Dyson V7 Guide D'utilisation page 10

Using your Dyson machine
Please read the 'Important Safety Instructions' in your Dyson User guide
before proceeding.
Operation
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces or to vacuum water or other liquids – electric
shock could occur.
• Ensure the appliance remains upright in use. Dirt and debris may be released if it is
turned upside down.
• Do not operate while checking for blockages as doing so may result in personal injury.
• For domestic indoor and car use only. Do not use it while the car is in motion or
while driving.
• To operate the Max mode, locate the switch on the top of the appliance. Slide the switch
to the Max mode position.
• To switch off Max mode, slide the switch back to the Powerful suction mode position.
• This appliance has carbon fibre brushes. Take care if coming into contact with them, as
they may cause minor skin irritation. Wash your hands after handling the brushes.
Diagnostics – Lights during charging
Solid blue: Charging.
Flashing blue: Not charging – refit charger or try
another socket. If this persists, contact the Dyson
Helpline.
Lights off: Charging complete.
Solid amber: Not charging, temporary fault
(e.g. too hot/cold).
Flashing red: Fault (contact the Dyson Helpline).
Diagnostics – During use
Carpets or hard floors
Solid blue: 'ON'.
Flashing blue: No power, charge battery.
Flashing amber: No power, temporary fault
(e.g. too hot/cold).
Solid amber: Fault - if this persists contact
the Dyson Helpline.
Flashing red: Fault (contact the Dyson Helpline).
• Before vacuuming your flooring, rugs and carpets, check the manufacturer's
recommended cleaning instructions.
• The brush bar on the appliance can damage certain carpet types and floors. Some
carpets will fuzz if a rotating brush bar is used when vacuuming. If this happens, we
recommend vacuuming without the motorized floor tool and consulting with your
flooring manufacturer.
• Before vacuuming highly polished floors, such as wood or linoleum, first check that
the underside of the floor tool and its brushes are free from foreign objects that could
cause marking.
Looking after your Dyson machine
• Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown in your Dyson
User guide, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.
• Only use parts recommended by Dyson. If you do not, this could invalidate
your warranty.
• Store the appliance indoors. Do not use or store it below 3˚C (37.4˚F). Ensure the
appliance is at room temperature before operating.
• Clean the appliance with a dry cloth only. Do not use any lubricants, cleaning agents,
polishes or air fresheners on any part of the appliance.
Vacuuming
• Do not use without the clear bin and filters in place.
• Fine dirt such as flour should only be vacuumed in very small amounts.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips,
etc. They may damage the appliance.
• When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in the clear bin
or wand. These are harmless and 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
bin unless you have first emptied it. Clean the clear bin with a damp cloth only. (See
'Cleaning the clear bin'.)
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not rest the appliance on chairs, tables, etc.
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• Do not press down on the nozzle with excessive force when using the appliance as this
may cause damage.
• Do not leave the cleaner head in one place on delicate floors.
• On waxed floors the movement of the cleaner head may create an uneven lustre. If this
happens, wipe with a damp cloth, polish the area with wax, and wait for it to dry.
Emptying the clear bin
• Empty as soon as the dirt reaches the level of the MAX mark – do not overfill.
• Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the charger before emptying the clear
bin. Be careful not to pull the 'ON' trigger.
• To make emptying the clear bin easier, it is advisable to remove the tool.
• To minimize dust/allergen contact when emptying, encase the clear bin tightly in a dust
proof bag and empty.
• To release the dirt, hold the appliance by the handle, pull the red lever back and lift
upwards to release the cyclone. Continue until the bin base automatically opens and
releases the dirt.
• Remove the clear bin carefully from the bag.
• Seal the bag tightly, dispose as normal.
• To close, push the cyclone downwards until it is in the normal position and manually
close the base of the bin – the base will click when it is securely in place.
Cleaning the clear bin
• Ensure the appliance is disconnected from the charger before removing the clear bin.
Be careful not to pull the 'ON' trigger.
• Remove tool.
• To remove the cyclone, hold the appliance by the handle, pull the red lever towards
you and lift upwards until the bin opens, then push in the red button located behind the
cyclone and lift the cyclone out.
• To detach the clear bin from the appliance, pull back on the red catch located at the
base, slide the clear bin down and carefully remove forwards from the main body.
• Clean the clear bin with a damp cloth only.
• Do not use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to clean the clear bin.
• Do not put the clear bin in a dishwasher.
• Ensure the clear bin is completely dry before replacing.
• To replace the clear bin, align the tabs on the clear bin with the grooves on the main
body and slide upwards into place until the catch clicks.
• Slide the cyclone into the grooves of the main body and push downwards until it is in its
normal position and manually close the base of the bin – the base will click when it is
securely in place.
Washable parts
Your appliance has washable parts, which require regular cleaning. Follow the
instructions below.
Washing your filter
• Ensure the appliance is disconnected from the charger before removing the filter. Be
careful not to pull the 'ON' trigger.
• Your appliance has one washable filter, located as shown.
• To remove the filter, lift it out of the top of the appliance.
• Check and wash the filter regularly according to instructions to maintain performance.
• The filter may require more frequent washing if vacuuming fine dust or if used mainly in
'Powerful suction' mode.
• Wash the filter with cold water only.
• Run water over the outside of the filter until the water runs clear.
• Squeeze and twist with both hands to make sure the excess water is removed.
• Leave to dry completely for a minimum of 24 hours.
• Do not put any part of your appliance in a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer,
oven, microwave or near a naked flame.
• To refit, place the dry filter back into the top of the appliance. Make sure it is seated
properly.
Disposal information
• Dyson products are made from high grade recyclable materials. Recycle
where possible.
• The battery should be removed from the product before disposal.
• Dispose of the battery in accordance with local ordinances or regulations.
• Dispose of the exhausted filter in accordance with local ordinances or regulations.
Blockages – automatic cut-out
• This appliance is fitted with an automatic cut-out.
• If any part becomes blocked, the appliance may automatically cut out.
• This will happen after the motor pulses a number of times (i.e switches on and off in
quick succession).
• Leave to cool down before looking for blockages.
• Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the charger before looking for
blockages. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
• Clear any blockages before restarting.
• Refit all parts securely before using.
• Clearing blockages is not covered by your warranty.
Looking for blockages
The motor will pulse when there is a blockage. Please follow the instructions below to
locate the blockage:
• Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the charger before looking for
blockages. Be careful not to pull the 'ON' trigger.
• Do not operate while checking for blockages as doing so could result in personal injury.
• Beware of sharp objects when checking for blockages.
• To check for blockages in the main body of the appliance, remove the clear bin and
cyclone as per the instructions in the 'Cleaning the clear bin' section and remove
the blockage. Please consult the 'Stubborn blockages' section of the illustrations for
further guidance.
• Refit all parts securely before using.
• Clearing blockages is not covered by your warranty.