Dyson DC15 User manual

The Ball Owner’s Manual

Please read this manual carefully before using your DC15

Owners manual

Please read this manual

carefully before using

your DC15.

Important safety instructions

1Assembling

2Using your DC15

3Using your DC15 (continued)

4Using your DC15 tools

5Washing your filter

6Emptying the clear binTM

7Cleaning the clear binTM

8Clearing blockages

9Using and maintaining optional accessories

10 Using and maintaining optional accessories (continued)

11 Troubleshooting tips

Warranty and customer care

Power On/Off

Carry handle

Shroud

Wand cap

Wand release button

Wand

Hose release button

Clear binTM

Airway inspection valve

Brushbar On/Off

Cyclone

Stabilizer

Hose

1Assembling

Slide wand down inside hose until

it clicks.

Slot wand into top of machine

and click into place.

Wind cord counter-clockwise and

secure with clip.

Click tools into place.

IMPORTANT

• Ensure hose is straight

when inserting wand.

• Please see section 9

for usage and

maintenance instructions

for accessories included

with some vacuums.

• If you have any questions,

please call the Dyson

Helpline toll free at

1-877-397-6622 or log

onto www.dyson.com

Brush tool

Crevice tool

Stair tool

tip To quickly release cord,

twist upper cord winder

downwards. Twist back up

before re-winding cord.

Carrying your DC15

Ensure machine is upright before

carrying.

Use the carry handle at the top of

the cyclone to lift.

Using your DC15

Plug in and press transparent

yellow ON/OFF switch.

Press stabilizer firmly to release

cleaner head and pull handle

towards you.

Use stabilizer only – do not stand

directly on cleaner head to

release vacuum.

tip Do not apply weight to handle

while pressing stabilizer.

Ensure stabilizer wheels

are fully retracted and click

in place or brushbar will

not operate.

CAUTION

• Please note: this machine

is intended for domestic

use only. Fine dust such as

plaster dust or flour should

only be vacuumed in very

small amounts.

• The brushbar will

automatically stop if it

becomes obstructed.

•Do not press the cyclone

release button while

carrying the machine or it

could fall and cause injury.

• Ensure the cyclone is

secured to the machine.

•Do not shake the machine

while carrying or it could

fall and cause injury.

2Using your DC15

3Using your DC15

(continued)

Brush control

To turn the brushbar OFF for

bare or delicate flooring, rugs,

and carpets, put the machine in

the cleaning position, and press

the red button. Press it again to

restart brushbar.

tip Ensure the stabilizer clicks into

place before vacuuming.

Small movements of the wrist will create a zigzag motion in the cleaner

head for easier cleaning around furniture.

tip Twist and turn your wrist like you are turning a doorknob to make the

most of DC15’s maneuverability.

When finished, push the

handle firmly beyond the

upright position to drop the

stabilizing wheels.

Ensure stabilizer

wheels are fully locked

in place before releasing

the machine.

IMPORTANT

• The brushbar will reset to

“ON” each time you start

the machine and put it in

the cleaning position.

• If the brushbar stops

during use, please refer

to the clearing blockages

section.

• Ensure stabilizer wheels

are fully locked in place

before releasing the

machine.

• Consult your flooring

manufacturer’s

recommended instructions

before vacuuming your

flooring, rugs, and carpets.

Some carpets will fuzz if

a rotating brushbar is

used when vacuuming.

If this happens we

recommend vacuuming

in bare floors mode and

consulting with your

flooring manufacturer.

4Using your DC15 tools

IMPORTANT

• Ensure machine is in

upright position before

using tools.

• To protect your floors, the

brushbar will not rotate

when the machine is in

an upright position.

• Ensure hair and loose

clothing are kept clear of

wand cap when machine

is switched on.

• Ensure wand cap is closed,

unless using with tools.

• Powerful suction can

cause the hose to `pull

back’ – please take care

when using the wand.

• To avoid personal injury

and to prevent the

machine from falling

when cleaning stairs,

always place it at the

bottom of the stairs.

