Morphy Richards IB73370 Instructions Manual

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Getting the best from your new cleaner...

Filters

It is important that the pleated filter is clicked clean each time the dust canister is emptied to allow air through the appliance. Wash the pleated filter regularly in warm water and allow to air dry. A spare pleated filter is included.

Blockages

Check nozzles, tubes, hose and connectors for blockages. Note: The floor nozzle hose can be released for inspection see page 6.

Adjustable height handle

You can adjust the handle height to suit different height users, for carrying and for storage. Please see page 4 for details.

Safety cut-out

Both the suction and beater bar motors are protected by safety cut-outs.

See page 6 for more details. If these operate it is important to unplug from the main supply before attempting any remedial action.

Allergy sufferers

See page 5 for emptying advice.

Brush bar switch off

IMPORTANT: THE ROTATING BRUSH BAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY STOP WHEN THE CLEANER IS PUT INTO THE UPRIGHT POSITION.

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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.

UK Helpline: 0870 060 2604 Replacement parts: 0870 167 6635 Ireland 1800 409119

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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.

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 handles ⁄ and Ô.

• WARNING: Disconnect from the mains supply before attempting to clear any blockages or accessing the floor nozzle.

• 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, asbestos dust or other hazardous dusts.

• Never touch the plug or cable with wet hands.

• Unprofessional repairs can be dangerous for users.

• Use only Morphy Richards 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 main supply after use.

• 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.

Children

• Children do not understand the dangers associated with operating electrical appliances. Never allow children to use this 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.

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.

UK Helpline 0870 060 2604 Replacement Parts 0870 167 6635 Ireland Helpline 1800 409119

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FEATURES

⁄ Adjustable handle

¤ POWER ON/OFF PEDAL

‹ BRUSH-BAR ON/OFF

PEDAL

› Canister release button

ﬁ Filter cleaning dial

ﬂ Canister handle

‡ Dust canister

· FOOT PAD FOR HANDLE

RELEASE

‚ Exhaust filter grille

„ Exhaust filter

‰ Adjustable height trigger

Â Floor nozzle

Back

Ê Flexible hose

Á Cord storage quick release

cleat

Ë Hose connector

È Hose connector inlet flap

Í Tube connector

Î Extension tube location

Ï Furniture brush location

Ì Crevice tool location

Ó Floor nozzle hose release

Ô Carry handle

 Adjustable handle release

button

Ò Cable clip

Accessories

Ú Furniture brush

Û Crevice tool

Ù Extension tubes (2)

ı Turbo nozzle (Exclusive to

73371 only)

Filter

ˆ Pleated filter

˜ Central mesh filter

¯ Motor protection filter

(Beneath dust canister)

˘ Dust canister lid

◊ One touch empty button

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Assembly

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

1 Carefully unpack all

components.

2 Lift cleaner body to upright

position.

3 Insert the handle, with the ‘D’

shape facing forward into the hole on the top of the product. Push down until it clicks.

NOTE: The handle may be removed by lifting while simultaneously pushing the release button with a suitable tool eg. a small screwdriver. A.The release button is located in a hole at the rear of the product just above the cable cleat. Rotate the cable cleat downwards for easier access.

Adjustable handle

1 The handle height can be

adjusted to suit different height users or pushed fully down for easier carrying and storage.

2 Pull the adjustable height trigger

‰ upwards whilst pulling the handle upwards or pushing the handle downwards depending on the desired height.

3 For carrying and storage pull

adjustable height trigger upwards and push handle fully down until it clicks into place.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

Using on carpets

1 Place cleaner in its upright

position.

2 Release the mains cable by

turning the quick release cleat Á half a turn and extend the cable fully.

3 Plug the mains cable into the

mains socket.

4 Adjust the handle to the required

height.

5 Clip the cable into the cable clip

holder Ò at the rear of the handle.

6 Place your foot on the foot pad

· on the floorhead whilst pulling the handle towards you to release the handle into the cleaning position C.

7 Press the power on/off switch

¤Don the floorhead for the main power. Then press the brush-bar on/off switch ‹ to activate the brush-bar motor for carpet cleaning.

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to carpets, never leave the cleaner switched on in one place for an extended period.

IMPORTANT: The rotating brush bar will automatically stop when the cleaner is put into the upright position.

Using on hard floors

Follow steps 1-6 from the instructions for ‘Using on carpets.’

Press the brush bar on/off pedal ‹ to turn the brush bar off.

Using the hose and attachments

1 Take the flexible hose Ê out of

the storage holder.

2 Pull down the hose connector

inlet flap È and insert the hose connector with its ‘mouth’ pointing upwards E. Push the hose connector fully in such that the flap latches on to the connector.

3 Add the required accessory

directly to the tube connector Í or fit the extension tubes for maximum reach.

4 When removing the connector,

gently lower the flap slightly to release the catch then withdraw the connector.

IMPORTANT: With the hose connector fitted all of the

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suction is directed to the hose. Remove the connector before returning to general cleaning with the floor nozzle Â.

Under furniture cleaning

The unique pivot point on this product allows the whole head to fit under low furniture for better cleaning performance.

