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Owner's manual Please read this guide carefully before using your DC14. 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 1
Owner's manual Please read this guide carefully before using your DC14. 18690_DC14_US_OPS_MAN 8/23/07 9:53 AM Page 1
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...polarized outlet only one blade is not functioning properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or immersed in liquid, contact the Dyson Helpline at 1- 866 - 693 - 9766. 8 Do not use with the machine at 1-866-693-9766 13 Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all controls before unplugging. 18 Take ... manual or advised by anyone unable to that may damage the machine. 15 The use of an extension cord is necessary when used as gasoline, or use in areas where they may reduce air flow. 2 Dyson Helpline contact us at the bottom of the machine between the wheels. Some carpets ...
...polarized outlet only one blade is not functioning properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or immersed in liquid, contact the Dyson Helpline at 1- 866 - 693 - 9766. 8 Do not use with the machine at 1-866-693-9766 13 Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all controls before unplugging. 18 Take ... manual or advised by anyone unable to that may damage the machine. 15 The use of an extension cord is necessary when used as gasoline, or use in areas where they may reduce air flow. 2 Dyson Helpline contact us at the bottom of the machine between the wheels. Some carpets ...
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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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... closed. • Ensure hose is straight when inserting wand into place. Rotate cord hook back up before re-winding cord. Ensure hose does not bend. Use the carry handle to hose until it clicks into place. Click tools into top of machine and click into hose. Wind cord counter-clockwise around.... Click wand handle into place. tip To quickly release cord, rotate upper cord hook downward. B Slide wand straight down in to lift the machine. www.dyson.com 5
... closed. • Ensure hose is straight when inserting wand into place. Rotate cord hook back up before re-winding cord. Ensure hose does not bend. Use the carry handle to hose until it clicks into place. Click tools into top of machine and click into hose. Wind cord counter-clockwise around.... Click wand handle into place. tip To quickly release cord, rotate upper cord hook downward. B Slide wand straight down in to lift the machine. www.dyson.com 5
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...in bare floors mode for your flooring, rugs, and carpets. 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 intended for domestic use only. • Fine dust such as plaster dust or flour should only be vacuumed in an upright ...; Ensure the machine is on /off button A, push cleaner head down with your flooring manufacturer. 6 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 Brush control system A Bare floors: Use this setting to release hose and wand handle from turning when vacuuming bare or delicate flooring, rugs, and...
...in bare floors mode for your flooring, rugs, and carpets. 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 intended for domestic use only. • Fine dust such as plaster dust or flour should only be vacuumed in an upright ...; Ensure the machine is on /off button A, push cleaner head down with your flooring manufacturer. 6 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 Brush control system A Bare floors: Use this setting to release hose and wand handle from turning when vacuuming bare or delicate flooring, rugs, and...
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..., or near an open flame. Washing the filter • Wash filter and case in electric shock or personal injury. • Do not use detergent to release cyclone pack. • The filter may require more frequent washing based on individual vacuuming habits. Check regularly. Ensure filter and ...case are completely dry before washing the filter. Accessing the filter Lift washable lifetime filter release catch B and remove filter. www.dyson.com 7 Failure to do so A could result in cold water only. • Only wash blue foam and yellow case. • Wash ...
..., or near an open flame. Washing the filter • Wash filter and case in electric shock or personal injury. • Do not use detergent to release cyclone pack. • The filter may require more frequent washing based on individual vacuuming habits. Check regularly. Ensure filter and ...case are completely dry before washing the filter. Accessing the filter Lift washable lifetime filter release catch B and remove filter. www.dyson.com 7 Failure to do so A could result in cold water only. • Only wash blue foam and yellow case. • Wash ...
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... the machine at 1-866-693-9766 For 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 also be fitted directly to the end of the hose. A B C A Tools can be ...damage delicate floors. please take care when using the hose. • To avoid personal injury and to hose, first extend the wand. Always work with the Model 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. Vacuum may be used inside a garage only when used in use your safety, when the hose is fully...
... the machine at 1-866-693-9766 For 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 also be fitted directly to the end of the hose. A B C A Tools can be ...damage delicate floors. please take care when using the hose. • To avoid personal injury and to hose, first extend the wand. Always work with the Model 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. Vacuum may be used inside a garage only when used in use your safety, when the hose is fully...
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... mark is reached. Empty the Clear bin as soon as shown 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 settle and close bin base securely before emptying... treatment of Approval is recommended for allergy sufferers. Press cyclone release button to release cyclone from bag and refitting cyclone and bin on machine. www.dyson.com 9
... mark is reached. Empty the Clear bin as soon as shown 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 settle and close bin base securely before emptying... treatment of Approval is recommended for allergy sufferers. Press cyclone release button to release cyclone from bag and refitting cyclone and bin on machine. www.dyson.com 9
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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. A • ... the cyclone into place. Clean shroud with a cloth or small brush. B Line up the front and rear guides and push down 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 to click into the Clear...
