Dyson Floor 2 Manual

							Owner ’s manualPlease read this guide carefully
before using your DC14.
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							Important safety instructions
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Polarization instructions
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
1 Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from electrical outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
2 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces or to vacuum water or other liquids
– electric shock and personal injury could occur.
3 Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
4 Do not allow use by anyone unable to operate the vacuum properly.
5 Use only as described in this manual. Use only with Dyson-recommended
attachments, accessories, and replacement parts.
6 Check to ensure your electricity supply to that shown on the rating plate,
which can be found on the base of the machine between the wheels.
The machine must only be used as rated.
7 If the machine is not functioningproperly, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or immersed in liquid, contact the Dyson Helpline at 
1-
866-
693-
9766.
8 Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. Do not pull or carry by the
cord; do not use the cord as a handle; do not close a door on the cord
or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the
machine over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces and
open flames.
9 Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
10 Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands.
11 Do not use the machine without the Clear bin
TMand the filters in place.
12 Do not put any objects into openings in the machine. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.13 Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings in the machine and moving parts, such as the brushbar.
14 Do not use the machine to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins,
paper clips, etc., because they may damage the machine.
15 The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
16 Store the machine indoors. Put the machine away after use with the
cord wrapped safely to prevent tripping accidents.
17 Turn off all controls before unplugging.
18 Take extra care when cleaning on stairs; always work with the machine
at the bottom of the stairs. Keep vacuum on the floor. Do not put the
machine on chairs, tables, etc.
19 Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
20 Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as
gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
21 When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in
the Clear bin or wand. These 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 and rinsed
it out with cold water.
22 Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown
in this manual or advised by the Dyson Helpline.
23 Consult your flooring manufacturer’s recommended instructions before
vacuuming and caring for your flooring, rugs, and carpets. Some
carpets will fuzz if a rotating brushbar is used when vacuuming.
If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in bare floors mode and
consulting with your flooring manufacturer. 
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Contents
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Owner ’s manual
Please read this guide
carefully before using
your DC14.
Important safety instructionsPage2
Box contents 4
Assembling 5
Using your DC14 6
Washing your filter 7
Using your DC14 tools 8
Emptying the Clear bin
TM9
Cleaning the Clear bin
TM10
Clearing blockages 11
Brushbar maintenance  12
Optional accessory use and maintenance 13
Troubleshooting tips 15
Limited warranty and customer care 16
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Box contents
CAUTION 
• Please see the back of
the manual for usage
and maintenance
instructions for
accessories included with
some vacuums.
• If you have any questions,
please call the Dyson
Helpline at 1-866-693-
9766 or log on to
www.dyson.com
Additional accessories
may be included with
some models.
Stair tool Brush tool Crevice tool
Wand release button
On/off switch
Cyclone release button
and Bin emptying button
Airway inspection valve
Valve release buttons
Soleplate Shroud Wand cap
Upper cord hook
Hose release button
Brushbar housing
Wand
Brushbar on/off 
Hose button
Carry handleMotor protection valve
Washable lifetime filter
release catch
Hose
Lower cord hook
U-bend release button
U-bend
Wand
Upper cord hook
Box contents
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							A
B
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Assembling
ASlide hose into guides at
back of machine and click
into place.
BSlide wand straight down
in to hose until it clicks
into place. Ensure hose
does not bend.Click wand handle into top
of machine.Click tools into place.
Wind cord counter-clockwise
around cord hooks and
secure with clip.
tip
To quickly release cord,
rotate upper cord hook
downward. Rotate cord
hook back up before 
re-winding cord.
Assembling
CAUTION 
• Ensure the wand cap
cover is closed.
• Ensure hose is straight
when inserting wand
into hose.
Use the carry handle to lift
the machine.
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							Using your DC14
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Tools
APush back wand cap.
BPull wand from inside
wand handle until it clicks
into place.
Using your DC14
WARNING
• The machine is intended
for domestic use only.
• Fine dust such as plaster
dust or flour should only
be vacuumed in very 
small amounts.
CAUTION
•Do notpress the 
cyclone release button
while carrying the
machine, or it could 
fall and cause injury.
• Ensure the cyclone pack
is secured to the machine.
•Do notshake the
machine while carrying,
or it could fall and 
cause injury.
• Keep hair and loose
fabrics away from wand
cap when machine is on.
• Use machine in bare
floors mode for bare or
delicate flooring, rugs,
and carpets.
• Ensure the machine 
is in an upright 
position before 
adjusting the setting.After plugging machine into
electric outlet, press on/off
button A, push cleaner head
down with foot and pull
handle towards you.