Using & cleaning the turbo nozzle

(Exclusive to 73371 only) Attach the turbo nozzle to the

tube connector Í for use on upholstery and stairs.

After use your turbo nozzle may become clogged. Turn over the nozzle 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 bar and dispose.

DUST CANISTER

Emptying

1 Every time the dust canister is

emptied, rotate the filter cleaning dial Gﬁseveral times clockwise before emptying (this will agitate the fine dust between the filter pleats and restore the air flow).

2 Remove the dust canister from

the product by pressing the canister release button H ›.

3 Holding the canister over a

dustbin press the one touch empty button I◊ and the bottom of the canister will drop down and release the dirt.

4 Close the bottom of the dust

canister by pressing the base upwards until it clicks into place.

5 Re-fit dust canister and push

back into position.

Allergy sufferers

If the allergy suffer is emptying the product it is recommended that the container is placed into a plastic bag to empty.

1 Place the container inside the

plastic bag, releasing the container with one hand whilst holding the top of the bag closed with the other. Leave the dust to settle for a few seconds before removing the dust canister. The plastic bag can then be sealed and disposed of.

FILTERS

Cleaning

To maintain suction the pleated filter must be cleaned using the cleaning dial each time the dust canister is emptied. To clean, turn the filter cleaning dial ﬁ clockwise several times G before emptying.

Pleated filter

In addition to cleaning the pleated filter with the cleaning dial each time the dust caniser is emptied. It is recommended to regularly remove and wash (or thoroughly brush off) the pleated filter.

To thoroughly clean the filter it can be washed in warm water (no detergent). Leave the filter to air dry. Ensure the filter is thoroughly dry before refitting. The spare pleated filter allows one filter to be washed and dried whilst the other is in use. The section below describes how to access the pleated filter.

Cleaning the dust canister filter assembly

1 Operate the filter cleaning dial

ﬁ several times and empty the dust canister over a bin and then close the canister.

2 To access the filter assembly

rotate the dust canister lid ˘ anti clockwise and remove from the dust canister J.

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3 Turn the central mesh filter ˜

clockwise to remove and clean as required K.

4 Detach the pleated filter ˆ from

the dust canister lid ˘ by a firm pull/twist action L.

5 Both the mesh and pleated

filters may be washed in warm water (no detergent). Allow to air dry. Ensure the filters are thoroughly dry before refitting

6 Re-locate the pleated filter back

into position on the dust canister lid by aligning the tabs on the dust canister lid ˘L with the cut away sections on the pleated filter before pushing into place.

Refit the mesh filter and turn anti-clockwise to lock into position on the dust canister lid.

Re-attach the dust canister lid on to the dust canister by aligning the arrows J. This will

be easier with the dust canister bottom open. Then

rotate the lid clockwise to lock.

Motor protection filter

The motor protection filter ¯ is located underneath the dust canister M.

1 Remove the dust canister.

2 Lift out the filter and shake over

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

3 Replace the filter.

Exhaust filter

The allergy exhaust filter should be replaced every 6 months to maintain the high performance filtration. Call our Replacement Parts Helpline.

The exhaust filter is located below the dust canister compartment.

1 Remove the

exhaust filter grille. ‚ N

2 Remove the

exhaust filter „ by pulling forward at the top and lifting away.

3 Fit the

replacement filter.

4 Refit the grille.

5 Dispose of the used filter in the

dust bin.

HINTS AND TIPS

Safety cut-out

(Suction motor) 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 dust canister and clean the filters before restarting.

Safety cut out

(brush-bar motor)

If a large item or rug edge jams the brush-bar a safety cut-out will operate. If this happens switch off and unplug before cleaning the blockage. Wait 1 minute before switching back on.

Blockages

If the performance has deteriorated there may be a blockage. Check the hose and tools. Check the dust canister inlet.

Check the floor nozzle hose Ó. The upper end of the floor nozzle hose may be disconnected for inspection by squeezing the release clips and pulling down O. Clear any blockages and refit securely before re-use. Make sure the clips are fully clipped back into place.

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Cleaning and maintenance

Unplug from the mains before cleaning. The vacuum cleaner, especially the dust compartment and all accessories can be cleaned using a damp cloth or a non-abrasive cleaner and wiped dry.

PURCHASING REPLACEMENT FILTERS

Use only original Morphy Richards filters. These can be purchased from Morphy Richards on the Replacement parts line.

Accessing the floor nozzle

The floor nozzle top cover may be removed to clear any blockages.

1 Switch off and unplug.

2 Release the upright section and

lay the cleaner flat on the floor.

3 Using a coin, rotate the rear

release clips a quarter of a turn, lift the rear of the cover and unhook from the front edge P.

4 Clear any blockage.

5 To refit, hook the front edge in

first then close. Rotate the rear clips a quarter of a turn to secure.

6 Lift the upright section back to

vertical until it clicks into position.

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 167 6635

Ireland Helpline 1800 409119

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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 0870 060 2604 Republic of Ireland 1800 409119

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For details of other products in the Morphy Richards range please see our website . . .

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 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 product.

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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