister in first, then
close the canister until it clicks
and the canister release catch
⁄ is fully down and secured I.
If there is resistance when
you re-fit the canister onto
the cleaner, remove and
carefully reseat the filter
assembly back into the
canister, ensuring the filter
assembly seal is located
fully and neatly.
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Washing the pleated
filter
For total cleaning of the pleated
filter, it should be washed with
warm water with no detergents.
Allow filter to air dry.
IMPORTANT: The filter must be
completely dry before re-fitting.
FILTERS
Motor protection filter
This cleaner is fitted with a
motor protection filter.
IMPORTANT: NEVER USE THE
VACUUM CLEANER WITHOUT
THIS IN PLACE.
To clean the motor
protection filter
1 Remove the filter from the filter
grille J.
2 Rinse the filter in luke warm
water and dry the filter
completely.
3 Put the filter back into the filter
grille and reassemble.
Exhaust filter
Remove the exhaust filter grille
by pulling the locking tab
towards you K. Take 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 be
completely dry before re-fitting.
Allow filters to air dry naturally.
Replace the filter and filter grille.
IMPORTANT
• Always disconnect the cleaner
from the mains when checking
filters.
• 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 make sure all filters are
fitted before use. Failure to do
so may result in damage to your
product.
• If the sound of the cleaner
changes slightly, clean the filters
and check for blockages.
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HINTS AND TIPS
Storage position
The vacuum cleaner can be
stored in an upright position.
Slide the storage hook „ on
the floor nozzle into the slot on
the base of the product  and
the tubes, hose and floor nozzle
are held securely L.
Safety cut-out
If the cleaner overheats, a motor
protection thermostat will
automatically switch the cleaner
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.
Care and
maintenance
Your cleaner is manufactured to
withstand normal day-to-day
use, but an occasional wipe
over with a damp cloth will help
maintain it’s good looks.
Abrasive cleaners should not be
used.
Purchasing filters
Use original filters. Replacement
filters can be purchased from
specialist retailers or directly
from our Helpline telephone
number shown below.
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 0845 077 7700
Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
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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
Helpline (office hours)
UK 0845 077 7700
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 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.
• Check 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
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 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
some filters.
• 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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