Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the instructions in the video.

Checking the machine for blockages

Check the floor tool openings for blockages and remove if necessary.

Check the extension tube, wand handle and hose for blockages

Separate the extension tube from the Wand handle by pressing the release catch on the Wand handle.

Check the extension tube, Wand handle and hose for blockages and remove as necessary.

Remove the bin from the canister.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the covering for the lower hose.

Remove the tube from the canister.

Check the lower duct for blockages and remove.

Reattach the hose and cover.

Checking for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Checking the machine for blockages

Check the floor tool openings for blockages and remove if necessary.

Check the extension tube, wand handle and hose for blockages

Separate the extension tube from the Wand handle by pressing the release catch on the Wand handle.

Check the extension tube, Wand handle and hose for blockages and remove as necessary.

Remove the bin from the canister.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the covering for the lower hose.

Remove the tube from the canister.

Check the lower duct for blockages and remove.

Reattach the hose and cover.

Floor tool

Dual mode floor tool.

Musclehead floor tool

Triggerhead floor tool

Checking the Turbine head for blockages

Remove the Turbine head from the extension Wand by pressing the release catch. Use a coin to turn the fastener anti-clockwise and remove the Brush bar.

Clean any hair, thread and debris from the Brush bar and the Triggerhead.

Refit the Brush bar and refit the end cap, turning clockwise to lock.

Rebuild and test the machine.

Check the Dual mode floor tool

Check the base and connector of the Dual mode floor tool for blockages and remove as necessary.

Test the Dual mode floor tool on the machine.

Checking the Musclehead for blockages

Check the neck and underneath the floor tool and remove any blockages as necessary.

How to wash the filter

Please follow the steps in the video.

How to wash the filter

Remove the bin from the canister.

With the bin removed, open the filter housing catch.

Run cold water though the open of the filter for approximately for 10 seconds.

WARNING: Do not use detergent. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Turn the filter upside down and tap 10 times.

Repeat until clean.

Leave filter to dry in a warm place until filter is completely dry.

Do not dry filter in a tumble dryer, microwave, oven, or near an open flame.

Check the hose and seals

Remove the extension tube from the wand handle by pressing the grey switch on the handle.

Check there are no cracks in the handle.

Remove the hose fully from the machine and check there are no rips or tears in the hose.

Remove the bin fully from the machine and check that the inlet on the machine is not damaged.

Check the inlet located on the Main body of the machine, ensure the seal is not torn.

Check the lower duct hose is not torn or twisted.

Remove the clear bin from the cyclone by pressing the silver button at the back of the cyclone.

Attach the hose and bin to the machine ensuring they both click into place.

Turn the machine on.

If any of the parts are damaged please select 'Part broken'

Checking the machine for blockages

Remove any tool from the extension tube.

Fully extend the extension tube by pressing the red button.

Turn the machine on and place your hand over the end of the extension tube.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Floor tool

Dual mode floor tool.

Musclehead floor tool

Triggerhead floor tool

How to use the Dual mode floor tool

For use on carpet flooring, the purple seal should be in the 'up' position.

For use on hard flooring, the purple seal should be in the 'down' position.

Check the Dual mode floor tool

Check the base and connector of the Dual mode floor tool for blockages and remove as necessary.

Test the Dual mode floor tool on the machine.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Checking the machine for blockages

Check the floor tool openings for blockages and remove if necessary.

Check the extension tube, wand handle and hose for blockages

Separate the extension tube from the Wand handle by pressing the release catch on the Wand handle.

Check the extension tube, Wand handle and hose for blockages and remove as necessary.

Remove the bin from the canister.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the covering for the lower hose.

Remove the tube from the canister.

Check the lower duct for blockages and remove.

Reattach the hose and cover.

How to wash the filter

Please follow the steps in the video.

How to wash the filter

Remove the bin from the canister.

With the bin removed, open the filter housing catch.

Run cold water though the open of the filter for approximately for 10 seconds.

WARNING: Do not use detergent. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Turn the filter upside down and tap 10 times.

Repeat until clean.

Leave filter to dry in a warm place until filter is completely dry.

Do not dry filter in a tumble dryer, microwave, oven, or near an open flame.

