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... it out with cold water. 22 Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work with Dyson-recommended attachments, accessories, and replacement parts. 6 Check to pick up anything that may generate small static charges in bare floors mode and consulting with the cord wrapped safely to install the proper outlet. electric shock and personal injury could occur. 3 Do not allow use by or near children...
... it out with cold water. 22 Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work with Dyson-recommended attachments, accessories, and replacement parts. 6 Check to pick up anything that may generate small static charges in bare floors mode and consulting with the cord wrapped safely to install the proper outlet. electric shock and personal injury could occur. 3 Do not allow use by or near children...
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Contents 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 3 Owner's manual Please read this guide carefully before using your DC14 tools Emptying the Clear binTM Cleaning the Clear binTM Clearing blockages Brushbar maintenance Optional accessory use and maintenance Troubleshooting tips Limited warranty and customer care Page 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 www.dyson.com 3 Important safety instructions Box contents Assembling Using your DC14 Washing your filter Using your DC14.
Contents 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 3 Owner's manual Please read this guide carefully before using your DC14 tools Emptying the Clear binTM Cleaning the Clear binTM Clearing blockages Brushbar maintenance Optional accessory use and maintenance Troubleshooting tips Limited warranty and customer care Page 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 www.dyson.com 3 Important safety instructions Box contents Assembling Using your DC14 Washing your filter Using your DC14.
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... maintenance instructions for accessories included with some vacuums. • If you have any questions, please call the Dyson Helpline at 1-866-6939766 or log on 1-866-693-9766 U-bend Hose Lower cord hook U-bend release button Upper cord hook Hose button Carry handle Motor protection valve Stair tool Brush tool Crevice tool Airway inspection valve Valve release buttons Brushbar on/off Wand cap Wand Wand release button On/off switch Cyclone release button and Bin emptying button Washable lifetime filter release...
... maintenance instructions for accessories included with some vacuums. • If you have any questions, please call the Dyson Helpline at 1-866-6939766 or log on 1-866-693-9766 U-bend Hose Lower cord hook U-bend release button Upper cord hook Hose button Carry handle Motor protection valve Stair tool Brush tool Crevice tool Airway inspection valve Valve release buttons Brushbar on/off Wand cap Wand Wand release button On/off switch Cyclone release button and Bin emptying button Washable lifetime filter release...
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... quickly release cord, rotate upper cord hook downward. Click wand handle into place. Use the carry handle to hose until it clicks into place. www.dyson.com 5 A A Slide hose into guides at back of machine and click into top of machine. Click tools into place. Rotate cord hook back up before re-winding cord. B Slide wand straight down in to lift the machine. Ensure hose does not bend. Assembling...
... quickly release cord, rotate upper cord hook downward. Click wand handle into place. Use the carry handle to hose until it clicks into place. www.dyson.com 5 A A Slide hose into guides at back of machine and click into top of machine. Click tools into place. Rotate cord hook back up before re-winding cord. B Slide wand straight down in to lift the machine. Ensure hose does not bend. Assembling...
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... cleaner head down with your flooring manufacturer. 6 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 C Press button to begin vacuuming. Some carpets will not turn until it could fall and cause injury. • Keep hair and loose fabrics away from inside wand handle until you . If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in very small amounts. Consult your flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions before adjusting the setting...
... cleaner head down with your flooring manufacturer. 6 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 C Press button to begin vacuuming. Some carpets will not turn until it could fall and cause injury. • Keep hair and loose fabrics away from inside wand handle until you . If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in very small amounts. Consult your flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions before adjusting the setting...
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... filter Lift washable lifetime filter release catch B and remove filter. Air dry for at least every 6 months according to instructions to maintain performance. • Turn power off and unplug before refitting onto the machine. www.dyson.com 7 Press cyclone release button A to clean filter. • Do not put the filter in cold water only. • Only wash blue foam and yellow case. • Wash filter and case until water runs clear. Check regularly. Washing your filter...
