Dyson DC14 User Manual

Owner’s manual

Please read this guide carefully

before using your DC14.

Manuel d’utilisation

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Important safety instructions

Dyson Helpline contact us at

1-877-397-6622

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

near children.

4 You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not

used by children or by anyone unable to operate it properly.

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

or approved attachments and accessories.

6 Check to ensure your electricity supply corresponds 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 Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the machine is not functioning

properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or immersed in liquid, do not use the machine and contact the Dyson Helpline at 1-877-397-6622.

8 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 coiled 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. Do not put the machine on chairs, tables etc, keep it on the floor.

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 binTMunless you have first emptied it and rinsed it out with cold water.

22 Use only identical Dyson replacement parts.

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

in this manual or advised by the Helpline.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Polarization instructions

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (1 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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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 your DC14 5

Using your DC14 6

Using your DC14 tools 7

Emptying the Clear bin

Cleaning the Clear bin

Washing the filter 10

Finding blockages 11

Brushbar maintenance 12

Accessory instructions 13

DC14 accessories 15

Warranty and customer care 16

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Box contents

CAUTION

•Please see the back of the manual for optional accessories.

•If you have any questions, please call the Dyson Helpline at 1-877-3976622 or log on to www.dyson.com

Stair tool Brush tool Crevice tool

Wand release button

On/off switch

Cyclone release button and Bin emptying clip

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 filter release button

Hose

Lower cord hook

U bend release button

Airway inspection (U bend)

DC14 wand

Upper cord hook

Box contents

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Assembling your DC14

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. To quickly release cord, rotate upper cord hook.

Assembling your DC14

CAUTION

•Ensure the wand cap cover is closed.

•Ensure hose is kept straight when inserting wand into hose.

•Do not plug into electrical outlet until fully assembled.

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 locks into place.

Using your DC14

CAUTION

•The machine is intended for domestic use only.

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

•Do not press the cyclone release button while carrying the machine.

•Ensure the cyclone pack is secured to the machine.

•Do not shake the machine while carrying.

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

•Use machine in Bare Floor mode on fine or delicate carpets.

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

After plugging machine into electric outlet, press on/off button 1, push cleaner head down with foot and pull handle towards you.

C Press button to release

hose and wand handle from machine.

D To push wand back inside

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

Brush control system

1 Bare floors: Use this setting

to stop brushbar from turning when vacuuming delicate rugs and bare floors.

2 Carpets: Use this setting

so brushbar turns when vacuuming carpets.

Note: the brushbar will not turn until you begin to vacuum.

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