Dyson DC14 Operating Manual

Owner’s manual

Please read this guide carefully

before using your DC14.

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Important safety instructions

Dyson Helpline contact us at

1-866-693-9766

Polarization instructions

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER

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

WARNING

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

1 Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from electrical outlet

when not in use and before servicing.

2 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces or to vacuum water or other liquids

– electric shock and personal injury could occur.

3 Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used

by or near children.

4 Do not allow use by anyone unable to operate the vacuum properly.

5 Use only as described in this manual. Use only with Dyson-recommended

attachments, accessories, and replacement parts.

6 Check to ensure your electricity supply to that shown on the rating plate,

which can be found on the base of the machine between the wheels. The machine must only be used as rated.

7 If the machine 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 a damaged cord or plug. Do not pull or carry by the

cord; do not use the cord as a handle; do not close a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the machine over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces and open flames.

9 Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not

the cord.

10 Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands.

11 Do not use the machine without the Clear bin

and the filters in place.

12 Do not put any objects into openings in the machine. Do not use with

any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

13 Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from

openings in the machine and moving parts, such as the brushbar.

14 Do not use the machine to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins,

paper clips, etc., because they may damage the machine.

15 The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

16 Store the machine indoors. Put the machine away after use with the

cord wrapped safely to prevent tripping accidents.

17 Turn off all controls before unplugging.

18 Take extra care when cleaning on stairs; always work with the machine

at the bottom of the stairs. Keep vacuum on the floor. Do not put the machine on chairs, tables, etc.

19 Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,

matches, or hot ashes.

20 Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as

gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

21 When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in

the Clear bin or wand. These are not associated with the electricity supply. To minimize any effect from this, do not put your hand or insert any object into the Clear bin unless you have first emptied it and rinsed it out with cold water.

22 Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown

in this manual or advised by the Dyson Helpline.

23 Consult your flooring manufacturer’s recommended instructions before

vacuuming and caring for your flooring, rugs, and carpets. Some carpets will fuzz if a rotating brushbar is used when vacuuming. If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in bare floors mode and consulting with your flooring manufacturer.

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Contents

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Owner’s manual

Please read this guide carefully before using your DC14.

Important safety instructions Page 2

Box contents 4

Assembling 5

Using your DC14 6

Washing your filter 7

Using your DC14 tools 8

Emptying the Clear bin

Cleaning the Clear bin

Clearing blockages 11

Brushbar maintenance 12

Optional accessory use and maintenance 13

Troubleshooting tips 15

Limited warranty and customer care 16

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1-866-693-9766

Box contents

CAUTION

•Please see the back of the manual for usage and maintenance instructions for accessories included with some vacuums.

•If you have any questions, please call the Dyson Helpline at 1-866-6939766 or log on to www.dyson.com

Additional accessories may be included with some models.

Stair tool Brush tool Crevice tool

Wand release button

On/off switch

Cyclone release button and Bin emptying button

Airway inspection valve

Valve release buttons

Soleplate

Shroud

Wand cap

Upper cord hook

Hose release button

Brushbar housing

Wand

Brushbar on/off

Hose button

Carry handle

Motor protection valve

Washable lifetime filter release catch

Hose

Lower cord hook

U-bend release button

U-bend

Wand

Upper cord hook

Box contents

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Assembling

A Slide hose into guides at

back of machine and click into place.

B Slide wand straight down

in to hose until it clicks into place. Ensure hose does not bend.

Click wand handle into top of machine.

Click tools into place.

Wind cord counter-clockwise around cord hooks and secure with clip.

tip

To quickly release cord,

rotate upper cord hook

downward. Rotate cord

hook back up before

re-winding cord.

Assembling

CAUTION

•Ensure the wand cap cover is closed.

•Ensure hose is straight when inserting wand into hose.

Use the carry handle to lift the machine.

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Using your DC14

Tools

A Push back wand cap.

B Pull wand from inside

wand handle until it clicks into place.

Using your DC14

WARNING

•The machine is intended for domestic use only.

•Fine dust such as plaster dust or flour should only be vacuumed in very small amounts.

CAUTION

•Do not press the cyclone release button while carrying the machine, or it could fall and cause injury.

•Ensure the cyclone pack is secured to the machine.

•Do not shake the machine while carrying, or it could fall and cause injury.

•Keep hair and loose fabrics away from wand cap when machine is on.

•Use machine in bare floors mode for bare or delicate flooring, rugs, and carpets.

•Ensure the machine is in an upright position before adjusting the setting.

After plugging machine into electric outlet, press on/off button A, push cleaner head down with foot and pull handle towards you.

Brush control system

A Bare floors: Use this setting

to stop brushbar from turning when vacuuming bare or delicate flooring, rugs, and carpets.

B Carpets: Use this setting so

brushbar turns when vacuuming non-delicate surfaces.

tip

The brushbar will not turn until you tilt the handle backwards to begin vacuuming.

Dyson Helpline contact us at

1-866-693-9766

Consult your flooring manufacturer’s recommended instructions before vacuuming and caring for your flooring, rugs, and carpets. Some carpets will fuzz if a rotating brushbar is used when vacuuming. If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in bare floors mode and consulting with your flooring manufacturer.

C Press button to release

hose and wand handle from machine.

D To push wand back inside

hose, ensure hose is straight. Press the same wand release button and push wand back inside wand handle

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