... filter Lift washable lifetime filter release catch B and remove filter. Air dry for at least every 6 months according to instructions to maintain performance. • Turn power off and unplug before refitting onto the machine. www.dyson.com 7 Press cyclone release button A to clean filter. • Do not put the filter in cold water only. • Only wash blue foam and yellow case. • Wash filter and case until water runs clear. Check regularly. Washing your filter...
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... the hose. Then press hose release buttons to remove wand handle from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it at 1-866-693-9766 please take care when using the hose. • To avoid personal injury and to prevent the machine from the hose. For your vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces. B To fit tools directly to clean off any sand, dirt, or pebbles that could damage delicate floors...
... the hose. Then press hose release buttons to remove wand handle from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it at 1-866-693-9766 please take care when using the hose. • To avoid personal injury and to prevent the machine from the hose. For your vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces. B To fit tools directly to clean off any sand, dirt, or pebbles that could damage delicate floors...
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... CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before removing from machine. www.dyson.com 9 Empty the Clear bin as soon as shown to release the bin base and empty directly into a bag is reached. Option A Push the red bin emptying button as the MAX mark is recommended for allergy sufferers. Press cyclone release button to do so could result in electric shock or...
... CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before removing from machine. www.dyson.com 9 Empty the Clear bin as soon as shown to release the bin base and empty directly into a bag is reached. Option A Push the red bin emptying button as the MAX mark is recommended for allergy sufferers. Press cyclone release button to do so could result in electric shock or...
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... the carry handle and place the cyclone into place. Ensure the Clear bin is open. Cleaning the Clear bin 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 10 Cleaning the Clear binTM CAUTION • Do not use detergents, polishes, or air fresheners to release Clear bin. Press catch A to clean the Clear bin. • Do not immerse the cyclone in water. Clean shroud with...
... the carry handle and place the cyclone into place. Ensure the Clear bin is open. Cleaning the Clear bin 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 10 Cleaning the Clear binTM CAUTION • Do not use detergents, polishes, or air fresheners to release Clear bin. Press catch A to clean the Clear bin. • Do not immerse the cyclone in water. Clean shroud with...
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... by pressing hose release buttons and sliding hose off and unplug before using it. • If you should vacuum in electric shock or personal injury. A D B C Wand and hose A Remove wand by your machine's limited warranty. • Beware of sharp objects when clearing blockages. • Refit all parts of machine and slide hose out from the rear, holding lower cord hook. DC14 wand •If any part of blockages...
... by pressing hose release buttons and sliding hose off and unplug before using it. • If you should vacuum in electric shock or personal injury. A D B C Wand and hose A Remove wand by your machine's limited warranty. • Beware of sharp objects when clearing blockages. • Refit all parts of machine and slide hose out from the rear, holding lower cord hook. DC14 wand •If any part of blockages...
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... before use. • Make sure all parts have been replaced securely before brushbar maintenance. Brushbar maintenance 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 12 Brushbar maintenance CAUTION • Turn power off, unplug machine, and allow machine to cool for 60 minutes before using a coin and remove soleplate. 2 Remove lint and hair from brushbar. 3 Rest the three tabs on inside of the cleaner head to...
... before use. • Make sure all parts have been replaced securely before brushbar maintenance. Brushbar maintenance 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 12 Brushbar maintenance CAUTION • Turn power off, unplug machine, and allow machine to cool for 60 minutes before using a coin and remove soleplate. 2 Remove lint and hair from brushbar. 3 Rest the three tabs on inside of the cleaner head to...
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... Low reach floor tool For easier cleaning under low furniture Mini turbine head Advanced turbine head removes dirt from spinning B Adapter release button not used in to wand and recline handle B Carpet - Press rear pedal C Bare floors - If used on wet surfaces. Optional accessory use and maintenance 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 13 Optional accessory use and maintenance CAUTION Do not use your vacuum cleaner outdoors or on all models A Remove soleplate C Replace brushbars B Remove and clean brushbars D Replace soleplate www.dyson...
