Dyson stowaway DC23 User manual
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Contents Page
Features and benefits
Assembling and Operating
Carrying the machine
Bin emptying and Cleaning the shroud and washing the bin
Washing the pre-motor filter
Parts guide
Parts recognition (exploded diagrams)
Airflow
Filtration
Helpline diagnostics
The Dyson 5 year guarantee
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DC helplinemanual Assembling
Extend telescopic wand handle
ensuring both sections lock in place.
(NB. The length of the telescopic
wand handle is not adjustable.)
Attach cyclone top
and bin assembly.
Slide hose into inlet.
Clip hose retaining bracket
into front of machine. Insert the floor tool into
wand handle.
Operating
To start the machine press on/off button on the machine. To rewind cable, hold down the rewind button.
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Operating helpline manual DC
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Low profile contact head
Press pedal to change between settings for delicate rugs/hard
floors and carpets. To prevent the low profile contact head from sticking to loose
rugs open the bleeds on the underside.
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Power floor tool. (Motorhead variant only.)
When you start the machine, the power floor tool is set
to the brush ON mode.
For delicate surfaces press the pedal to turn the brush
bar off.
To return to brush ON mode, press the pedal again.
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DC helplinemanual Operating
Pressthe suction reduction button
to prevent the wand handle from
sticking to loose fabrics such as
curtains.
Accessory tools can be fitted to wand
handle or hose as required.
Carrying the machine
Wrap the hose around the machine and fix the wand handle in place on the side of the cyclone assembly. Place the
floor tool in the parking yoke at the rear of DC23. Always carry the machine by the handle on the cyclone assembly.
Bin emptying helpline manual DC
Empty bin as soon as the MAX mark is
reached.
Option Option 2
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Press catch to release cyclone and bin
from the machine. Empty directly into dust bin. Emptying carefully into a bag is
recommended for allergy sufferers.
Cleaning the shroud and washing the bin
To access the shroud, ensure the bin is
empty and bin base is open.
Press release button to remove bin.
Clean shroud with a dry cloth or brush to
remove fluff and debris.
Do not use water
You may rinse the clear bin with water
(optional).
Ensure bin is completely dry before
refitting.
Do not use detergents, polishes or
freshening products. Do not immerse
whole machine in water.
DC helplinemanual Washing the pre-motor filter
Unplug and place machine on its side for Turn release catch, lift the pre-filter cover
ease of access, and remove the pre-filter.
Rinse and squeeze filter under cold tap. Allow 24 hours to dry. Ensure filter is
completely dry before refitting into
machine.
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Parts guide
Pre=mator filter
The pre-filter separates particles as small
as cigarette smoke (0.1 microns). Should
be washed every 3-6 months.
Telescopic wand
The wand is telescopic and compacts for
convenient storage.
1. Brush tool
2. Crevice tool
3. Stair tool
HEPA Post filter
Kills bacteria and mould.
_ose
The hose wraps around the machine for
easy storage.
Cyclone assembly
Contains the shroud, which filters out
fluff and hair, the core separator and
the inner cyclones.
Bin assembly
Made from tough polycarbonate and
is easy to empty (see page 7). Law profile contact head
Enables more thorough cleaning
under furniture and appliances.
DC heipline manua! Parts guide
Mini turbine head
Ideal for removing pet hair and
fibres from confined spaces.
Telescopic wand and Hose
(Motorhead variant)
The hose wraps around the
machine for easy storage.
Pre=filter cover
Can be easily removed and
fred. (Supplied with wheel.)
Brush bar
(Motorhead variant)
Can be taken out to remove hair
and fibre.
End cap
(Motorhead variant)
Can be sent out and fitted
by customer.
Power floor tool
(Motorhead variant)
Uses direct drive beJt that never
needs repJacing. PowerfuJ bristles
remove dirt and pet hair from
carpet.
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