Essentials mini permanent bagged
cylinder vacuum cleaner
Please read and keep these instructions
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If your cleaner is not picking up as well as it should, please check
Dustbag
It is important to empty the permanent dustbag regularly. The dustbag
should be shaken/brushed clean each time it is emptied and washed
regularly to maintain performance. After washing, thoroughly air dry
before re-use.
Filters
Whenever the dustbag is emptied, check the filters and clean if
necessary.
Blockages
If performance is reduced and the dustbag and filters are clean, check
the nozzle, tubes and hose for blockages.
Upon registration with Morphy Richards
(UK & ROI only)
Register online for your 2 year
guarantee. See back of this
instruction book for details.
(UK and Ireland customers only)
www.morphyrichards.co.uk
If you have a problem or complaint, please call our dedicated UK based helpline
before returning your product to the retailer from where it was purchased.
UK Helpline: 0844 871 0960
Replacement Parts: 0844 873 0726
Ireland Helpline: 1800 409 119
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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.
Please read these
instructions before using
the cleaner.
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 the
product by the handle
‚
.
• WARNING: Disconnect
from the mains supply
before carrying out any
routine maintenance,
such as cleaning any
blockages, changing any
filters or accessing the
floor nozzle.
• Always disconnect the
appliance from the mains
supply after use.
• 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.
• Do not immerse cord, plug
or cleaner in water or other
liquid.
• 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.
• 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 the
use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their
safety.
Product safety
• Never use the appliance
without the dustbag or
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.
• Never modify the cleaner in
any way.
• Repairs to electrical
appliances are only to be
undertaken by trained
professionals.
Unprofessional repairs can
be dangerous for users.
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: A damaged
or severed mains cable
fitted with a plug should
never be connected to
the mains supply. It must
be destroyed, as a
damaged cable becomes
hazardous if connected
to a power socket.
Should the fuse in the 13
amp plug require changing,
a 13 amp BS1362 fuse
must be fitted.
UK Helpline 0844 871 0960 Replacement Parts 0844 873 0726 Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
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FEATURES
⁄ Hose handle with airflow
control
¤ Extension tubes
‹ Brush attachment
› Crevice tool
fi On tube tool storage
fl Combination floor nozzle
‡ Suction hose
· Hose inlet
‚ Carrying handle
„ Dustbag compartment lid
release
‰ Dustbag compartment lid
 Dustbag condition indicator
Ê Power ON/OFF /
Eco switch
Á Cable rewind switch
Ë Exhaust filter cover
È Permanent dustbag
‡
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Standard
accessories
Application
Shelves and
hard surfaces
Carpets and other textile
floor coverings
(brushes up)
Settings for heavy dirt and
smooth floors
(brushes down)
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TOOLS AND
ACCESSORIES
Extension tubes
Attach the extension tubes ¤ to
the handle end ⁄ of the hose
‡. Attach the required
accessory to end of the tubes.
Combination floor
nozzle
fl
This nozzle is suitable for
general purpose cleaning on a
wide variety of floor coverings.
Other accessories
include:
• Crevice tool › for awkward
places, corners and behind
radiators etc.
• Brush attachment ‹ for
pelmets, delicate objects etc.
Tool storage
A
The crevice tool › and brush
attachment ‹ may be stored on
the tube using the clip-on tool
holder fi.
OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE
ASSEMBLY
Suction hose
B
Push the 360° rotating head on
the suction hose ‡ into the
suction hose inlet · on the
vacuum cleaner.
To remove, press the buttons on
the hose and pull out.
The appropriate cleaning tool
can be attached directly to the
other end of the suction hose or
the extension tubes can be
used between the suction hose
and the tool.
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B
A
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Switching on
Always pull out the supply cable
to its maximum length. Plug the
appliance into the mains supply.
Ensure that the Eco Switch Ê is
set to the required setting before
switching the cleaner on C.
Push the Power ON/OFF switch
Ê to start the motor.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the
appliance is never left
unattended whilst it is switched
on.
Controlling suction
power
The suction power can be
varied to suit the surface being
cleaned, by using the Eco
switch Ê C, see table (left) for
guideline settings.
The suction power can also be
adjusted using the airflow
control on the handle ⁄D.
Closed: full suction
Open: reduced suction
Recommended
settings
Alter the power setting to suit
the surface (as shown in the
table, left).
Dustbag full indicator
If the indicator  is
permanently fully red, the
dustbag is full. If the dustbag
does not appear full, check for
blockages and clean the filters.
NOTE: the indicator will
occasionally go red during use,
this is normal.
Eco Switch Power setting Application
Curtains and
delicate fabrics
Shelves and
hard surfaces
Textiles and
upholstery
Floor coverings,
such as rugs,
economy setting
for carpets
Carpets or hard
floor coverings
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C
Close Open
D
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Switching off
Switch off the appliance.
Remove the plug from the
mains supply and rewind the
power cable using the cable
rewind switch Á.
