Morphy Richards IB73370 User 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.

VC73370MUK Rev 5

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.

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FEATURES

⁄Adjustable handle

¤POWER ON/OFF PEDAL

‹BRUSH-BAR ON/OFF

PEDAL

›Canister release button

ﬁFilter cleaning dial

ﬂCanister handle

‡Dust canister

·FOOT PAD FOR HANDLE

RELEASE

‚Exhaust filter grille

„Exhaust filter

‰Adjustable height trigger

ÂFloor nozzle

Back

ÊFlexible hose

ÁCord storage quick release

cleat

ËHose connector

ÈHose connector inlet flap

ÍTube connector

ÎExtension tube location

ÏFurniture brush location

ÌCrevice tool location

ÓFloor nozzle hose release

ÔCarry handle

Adjustable handle release

button

ÒCable clip

Accessories

ÚFurniture brush

ÛCrevice tool

ÙExtension tubes (2)

ıTurbo nozzle (Exclusive to

73371 only)

Filter

ˆPleated 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.

1Carefully unpack all

components.

2Lift cleaner body to upright

position.

3Insert 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 B

1The handle height can be

adjusted to suit different height

users or pushed fully down for

easier carrying and storage.

2Pull the adjustable height trigger

‰upwards whilst pulling the

handle upwards or pushing the

handle downwards depending

on the desired height.

3For carrying and storage pull

adjustable height trigger

upwards and push handle fully

down until it clicks into place.

OPERATING THE

APPLIANCE

Using on carpets

1Place cleaner in its upright

position.

2Release the mains cable by

turning the quick release cleat

Áhalf a turn and extend the

cable fully.

3Plug the mains cable into the

mains socket.

4Adjust the handle to the required

height.

5Clip the cable into the cable clip

holder Òat the rear of the

handle.

6Place your foot on the foot pad

· on the floorhead whilst

pulling the handle towards you

to release the handle into the

cleaning position C.

7Press 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

1Take the flexible hose Êout of

the storage holder.

2Pull down the hose connector

inlet flap Èand 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.

3Add the required accessory

directly to the tube connector Í

or fit the extension tubes for

maximum reach.

4When 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 F

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 ı

(Exclusive to 73371 only)

Attach the turbo nozzle to the

tube connector Ífor 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

1Every 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).

2Remove the dust canister from

the product by pressing the

canister release button H ›.

3Holding 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.

4Close the bottom of the dust

canister by pressing the base

upwards until it clicks into place.

5Re-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.

1Place 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

1Operate the filter cleaning dial

ﬁ several times and empty the

dust canister over a bin and

then close the canister.

2To access the filter assembly

rotate the dust canister lid ˘

anti clockwise and remove from

the dust canister J.

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3Turn the central mesh filter ˜

clockwise to remove and clean

as required K.

4Detach the pleated filter ˆfrom

the dust canister lid ˘by a firm

pull/twist action L.

5Both 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

6Re-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.

1Remove the dust canister.

2Lift 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.

3Replace 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.

1Remove the

exhaust filter

grille. ‚ N

2Remove the

exhaust filter „

by pulling forward

at the top and

lifting away.

3Fit the

replacement filter.

4Refit the grille.

5Dispose 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.

1Switch off and unplug.

2Release the upright section and

lay the cleaner flat on the floor.

3Using a coin, rotate the rear

release clips a quarter of a turn,

lift the rear of the cover and un-

hook from the front edge P.

4Clear any blockage.

5To refit, hook the front edge in

first then close. Rotate the rear

clips a quarter of a turn to

secure.

6Lift 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, SouthYorkshire,

England, S64 8AJ

Helpline (office hours)

UK 0870 060 2604

Republic of Ireland 1800 409119

VC73370MUK Rev5 12/06

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:

1The 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.

2The appliance has been

used on a voltage supply

other than that stamped on

the product.

3Repairs have been

attempted by persons

other than our service staff

(or authorised dealer).

4Where the appliance has

been used for hire

purposes or non domestic

use.

5Morphy Richards are not

liable to carry out any type

of servicing work under the

guarantee.

6The 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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