How to use the Musclehead floor tool

The Musclehead will automatically adjust from hard floors to carpets and carpet to hard floors. Therefore it does not need to be manually adjusted for different floor types.

The bleed valves can be opened if there is too much suction. If the performance is poor with the bleed valve open, they should be closed again

Checking the Musclehead for blockages

Check the neck and underneath the floor tool and remove any blockages as necessary.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Checking the Triggerhead floor tool

The Brush bar on the Triggerhead can be turned on and off using the Brush bar ON/OFF button the Wand.

The brushes should be turned on for carpets and off for hard floors.

For use on carpeted flooring, slide the switch on the handle to the 'on' up position.

For use on hard flooring, slide the switch on the handle to the 'off' down position.

Check the Triggerhead floor tool for blockages

With the Triggerhead removed from the extension Wand, use a coin to turn the fastener anti-clockwise to remove the Brush bar.

Clean any hair, thread and debris from the Brush bar and the Triggerhead.

Refit the Brush bar and refit the end cap, turning clockwise to lock.

Rebuild and test the machine.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Checking the machine for blockages

Check the floor tool openings for blockages and remove if necessary.

Check the extension tube, wand handle and hose for blockages

Separate the extension tube from the Wand handle by pressing the release catch on the Wand handle.

Check the extension tube, Wand handle and hose for blockages and remove as necessary.

Remove the bin from the canister.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the covering for the lower hose.

Remove the tube from the canister.

Check the lower duct for blockages and remove.

Reattach the hose and cover.

How to wash the filter

Please follow the steps in the video.

How to wash the filter

Remove the bin from the canister.

With the bin removed, open the filter housing catch.

Run cold water though the open of the filter for approximately for 10 seconds.

WARNING: Do not use detergent. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Turn the filter upside down and tap 10 times.

Repeat until clean.

Leave filter to dry in a warm place until filter is completely dry.

Do not dry filter in a tumble dryer, microwave, oven, or near an open flame.

Thermal cut out

Most Dyson vacuums have a built in safety system that stops the machine if it begins to overheat. This usually happens because the filters need washing or your machine is blocked.

Carry out the performance checks, and if your machine cuts out unplug and leave for at least 2 hours to cool down.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Check electrical supply

Is the power cord or plug damaged?

Are the other household appliances working?

Does the vacuum work when plugged into another socket?

Wash the filter

Please follow the steps in the video.

Clean the bin and cyclone

Remove the clear bin from the canister.

Empty the clear bin

Place the bin inside a bag, close the bag around the bin and press the button to release the dust and debris.

Shake or tap firmly to remove all dust and debris from inside the bin and fine dust collector.

With the bin base open, press the silver button to separate the bin from the cyclone

Check the fine dust collector for blockages and remove as necessary.

Clean the shroud with a dry cloth or by using the combination tool.

WARNING: Do not use any liquids to clean the cyclone.

Clean the bin

Cleaning the clear bin and cyclone.

You may rinse the clear bin with cold water.

Ensure the bin is completely dry before refitting.

Rebuild and test the machine.

How to wash the filter

Remove the bin from the canister.

With the bin removed, open the filter housing catch.

Run cold water though the open of the filter for approximately for 10 seconds.

WARNING: Do not use detergent. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Turn the filter upside down and tap 10 times.

Repeat until clean.

Leave filter to dry in a warm place until filter is completely dry.

Do not dry filter in a tumble dryer, microwave, oven, or near an open flame.

Clean the bin and cyclone

Remove the clear bin from the canister.

Empty the clear bin

Place the bin inside a bag, close the bag around the bin and press the button to release the dust and debris.

Shake or tap firmly to remove all dust and debris from inside the bin and fine dust collector.

With the bin base open, press the silver button to separate the bin from the cyclone

Check the fine dust collector for blockages and remove as necessary.

Clean the shroud with a dry cloth or by using the combination tool.

WARNING: Do not use any liquids to clean the cyclone.

Clean the bin

Cleaning the clear bin and cyclone.

You may rinse the clear bin with cold water.

Ensure the bin is completely dry before refitting.

Rebuild and test the machine.