Do not use your vacuum

cleaner outdoors or on

wet surfaces. Vacuum may

be used inside a garage

only when used with the

Model 08909 Dyson Car

Cleaning Kit accessories.

If used in a garage, care

should be taken to wipe

the soleplate and wheels

with a dry cloth after

vacuuming to clean off

any sand, dirt, or pebbles

that could damage

delicate floors.

Wand mode

APush back wand cap. Pull wand from inside handle until it clicks.

BPress wand release button to release hose and wand handle from

machine. To push wand back inside hose, ensure hose is straight.

Press the same wand release button and push wand down into hose.

The vacuum has been designed to follow you when used in wand or

hose mode.

tip When putting the wand back on the machine, make sure wand release

button is facing forward.

Hose mode

AFirst extend the wand, then

press side hose release buttons

to remove wand handle from

hose, and pull hose to separate

hose from wand.

BTools can be fitted directly to

the end of hose or wand.

Stair cleaning

Always work with the

machine at the bottom

of the stairs.

CAUTION

•Check your washable

filter regularly and

wash at least 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, tumble dryer,

microwave, or near an

open flame.

tip The filter may require

more frequent washing

based on individual

vacuuming habits.

Check regularly.

Press button to release cyclone

and clear binTM from machine.

Lift filter release button and

remove filter.

Separate blue filter and yellow case.

Wash filter and case in cold water

only. Repeat until water runs clear.

Air dry for at least 12 hours

or overnight. Ensure filter is

completely dry before refitting

onto the machine.

5Washing your filter

Empty bin as soon as the level of

the MAX mark is reached at any

point in the bin.

Press button to release cyclone

and bin from the machine.

Option 1

Push the button as shown to

empty directly into trash.

Shake or tap firmly to remove all

dust from inside the cyclone.

Option 2

Emptying into a bag is

recommended for allergy sufferers.

Place bin in bag and push red bin

emptying button.

Let the dust settle and close bin

base securely before removing

from bag and refitting cyclone

and bin on machine.

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.

The British Allergy Foundation is a

UK national charity (Charity Re. No.

1003726) with the aim of improving

awareness, prevention, and

treatment of allergies. The British

Allergy Foundation seal of approval

is a UK registered trademark.

6Emptying the clear binTM

Cleaning the shroud (optional)

Ensure bin is empty (as detailed

in section 6) and bin base is

open.

Press catch Ato release the clear

bin from the cyclone.

Clean shroud with a cloth or dry

brush to remove lint.

Re-assembling the

clear binTM

Holding carry handle, fit

cyclone assembly inside the

clear bin.

Line up the front and rear

guides and push down to

click in place.

Ensure the clear bin is

secure before replacing on

the machine.

7Cleaning the clear binTM

CAUTION

• Do not use detergents,

polishes, or air fresheners

to clean the clear binTM

• Do not immerse the

cyclone in water.

• Ensure bin is completely

dry before replacing.

Cleaning the clear binTM (optional)

Ensure bin is empty and bin base

is open.

Rinse with cold water only.

Ensure bin is dry before replacing.

CAUTION

• Turn power off and unplug

before checking for

blockages. Failure to do

so could result in electric

shock or personal injury.

• If any part of your

machine becomes

blocked, it may overheat

and then automatically

shut off. Unplug machine

and leave to cool down for

at least 60 minutes before

clearing the blockage.

• For safety, please lay the

machine on its side before

checking for blockages.

• Please note: clearing

blockages is not covered

by your machine’s limited

warranty.

• Beware of sharp objects

when clearing blockages.

• Refit all parts of the

machine securely before

using it.

Check to see if tools, wand, and hose are clear

of blockages.

ATo remove the hose, rotate base of hose downwards

until it clicks, then pull away from the machine.

BSqueeze release buttons to remove the airway

inspection and check inside.

CPull the top end of the tube away from machine

and check inside.

DUndo soleplate fasteners

with a coin.

ERotate endcaps and remove.

FPull out brushbar sections.

GCut out debris, avoiding

bristles.

tip When replacing the

brushbars, insert them

so the ends with the

silver pin are facing

outside of the vacuum.

8Clearing blockages

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