Operating manual
Assembly
click
click
3.5 hrs
Wash filter unit
Wash filter with cold water
at least once every month.
Ensure the filter is completely
dry before refitting.
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SV 12
Maximum
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Suction mode 2
Suction mode 1
Dyson customer care
Thank you for choosing to buy a Dyson appliance
After regis tering your 2year guarantee, your D yson appliance will be covered for
part s and labour for 2ye ars from the date of purchase, subject to the terms of
the guarantee.
If you have any queries regarding your Dyson appliance, visit
www.dyson.co.uk/support (UK) or www.dyson.ie/support (ROI) for online help,
general tips and useful information about Dyson.
Alter natively, you can call the Dys on helpline with your serial numbe r and details of
where/when you bought the appliance.
Your serial number can be found on your rating plate which is on the base
of the appliance.
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
Note your serial number for future reference.
This illustration is for example purposes only.
Dyson contact details
UK:
Website: ww w.dyson.co.uk/support
Dyson helpline: 08002980298
Email: askdyson@dyson.co.uk
Address: Dyson Technology Limited, Tetbury Hill, M almesbury, Wiltshire, SN160RP
ROI:
Website: ww w.dyson.ie/support
Dyson helpline: 014757109
Email: askdyson@dyson.ie
Address: Dyson Ireland Limited, Unit G10, Grant s Lane,
Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Dublin 24
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 I NJU RY:
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
should not be performed by children
without supervision.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Suitable for dry locations ONLY. Do not use
outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Do not handle any part of the plug or
appliance with wet hands.
6. Do not use with a damaged cable or plug.
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.
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7. 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.
8. Contact the Dyson Helpline when service
or repair is required. Do not disassemble
the appliance as incorrect reassembly may
result in an electric shock or fire.
9. Do not stretch the cable or place the cable
under strain. Keep the cable away from
heated surfaces. Do not close a door on
the cable, or pull the cable around sharp
edges or corners. Arrange the cable away
from traffic areas and where it will not be
stepped on or tripped over. Do not run
over the cable.
10. 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.
11. Do not use to pick up water.
12. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as petrol, or use
in areas where they or their vapours may
be present.
13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
14. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of the body away from openings
and moving parts, such as the brush
bar. Do not point the hose, wand or
tools at your eyes or ears or put them in
your mouth.
15. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that
may reduce airflow.
16. Use only Dyson recommended accessories
and replacement parts.
17. Do not use without the clear bin and filter
in place.
18. Unplug when not in use for extended
periods and before maintenance
or servicing.
19. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
20. Do not install, charge or use this appliance
outdoors, in a bathroom or within 3 metres
(10 feet) of a pool. Do not use on wet
surfaces and do not expose to moisture,
rain or snow.
21. Use only Dyson chargers for charging this
Dyson appliance. Use only Dyson batteries:
other types of batteries may burst, causing
injury to persons and damage.
22. FIRE WARNING – Do not place this
product on or near a cooker or any other
hot surface and do not incinerate this
appliance even if it is severely damaged.
The battery might catch fire or explode.
23. Always turn ‘OFF’ the appliance before
connecting or disconnecting the motorised
brush bar.
24. FIRE WARNING – Do not apply any
fragrance or scented product to the filter(s)
of this appliance. The chemicals in such
products are known to be flammable and
can cause the appliance to catch fire.
READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This Dyson appliance is intended
for household use only.
Do not use near
naked flames.
Do not store near
heat sources.
Do not pick up
water or liquids.
Do not pick up
burning objects.
Do not put hands
near the brush bar
when the appliance
is in use.
Do not place on or
near the cooker
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Power mode
Maximum
suction
Suction mode 2
Suction mode 1
click click
Recharging Recharging on the dock Lights during charging
Charging, low charge.
3.5 hrs
Charging, medium charge.
Charging, nearly full.
Fully charged.
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