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. A • ... the cyclone into place. Clean shroud with a cloth or small brush. B Line up the front and rear guides and push down 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 to click into the Clear...
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... occur if your machine's limited warranty. • Beware of sharp objects when clearing blockages. • Refit all parts of blockages. www.dyson.com 11 Unplug machine and leave to cool down for blockages. Check tools are clear of the machine before checking for blockages. B Press ... Clearing blockages Clearing blockages CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before using it. • If you should vacuum in electric shock or personal injury. Check inside for blockages. Failure to the floor. DC14 wand •If any part of machine and slide hose out from the...
... occur if your machine's limited warranty. • Beware of sharp objects when clearing blockages. • Refit all parts of blockages. www.dyson.com 11 Unplug machine and leave to cool down for blockages. Check tools are clear of the machine before checking for blockages. B Press ... Clearing blockages Clearing blockages CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before using it. • If you should vacuum in electric shock or personal injury. Check inside for blockages. Failure to the floor. DC14 wand •If any part of machine and slide hose out from the...
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... head to achieve optimal performance. Lay the vacuum on inside of the cleaner head. 12 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 When replacing the soleplate, it must be fitted ...and secure soleplate back into position. Failure 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... 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...
... head to achieve optimal performance. Lay the vacuum on inside of the cleaner head. 12 Dyson Helpline contact us at 1-866-693-9766 When replacing the soleplate, it must be fitted ...and secure soleplate back into position. Failure 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... 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...
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...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 - B D B C A Attach ... - If used on wet surfaces. Vacuum may vary. 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.com ...
...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 - B D B C A Attach ... - If used on wet surfaces. Vacuum may vary. 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.com ...
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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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... on page 12. • Note: when refitting the soleplate it must be refitted flush with your DC14. Affix as shown on carpets mode. Note: brushbar will stand upright. Note: brushbar will not stand... are snapped in securely and confirm there are no blockages. • Confirm the U-bend is in use Less than normal or no blockages. • Remove and check washable filter to see if there is...8226; Locate and remove the airway inspection valve and take note of your problem, please call the Dyson Helpline at 1-866-693-9766. Problem Less than normal or no pickup from cleaner head when ...
... on page 12. • Note: when refitting the soleplate it must be refitted flush with your DC14. Affix as shown on carpets mode. Note: brushbar will stand upright. Note: brushbar will not stand... are snapped in securely and confirm there are no blockages. • Confirm the U-bend is in use Less than normal or no blockages. • Remove and check washable filter to see if there is...8226; Locate and remove the airway inspection valve and take note of your problem, please call the Dyson Helpline at 1-866-693-9766. Problem Less than normal or no pickup from cleaner head when ...
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...53 AM Page 16 Limited warranty and customer care Dyson customer care Limited 5 year household warranty Terms and Conditions of the Dyson 5 year limited warranty DC14 230-240V 50Hz 1200 W FOR PATENT INFORMATION SEE OPERATING MANUAL 02422-01-04 DYSON LIMITED MALMESBURY SN16 ORP ENGLAND UK Your serial number...dealer. • Clearing blockages from the date of purchase, when used for choosing to do this warranty. • If your machine is on the base of your machine between the wheels. • All work will confirm ownership of your Dyson in full working order at 1-866-693-9766.
...53 AM Page 16 Limited warranty and customer care Dyson customer care Limited 5 year household warranty Terms and Conditions of the Dyson 5 year limited warranty DC14 230-240V 50Hz 1200 W FOR PATENT INFORMATION SEE OPERATING MANUAL 02422-01-04 DYSON LIMITED MALMESBURY SN16 ORP ENGLAND UK Your serial number...dealer. • Clearing blockages from the date of purchase, when used for choosing to do this warranty. • If your machine is on the base of your machine between the wheels. • All work will confirm ownership of your Dyson in full working order at 1-866-693-9766.
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...Do not pick vacuum near open flame. up water heat sources. This limitation is not transferable. Do not pull on stairs above . Do not use . 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... by some states and so this warranty. Do not place on the cord. Do not run Do not pick over the cord. www.dyson.com 17 will not be liable for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of fitness for any consequential damages or incidental damages ...
...Do not pick vacuum near open flame. up water heat sources. This limitation is not transferable. Do not pull on stairs above . Do not use . 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... by some states and so this warranty. Do not place on the cord. Do not run Do not pick over the cord. www.dyson.com 17 will not be liable for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of fitness for any consequential damages or incidental damages ...