Dyson AM08 Instruction manual

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OPERATING MANUAL

ASSEMBLY

Do not allow the machine to twist at the blue tape. Allowing the machine to twist at the blue tape may result in accidental damage. Remove blue tape once the machine is assembled.

Important!

Remove clear film.

Align the arrows.

Then twist clockwise until it clicks and locks.

Lower the loop amplifier onto the base, aligning the arrows.

Once aligned, turn the loop amplifier clockwise to lock.

click

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DYSON CUSTOMER CARE

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO BUY A DYSON APPLIANCE

After registering your free 2 year guarantee, your Dyson appliance will be covered for parts and labour for 2 years from the date of purchase, subject to the terms of the guarantee. If you have any questions about your Dyson appliance, call the Dyson Helpline with your serial number and details of where/when you bought the appliance. Most questions can be solved over the phone by one of our trained Dyson Helpline staff. Your serial number can be found on your rating plate which is on the base of the appliance. Alternatively, visit www.dyson.co.uk/support (UK) or www.dyson.ie/support (ROI) for online help, general tips and useful information about Dyson.

Note your serial number for future reference.

This illustration is for example purposes only.

3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER YOUR FREE 2 YEAR GUARANTEE

ONLINE

Visit our website to register your full parts and labour guarantee online.

www.dyson.co.uk/register www.dyson.ie/register

BY PHONE

Call our dedicated Helpline. Open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm & Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm.

UK: 08002980298 ROI: 014757109

BY MAIL

Complete and return the form to Dyson in the envelope supplied.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE APPLIANCE

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

WARNING

THE FAN AND THE REMOTE CONTROL BOTH CONTAIN MAGNETS.

1. Pacemakers and defibrillators may be affected by strong magnetic fields. If you or someone in your household has a pacemaker or defibrillator, avoid placing the remote control in a pocket or near to the device.

2. Credit cards and electronic storage media may also be affected by magnets and should be kept away from the remote control and the top of the appliance.

WARNING

These warnings apply to the appliance, and also where applicable, to all tools, accessories, chargers or mains adaptors.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:

1. This Dyson appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or reasoning capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, only if they have been given supervision or instruction by a responsible person concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

2. Ensure appliance is fully assembled in line with the instructions before use. Do not dismantle the appliance or use without the loop amplifier fitted.

3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

4. Use only as described in this Dyson Operating Manual. Do not carry out any maintenance other than that shown in this manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.

5. Suitable for dry location ONLY. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces and do not expose to water or rain.

6. Do not handle any part of the plug or appliance with wet hands.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cable or plug. Discard the appliance or return to an authorised service facility for examination and/or repair. If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by Dyson, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

8. If the appliance is not working as it should, has received a sharp blow, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, do not use and contact the Dyson Helpline.

9. Do not stretch the cable or place the cable under strain. Keep cable away from heated surfaces.

10. Do not run cable under carpeting. Do not cover cable with throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Arrange cable away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.

11. Do not unplug by pulling on the cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. The use of an extension cable is not recommended.

12. Do not put any object into openings or the inlet grille. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.

13. Do not use any cleaning agents or lubricants on this appliance. Unplug before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance.

14. Always carry the appliance by the base, do not carry it by the loop amplifier.

15. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Unplug before connecting any tool or accessory.

16. To avoid a tripping hazard wind the cable when not in use.

17. Do not use near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves or other high temperature heat sources.

18. Do not use in conjunction with or directly next to an air freshener or similar products.

19. Choking hazard - This remote control unit contains a small battery. Keep the remote control away from children and do not swallow the battery. If the battery is swallowed seek medical advice at once.

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THIS DYSON APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Do not pull on the cable.

Do not store near heat sources.

Do not use near naked flames.

Do not carry by the loop amplifier.

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Control

Attach the remote control to the top of the appliance with the buttons facing down.

To operate, point the remote control toward the front of the base.

Select a high flow of air.

Standby ON/OFF

Airflow control Sleep timer

Oscillation ON/OFF

To set the sleep timer, select the desired time. When time reaches zero, the appliance will go into standby mode. To cancel, reduce the time until two dashes appear.

Select a low flow of air.

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Height adjustment

Gently raise or lower the loop amplifier to adjust height.

Tilt function

Carefully hold the base and the top of the air loop amplifier. Tilt forward or backward for the required airflow angle.

Cleaning

To clean, wipe with a dry or damp cloth.

Clearing blockages

Look for blockages in the small aperture inside the loop amplifier. Use a soft brush to remove debris.

Do not use detergents or polishes to clean the appliance.

Look for blockages in the air inlet holes. Use a soft brush to remove debris.

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USING YOUR DYSON APPLIANCE

PLEASE READ THE 'IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS' IN TH IS DYSON OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING.

LOOKING AFTER YOUR DYSON APPLIANCE

• Do not car ry out any m aintenance or repair work other than that shown in this Dy son Operating Manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.

• Alway s disconnect the plu g from the mains before inspecting for problems. If the appliance will not operate, first check the mains socket has electricity supply and that the plug is properly inser ted into the socket.

WHAT IS COVERED

• The repair or replacement of your Dyson appliance (at Dyson’s discretion) if it is found to be defe ctive due to faulty materials, workmanship or func tion within 2 years of purchase or delivery (if any part is no longer available or out of manufacture D yson will replace it with a functional replacement p art).

• Where this appliance is sold outside of the E U, this guarantee will only be valid if the appliance is used in the country in which it was sold.

