Morphy Richards IB70061 User manual

PowerChamp cylinder

vacuum cleaner

Please read and keep these instructions

getting the best from

your new cleaner...

If your cleaner isn’t picking up as

well as it should, please check

• Dustbags

It is important to replace them, otherwise the performance

of the cleaner will be impaired

• Filters

It is important that the filters are cleaned regularly or

replaced to allow air through the appliance

• Blockages

Check the nozzle, tubes and hose for blockages

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Important safety

instructions

The use of any electrical appliance

requires the following of common sense

safety rules.

Primarily there is danger of personal

injury and secondly danger of damage to the

appliance and property. These are indicated

in the instructions text by the following two

conventions:

WARNING: Danger of personal injury

IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance

In addition we offer the following

essential safety advice.

Location

• Do not use or keep this product outside

when it is raining.

• Do not store the appliance near hot

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 complete cable assembly must be

replaced. Do not attempt this task

yourself, contact Morphy Richards using

the helpline number.

Children

• Children do not understand the dangers

associated with operating electrical

appliances. Never allow children to use

this appliance.

Other safety considerations

• 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.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the

mains supply after use or prior to

cleaning or replacing dust bags.

• The appliance should never be left

running unsupervised.

Product safety

• Never use the appliance without the filter

installed.

• Never use the appliance to vacuum hot

ashes, broken glass, sharp objects or

liquids.

• Never modify the cleaner in any way.

• 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.

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 bared flexible

cord is hazardous if engaged into a live

socket outlet.

Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug

require replacement, a BS1362 13 amp fuse

must be fitted.

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Features

⁄›

‹

‚

‡

„

‰

ﬂ

ﬁ

⁄Dust compartment cover

¤Opening for suction hose

‹Dust compartment lock button

›Tool storage compartment cover

ﬁPaper dustbag

ﬂDustbag holder

‡Motor protection filter

·Dustbag safety lock

‚Slot for attaching dustbag holder

„Variable power control

‰On/off foot switch

ÂCable rewind foot switch

ÊExhaust filter

Á‘Bag full’ indicator

ËSuction hose with air flow control*

ÈFloor nozzle

ÍTelescopic metal tubes

ÎTube standby slot

ÏTube park (not shown)

ÌCarrying handle

ÓHard floor brush*

ÔTurbo brush*

* optional extra

Optional extras

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Standard

accessories Application

Curtains and

delicate

fabrics

Textiles and

upholstery

Shelves and

hard surfaces

Carpets and

other textile

floor coverings

(brushes up)

Settings for

heavy dirt and

smooth floors

(brushes down)

Tools and

accessories

Standard floor nozzle

This nozzle is suitable for general

purpose cleaning on a wide variety of floor

coverings.

Turbo brush (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.

Hard floor brush (certain models only)

Designed specifically for use on wood,

tiles and all other hard floor types.

Tool storage

The upholstery nozzle and the crevice

tool are stored in the internal storage

compartment.

Operation

Suction hose

Snap the 360° rotating head on the

suction hose into the suction hose

opening on the vacuum cleaner.

The appropriate cleaning tool can be

attached directly to the other end of the

suction hose or the connecting tube can

be used between the suction hose and the

tool.

Switching on

Always pull out the supply cable to its

maximum length. Plug the appliance into

the mains supply. Ensure that the

electronic suction power control is set to

minimum by turning the dial anti-

clockwise as far as it will go. Push the

on/off foot switch to start the motor.

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Power setting Application

Curtains

and delicate

fabrics

Textiles and

upholstery

Floor

coverings

such as

rugs or economy

setting for carpets

Carpets or

hard floor

coverings

Open Closed

Controlling suction power

The suction power can be varied to suit

the surface being cleaned, by using the

variable power control. See table for

guideline settings.

Certain models only

The suction power can also be adjusted

using the fingertip control on the handle.

