Dyson DCO3 Absolute Operating Manual

Dyson DCO3 lifetime filters have been developed to give you a vacuum cleaner with lifetime filtration,
The lifetime pre-motor filter should be washed every 6 months.
Switch off and unplug cleaner
before removing the filter.
Rotate twist ring to the left to
1
release filter case. Remove filter
case from machine body. Lift out
pre-motor filter.
Pull out the foam core inside the
2
filter. Only wash foam core.
Gently rinse the foam core under a
3
cold tap until the water runs clear.
Do not use detergent, washing
machine or dishwasher.
Do not wash the filter cage
Squeeze the foam core.
4
Leave the foam core to dry in warm
5
place, for example near a radiator
or in an airing cupboard overnight.
Do not tumble/spin dry, microwave
or place in oven or on direct heat.
Ensure the core is completely dry
6
before inserting into filter case.
Replace filter case and rotate twist
ring down and to the right to secure.
NB. The lifetime post-motor filter underneath
should never need maintenance.
Washing your pre-motor filter
which means no additional running costs. The Dyson lifetime filters are:
Lifetime HEPA + bacteria-killing screen pre-motor filter
Lifetime HEPA post-motor filter
1
3
5
Foam core
2
Filter cage
4
6