Dyson V6 Slim Vacuum Cleaner Operating Manual

: June 11, 2024
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Dyson V6 Slim Vacuum Cleaner Operating Manual
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO WASHDIAGNOSTICS – MAIN BODY
OPERATION
- DIAGNOSTICS – BATTERY
DYSON CONTACT DETAILS
GUARANTEE FORM
3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER YOUR FREE 2 YEAR GUARANTEE
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Dyson V6 Slim Vacuum Cleaner Operating Manual

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE APPLIANCE
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

WARNING
These warnings apply to the appliance, and also where applicable, to all tools, accessories, chargers or mains adaptors.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

This Dyson appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or reasoning capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, only if they have been given supervision or instruction by a responsible person concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Use only as described in this Dyson Operating Manual. Do not carry out any maintenance other than that shown in this manual, or advised by the Dyson Customer Care Helpline.
Suitable for dry locations ONLY. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not handle any part of the plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not use with a damaged cable or plug. If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by Dyson, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
If the appliance is not working as it should, has received a sharp blow, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, do not use and contact the Dyson Customer Care Helpline.
Contact the Dyson Customer Care Helpline when a service or repair is required. Do not disassemble the appliance as incorrect reassembly may result in an electric shock or fire.
Do not stretch the cable or place the cable under strain. Keep the cable away from heated surfaces. Do not close a door on the cable, or pull the cable around sharp edges or corners. Arrange the cable away from traffic areas and where it will not be stepped on or tripped over. Do not run over the cable.
Do not unplug by pulling on the cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. The use of an extension cable is not recommended.
Do not use to pick up water.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as petrol, or use in areas where they or their vapours may be present.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts, such as the brush bar. Do not point the hose, wand or tools at your eyes or ears or put them in your mouth.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.
Use only Dyson-recommended accessories and replacement parts.
Do not use without the clear bin and filter in place.
Unplug when not in use for extended periods and before maintenance or servicing.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not install, charge or use this appliance outdoors, in a bathroom or within 3 metres (10 feet) of a pool. Do not use on wet surfaces and do not expose to moisture, rain or snow.
Use only Dyson chargers for charging this Dyson appliance. Use only Dyson batteries: other types of batteries may burst, causing injury to persons and damage.
FIRE WARNING – Do not place this product on or near a cooker or any other hot surface and do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The battery might catch fire or explode.
Always turn ‘OFF’ the appliance before connecting or disconnecting the motorised brush bar.
FIRE WARNING – Do not apply any fragrance or scented product to the filter(s) of this appliance. The chemicals in such products are known to be flammable and can cause the appliance to catch fire.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS DYSON APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Power mode and run-time

Diagnostics – Main body

Clearing brush bar obstructions

Lights during use

Light during charging

Emptying the clear bin

Looking for blockages.

IMPORTANT! WASH FILTER

Wash filter with cold water at least once every month. Ensure that the filter is completely dry before refitting.

HOW TO WASHDIAGNOSTICS – MAIN BODY

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 appliance 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.
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 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 – BATTERY

When in use, trigger pressed:

When charging battery:

EMPTYING THE CLEAR BIN

Empty as soon as the dirt reaches the level of the MAX mark – do not overfill.
(Please do not use the appliance when the dirt exceeds the MAX line. The dirt will reach the filter, more frequent maintenance of the filter will be required.)
Ensure 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.

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. 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 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 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, slide the brush bar out of the cleanerhead and remove the obstruction. Replace the brush bar and secure it by tightening the fastener. Ensure it is fixed firmly before operating the appliance.
This appliance 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 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).

DYSON CUSTOMER CARE
Thank you for choosing to buy a Dyson appliance. After registering your 2 year guarantee, your Dyson appliance will be covered for parts and labour for 2 years from the date of purchase, subject to the terms of the guarantee. If you have any queries regarding your Dyson appliance, visit www.dyson.co.uk/support (UK) or www.dyson.ie/support (ROI) for online help, general tips and useful information about Dyson. Alternatively, you can call the Dyson Helpline with your serial number and details of where/when you bought the appliance. Note your serial number for future reference. Your serial number can be found on your rating plate which is on the main body of the appliance behind the clear bin.

This illustration is for example purposes only.

DYSON CONTACT DETAILS

UK:
Website: www.dyson.co.uk/support
Dyson helpline:
0800 298 0298
Email:
askdyson@dyson.co.uk
Address:
Dyson Technology Limited, Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0RP
ROI:
Website: www.dyson.ie/support
Dyson helpline:
01 475 7109
Email:
askdyson@dyson.ie
Address:
Dyson Ireland Limited, Office 2, Central Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland

GUARANTEE FORM

www.dyson.co.uk

3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER YOUR FREE 2 YEAR GUARANTEE

REGISTER ONLINE
Visit our website to register your full parts and labour guarantee online.
www.dyson.co.uk/register

www.dyson.ie/register

REGISTER BY PHONE
Call our dedicated helpline. Open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm & Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm.
UK: 0800 298 0298 ROI: 01 475 7109

REGISTER BY MAIL
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