Morphy Richards IB70475 Instructions Manual

Floor Sweeper

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

• Charging

Ensure the batteries are fully charged before first use. A full
charge can take up to 16 hours. (The sweeper is supplied

uncharged).

• Blockages

Ensure the rotating brush is free from debris i.e. cotton/hair
wrapping around the brush bar.

• Emptying

Empty the dust container regularly, this can be rinsed clean and
left to air dry if necessary.

IMPORTANT : Ensure the unit is fully dry before re-inserting into
the machine.

UK

Helpline: 0870060 2604

Replacement parts: 0870 167 6635

Ireland 1800 409119

www.morphyrichards.com

For replacement parts, help with using your Morphy Richards

products 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.

Product safety

• Never use the appliance to pick up hot

ashes, broken glass or sharp objects.

•To protect against fire, electric shock

and personal injury do not immerse cord,

plug or cleaner in water or other liquid.

• Do not use or keep this product outside

when it is raining.

• Do not store the appliance near hot

ovens or heating appliances.

Children

• Children do not understand the dangers

associated with operating electrical

appliances. Never allow children to use

this appliance.

Personal safety

• Never modify the cleaner in any way.

• 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.

• 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.

• This sweeper is intended for domestic
use only. Misuse or use for commercial
or any other purpose will render the
guarantee invalid.

Product disposal

This product contains a sealed nicad
battery. When it reaches the end of its
useful life it must not be disposed of in
normal household waste. The product
must be disposed of at an authorised
recycling plant. Your local authority will
have a centre which accepts such waste
for recycling.

Electrical requirements

Check that the voltage on the rating
plate of your charger unit corresponds
with your house electricity which must
be A.C. (alternating current).

Use only the charger supplied.

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Ni-Cd

Ni-Cd

WEEE

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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Features

⁄ Floor head
¤ Charger plug socket
‹ Charger/stall indicator
› Rotating brush
fi Cleaning cloth grips
fl Handle connection
‡ Handle tubes (x3)

· Loop handle
‚ Storage hook
„ On/off pedal
‰ Dust container
 Cleaning cloth grip strip

Ê Cloth support pad (for use with hard floor cloths only)
Á Charger adaptor

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Assembly

1 Screw one of the tubes into the handle

connection on the floor nozzle. Tighten
by hand. Do not over tighten

2 Put the first handle tube into the upright

position

3 Screw the next tube into the first.

4 Repeat for the third tube.

5 Finally screw the loop handle onto the

last tube.

Note: The loop handle is free to rotate.

For use on stairs

1 The loop handle may be screwed directly

to the floor head for stair cleaning.

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Charging the sweeper

1 Plug the charger into the wall socket.
2 Connect the charger to the sweeper.

3 Switch the wall socket on.
4 The charging indicator illuminates green

to indicate charging is in progress.

• If the charging indicator does not
illuminate press the on/off pedal. The
product will only charge if the pedal is in
the off position.

• Keep your floor sweeper connected to
the charger when not in use, in order to
ensure full cleaning capacity.

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NOTE: Before initial use, please charge

your floor sweeper overnight (16 hours).

NOTE: Charging should not be carried
out when the ambient temperature is below
0˚C or above +40˚C. The charger will
become warm during use. This is perfectly
normal.

Using

Note: Remove cloth support pad

when using on carpets

1 Switch charger off at the wall socket.
2 Disconnect the charger from the

floorhead.
3 Remove cloth support pad, unless using

sweeper with hard floor cloth.
4 Place the sweeper on the surface to be

cleaned and press the on/off pedal with

your foot.
5 With one foot placed gently on the rear

of the sweeper pull the handle back to

the desired use position

Brush stall

If the brush is stalled the indicator

illuminates red and the motor stops. To

reset switch off, remove the cause of the

stall, wait 30 seconds then switch back

on.

Cleaning hardwood
and laminate floors

Note: Cloth support pad should be

fitted for use with hard floor
cleaning cloths only.

1 Tu rn the sweeper over to access the

underside.

2 Attach cloth support pad.
3 Lift open the cleaning cloth clip Insert a

cleaning cloth then press the clip down

to secure it into place.

Note: The cloth may be dampened slightly if

required.

4 Tu rn the product right side up and attach

corners of cleaning cloth by pushing

them into cleaning cloth grippers
5 Re-fit dust container
6 Use as described previously. The cloth

supplied is disposible. Replacement

cloths can be purchased using the

helpline. Alternatively standard large

floor wipes availabe from most major

supermarkets can be used.
DO NOT USE PRODUCTS CONTAINING

BLEACH

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Dust disposal

1 Press the on/off pedal to turn the

product off.

2 Lift the dust container out of the product.

3 Open the flap at the right hand side and

empty contents into a dustbin.

4 Close the flap and replace the dust

container back into the floor head.

The dust container can be rinsed in
warm water to clean. Ensure the container
is dried thoroughly before replacing into the
machine.

Storage

1 Empty before storage if using the

storage hook.
2 Store fully assembled by hanging

sweeper from storage hook.
3 Alternatively remove tubes and store

flat.

Cleaning and
maintenance

• Remove dust by using a soft damp cloth
and wipe dry. Do not use scourers or
abrasive cleaners.

Helpline

If you have any difficulty with your

appliance do not hesitate to call us. We are
likely to be more help than the store from
where it was bought.

Please have the following information

ready to enable our staff to help you.

• Name of product

• Model number as shown on the
underside of the appliance.

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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 purchase.

If you suspect a fault, follow the simple
checks detailed below before returning the
appliance or calling the helpline.

• Check the battery is fully charged, this

can take up to 16 hours if the battery is

completely drained.

• Check for blockages.

• Check the plug is firmly in the socket and

the charging light is on.

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 manufacturers instructions.

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 The guarantee excludes consumable

goods such as cloths

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.

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 0870 060 2604
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119

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