... Low reach floor tool For easier cleaning under low furniture Mini turbine head Advanced turbine head removes dirt from spinning B Adapter release button not used in to wand and recline handle B Carpet - Press rear pedal C Bare floors - If used on wet surfaces. Optional accessory use and maintenance 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 13 Optional accessory use and maintenance CAUTION Do not use your vacuum cleaner outdoors or on all models A Remove soleplate C Replace brushbars B Remove and clean brushbars D Replace soleplate www.dyson...
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Optional accessory use and maintenance 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 14 Optional accessory use and maintenance Flexi crevice tool Extends and flexes to clean awkward gaps and spaces Zorb carpet powder Use Zorb for carpet cleaning A B A Extend and flex B Use with or without brush 14 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 A C D Wait 30 minutes B E A Sprinkle Zorb onto carpet B Ensure machine is turned off C Work into carpet pile D Wait 30 minutes E Vacuum the carpet
Optional accessory use and maintenance 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 14 Optional accessory use and maintenance Flexi crevice tool Extends and flexes to clean awkward gaps and spaces Zorb carpet powder Use Zorb for carpet cleaning A B A Extend and flex B Use with or without brush 14 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 A C D Wait 30 minutes B E A Sprinkle Zorb onto carpet B Ensure machine is turned off C Work into carpet pile D Wait 30 minutes E Vacuum the carpet
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... is meant to protect the belt in securely and confirm there are no suction from wand or hose Brushbar not spinning Loud 'ratcheting' noise coming from cleaner head or Machine turns off in use Less than normal or no pickup from cleaner head when vacuuming Unit will stand upright. Note: brushbar will only spin when the handle is reclined. • Remove and check washable filter to see if there...
... is meant to protect the belt in securely and confirm there are no suction from wand or hose Brushbar not spinning Loud 'ratcheting' noise coming from cleaner head or Machine turns off in use Less than normal or no pickup from cleaner head when vacuuming Unit will stand upright. Note: brushbar will only spin when the handle is reclined. • Remove and check washable filter to see if there...
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... the Dyson Owner's Manual. or its authorized agents. • Any replaced defective parts will become the property of Dyson, Inc. • Service under warranty and it is a covered repair, your purchase receipt in full working order at no extra cost to you, all labor and parts necessary to ensure your machine needs service, call at 1-866-693-9766 toll free, or visit Dyson online at www.dyson...
... the Dyson Owner's Manual. or its authorized agents. • Any replaced defective parts will become the property of Dyson, Inc. • Service under warranty and it is a covered repair, your purchase receipt in full working order at no extra cost to you, all labor and parts necessary to ensure your machine needs service, call at 1-866-693-9766 toll free, or visit Dyson online at www.dyson...
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... purchase and use . This limitation is not transferable. Do not pull on stairs above . Do not leave Do not pick vacuum near up burning objects. Do not run Do not pick over the cord. This limitation is not allowed by state. • This warranty is not allowed by the following intellectual property rights: Patent/Patent Application numbers: US...
... purchase and use . This limitation is not transferable. Do not pull on stairs above . Do not leave Do not pick vacuum near up burning objects. Do not run Do not pick over the cord. This limitation is not allowed by state. • This warranty is not allowed by the following intellectual property rights: Patent/Patent Application numbers: US...
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VACUUM DC14 DYSON, INC Diagram Number Part # Description STEEL DUCT LOWER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY 1 DY-90865601 (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET /TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) , STEEL/PURPLE /SCARLET (FULL GEAR) 1A DY-90865602 DARK STEEL DUCT LOWER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY (STEEL/STEEL/TRANS VIOLET (COMPLETE) 1B DY-90865603 INK BLUE LOWER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY... PROTECTOR 5 FA-3035 SILVER POWERCORD ASSEMBLY 7 DY-90819401 INTERNAL POWER CORD 8 DY-90424306 STEEL/LAVENDER U BEND ASSEMBLY (STEEL/LAV /TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL) 8A DY-90424308 STEEL/PURPLE FLECK U BEND ASSEMBLY...