Checking the floor tool

The Brush bar on the Turbine head will start spinning as soon as the machine is turned on. You can toggle the Brush bar spin speed by pulling the air release trigger on the Wand handle.

The floor tool has a row of anti-static carbon fiber filaments to remove fine dust from hard floors, and stiff nylon brushes remove ground-in dirt from carpets. There's no need to turn the Brush bar off when moving from one floor type to another.

Remove the Turbine head from the extension Wand by pressing the release catch. Use a coin to turn the fastener anti-clockwise and remove the Brush bar.

Clean any hair, thread and debris from the Brush bar.

Check the opening of the floor tool for blockages and remove if necessary.

Refit the Brush bar and refit the end cap, turning clockwise to lock.

Rebuild and test the machine.

Wand handle checks

The Brush bar will always default to 'ON' (spinning) each time you switch the appliance on.

The Brush bar turns off by pressing down the switch.

Check that the switch is not stuck in the 'OFF' position.

Correct Wand position

When the Wand is in a vertical position, the dual mode floor tool may not adjust between hard floor and carpet modes.

If the machine is powered on and the head is in ErP MAX mode, it will be difficult to change the floor mode of the Cleaner head.

Ensure the power is turned off and the Wand is in a normal vacuuming position as shown, and retry adjusting the dual mode between hard floor and carpet positions.

How to wash the filter

Please follow the steps in the video.

How to wash the filter

Remove the bin from the canister.

With the bin removed, open the filter housing catch.

Run cold water though the open of the filter for approximately for 10 seconds.

WARNING: Do not use detergent. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Turn the filter upside down and tap 10 times.

Repeat until clean.

Leave filter to dry in a warm place until filter is completely dry.

Do not dry filter in a tumble dryer, microwave, oven, or near an open flame.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Using the cable

Ensure the machine is switched off.

Unplug the machine before rewinding the cable.

If the cable does not rewind, firmly pull it out and fully extend it until the red tape is visible.

The cord rewind button needs to be pressed down firmly to retract the cord for storage after use. When the button is pressed down far enough you should feel and hear a click, and the cord will retract.

How to get started

Please follow the steps in the video.

How to use the Musclehead floor tool

The Musclehead will automatically adjust from hard floors to carpets and carpet to hard floors. Therefore it does not need to be manually adjusted for different floor types.

The bleed valves can be opened if there is too much suction. If the performance is poor with the bleed valve open, they should be closed again.

Using the Triggerhead floor tool

There is no need to turn the Brush bar on and off for different floor types, the floor tool has a row of anti-static carbon fiber filaments to remove fine dust from hard floors, and stiff nylon brushes remove ground-in dirt from carpets. There's no need to turn the Brush bar off when moving from one floor type to another.

How to attach the accessories

• Attach the tools to the tool holster.
• Clip the tool holster to the extension tube.

Please open the PDF for the user guide.

Clean the bin and cyclone

Remove the clear bin from the canister.

Empty the clear bin

Place the bin inside a bag, close the bag around the bin and press the button to release the dust and debris.

Shake or tap firmly to remove all dust and debris from inside the bin and fine dust collector.

With the bin base open, press the silver button to separate the bin from the cyclone

Check the fine dust collector for blockages and remove as necessary.

Clean the shroud with a dry cloth or by using the combination tool.

WARNING: Do not use any liquids to clean the cyclone.

Clean the bin

Cleaning the clear bin and cyclone.

You may rinse the clear bin with cold water.

Ensure the bin is completely dry before refitting.

Rebuild and test the machine.

Emptying the bin

Remove the bin by pressing the release button to the side of the carry handle.

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 and dispose of as normal.

Close the clear bin base so it clicks into place and is secure.

Replace the clear bin and cyclone back into position on the front of the Main body.

Wash the filter

Please follow the steps in the video.

How to wash the filter

Remove the bin from the canister.

With the bin removed, open the filter housing catch.

Run cold water though the open of the filter for approximately for 10 seconds.

WARNING: Do not use detergent. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Turn the filter upside down and tap 10 times.

Repeat until clean.

Leave filter to dry in a warm place until filter is completely dry.

Do not dry filter in a tumble dryer, microwave, oven, or near an open flame.

Please open the PDF for the user guide.