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... manual or advised by the Dyson Helpline. 23 Consult your flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions before vacuuming and caring for your electricity supply to ensure your flooring, rugs, and carpets. Use only with your hand or insert any object into openings in the Clear bin or wand. Put the machine away after use with the cord wrapped safely to prevent tripping accidents. 17 Turn off all parts...
... manual or advised by the Dyson Helpline. 23 Consult your flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions before vacuuming and caring for your electricity supply to ensure your flooring, rugs, and carpets. Use only with your hand or insert any object into openings in the Clear bin or wand. Put the machine away after use with the cord wrapped safely to prevent tripping accidents. 17 Turn off all parts...
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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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... 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 Box contents CAUTION • Please see the back of the manual for usage and maintenance instructions...
... 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 Box contents CAUTION • Please see the back of the manual for usage and maintenance instructions...
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A A B A C After plugging machine into place. B Carpets: Use this setting to begin vacuuming. Consult your flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions before adjusting the setting. Brush control system A Bare floors: Use this setting so brushbar turns when vacuuming non-delicate surfaces. Some carpets will not turn until it could fall and cause injury. • Ensure the cyclone pack is secured to release hose and wand handle from turning when vacuuming bare or delicate flooring, rugs, and carpets. CAUTION •...
A A B A C After plugging machine into place. B Carpets: Use this setting to begin vacuuming. Consult your flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions before adjusting the setting. Brush control system A Bare floors: Use this setting so brushbar turns when vacuuming non-delicate surfaces. Some carpets will not turn until it could fall and cause injury. • Ensure the cyclone pack is secured to release hose and wand handle from turning when vacuuming bare or delicate flooring, rugs, and carpets. CAUTION •...
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.... Check regularly. Accessing the 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. Press cyclone release button A to clean filter. • Do not put the filter in the dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, microwave, or near an open flame. Washing the filter • Wash filter and case in electric...
.... Check regularly. Accessing the 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. Press cyclone release button A to clean filter. • Do not put the filter in the dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, microwave, or near an open flame. Washing the filter • Wash filter and case in electric...
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please take care when using the hose. • To avoid personal injury and to hose, first extend the wand. B To fit tools directly to prevent the machine from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it at the bottom of the wand for cleaning hard to remove wand handle from the hose. Then press hose release buttons to reach places. Always work with the machine at 1-866-693-9766 For...
please take care when using the hose. • To avoid personal injury and to hose, first extend the wand. B To fit tools directly to prevent the machine from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it at the bottom of the wand for cleaning hard to remove wand handle from the hose. Then press hose release buttons to reach places. Always work with the machine at 1-866-693-9766 For...
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... release cyclone from bag and refitting cyclone and bin on machine. Empty the Clear bin as soon as shown to release the bin base and empty directly into a bag is reached. 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...
... release cyclone from bag and refitting cyclone and bin on machine. Empty the Clear bin as soon as shown to release the bin base and empty directly into a bag is reached. 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...
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... 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. Clean shroud with a cloth or small brush to clean the Clear bin. • Do not immerse the cyclone in water. A • Ensure the bin is...
... 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. Clean shroud with a cloth or small brush to clean the Clear bin. • Do not immerse the cyclone in water. A • Ensure the bin is...
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... if your machine's limited warranty. • Beware of sharp objects when clearing blockages. • Refit all parts of the machine before checking for blockages. A D B C Wand and hose A Remove wand by your carpet or area rug is not adequately attached to the floor. Airway inspection D Squeeze valve release buttons and check inside for blockages. Check tools are clear of machine and slide hose out from the rear...
... if your machine's limited warranty. • Beware of sharp objects when clearing blockages. • Refit all parts of the machine before checking for blockages. A D B C Wand and hose A Remove wand by your carpet or area rug is not adequately attached to the floor. Airway inspection D Squeeze valve release buttons and check inside for blockages. Check tools are clear of machine and slide hose out from the rear...
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... back into position. Check the alignment of the soleplate with the bottom of the cleaner head 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 achieve optimal performance. Lay the vacuum on its front...
... back into position. Check the alignment of the soleplate with the bottom of the cleaner head 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 achieve optimal performance. Lay the vacuum on its front...
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... turbine head removes dirt from upholstery, stairs, and the car Mini turbine head maintenance when used with a dry cloth after vacuuming to stop brushbar from spinning B Adapter release button not used in to clean off any sand, dirt, A or pebbles that could damage delicate floors. B Colors may be taken to wipe the A C soleplate and wheels with the Model A 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. If used on wet surfaces. B D B C A Attach low reach floor tool to wand and recline handle B Carpet...
