Dyson DC14 Low Reach User manual
Owner’s manual
Please read this guide carefully
before using your DC14.
Manuel d’utilisation
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manuel avant d’utiliser votre DC14.
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Important safety instructions
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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 binTM 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 binTM 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 binTM unless 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 binTM 8
Cleaning the Clear binTM 9
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 1-877-397-
6622 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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B
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Assembling your DC14
ASlide hose into guides at
back of machine and click
into place.
BSlide 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
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Tools
APush back wand cap.
BPull 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.
CPress button to release
hose and wand handle
from machine.
DTo push wand back inside
hose, ensure hose is straight.
Press the wand release
button and push wand
back inside wand handle.
A
B
C
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Brush control system
1Bare floors: Use this setting
to stop brushbar from
turning when vacuuming
delicate rugs and bare floors.
2Carpets: Use this setting
so brushbar turns when
vacuuming carpets.
Note: the brushbar will not
turn until you begin to vacuum.
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Using your DC14 tools
ATools can be fitted directly
to the end of the wand
for cleaning hard to
reach places.
BTo fit tools directly to hose,
first extend the wand.
Then press side buttons to
remove wand handle from
the hose.
CThe tools can be fitted
directly to the end of
the hose.
For your safety, when the
hose is fully extended,
grasp firmly by the hose,
not the tool.
Using your DC14 tools
Always work with the
machine at the bottom
of the stairs.
CAUTION
•Powerful suction can
cause the hose to ‘pull
back’ in use – please
take care when
cleaning stairs.
•To avoid personal injury
and to prevent the
machine from falling
when cleaning stairs,
always place it at the
bottom of the stairs.
A
C
B
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Emptying the Clear binTM
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Empty the Clear binTM as
soon as the MAX mark is
reached. Press cyclone
release button to release
cyclone from machine.
Option A
Push the red bin emptying
button as shown to release
the bin base and empty
directly into trash.
Option B
Emptying into a bag is
recommended for allergy
sufferers. Place bin in bag
and push red bin emptying
button to release bin base.
Emptying the Clear binTM
Let the dust settle, close
bin base securely before
removing from bag.
CAUTION
•Turn power off and
unplug before emptying
the bin. Failure to do so
could result in electric
shock or personal injury.
•Do not use the machine
without the Clear binTM
in place.
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Clean shroud with a cloth
or small brush to remove
lint or debris.
Cleaning the Clear binTM
Clean Clear binTM with a cloth
or small brush.
• Do not use detergents,
polishes or air fresheners.
• Do not immerse the
machine in water.
• Ensure the bin is completely
dry before refitting.
Cleaning the Clear binTM
Cleaning the shroud
(if necessary)
Ensure the bin has been
emptied and bin base
is open.
Press catch Ato release
Clear bin.
TM
Replacing the bin
AHold the carry handle and
place the cyclone into the
Clear bin.
TM
BLine up the catches and
push down to click into
place. Ensure the Clear
binTM is secure before
replacing on the machine.
A
B
A
CAUTION
•Do not use detergents,
polishes or air fresheners
to clean the Clear bin.
TM
•Do not immerse the
machine in water.
•Ensure the bin is
completely dry
before refitting.
Cleaning the Clear binTM
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Washing the filter at least
every 6 months
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The filter may require
washing more frequently
than 6 months based on
individual vacuuming habits.
Press cyclone release button
Ato release cyclone pack.
Accessing the filter
Lift washable filter release
button Band remove filter
from machine.
Washing the filter
• Wash filter and case in cold
water only.
• Only wash blue foam and
yellow cage.
• Do not use detergent.
• Do not put the filter in the
dishwasher, washing machine,
oven, tumble dryer, microwave
or near an open flame.
CAUTION
•Filter must be washed
every 6 months according
to instructions to
maintain performance.
•Turn power off and
unplug before washing
the filter. Failure to do so
could result in electric
shock or personal injury.
•Do not use detergent to
clean filter.
•Do not put the filter in
the dishwasher, washing
machine, oven, tumble
dryer, microwave or
near an open flame.
Wash filter and case until
water runs clear.
Air dry for at least 12 hours.
Ensure filter and case are
completely dry before
refitting onto the machine.
Washing the filter at
least every 6 months
B
A
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