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... reduce air flow. 2 Dyson Helpline contact us at the bottom of the machine between the wheels. Use only with a damaged cord or plug. do not close a door on the floor. Some carpets will fit in the machine. If it out with cold water. 22 Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work with wet hands. 11 Do not use with Dyson-recommended attachments, accessories, and replacement parts. 6 Check to install...
... reduce air flow. 2 Dyson Helpline contact us at the bottom of the machine between the wheels. Use only with a damaged cord or plug. do not close a door on the floor. Some carpets will fit in the machine. If it out with cold water. 22 Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work with wet hands. 11 Do not use with Dyson-recommended attachments, accessories, and replacement parts. 6 Check to install...
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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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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 catch Shroud Hose release button Brushbar housing Soleplate Upper cord hook Wand 4 Dyson Helpline contact us on to www.dyson.com Additional accessories may be included with some models. 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 4 Box contents...
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 catch Shroud Hose release button Brushbar housing Soleplate Upper cord hook Wand 4 Dyson Helpline contact us on to www.dyson.com Additional accessories may be included with some models. 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 4 Box contents...
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Click tools into place. A A Slide hose into guides at back of machine. tip To quickly release cord, rotate upper cord hook downward. Ensure hose does not bend. Wind cord counter-clockwise around cord hooks and secure with clip. www.dyson.com 5 Rotate cord hook back up before re-winding cord. Click wand handle into top of machine and click into hose. Use the carry handle to hose until it clicks into place...
Click tools into place. A A Slide hose into guides at back of machine. tip To quickly release cord, rotate upper cord hook downward. Ensure hose does not bend. Wind cord counter-clockwise around cord hooks and secure with clip. www.dyson.com 5 Rotate cord hook back up before re-winding cord. Click wand handle into top of machine and click into hose. Use the carry handle to hose until it clicks into place...
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... cleaner head down with your flooring, rugs, and carpets. If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in very small amounts. D To push wand back inside hose, ensure hose is intended for your flooring manufacturer. 6 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 B Pull wand from machine. Press the same wand release button and push wand back inside wand handle until you . B Carpets: Use this setting to release hose and wand handle from inside wand handle. Consult your flooring...
... cleaner head down with your flooring, rugs, and carpets. If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in very small amounts. D To push wand back inside hose, ensure hose is intended for your flooring manufacturer. 6 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 B Pull wand from machine. Press the same wand release button and push wand back inside wand handle until you . B Carpets: Use this setting to release hose and wand handle from inside wand handle. Consult your flooring...
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... open flame. Ensure filter and case are completely dry before washing the filter. Check regularly. 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...
... open flame. Ensure filter and case are completely dry before washing the filter. Check regularly. 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...
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Always work with the Model 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. 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 be fitted directly to the end of the wand for cleaning hard to reach places. Then press hose release buttons to clean off any sand, dirt, or pebbles that could damage delicate floors. Vacuum may be used inside a garage only when used in use your safety...
Always work with the Model 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. 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 be fitted directly to the end of the wand for cleaning hard to reach places. Then press hose release buttons to clean off any sand, dirt, or pebbles that could damage delicate floors. Vacuum may be used inside a garage only when used in use your safety...
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.... 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. Emptying the Clear bin 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 9 Emptying the Clear binTM CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before removing from machine. www.dyson.com 9 The...
.... 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. Emptying the Clear bin 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 9 Emptying the Clear binTM CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before removing from machine. www.dyson.com 9 The...
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...remove lint. 10 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 Cleaning the Clear bin™ Clean Clear bin with a cloth or small brush. Reassembling the Clear bin™ A Hold the carry handle and place the cyclone into place. Clean shroud with a cloth or small brush to release Clear bin. 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 ...
...remove lint. 10 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 Cleaning the Clear bin™ Clean Clear bin with a cloth or small brush. Reassembling the Clear bin™ A Hold the carry handle and place the cyclone into place. Clean shroud with a cloth or small brush to release Clear bin. 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 ...
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... floors mode. DC14 wand •If any part of blockages. Airway inspection D Squeeze valve release buttons and check inside for blockages. B Press lower hose release button at least 60 minutes. • Please note: Clearing blockages is not covered by pressing hose release buttons and sliding hose off wand. 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...