Closed: full suction

Open: low suction

Overheating protection

In the event of a motor overload, your

vacuum cleaner will switch off automatically.

If this occurs, press the on/off switch,

disconnect from the mains supply and leave

for 15 minutes to allow the motor cool down.

The vacuum cleaner cuts out

automatically when:

• The floor nozzle or tubes become

blocked

• Using the vacuum cleaner with a full

dustbag

• The motor protection filter is very dirty

• The exhaust filter is very dirty.

Check and rectify before attempting to

reuse your vacuum cleaner.

IMPORTANT: Do not use your vacuum

cleaner without the filters fitted.

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Tube standby

During short breaks in cleaning the tubes

can be held in an upright, ‘standby’ position,

whilst you move furniture for instance.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the appliance is

never left unattended whilst it is switched on.

Switching off

Switch off the appliance. Remove the

plug from the mains supply and rewind the

power cable using the cable rewind foot

switch.

WARNING: When using the cable

rewind, always hold the plug as the

cable will rewind quickly.

Storage

Tube park

The vacuum cleaner can be stored in an

upright position. Rotate the floor nozzle until

the lug on the back of it can be fitted into the

tube park slot on the base of the appliance.

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Changing the

dustbag

If suction power is reduced or if the ‘dust

bag full’ indicator is permanently on, the dust

bag needs changing. Also check whether the

suction hose, tube or nozzle are blocked.

To access the dust bag, press the dust

compartment release button to open the

cover.

1Pull the tab on the dust bag to one side

so that the opening is hygienically sealed.

2Pull out the dust bag holder and dust bag

in an upward direction.

3Pull the bag sideways out of the holder.

4Dispose of the bag with your household

waste.

5Insert a new dust bag in the holder.

6Replace the dust bag holder and close

the cover.

IMPORTANT: The dust bag compartment

cover can only be closed once a dust bag

has been correctly inserted.

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Changing the motor

protection filter

The motor protection filter is accessible

from the dust compartment only when the

dust bag has been removed first.

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.

1Open the flap on the filter holder.

2Take out the filter and clean (by shaking)

or replace.

3Close the filter holder.

It is recommended that this filter is

cleaned everytime the dustbag is changed,

and is replaced every 5 dustbag changes.

Changing the

exhaust air filter

The exhaust air filter should be cleaned

by shaking every time the dustbag is

changed. This filter can also be washed in

warm water (no detergents added) and

allowed to dry naturally.

IMPORTANT: The filter must be totally dry

before putting it back into the cleaner.

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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 domestic cleaner and wiped dry.

To keep the underside of the floor nozzle

clean, vacuum it at regular intervals using the

crevice tool.

Purchasing

replacement filters

Use only Morphy Richards replacement

filters which can be purchased from specialist

retailers or by calling the number on the front

page of this leaflet.

Helpline

If you have any difficulty with your

appliance, do not hesitate to call us. We’re

more likely 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

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Your three-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 36 months of original purchase, you

should take the appliance to your nearest

service agent. A list containing details of

your nearest service agent is included with

your appliance but please contact the

helpline quoting model number and serial

number should you require further

assistance. Repair or replacement of the

product is subject to the exclusions set out

below (1-6).

If you suspect a fault, follow the simple

checks detailed below before returning the

appliance or calling the helpline.

• Check the dust bag and filters for

blockages.

• Check the hose and tubes for blockages.

• Check the plug is firmly in the socket and

the supply is switched on.

• Make sure the socket is working by trying

another appliance.

If for any reason this item is replaced

during the three-year guarantee period, the

guarantee on the new item will be calculated

from original purchase date. Therefore it is

vital to retain your original receipt or invoice

to indicate the date of initial purchase.

To qualify for the three-year guarantee

the appliance must have been used

according to the manufacturers instructions.

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, mis-use, 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 consumables such

as bags and filters.

6 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry out

any type of servicing work, under the

guarantee.

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.

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