Morphy Richards VC7341DMUK Exhaust filter, Hose blockages, Cleaning the motorised floor brush

VC73410MUK Rev2_Instruction Booklet 11/03/2011 11:00 Page 9

4	Squeeze out excess water and allow to air-dry	6 Once the HEPA filter is dry, replace it back into
	for at least 24 hours before replacing. Do not	the vacuum cleaner.
	use a hair dryer or other heating methods to	7 Replace the cover by inserting the two tabs
	dry.
5		into the holes at the top and then swinging the
	Replace the felt filter in first, then the foam	cover down until it clicks into place.
	filter.	NOTE: The material in the filter will discolour
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	Replace the dust canister.	over time. This is normal and will not affect the
		performance of the filter.

Exhaust filter

(to be cleaned at least every six months)

1Remove the filter cover Q.

Q

2Take out the HEPA filter by pulling it straight out.

3Turn the filter over so that the dirty side is on

the bottom and vigorously tap it clean over a dustbin to remove any dust R.

R

4Wash the filter under the tap using lukewarm

water with the dirty side face down until the water runs clear S.

S

5Allow the filter to air dry for 24 hours. Do not use a hair dryer or other heating methods to dry.

Hose blockages

The hoses ¤ Ô may be detached and inspected by pulling out connections or squeezing the tabs together and pulling up where applicable T.

T

Straighten out the hoses and look inside for blockages. Also inspect inside the suction ducts on the vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning the motorised floor brush

1Press the On/Off 3-position switch ‰ to the “O” position to turn the vacuum off and unplug the power cord from the mains outlet.

2Separate the Lift Away canister ˜ from the motorised floor brush nozzle  by pressing the Lift Away canister release button Ï H1 on the side of the Lift Away canister, then

gently hold the motorised floor brush nozzle to the floor with your foot H2 and pull the Lift Away canister up.

3Turn the motorised floor brush over to inspect the rotating brush bar Ú and pull away any hairs or fibres. If they are tightly wound around

the brush, carefully snip the fibres with scissors U, being careful not to damage the rotating brush bar, pull away from the rotating brush bar and dispose of.

U

Rotating

Brush

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