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... into openings in the Clear bin or wand. Unplug from heated surfaces and open flames. 9 Do not unplug by the Dyson Helpline. 23 Consult your flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions before vacuuming and caring for your electricity supply to install the proper outlet. electric shock and personal injury could occur. 3 Do not allow use in . Do not use the cord as a toy. Keep vacuum on wet surfaces...
... into openings in the Clear bin or wand. Unplug from heated surfaces and open flames. 9 Do not unplug by the Dyson Helpline. 23 Consult your flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions before vacuuming and caring for your electricity supply to install the proper outlet. electric shock and personal injury could occur. 3 Do not allow use in . Do not use the cord as a toy. Keep vacuum on wet surfaces...
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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. 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
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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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... straight when inserting wand into top of machine and click into place. Ensure hose does not bend. Rotate cord hook back up before re-winding cord. B Slide wand straight down in to lift the machine. Click wand handle into hose. www.dyson.com 5 Use the carry handle to hose until it clicks into place. A A Slide hose into guides at back of machine. Click tools into place.
... straight when inserting wand into top of machine and click into place. Ensure hose does not bend. Rotate cord hook back up before re-winding cord. B Slide wand straight down in to lift the machine. Click wand handle into hose. www.dyson.com 5 Use the carry handle to hose until it clicks into place. A A Slide hose into guides at back of machine. Click tools into place.
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... while carrying, or it could fall and cause injury. • Ensure the cyclone pack is secured to release hose and wand handle from wand cap when machine is on /off button A, push cleaner head down with your flooring manufacturer. 6 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 6 Using your DC14 Using your DC14 B D WARNING • The machine is straight...
... while carrying, or it could fall and cause injury. • Ensure the cyclone pack is secured to release hose and wand handle from wand cap when machine is on /off button A, push cleaner head down with your flooring manufacturer. 6 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 6 Using your DC14 Using your DC14 B D WARNING • The machine is straight...
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... near an open flame. Air dry for at least every 6 months according to instructions to maintain performance. • Turn power off and unplug before refitting onto the machine. Check regularly. Ensure filter and case are completely dry before washing the filter. www.dyson.com 7 Failure to do so A could result in electric shock or personal injury. • Do not use detergent to clean filter. • Do...
... near an open flame. Air dry for at least every 6 months according to instructions to maintain performance. • Turn power off and unplug before refitting onto the machine. Check regularly. Ensure filter and case are completely dry before washing the filter. www.dyson.com 7 Failure to do so A could result in electric shock or personal injury. • Do not use detergent to clean filter. • Do...
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... your vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces. 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 8 Using your DC14 tools Using your DC14 tools CAUTION • Powerful suction can cause the hose to 'pull back' in a garage, care should be fitted directly to remove wand handle from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it at 1-866-693-9766 C The tools can also be taken to wipe the soleplate and wheels with a dry...
... your vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces. 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 8 Using your DC14 tools Using your DC14 tools CAUTION • Powerful suction can cause the hose to 'pull back' in a garage, care should be fitted directly to remove wand handle from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it at 1-866-693-9766 C The tools can also be taken to wipe the soleplate and wheels with a dry...
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...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 personal injury. • Do not use the machine without the Clear bin in bag and push red bin emptying button. Let the dust... 9:53 AM Page 9 Emptying the Clear binTM CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before removing from machine. Failure to release cyclone from bag and refitting cyclone and bin on machine. The British Allergy Foundation is a UK registered trademark....
...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 personal injury. • Do not use the machine without the Clear bin in bag and push red bin emptying button. Let the dust... 9:53 AM Page 9 Emptying the Clear binTM CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before removing from machine. Failure to release cyclone from bag and refitting cyclone and bin on machine. The British Allergy Foundation is a UK registered trademark....
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... brush. Clean shroud with a cloth or small brush to click into the Clear bin. Press catch A to clean the Clear bin. • Do not immerse the cyclone in water. 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...
... brush. Clean shroud with a cloth or small brush to click into the Clear bin. Press catch A to clean the Clear bin. • Do not immerse the cyclone in water. 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...
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... check inside wand and hose for blockages. 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 11 Clearing blockages Clearing blockages CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before using it. • If you should vacuum in electric shock or personal injury. Failure to the floor. DC14 wand •If any part of your machine becomes blocked, it may also occur if your machine's limited warranty...
... check inside wand and hose for blockages. 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 11 Clearing blockages Clearing blockages CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before using it. • If you should vacuum in electric shock or personal injury. Failure to the floor. DC14 wand •If any part of your machine becomes blocked, it may also occur if your machine's limited warranty...
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... been replaced securely before using a coin and remove soleplate. 2 Remove lint and hair from brushbar. 3 Rest the three tabs on its front. 1 Undo soleplate fasteners using 2 3 your machine. 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 achieve optimal performance. Lay the vacuum on inside of the cleaner head...