• Where this appliance is sold within the EU, this guarantee will only be valid (i) if the appliance is used in the country in which it was sold or (ii), if the appliance is used in A ustria, B elgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain or the United Kingdom and the same model as this appliance is sold at the same voltage rating in the relevant countr y.

CONTROL WITHOUT REMOTE

• Press the Standby button on the appliance to turn ON /OFF.

• Press and hold the Standby but ton on the appliance to a djust the airflow. Airf low will increase to a max imum before decreasing.

• The oscillation function and sleep timer cannot be operated without the remote control.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

CAUTION

• Unscrew the battery compartment on the remote control. Loosen the base and pull to remove the ba tter y.

• Do not ins tall back wards or short circuit the batteries.

• Do not at tempt to dismantle or charge the batteries. Keep away from fire.

• Follow ba tter y manufacturers' instructions when installing new bat teries (battery type CR 2032).

• Limited functionality is available without the remote control (see 'Control without remote').

DISPOSAL INFORMATION

• Dyson product s are made from high grade recyclable materials. Recycle where possible.

• The bat tery should be removed from the product before disposal.

• Dispose of or recycle the bat tery in accordance with local ordinances or regulations.

DYSON CUSTOMER CARE

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO BUY A DYSON APPLIA NCE

After registering your free 2 year guarantee, your Dyson appliance will be covered for part s and labour for 2 years from the date of purchase, subject to the terms of the guarantee. If you have any questions about your Dyson appliance, call the Dyson Helpline with your serial number and details of where/when you bought the appliance. Most questions can be solved over the phone by one of our trained Dyson Helpline staff. Alternatively, visit www.dyson.co.uk/support (UK) or www.dyson.ie/support (ROI) for online help, general tips and useful information about Dyson. Your serial number can be found on your rating plate which is on the base of the appliance. If your Dyson appliance needs a service, call the Dyson Helpline so we can discuss the available options. If your Dyson appliance is under guarantee, and the repair is covered, it will be repaired at no cost.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Dyson does not guarantee the repair or replacement of a produc t where a defect is the result of:

• Accidental damage, faults caused by negligent use or care, misuse, neglect, careless operation or handling of the appliance which is not in accordance with the Dyson Operating Manual.

• Use of the appliance for anything other than normal domestic household purposes.

• Use of parts not as sembled or installed in accordance with the instru ctions of Dyson.

• Use of parts and accessories which are not genuine Dyson components.

• Fault y installation (except where ins talled by D yson).

• Repairs or alterations carried out by parties other than Dyson or its authorised agents.

• Blockages – please refer to th e Dyson Operating M anual for details of how to look for and clear blockages.

• Normal wear and tear (e.g. fuse etc.).

• Reduc tion in bat tery discharge time due to bat tery age or use (where applicable). If you are in any doubt as to what is covere d by your guarantee, please contact Dyson.

SUMMARY OF COVER

• The guarantee becomes ef fective at the date of purchase (or the date of deliver y if this is la ter).

• You must provide proof of (both the original and any subsequent) deliver y/ purchase before any work can be carried out on your Dyson appliance. Without this proof, any work carried out will be chargeable. Keep your receipt or deliver y note.

• All work w ill be carried out by Dy son or its authorise d agents.

• Any par ts which are replace d by Dyson will become the property of Dyson.

• The repair or replacement of your Dyson appliance under guarantee will not ex tend the period of guarantee.

• The guarantee provides benefits which are additional to and do not affe ct your statutor y rights as a consumer.

ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY

• Your information will be held by Dyson and its agents for promotional, marketing and servicing purposes.

• If your personal de tails change, if you change your mind ab out any of your marketing preferences or if you have any queries about how we use your information, please contact Dyson.

• For more information on how we protect your privacy, please see our privacy policy on the Dyson website.

PLEASE REGISTER AS A DYSON APPLIANCE OWNER

To help us ensure you receive prompt and efficient service, please register as a Dyson appliance owner. There are three way s to do this:

• Online at www.dyson.co.uk/register (U K) or www.dyson.ie/registe r (ROI).

• Telephone the Dyson Helpline.

• Complete the enclosed form and post it to us. This will confirm ownership of your Dyson appliance in the event of an insurance loss, and enable us to contact you if necessary.

LIMITED 2 YEAR GUARANTEE

TER MS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DYSON 2 YEA R LIMITED GUARANTEE

Dyson Customer Care

If you have a question about your Dyson appliance, call the Dyson Customer Care Helpline with your serial number and details of where and when you bought the appliance, or contact us via the Dyson website.

DYSON CONTACT DETAILS

UK: Website: www.dyson.co.uk/support Dyson Helpline: 08002980298 Email: askdyson@dyson.co.uk Addres s: Dyson Ltd, Tetbury Hill, M almesbu ry, Wiltshi re, SN160RP

ROI: Website: www.dyson.ie/support Dyson Helpline: 014757109 Email: askdyson@dyson.co.uk Addres s: Dyson Ire land Limit ed, Unit G10, Grants L ane, Green ogue Busin ess Park,

Rathco ole, Dublin 24

www.dyson.com

JN .61431 P N.3 01525 -03 -03 08.11.13

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Serial number

GUARANTEE FORM

Date of purchase

Title

First name

Address

Postcode

Telephone Mobile

As a Dyson fan owner, you can hear about Dyson inventions, services and products before anyone else. If it’s okay to contact you, please let us know how we may do this.

By mail Yes No

By phone Yes No

By email Yes No

By text message Yes No

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Surname

We sometimes ask other companies (such as market researchers) to contact owners on our behalf. We do this to get feedback on ideas or ask you to try new products and services. Would this be okay?

Yes

Country of purchase

UK ROI