VACUUM DC14 DYSON, INC Diagram Number Part # Description STEEL DUCT LOWER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY 1 DY-90865601 (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET /TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) , STEEL/PURPLE /SCARLET (FULL GEAR) 1A DY-90865602 DARK STEEL DUCT LOWER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY (STEEL/STEEL/TRANS VIOLET (COMPLETE) 1B DY-90865603 INK BLUE LOWER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY... PROTECTOR 5 FA-3035 SILVER POWERCORD ASSEMBLY 7 DY-90819401 INTERNAL POWER CORD 8 DY-90424306 STEEL/LAVENDER U BEND ASSEMBLY (STEEL/LAV /TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL) 8A DY-90424308 STEEL/PURPLE FLECK U BEND ASSEMBLY...
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...-90231232 VIOLET (ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET/TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) 46C DY-90231233 PURPLE FLECK CLEANER HEAD ASSEMBLY (STEEL/PURPLE /SCARLET (FULL GEAR) 46D DY-90231274 Cleaner Head Assy, (WHITE) (03/10/09) 47 DYR-1802 HEPA POST FILTER 47A DY-90418601 POST FILTER PAD 48 DY-90868201 HEPA FILTER SEAL 49 DY-90335101 TOP HOUSING MOUNT 50 DY-90334901 BLACK MOTOR HOUSING 52...
...-90231232 VIOLET (ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET/TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) 46C DY-90231233 PURPLE FLECK CLEANER HEAD ASSEMBLY (STEEL/PURPLE /SCARLET (FULL GEAR) 46D DY-90231274 Cleaner Head Assy, (WHITE) (03/10/09) 47 DYR-1802 HEPA POST FILTER 47A DY-90418601 POST FILTER PAD 48 DY-90868201 HEPA FILTER SEAL 49 DY-90335101 TOP HOUSING MOUNT 50 DY-90334901 BLACK MOTOR HOUSING 52...
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... BIN BASE ASSEMBLY MINI TURBINE HEAD (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET 72 DY-90704903 (ANIMAL), STEEL/PURPLE/SCARLET(FULL GEAR), STEEL/STEEL/TRANS VIOLET (COMPLETE) 73 DYR-5300 LARGE GREY BRUSH TOOL 74 DY-90776301 STEEL CREVICE TOOL 75 DYR-5200 UPHOLSTERY TOOL STEEL TUBE GRIP CLIP (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET 76 DY-90775606 (ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET/TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH...
... BIN BASE ASSEMBLY MINI TURBINE HEAD (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET 72 DY-90704903 (ANIMAL), STEEL/PURPLE/SCARLET(FULL GEAR), STEEL/STEEL/TRANS VIOLET (COMPLETE) 73 DYR-5300 LARGE GREY BRUSH TOOL 74 DY-90776301 STEEL CREVICE TOOL 75 DYR-5200 UPHOLSTERY TOOL STEEL TUBE GRIP CLIP (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET 76 DY-90775606 (ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET/TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH...
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... VIOLET (COMPLETE) 83 DYR-5300 DUSTING BRUSH ASSEMBLY (STEEL/STEEL/TRANS VIOLET (COMLETE) 84 DY-90888701 MATTRESS TOOL ASSEMBLY (STEEL/STEEL/TRANS VIOLET (COMLETE) 85 DY-90702803 FLEXI CREVICE TOOL ASSEMBLY (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL) 86 DY-90866201 INSTRUCTION PACK INSTRUCTION PACK (STEEL/LAV/TRANS 86A DY-90866202 VIOLET(ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET/TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH), STEEL/INK BLUE/TRANS ORANGE...
... VIOLET (COMPLETE) 83 DYR-5300 DUSTING BRUSH ASSEMBLY (STEEL/STEEL/TRANS VIOLET (COMLETE) 84 DY-90888701 MATTRESS TOOL ASSEMBLY (STEEL/STEEL/TRANS VIOLET (COMLETE) 85 DY-90702803 FLEXI CREVICE TOOL ASSEMBLY (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL) 86 DY-90866201 INSTRUCTION PACK INSTRUCTION PACK (STEEL/LAV/TRANS 86A DY-90866202 VIOLET(ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET/TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH), STEEL/INK BLUE/TRANS ORANGE...