... been replaced securely before using a coin and remove soleplate. 2 Remove lint and hair from brushbar. 3 Rest the three tabs on its front. 1 Undo soleplate fasteners using 2 3 your machine. 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 achieve optimal performance. Lay the vacuum on inside of the cleaner head...
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... be taken to stop brushbar from upholstery, stairs, and the car Mini turbine head maintenance when used on wet surfaces. Press front pedal A Push in a garage, care should be used inside a garage only 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 with a dry cloth after vacuuming to wand and recline handle B Carpet - B D B C A Attach low reach floor tool to clean off any sand...
... be taken to stop brushbar from upholstery, stairs, and the car Mini turbine head maintenance when used on wet surfaces. Press front pedal A Push in a garage, care should be used inside a garage only 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 with a dry cloth after vacuuming to wand and recline handle B Carpet - B D B C A Attach low reach floor tool to clean off any sand...
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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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... blockages. • Remove and check washable filter to see if it is clean (filter should be fitted securely. Problem Less than normal or no pickup from cleaner head or Machine turns off in use Less than normal or no suction from wand or hose Brushbar not spinning Loud 'ratcheting' noise coming from cleaner head when vacuuming Unit will only spin when the handle is reclined. • Remove and check washable filter to see...
... blockages. • Remove and check washable filter to see if it is clean (filter should be fitted securely. Problem Less than normal or no pickup from cleaner head or Machine turns off in use Less than normal or no suction from wand or hose Brushbar not spinning Loud 'ratcheting' noise coming from cleaner head when vacuuming Unit will only spin when the handle is reclined. • Remove and check washable filter to see...
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.... If your machine needs service, call the Dyson Helpline at www.dyson.com What is covered Your Dyson vacuum cleaner is warranted against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from your machine. • Use of parts not in accordance with the Owner's Manual. • Careless operation or handling, misuse, and/or lack of maintenance or use not in a safe place...
.... If your machine needs service, call the Dyson Helpline at www.dyson.com What is covered Your Dyson vacuum cleaner is warranted against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from your machine. • Use of parts not in accordance with the Owner's Manual. • Careless operation or handling, misuse, and/or lack of maintenance or use not in a safe place...
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... limited to you. • This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Dyson, Inc. Do not put your hands near open flame. Do not use . up water heat sources. Limited warranty and customer care 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 17 Terms and Conditions (continued) Warranty Limitations and Exclusions • Any implied warranties relating to your vacuum cleaner, including but not limited to...
... limited to you. • This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Dyson, Inc. Do not put your hands near open flame. Do not use . up water heat sources. Limited warranty and customer care 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 17 Terms and Conditions (continued) Warranty Limitations and Exclusions • Any implied warranties relating to your vacuum cleaner, including but not limited to...
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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 (STEEL/INK BLUE TRANS ORANGE (FULL ACCESS) 2 DY-90806201 SPADE CONNECTOR BOOT...
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 (STEEL/INK BLUE TRANS ORANGE (FULL ACCESS) 2 DY-90806201 SPADE CONNECTOR BOOT...
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... INK BLUE CLEANER HEAD ASSEMBLY (STEEL/INK BLUE /TRANS ORANGE (FULL ACCESS) STEEL CLEANER HEAD ASSEMBLY (STEEL/LAV/TRANS 46B DY-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...
... INK BLUE CLEANER HEAD ASSEMBLY (STEEL/INK BLUE /TRANS ORANGE (FULL ACCESS) STEEL CLEANER HEAD ASSEMBLY (STEEL/LAV/TRANS 46B DY-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...
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... DY-90847402 STEEL/LAVENDER HOSE ASSEMBLY (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL) 78B DY-90847405 STEEL/SCARLET HOSE ASSEMBLY (STEEL/SCARLET /TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) 78C DY-90847406 STEEL/INK BLUE HOSE ASSEMBLY (STEEL/INK BLUE /TRANS ORANGE (FULL ACCESS) 78D DY-90847407 STEEL/PURPLE FLECK HOSE ASSEMBLY (STEEL/PURPLE/SCARLET (FULL GEAR) 79 DY-90866101 STEEL/TRANS VIOLET /LAVENDER WAND ASSEMBLY(STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET...
... DY-90847402 STEEL/LAVENDER HOSE ASSEMBLY (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL) 78B DY-90847405 STEEL/SCARLET HOSE ASSEMBLY (STEEL/SCARLET /TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) 78C DY-90847406 STEEL/INK BLUE HOSE ASSEMBLY (STEEL/INK BLUE /TRANS ORANGE (FULL ACCESS) 78D DY-90847407 STEEL/PURPLE FLECK HOSE ASSEMBLY (STEEL/PURPLE/SCARLET (FULL GEAR) 79 DY-90866101 STEEL/TRANS VIOLET /LAVENDER WAND ASSEMBLY(STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET...
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...) 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 (FULL ACCESS), (STEEL/STEEL...
...) 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 (FULL ACCESS), (STEEL/STEEL...