Dyson DC19 Operating Manual page 8

USING YOUR DYSON APPLIANCE
PLeASe reAD THe 'IMPOrTANT SAFeTY INSTrUCTIONS' IN THIS DYSON
OPerATINg MANUAL beFOre PrOCeeDINg.
CARRYING THE APPLIANCE
• Carry the appliance by the main handle on the body.
• Do not press the cyclone release button or shake the appliance when carrying or
the cyclone could disengage, fall off and cause injury.
OPERATION
• Always extend the cable fully to the red tape before use.
• Plug the appliance into the mains electricity supply.
• To switch 'ON' or 'OFF' press the red power button, located as shown.
• After use: unplug, retract the cable safely, put the appliance away.
• Switch 'OFF' the appliance, unplug and ensure it is upright before:
– changing or using tools
– removing the hose or airway inspection parts.
DUAL MODE FLOOR TOOL WITH
SUCTION CONTROL
• Your appliance has a Dual mode floor tool with suction control. This cleaner
head is used for testing with the european regulations: No. 665/2013 and No.
666/2013.
POWerFUL SUCTION
• For vacuuming of lightly soiled carpets, rugs and hard flooring.
– Your appliance is pre-set to this level of suction when you take it out of
the box.
MAxIMUM SUCTION
• For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors and heavily soiled carpets
and rugs.
– To switch to this setting, move the suction control slider on top of the cleaner
head as shown.
– CAUTION: The suction of this mode can damage delicate flooring. before
vacuuming, check the flooring manufacturer's cleaning recommendations.
– If the suction power of Maximum suction prevents easy maneuverability,
switch to Powerful suction mode.
– To switch back to Powerful suction mode, move the suction control slider back
to its original position, as shown.
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.
• If used in a garage, always wipe the base plate and ball with a dry cloth
after vacuuming to clean off any sand, dirt, or pebbles that could damage
delicate floors.
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 and rinsed it
out with cold water (see 'Cleaning the clear bin').
• Do not work with the appliance above you on the stairs.
• Do not put the appliance on chairs, tables, etc.
• 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.
• Do not push hard with the floor tool when vacuuming, 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.
• Switch 'OFF' and unplug before emptying the clear bin.
• To remove the cyclone and clear bin unit, push the release button at the back of
the carrying handle, as shown.
• To release the dirt, press the button on the front of the clear bin.
• 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.
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CLEANING THE CLEAR BIN
• remove the cyclone and clear bin (see 'emptying the clear bin').
• Separate the cyclone unit from the clear bin, as shown.
• Clean the clear bin with cold water only.
• Do not use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to clean the clear bin.
• Do not put the clear bin in a dishwasher.
• Do not immerse the whole cyclone in water or pour water into the cyclones.
• Clean the cyclone shroud with a cloth or dry brush to remove any lint and dust.
• ensure the clear bin is completely dry before replacing.
WASHING YOUR FILTER
• Your appliance has one washable filter, located as shown.
• Check and wash the filter regularly according to instructions to
maintain performance.
• Switch 'OFF' and unplug before checking or removing the filter.
• The filter may require more frequent washing if vacuuming fine dust.
• Wash the filter with cold water only. Hold under a tap and run water through the
open end until the water runs clear. Turn upside down and tap out.
• Squeeze and twist with both hands to make sure the excess water is removed.
• run water over the outside of the filter for 15 seconds.
• Squeeze and twist with both hands to make sure the excess water is removed.
• Place the filter on its side to dry completely.
• Do not put the filter in a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, oven,
microwave or near a naked flame.
• IMPOrTANT: After washing please leave at least 24 hours to dry completely
before refitting.
BLOCKAGES – THERMAL CUT-OUT
• This appliance is fitted with an automatically resetting thermal cut-out.
• If any part becomes blocked the appliance may overheat and automatically
cut-out.
• If this happens, follow the instructions below in 'Looking for blockages'.
• NOTe: Large items may block the tools or wand inlet. If this happens, do not
operate the wand release catch. Switch 'OFF' and unplug. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury.
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LOOKING FOR BLOCKAGES
• Switch 'OFF' and unplug before looking for blockages. Do not operate the wand
release catch. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
• Leave to cool down for 1-2 hours before looking for blockages.
• beware of sharp objects when checking for blockages.
• Inspect for blockages.
• Clear any blockage before restarting.
• refit all parts securely before using.
• Clearing blockages is not covered by your guarantee.
DISPOSAL INFORMATION
• Dyson products are made from high grade recyclable materials. recycle
where possible.
• This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the eU. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return
your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact
the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for
environmentally safe recycling.
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