Dyson DC24 Operating Manual

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Contents

8ASSEMBLY• Lie the appliance flat and push on the cleaner head until it clicks. Stand theappliance up straight, insert wand into hose and push into place until it clicks.Attach tool to the side of the appliance.USING YOUR DYSON APPLIANCELift handle up until the wand clicks into place. Press foot pedal and recline handleto use. The stabiliser stand will automatically lift up. To switch ‘ON’, press redpower button in front of handle. When finished cleaning, push appliance into anupright position and stabiliser wheels will automatically drop. Use the carryinghandle to carry the appliance.CAUTION:• When returning to the upright position, ensure that the stabiliser wheels are fullyengaged before releasing the appliance.• Do not press the cyclone release button while carrying the appliance or it couldfall and cause injury.PLEASE NOTE:• Fine dust such as plaster or flour should only be vacuumed in very small amounts.• Do not use the appliance to pick up sharp hard objects, such as small toys, pins,paper clips etc.• Consult your flooring manufacturer’s recommended instructions beforevacuuming and caring for your flooring, rugs and carpets. Some carpetswill fuzz if a rotating brush bar is used when vacuuming. If this is thecase, we recommend vacuuming in hard floors mode and consulting withyour flooring manufacturer.• If used in a garage when cleaning the car, care should be taken to wipe thesoleplate and wheels with a dry cloth after vacuuming to clean off any sand, dirtor pebbles which could damage delicate floors.• When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in the clearbin. These are entirely harmless and not associated with the main supply. Tominimise any effect from this, do not put your hand or insert any object intothe clear bin unless you have emptied it and rinsed it out with cold water.• Only use parts recommended by Dyson; failure to do so could invalidateyour Dyson guarantee.• Do not use any lubricants, cleaning agents, polishes or air fresheners on anypart of the Dyson appliance.• This Dyson appliance is fitted with a thermal cut-out. If any part of the appliancebecomes blocked the appliance may overheat and automatically shut ‘OFF’.If this happens, switch ‘OFF’ and unplug the appliance and allow to cool beforeattempting to check filters or for blockages. Clear any blockagesbefore restarting.• Store the appliance indoors. Do not use or store this appliance below 0°C.Ensure that the appliance is at room temperature before operating. Put theappliance away after use with the cable stored safely, to preventtripping hazards.CARPETS/HARD FLOORSThe brush bar will always default to ‘ON’ (spinning) each time you switch onthe appliance and recline it for cleaning. The brush bar will automatically stopif it becomes obstructed. If the brush bar stops during use, please refer to the‘Clearing brush bar obstructions’ section on pages 5 and 8.To switch the brush bar ‘OFF’ (e.g. for hard floors), recline the appliance andturn it ‘ON’, then press the brush bar ‘ON/OFF’ button – the brush bar will stopspinning.HIGH-REACH CLEANINGCAUTION:• Powerful suction can cause the hose to ‘pull back’ – please take care.• To avoid personal injury and to prevent the appliance from falling whencleaning stairs, do not work with the appliance above you on the stairs.EMPTYING THE CLEAR BINCAUTION:• 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, press down on the red button at therear of the carrying handle on the cyclone.• To release the dirt, press all the way down on the red button at the rear of thecarrying handle on the cyclone.• 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.• To refit the clear bin:- Close the clear bin base so it clicks into place.- Push the cyclone and clear bin unit into the main body of the appliance; it willclick into place.- Ensure the cyclone and clear bin unit are secure.CLEANING THE CLEAR BINCAUTION:• Remove the cyclone and clear bin (instructions above).• To separate the cyclone unit from the clear bin press the red button to open theclear bin base. Press the silver button at the rear of the clear bin and separatethe 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.• To refit the bin to the cyclone unit:- Close the clear bin base so it clicks into place.- Fit the cyclone shroud into the clear bin so that the button clicks and engages.- Push the cyclone and clear bin unit into the main body of the appliance; it willclick into place.- Ensure the cyclone and clear bin unit are secure.WASHING YOUR FILTERSCAUTION:• Switch ‘OFF’ and unplug the appliance before removing the filters.• Ensure filters are completely dry before refitting into the appliance.PLEASE NOTE:• This appliance has two filters, located as shown. It is important to checkyour filter and wash with cold water regularly or as required, according toinstructions, to maintain performance.• The filter in the ball should be rinsed and tapped out until the water runs clean,then tapped out again to ensure all excess water is removed. Please leave to drycompletely for 24 hours.• It is normal for the filter in the ball to turn grey in colour.• The filters may require more frequent washing if vacuuming fine dust.• Do not use detergents to clean the filters.• Do not put the filters in a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, oven,microwave or near a naked flame.• Register for a filter wash reminder by email (Australia only):customercare@dyson.com.auLOOKING FOR BLOCKAGESCAUTION:• Switch ‘OFF’ and unplug the appliance before checking for blockages.• Please ensure the appliance is upright before removing hose or airwayinspection parts.• Beware of sharp objects when clearing blockages.• Refit all parts of the appliance securely before using.PLEASE NOTE:• Clearing blockages is not covered by your appliance’s limited Dyson guarantee.If any part of your appliance becomes blocked, it may overheat and thenautomatically shut ‘OFF’. Unplug the appliance and leave to cool down. Clearblockage before restarting.CLEARING BRUSH BAR OBSTRUCTIONSCAUTION:• Switch ‘OFF’ and unplug the appliance before clearing brush bar obstructions.Failure to do so could result in personal injury.If your brush bar is obstructed, it may shut ‘OFF’. If this happens you will need toremove the brush bar as shown and clear any obstructing debris.