A
B
C
AA
B
Brush control system
ABare floors: Use this set ting
to stop brushbar from turning
when vacuuming bare 
or delicate flooring, rugs,
and carpets.
BCarpets: Use this set ting so
brushbar turns when vacuuming
non-delicate sur faces.
tip
The brushbar will not turn until
you tilt the handle backwards
to begin vacuuming.
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D
Consult your flooring manufacturer’s recommended instructions before vacuuming and caring
for your flooring, rugs, and carpets. Some carpets will fuzz if a rotating brushbar is used when
vacuuming. If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in bare floors mode and consulting
with your flooring manufacturer.
CPress button to release 
hose and wand handle from
machine.
DTo push wand back inside
hose, ensure hose is straight.
Press the same wand release
button and push wand back
inside wand handle
.
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							Press cyclone release button
Ato release cyclone pack.
•
The filter may require more
frequent washing based on
individual vacuuming habits.
Check regularly.
Accessing the filter
Lift washable lifetime 
filter release catch B
and remove filter.
Washing the filter
• Wash filter and case in 
cold water only.
• Only wash blue foam 
and yellow case.
• Wash filter and case 
until water runs clear.
CAUTION
•Check your washable
filter regularly and
wash at least every 
6 monthsaccording to
instructions to maintain
performance.
• Turn power off and
unplug before washing
the filter. Failure to do so
could result in electric
shock or personal injury.
•Do notuse detergent to
clean filter.
•Do notput the filter in
the dishwasher, washing
machine, clothes dryer,
microwave, or near an
open flame.
Air dry for at least 12 hours.
Ensure filter and case are
completely dry before
refitting onto the machine.
Washing your filter
B
A
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Washing your filter
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							ATools can be fitted directly
to the end of the wand 
for cleaning hard to 
reach places.BTo fit tools directly to hose,
first extend the wand.
Then press hose release
buttons to remove wand
handle from the hose.CThe tools can also be
fitted directly to the end
of the hose.
For your safety, when the
hose is fully extended,
grasp firmly by the hose,
not the tool.
Using your DC14 tools
Always work with the
machine at the bottom
of the stairs.
CAUTION 
• Powerful suction can
cause the hose to ‘pull
back’ in use – please
take care when using
the hose.
• To avoid personal injury
and to prevent the
machine from falling
when cleaning stairs,
always place it at the
bottom of the stairs. 
• Do not use your
vacuum cleaner
outdoors or on wet
surfaces. Vacuum may
be used inside a garage
only when used with the
Model 08909 Dyson
Car Cleaning Kit
accessories. If used in a
garage, care should be
taken to wipe the
soleplate and wheels
with a dry cloth after
vacuuming to clean off
any sand, dirt, or
pebbles that could
damage delicate floors.
A
C
B
Using your DC14 tools
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							Empty the Clear bin as soon
as the MAXmark is reached.
Press cyclone release 
button to release cyclone
from machine.Option A
Push the red bin emptying
button as shown to release
the bin base and empty
directly into trash.
Option B
Emptying into a bag is
recommended for allergy
sufferers. Place bin in 
bag and push red bin
emptying button.
Emptying the Clear binTM
Let the dust settle and
close bin base securely
before removing from bag
and refitting cyclone and
bin on machine.
CAUTION 
• Turn power off and
unplug before emptying
the bin. Failure to do so
could result in electric
shock or personal injury.
• Do not use the machine
without the Clear bin 
in place.
The British Allergy Foundation is a UK national charity
with the aim of improving awareness, prevention, and
treatment of allergies.
The British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval is a UK
registered trademark.
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Emptying the Clear bin
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							Cleaning the Clear bin
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Clean shroud with 
a cloth or small brush 
to remove lint.Cleaning the Clear bin™
Clean Clear bin with a cloth
or small brush.
Cleaning the Clear binTM
Cleaning the shroud 
(if necessary)
Ensure the bin has been
emptied and bin base
is open.
Press catch Ato release
Clear bin.
Reassembling the 
Clear bin™
AHold the carry handle and
place the cyclone into the
Clear bin.
BLine up the front and rear
guides and push down to
click into place. Ensure the
Clear bin is secure before
replacing on the machine.
A
B
A
CAUTION 
•Do notuse detergents,
polishes, or air fresheners
to clean the Clear bin.
•Do notimmerse the
cyclone in water.
• Ensure the bin is
completely dry 
before refitting.
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