WARNING: When using the
cable rewind, always hold the
plug as the cable will rewind
quickly.
STORAGE
Tube park
E
The vacuum cleaner can be
stored in an upright position.
Rotate the floor nozzle until the
lug on the neck can be fitted
into the tube park slot on the
base of the appliance.
MAINTENANCE
PERMANENT
DUSTBAG
Emptying the
permanent dustbag
If suction power is reduced or if
the dustbag condition indicator
 is permanently fully red, the
dustbag needs cleaning. Also,
check whether the suction hose,
extension tubes or combination
floor nozzle are blocked.
1 To access the permanent
dustbag, press the dustbag
compartment lid release „ to
open the cover.
2 Pull the dustbag retaining clip
forward to release F. Carefully
lift the dustbag clear of the
cleaner.
3 To refit the dustbag, first place
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.
NOTE: The dustbag
compartment lid will not close
unless the dustbag is fitted
correctly. This is a safety
feature.
• Whenever the dustbag is
emptied, check the filters and
clean if necessary (see ‘Filters’
section).
• IMPORTANT: Always make sure
the dustbag and filters are fitted
before use. Failure to do so may
result in damage to your
product.
Cleaning the
permanent dustbag
1 Hold the permanent dustbag
over a dustbin and slide the clip
from the bottom of the dustbag,
emptying the contents into the
dustbin G.
2 When emptied, it is
recommended that the dustbag
is turned inside out and brushed
clean before replacing the slider
onto the bottom of the dustbag
and refitting the dustbag into
the machine.
• IMPORTANT: Always ensure the
clip is fully fitted to prevent
leaks.
3 The dustbag should also be
regularly washed in warm water
(no detergent) but must be left
to thoroughly air dry before
re-use.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated
appliances to dry the dustbag.
FILTERS
Changing/cleaning
the motor protection
filter
The motor protection filter must
be checked and, if necessary,
cleaned every time the dustbag
is emptied.
IMPORTANT: Never use the
appliance without the motor
protection filter installed,
otherwise damage to the motor
may occur which would not be
covered by the guarantee.
The motor protection filter is
accessible from the dust
compartment only when the
dustbag has been removed first.
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1 To remove the filter grill, press
the centre tab and pull out H.
2 Pull out the filter I.
3 To clean the filter, shake or
brush it over a dustbin. The filter
may also be washed but must
be left to thoroughly air dry
before re-use.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filters
with detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated
appliances to dry filters.
4 Slide the filter back into position
and replace the grill.
Changing/cleaning
the exhaust filter
The exhaust filter must be
checked and, if necessary,
cleaned every time the dustbag
is emptied.
The exhaust filter is located
behind the exhaust filter cover
Ë. To remove, unclip the cover
and remove the filter J.
1 Release the filter cover by
pressing down on the push
button.
2 Remove the filter.
3 To clean, shake or brush the
filter over a dustbin. The filter
may also be washed but must
be left to thoroughly air dry
before re-use.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filters
with detergents.
IMPORTANT: Do not use heated
appliances to dry filters.
4 Place the filter back into
position and replace the cover.
HINTS AND TIPS
Cleaning and
maintenance
Unplug from the mains supply
before cleaning. The vacuum
cleaner, especially the dust
compartment and all
accessories, can be cleaned
using a damp cloth or a
non-abrasive domestic cleaner
and wiped dry.
To keep the underside of the
combination floor nozzle clean,
vacuum it at regular intervals
using the crevice tool.
Purchasing dustbags
and filters
Use only genuine replacement
dustbags and filters which can
be purchased from specialist
retailers or by calling our
helpline number.
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 0844 871 0960
Replacement Parts 0844 873 0726
Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
WEBSITE
You may also contact us
through our website, or visit the
site to browse and purchase
appliances, spare parts and
accessories from the extensive
Morphy Richards range.
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.
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The After Sales Division
Morphy Richards Ltd
Mexborough, South Yorkshire,
England, S64 8AJ
Helplines (office hours)
UK 0844 871 0960
Spare Parts 0844 873 0726
Republic of Ireland 1800 409 119
REGISTERING
YOUR TWO YEAR
GUARANTEE
Your standard one year guarantee is
extended for an additional 12
months when you register the
product within 28 days of purchase
with Morphy Richards. If you do not
register the product with Morphy
Richards within 28 days, your
product is guaranteed for 1 year. To
validate your 2 year guarantee
register with us online at
www.morphyrichards.co.uk
Or call our customer registration line
UK: 0844 871 0962
IRE: 1800 409 119
N.B. Each qualifying product needs
to be registered with Morphy
Richards individually.
Please note that the 2 year
guarantee is only available in the
UK and Ireland. Please refer to the
one year guarantee for more
information.
YOUR ONE 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 12 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 1 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 1 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 The appliance has been used for
hire purposes or non domestic use.
5 The appliance is second hand.
6 Morphy Richards are not liable to
carry out any type of servicing
work, under the guarantee.
7 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.
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