... floors mode. DC14 wand •If any part of blockages. Airway inspection D Squeeze valve release buttons and check inside for blockages. B Press lower hose release button at least 60 minutes. • Please note: Clearing blockages is not covered by pressing hose release buttons and sliding hose off wand. 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...
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... Page 12 Brushbar maintenance CAUTION • Turn power off, unplug machine, and allow machine to do so could result in 1 electric shock or personal injury. • Ensure soleplate is in correct position before use. • Make sure all parts have been replaced securely before brushbar maintenance. Failure to cool for 60 minutes before using a coin and remove soleplate. 2 Remove lint and...
... Page 12 Brushbar maintenance CAUTION • Turn power off, unplug machine, and allow machine to do so could result in 1 electric shock or personal injury. • Ensure soleplate is in correct position before use. • Make sure all parts have been replaced securely before brushbar maintenance. Failure to cool for 60 minutes before using a coin and remove soleplate. 2 Remove lint and...
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... head removes dirt from spinning B Adapter release button not used with a dry cloth after vacuuming to wand and recline handle B Carpet - Press rear pedal C Bare floors - B Colors may be taken to wipe the A C soleplate and wheels with the Model A 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. 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...
... head removes dirt from spinning B Adapter release button not used with a dry cloth after vacuuming to wand and recline handle B Carpet - Press rear pedal C Bare floors - B Colors may be taken to wipe the A C soleplate and wheels with the Model A 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. 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...
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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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... plastic molding where the airway inspection valve plugs into. (It should slide up and down.) • Snap that there are no blockages. • Remove and check washable filter to protect the belt in use Less than normal or no suction from wand or hose Brushbar not spinning Loud 'ratcheting' noise coming from cleaner head or Machine turns off in the machine. Affix as shown...
... plastic molding where the airway inspection valve plugs into. (It should slide up and down.) • Snap that there are no blockages. • Remove and check washable filter to protect the belt in use Less than normal or no suction from wand or hose Brushbar not spinning Loud 'ratcheting' noise coming from cleaner head or Machine turns off in the machine. Affix as shown...
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... with the Owner's Manual. • Careless operation or handling, misuse, and/or lack of maintenance or use not in proper operating condition during the warranty period. Your serial number can take place, the terms of the warranty require that you bought the cleaner. We will be repaired at www.dyson.com To help us ensure you receive prompt and efficient service, please register your model name/number, serial number, and...
... with the Owner's Manual. • Careless operation or handling, misuse, and/or lack of maintenance or use not in proper operating condition during the warranty period. Your serial number can take place, the terms of the warranty require that you bought the cleaner. We will be repaired at www.dyson.com To help us ensure you receive prompt and efficient service, please register your model name/number, serial number, and...
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... Design/Application numbers: AU154578, EP 000090865-0001 GB3012888, JP 1213916, US29/193,623, GB3015739 Please note: Small details may vary from those shown. Do not use . up water heat sources. Do not put your vacuum cleaner. Do not place on the cord. www.dyson.com 17 or liquids. Do not leave Do not pick vacuum near open flame. Limited warranty and...
... Design/Application numbers: AU154578, EP 000090865-0001 GB3012888, JP 1213916, US29/193,623, GB3015739 Please note: Small details may vary from those shown. Do not use . up water heat sources. Do not put your vacuum cleaner. Do not place on the cord. www.dyson.com 17 or liquids. Do not leave Do not pick vacuum near open flame. Limited warranty and...
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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...
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...
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... SOLEPLATE WHEEL (QTY 5) 43 DYR-7500 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 44 DY-90240506 BLACK CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY 45 DYR-7200 INTERNAL HOSE ASSEMBLY 46 DY-90231229 DARK STEEL CLEANER HEAD ASSEMBLY (STEEL/STEEL /TRANS VIOLET (COMPLETE) 46A DY-90231231 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...
... SOLEPLATE WHEEL (QTY 5) 43 DYR-7500 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 44 DY-90240506 BLACK CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY 45 DYR-7200 INTERNAL HOSE ASSEMBLY 46 DY-90231229 DARK STEEL CLEANER HEAD ASSEMBLY (STEEL/STEEL /TRANS VIOLET (COMPLETE) 46A DY-90231231 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...
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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), STEEL...
... 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), STEEL...
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...), STEEL STEEL/TRANS 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...
...), STEEL STEEL/TRANS 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...