USING YOUR DYSON APPLIANCE
Please read the ‘Important Safety Instructions’ in this Dyson Operating Manual before proceeding.
CARRYING THE APPLIANCE
•Carry the appliance by the main handle on the body.
•Do not press the cyclone release button or shake the appliance when carrying or the cyclone could disengage, fall off and cause injury.
OPERATION
•Always extend the cable fully to the red tape before use.
•Plug the appliance into the mains electricity supply.
•To switch ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ press the power button, located as shown.
•After use, unplug the appliance, retract the cable safely, and put the appliance away.
•Switch ‘OFF’ the appliance and unplug before:
–Adjusting the setting.
–Changing or using tools.
–Removing the hose or airway inspection parts.
To watch a short online video visit: www.dyson.com.au/DC39gettingstarted www.dyson.co.nz/DC39gettingstarted
BRUSH BAR
•The brush bar will always default to ‘ON’ (spinning) each time you switch the appliance ‘ON’.
•To switch the brush bar off (e.g. for hard floors)
–Switch the machine ‘ON’.
–Press the brush bar ‘ON/OFF’ button – the brush bar will stop spinning.
•The brush bar will automatically stop if it becomes obstructed. See ‘Brush bar – clearing obstructions’ on pages 4 and 7.
•Before vacuuming your flooring, rugs and carpets, check the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instructions.
•Some carpets may fuzz if a rotating brush bar is used when vacuuming. If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in ‘hard floor’ mode and consulting with the flooring manufacturer.
•The brush bar on the appliance may damage some carpet types. If you are unsure, turn ‘OFF’ the brush bar.
LOOKING AFTER YOUR DYSON APPLIANCE
•Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown in this Dyson Operating Manual, or advised by the Dyson Customer Care Helpline.
•Only use parts recommended by Dyson. If you do not this could invalidate your Dyson guarantee.
•Store the appliance indoors. Do not use or store it below 0°C. Ensure the appliance is at room temperature before operating.
•Clean the appliance only with a dry cloth. Do not use any lubricants, cleaning agents, polishes or air fresheners on any part of the appliance.
•If used in a garage, always wipe the base plate and ball with a dry cloth after vacuuming to clean off any sand, dirt, or pebbles that could damage delicate floors.
VACUUMING
CAUTION:
•Do not use without the clear bin and filter in place.
•Fine dust such as plaster dust or flour should only be vacuumed in very small amounts.
•Do not use the appliance to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc. They may damage the appliance.
•When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in the clear bin or wand. These are harmless and are not associated with the mains electricity supply. To minimise 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. See ‘Cleaning the clear bin’ section on pages 6 and 7 of this Dyson Operating Manual.
•Powerful suction can cause the hose to ‘pull back’ – please take care.
•Do not work with the appliance above you on the stairs.
•Do not put the appliance on chairs, tables, etc.
•Before vacuuming highly polished floors, such as wood or lino, first check that the underside of the floor tool and its brushes are free from foreign objects that could cause marking.
•Do not push hard with the floor tool when vacuuming, as this may cause damage.
•Do not leave the cleaner head in one place on delicate floors.
•On waxed floors the movement of the cleaner head may create an uneven lustre. If this happens, wipe with a damp cloth, polish the area with wax, and wait for it to dry.
EMPTYING THE CLEAR BIN
•Empty as soon as the dirt reaches the level of the MAX mark – do not overfill.
•Switch ‘OFF’ and unplug before emptying the clear bin.
•To remove the cyclone and clear bin unit, push the release button to the side of the carrying handle, as shown.
•To release the dirt, press the red bin release button.
•To minimise dust/allergen contact when emptying, encase the clear bin tightly in a plastic bag and empty.
•Remove the clear bin carefully.
•Seal the bag tightly, dispose as normal.
CLEANING THE CLEAR BIN
•To remove the cyclone and clear bin unit, push the release button to the side of the carrying handle, as shown.
•To separate the cyclone unit from the clear bin press the red bin release button to open the bin base. This exposes a small silver button behind the red opening mechanism. Press the silver button and separate the cyclone unit from the clear bin.
•Clean the clear bin with cold water only.
•Ensure the clear bin is completely dry before replacing.
•Do not use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to clean the clear bin.
•Do not put the clear bin in a dishwasher.
•Do not immerse the whole cyclone in water or pour water into the cyclones.
•Clean the cyclone shroud with a dry cloth or dry brush to remove lint and dust.
WASHING YOUR FILTER
•Your appliance has one washable filter, located as shown on page 6 of this Dyson Operating Manual.
•Check and wash the filter regularly or as required according to instructions to maintain performance.
•Switch ‘OFF’ and unplug before checking or removing the filter.
•Wash the filter with cold water only. Do not use detergents. Hold under a tap and run water through the open end. Turn upside down and tap out.
•Squeeze and twist with both hands to make sure the excess water is removed.
•Run water over the outside of the filter.
•Squeeze and twist with both hands to make sure the excess water is removed.
•Place the filter on its side to dry completely.
•Do not put the filter in a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, oven, microwave or near a naked flame.
IMPORTANT: After washing please leave at least 24 hours to dry completely
before refitting.
To watch a short online video visit: www.dyson.com.au/DC39filterwash www.dyson.co.nz/DC39filterwash
LOOKING FOR BLOCKAGES
•Switch ‘OFF’ and unplug before looking for blockages. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
•Beware of sharp objects when checking for blockages.
•Refit all parts securely before using.
•Clearing blockages is not covered by your Dyson guarantee.
•To access the flexible inspection hose beneath the clear bin, first remove the clear bin from the appliance as shown on page 5.
•Unscrew the two Phillips screws on the clear bin locator bracket, as shown on page 5. (Do not remove any other screws.) Remove the bracket.
•Firmly twist the top of the flexible inspection hose away from the inlet next to the ball (do not remove the end next to the connection for the main hose).
•Inspect for blockages.
•Reassemble in reverse order.
CLEARING BLOCKAGES – THERMAL CUT-OUT
•This appliance is fitted with an automatically resetting thermal cut-out.
•Large items may block the tools or wand inlet. If any part becomes blocked the appliance may overheat and automatically cut-out.
•Switch ‘OFF’ and unplug. Leave to cool down for 1-2 hours before checking filter or for blockages. Do not operate the wand release catch.
•Clear any blockage before restarting.
•Clearing blockages is not covered by your Dyson guarantee.
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BRUSH BAR – CLEARING OBSTRUCTIONS
•If your brush bar is obstructed, it may shut ‘OFF’. If this happens you will need to remove the brush bar as shown.
•Switch ‘OFF’ and unplug before proceeding. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
•Remove the brush bar by using a coin to loosen the fastener marked with a padlock as shown on page 4.
•Beware of sharp objects when clearing obstructions.
•Replace the brush bar and secure it by tightening the fastener. Ensure it is fixed firmly before operating.
•Clearing brush bar obstructions is not covered by your Dyson guarantee.
BRUSH BAR – TROUBLESHOOTING
If the brush bar has stopped spinning, follow the instructions above on clearing obstructions. Alternatively, contact the Dyson Customer Care Helpline or visit the Dyson website.
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