... turbine head removes dirt from upholstery, stairs, and the car Mini turbine head maintenance when used with a dry cloth after vacuuming to stop brushbar from spinning B Adapter release button not used in to clean off any sand, dirt, A or pebbles that could damage delicate floors. B Colors may be taken to wipe the A C soleplate and wheels with the Model A 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. If used on wet surfaces. B D B C A Attach low reach floor tool to wand and recline handle B Carpet...
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... will stand upright. Affix as shown on page 7. • Ensure brush control is set on page 12 and re-check performance. • Be sure the filter housing, U-bend, and airway inspection valve are snapped 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...
... will stand upright. Affix as shown on page 7. • Ensure brush control is set on page 12 and re-check performance. • Be sure the filter housing, U-bend, and airway inspection valve are snapped 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...
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... at 1-866-693-9766 toll free, or visit Dyson online at www.dyson.com To help us ensure you receive prompt and efficient service, please register your machine is not possible Dyson, Inc. Your serial number can be found on the rating plate, which is on the base of your machine between the wheels. • All work will be carried out by...
... at 1-866-693-9766 toll free, or visit Dyson online at www.dyson.com To help us ensure you receive prompt and efficient service, please register your machine is not possible Dyson, Inc. Your serial number can be found on the rating plate, which is on the base of your machine between the wheels. • All work will be carried out by...
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... not use of this warranty. This product is not allowed by some states and so this warranty is not transferable. Do not run Do not pick over the cord. This limitation is not allowed by some states and so this limitation may not apply to the warranty service described above you. You may incur in connection with your hands near open...
... not use of this warranty. This product is not allowed by some states and so this warranty is not transferable. Do not run Do not pick over the cord. This limitation is not allowed by some states and so this limitation may not apply to the warranty service described above you. You may incur in connection with your hands near open...
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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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.../SCARLET TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) 9 DY-90053401 WHEEL WASHE (QTY 2) 10 DY-90014601 WHEEL E CLIPS (QTY 2) 11 DY-90004901 YELLOW GLAMOUR CAP 11A 900049-06 LAVENDER GLAMOUR CAP (QTY 2) (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL) SCARLET GLAMOUR CAP (QTY 2) (STEEL/SCARLET 11B DY-90004908 TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH), STEEL/PURPLE SCARLET (FULL GEAR) 11C DY-90004913 LIGHT STEEL GLAMOUR CAP...
.../SCARLET TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) 9 DY-90053401 WHEEL WASHE (QTY 2) 10 DY-90014601 WHEEL E CLIPS (QTY 2) 11 DY-90004901 YELLOW GLAMOUR CAP 11A 900049-06 LAVENDER GLAMOUR CAP (QTY 2) (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET (ANIMAL) SCARLET GLAMOUR CAP (QTY 2) (STEEL/SCARLET 11B DY-90004908 TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH), STEEL/PURPLE SCARLET (FULL GEAR) 11C DY-90004913 LIGHT STEEL GLAMOUR CAP...
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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 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 49 DY-90335101 TOP HOUSING MOUNT 50 DY-90334901 BLACK MOTOR HOUSING 52 DY...
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... 64 DY-90423801 MOTOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY 65 DY-90020004 DIFFUSER SCREW STEEL POST FILTER LID (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET 66 DY-90775101 (ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET/TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) 66A DY-90775102 DARK STEEL POST FILTER LID (STEEL/STEEL.../TRANS VIOLET (COMPLETE) 66B DY-90775104 INK BLUE POST FILTER LID (STEEL/INK BLUE/TRANS ORANGE (FULL ACCESS) 66C DY-90775105 PURPLE FLECK POST FILTER LID (STEEL/PURPLE /SCARLET(FULL GEAR) 67 DY-90540101 PRE-FILTER ASSEMBLY 68 DY-90865805 STEEL/TRANS VIOLET CYCLONE ASSEMBLY...
... 64 DY-90423801 MOTOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY 65 DY-90020004 DIFFUSER SCREW STEEL POST FILTER LID (STEEL/LAV/TRANS VIOLET 66 DY-90775101 (ANIMAL), STEEL/SCARLET/TRANS VIOLET (LOW REACH) 66A DY-90775102 DARK STEEL POST FILTER LID (STEEL/STEEL.../TRANS VIOLET (COMPLETE) 66B DY-90775104 INK BLUE POST FILTER LID (STEEL/INK BLUE/TRANS ORANGE (FULL ACCESS) 66C DY-90775105 PURPLE FLECK POST FILTER LID (STEEL/PURPLE /SCARLET(FULL GEAR) 67 DY-90540101 PRE-FILTER ASSEMBLY 68 DY-90865805 STEEL/TRANS VIOLET CYCLONE ASSEMBLY...
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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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... 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 (FULL...
... 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 (FULL...