Morphy Richards VC73184 User's Manual
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1. 73184 Revl 9 4 08 10 42 Page 1 s morphy richards Bumper vacuum cleaner Ci 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 empty dustbags when full otherwise the performance of the cleaner will be impaired Wash regularly in warm water and allow to air dry A spare bag is provided Tip For easy emptying turn the dustbag inside out over the dustbin and shake rigorously to remove all dust and dirt You can use the crevice tool brush provided to brush away any residual dirt Filters It is important that the filters are cleaned regularly to allow air through the appliance Blockages Check the nozzle tubes and hose for blockages C Oe For replacement parts help with using your Morphy Richards product VC73184 MUK Rev 1 problems and lots more contact us by phone or through our website UK Helpline 0844 871 0949 Replacement Parts 0844 873 0715 Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119 www morphurichards com 73184 Revl 9 4 08 10 42 Page 2 2 E MEERTANT e The plug must be removed e Use only Morphy Richards from the wall socket before spare parts and accessories INSTRUCTIONS cleaning or maintaining the The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the da2. 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety E Product safety Never use the appliance without the dustbag or filters installed Never use the appliance to vacuum hot ashes broken glass sharp objects or liquids Replacement Parts 0844 873 0715 e Repairs to electrical appliances are only to be undertaken by trained personnel Unprofessional repairs can be dangerous for users e Never modify the cleaner in any way hildren e Children do not understand the dangers associated with operating electrical appliances Never allow children to use this appliance e Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or stumble over the power cord E 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
3. 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 Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119 73184 Rev1l 9 4 08 10 42 Page 3 F m FEATURES Motor protection filter Hose inlet Motor protection filter location slot Dust compartment cover Crevice tool with flip action Anti scuff bumper furniture brush Dustbag condition indicator Upholstery nozzle Eco Switch Dustbag holder Tool compartment inside cover Dustbag Cable rewind pedal Hose with handle airflow control Cover release button 6 eid Telescopic tube arrying handle 2 position floor nozzle ON OFF foot pedal Turbo nozzle Exhaust filter and cover certain models only www morphurichards com 6 73184 Revl 9 4 08 10 42 Page 4 e UK Helpline 0844 8710949 Replacement Parts 0844 873 0715 E OPERATING THE APPLIANCE B Using 1 Assemble t
4. therefore reserves the right to change the specification of it s models at any time morphy richards The After Sales Division Morphy Richards Ltd Mexborough South Yorkshire England S64 8AJ Helplines office hours UK 0844 871 0949 Spare Parts 0844 873 0715 Republic of Ireland 1800 409 119 VC73184 MUK Rev 1 04 08 For details of other products in the Morphy Richards range please see our website www morphyrichards com
5. he cleaner as required 2 While holding the cleaner use the plug to pull out the full length of cable A red mark indicates the maximum length Do not try to pull the cable past this mark 3 Connect the plug to the mains supply Press the ON OFF button oa A Check the suction control and floor nozzle controls are set as required 6 Start vacuuming The cleaner must be horizontal when in use Do not use the cleaner in an upright position E 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 E TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES 1 Fit the hose to the cleaner by inserting the hose end into the hose inlet When removing squeeze the clips either side and pull 2 Attach the telescopic tube Extend to the required length by pushing up the slider release and pulling out the tube EN The hose handle features a regulator which allows the suction to be reduced as required E Closed gives full suction open gives reduced suction 3 Attach the floor nozzle to the telescopic tube H 2 position floor nozzle 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 H Turbo nozzle certain models only This nozzle is suitable for cleaning and rejuvenating cu
6. nger 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 E Location Do not use or keep this product outside Do not store the appliance near hot surfaces eg ovens or heating appliances E 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 E Personal safety _ WARNING Keep loose clothing hair fingers etc away from the nozzle whenever the cleaner is connected to the mains Always disconnect from the mains supply before attempting to clear blockages or brushes or replacing dustbags UK Helpline 0844 871 0949 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 cable or appliance 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
7. older J Replace the holder into it s slot in the dustbag compartment Close the dust compartment cover taking care not to trap the dustbag B Washing the dustbags To maintain performance we recommend that the dustbag is washed regularly in warm water without detergent Allow the dustbag to dry naturally as direct heat may affect the material IMPORTANT Ensure the dustbag is totally dry before installing it back into the cleaner A spare dustbag is provided to allow you to continue using your vacuum while the other dustbag is being cleaned E ON OFF control Press the ON OFF foot pedal to start the machine press again to turn off E 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 F 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 condition indicator If the suction power decreases or if the dustbag 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 no
8. p cloth will help maintain it s good looks Abrasive cleaners should not be used I Purchasing additional dusthags and filters Use original dustbags and filters only Replacement dustbags and filters can be purchased from our Replacement Parts telephone number shown below B 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 e Name of the product e Model number as shown on the underside of the appliance e Serial number as shown on underside of the appliance UK Helpline 0844 871 0949 Replacement Parts 0844 873 0715 Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119 UK Helpline 0844 8710949 Replacement Parts 0844 873 0715 Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119 73184 Revl 9 4 08 10 42 Page 7 E 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 ret
9. rmal www morphurichards com 73184 Revl 9 4 08 10 42 Page 6 o i FILTERS E Motor protection filter The filter should be cleaned every time the bag is emptied to remove the fine dust particles collected The motor protection filter is in the dustbag compartment With the dustbag removed pull the tab at the top of the filter forwards to release f To re fit locate into the slot and push firmly back into place B Exhaust filter The exhaust filter is located at the back of the cleaner To remove push down the catch and pull the cover away Remove the filter from inside W Clean this filter every 3 months E Cleaning the filters Clean the filters by shaking them To further maintain performance wash them regularly by rinsing in warm water and allowing to dry naturally IMPORTANT Ensure the filters are completely dry before replacing IMPORTANT Do not operate your cleaner without the filters fitted E HINTS AND TIPS E 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 P E Care and maintenance Your cleaner is manufactured to withstand normal day to day use but an occasional wipe over with a dam
10. t pile carpets and is ideal for picking up stubborn dirt and pet hairs Cleaning the turbo nozzle The turbo nozzle should be regularly cleaned and any hairs or fibres wrapped around the brush bar removed to maintain optimum performance E Hand Tools The crevice tool brush for awkward places behind radiators etc and the upholstery nozzle for curtains and upholstery are stored inside the cleaner under the cover Slide the cover release button to open the cover The crevice tool has a flip action brush attachment for hard surfaces pelmets delicate objects etc H Storage hook A slot is provided on the base of the cleaner to allow neat storage of the hose and tubes after use Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119 73184 Rev1l 9 4 08 10 42 Page 5 H Reusable dustbags E CONTROLS EJ This model features a reusable dustbag 1 Open the dust compartment cover by sliding the cover release button back 3 Lift the dustbag holder out of the slot Hi a Slide the dustbag out of the holder 4 A Take the bag to the dustbin taking care to prevent leakage Slide the clip from the bottom of the bag and shake the dust into a dustbin Gi For efficient emptying turn the bag inside out over the dustbin and shake rigorously to remove all dust and dirt You can use the crevice tool brush provided to brush away any residual dirt o Replace the clip N Replace the dustbag into the h
11. urned 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 the 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 E EXCLUSIONS Morphy Richards shall not be liable to replace or repair the goods under the terms of the guarantee where b The fault has been caused or is attributable to accidental use misuse negligent
12. 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 dustbags and filters e 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 e This guarantee is valid in the UK and Ireland only www morphurichards com 73184 Rev1l 9 4 08 10 42 Page 8 F 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 Morphy Richards products are intended for household use only Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design The company
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