Dyson V6 Manuel D'utilisation page 34

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USING YOUR DYSON APPLIANCE
PLEASE READ THE 'IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS' IN THIS DYSON
OPERATING MANUAL 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 and in storage. Dirt and debris may be
released if it is turned upside down.
• Do not operate while checking for blockages.
• For domestic indoor and car use only. Do not use it whilst the car is in motion or
while driving.
• To operate the Max mode, hold the trigger down and press the 'Max' button. The
'Max' button will light up.
• To switch off Max mode, hold the trigger down and press the 'Max' button again.
Note: The appliance will retain the last used mode. So if you use it in max mode and
do not disengage it, the appliance will operate in Max mode when it is next used
until you depress the 'Max' button to disengage it.
• This product 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.
CARPETS OR HARD FLOORS
• 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 motorised floor tool and consulting with your
flooring manufacturer.
• Before vacuuming highly polished floors, such as wood or lino, 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 APPLIANCE
• Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown in this
Dyson Operating Manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.
• Only use parts recommended by Dyson. If you do not, this could invalidate
your guarantee.
• 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 only with a dry cloth. 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 filter 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 mains electricity
supply. To minimise 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.
• 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.
DIAGNOSTICS – MAIN BODY
When in use, trigger pressed:
Solid blue: Max 'ON'.
Light off: Powerful suction.
Flashing blue: Low battery warning.
Fast flashing blue: No power, temporary fault (e.g.
check filter or for blockages).
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 wand and
floor tool.
• To release the dirt, push the red button by the clear bin: Press once to open the
bin base. Press a second time to release the clear bin from the main body of
the appliance.
• To minimise dust/allergen contact when emptying, encase the clear bin tightly in a
plastic bag and empty.
• Remove the clear bin carefully from the bag.
• Seal the bag tightly, dispose as normal.
• Close the clear bin base so it clicks into place and is secure.
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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 the wand and floor tool.
• Push the red button by the clear bin: Press once to open the bin base. Press a
second time to release the clear bin from the main body of the appliance.
• Remove the clear bin carefully.
• 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.
• Clean the cyclone shroud with the brush on the combination tool to remove lint
and dust.
• Ensure the clear bin is completely dry before replacing.
• To replace the clear bin, push the clear bin up and in to the main body of the
appliance. It will click into place.
• Close the clear bin base so it clicks into place and is secure.
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 the filter 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.
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. Doing so could result in
personal injury.
• Beware of sharp objects when checking for blockages.
• To gain access to blockages in the floor tool, remove the base plate by using a coin
to loosen the screw marked with a padlock.
• If you cannot clear an obstruction you may need to remove the brush bar. Use a
coin to unlock the fastener marked with a padlock. Remove the obstruction. Replace
the brush bar and secure it by tightening the fastener. Ensure it is fixed firmly before
operating the appliance.
• This product 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.
• Refit all parts securely before using.
• Clearing blockages is not covered by your guarantee.
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 blockage before restarting.
• Refit all parts securely before using.
• Clearing blockages is not covered by your guarantee.
CHARGING AND STORING
• This appliance will switch 'OFF' if the battery temperature is below 3°C
(37.4°F). This is designed to protect the motor and battery. Do not charge the
appliance and then move it to an area with a temperature below 3°C (37.4°F) for
storage purposes.
• To help prolong battery life, avoid recharging immediately after a full discharge.
Allow to cool for a few minutes.
• Avoid using the appliance with the battery flush to a surface. This will help it run
cooler and prolong battery run time and life.
DIAGNOSTICS – BATTERY
When in use, trigger pressed:
Solid blue: 'ON'.
Flashing blue: No power, charge battery.
Flashing amber: No power, temporary fault (e.g. too
hot/cold).
Solid amber: Fault (contact Dyson Helpline).
Flashing red: Fault (contact Dyson helpline).