Using Your Dyson Machine; Operation; Carpets Or Hard Floors; Looking After Your Dyson Machine - Dyson V7 Trigger User Manual

Using your Dyson machine

Please read the 'Important Safety Instructions' in your Dyson User 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 machine 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 whilst the car is in motion or
while driving.
• To operate the Max mode, locate the switch on the top of the machine. Slide the switch
to the Max mode position.
• To switch off Max mode, slide the switch back to the Powerful suction mode position.
• This machine 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 machine 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 machine

• Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown in your Dyson
User manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.
• Only use parts recommended by Dyson. If you do not, this could invalidate
your warranty.
• Store the machine indoors. Do not use or store it below 3°C (37.4°F).
Ensure the machine is at room temperature before operating.
• Clean the machine with a dry cloth only. Do not use any lubricants, cleaning agents,
polishes or air fresheners on any part of the machine.
• Check the brush bar regularly and clear away any debris (such as hair).
Debris left on the brush bar may cause damage to flooring when vacuuming.
Vacuuming
• Do not use without the clear bin and filter(s) in place.
• Fine dirt such as flour should only be vacuumed in very small amounts.
• Do not use the machine to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips,
glass or oils etc. They may damage the machine.
• When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in the clear bin.
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 machine on chairs, tables, etc.
• Do not press down on the nozzle with excessive force when using the machine 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 the machine 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 minimise dust/allergen contact when emptying, encase the clear bin tightly in a dust
proof bag and empty.
• To release the dirt, hold the machine 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 machine is disconnected from the charger before removing the clear bin.
Be careful not to pull the 'ON' trigger.
• Remove the floor tool.
• To remove the cyclone, hold the machine 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 machine, 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.
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Washable parts
Your machine has washable parts, which require regular cleaning. Follow the
instructions below.
Washing the filters
• Your machine has two washable filters; wash the filters at least once a month according
to the following instructions to maintain performance. More frequent washing may be
required where the user: vacuums fine dust, operates mainly in 'Powerful suction' mode,
or uses the machine intensively.
Washing filter A
• Ensure the machine is disconnected from the charger before removing the filter.
Be careful not to pull the 'ON' trigger.
• 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.
• To remove the filter, lift it out of the top of the machine.
• Wash the filter with cold water only. No hot water and no detergents.
• 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 the filter to dry completely for a minimum of 24 hours.
• Do not put any part of your machine 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 machine. Make sure it is
seated properly.
Washing filter B
• To remove the filter, twist anticlockwise to the open position and pull away from
the machine.
• Wash the inside of the filter under cold running water, rotating the filter to ensure all
pleats are covered.
• Gently tap the filter against the side of the sink several times to remove any debris.
• Repeat this process 4-5 times until the filter is clean.
• Place the filter upright, with the top of the filter facing upwards, and leave to dry
completely for a minimum of 24 hours.
• To refit, return the filter to the open position and twist clockwise until it clicks into place.
Blockages – automatic cut-out
• This machine is fitted with an automatic cut-out.
• If any part becomes blocked, the machine 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 the machine 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 the machine 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 check for blockages in the main body of the machine, 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.
• If you cannot clear an obstruction, you may need to remove the brush bar. Use a coin to
unlock the fastener, slide the brush bar out of the cleaner head and remove the
obstruction. Replace the brush bar and secure it by tightening the fastener. Ensure it is
fixed firmly before operating the machine.
• This machine 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 warranty.
Charging and storing
• This machine 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 machine 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 machine with the battery flush to a surface. This will help it run cooler
and prolong battery run time and life.
Battery safety instructions
• If the battery needs replacing, please contact the Dyson Helpline.
• Use only Dyson chargers for charging this Dyson machine.

Online support

• For online help, general tips, videos and useful information about Dyson.
www.dyson.in/support