dyson Ball Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

dyson Ball Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner

In the box

• The Dyson upright vacuum cleaner with bin attached.
  

• A brush bar located inside the cleaner head and a suction control slider located on the front.

• The handle supplied separately, with a triangular handle grip and coble clip on the front.

• A plastic clip that can be fitted behind the bin to hold the combination tool.

Some tools and accessories may not be included.

You con buy additional tools and accessories at www.dyson.com.

This tool hos a combination of brush head and crevice tool together in one unit. The brush head slides down the crevice tool when needed.

Combination tool
Two tools in one – brush and nozzle, for versatile cleaning around your home.

A wide mouth tool with a lint edge.

Stair tool
For vacuuming narrow or difficult-to-reach carpeted areas, such as stairs and corners.

Tangle-free turbine tool
Counter-rotating brush heads remove hair from carpets and upholstery. No tangles.

A small cleaner head with a body housing the motor and on electrical connector to attach to the wand or directly to the machine.

Soft bristles ore on the underside of this tool.

Soft dusting brush
Enclosed in o skirt of soft nylon bristles for gentle, vacuum-assisted dusting of delicate objects and surfaces

A wide, triangular shaped nozzle.

Fabric and mattress tool
Removes dust, dirt and allergens from mattresses and upholstery.

A long rectangular tool with a jointed connection and soft bristles on the underside.

Articulating hard floor tool
Swivelling brush head with on ultra-slim profile to reach difficult spaces. With soft nylon bristles to remove dust ond ollergens.

Aspringlooded head with metal bristles on the underside.

Pet groom tool
Captures loose hair and dander as you brush your pet. Flexible bristles self- clean in on instant.

Getting started

Assembling your machine

Fit the cleaner head
Loy your machine on its back.

Slide your Motorbar™ cleaner head into position on the front of the ball.Push upwards until the red button on the underside of your machine clicks securely in place.

Stand your machine upright.

Fit the wand
Slide the handle onto your machine until it clicks into position.

Position the wand into the end of the hose. Press the wand release button on the end of the hose and slide the wand all the way down.

Position the wand and hose in the handle recess on your machine. Slide the wand down into the handle until it clicks into position.

Close the wand end cap.

Fit the tool holder
Slide the tool holder into position on the side of your machine.

Fit your combination tool onto the holder.

Wrap the cable around the lop and bottom cable hooks and secure with the cable clip.

Caring for your floors

Check thotthe underside of the cleaner head or tool is clean and free from any objects that may co use damage.

Before vacuuming your flooring, rugs, and carpets, check the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instructions.

The brush bar on your machine con damage certain flooring. Some rug materials may fuzz if a rotating brush bar is used when vacuuming. If this happens, we recommend vacuuming without the motorized floor tool and consulting with your flooring manufacturer.

Using your Motorbar™ cleaner head

Your cleaner head hos o motor-driven brush bar with suction control.

Check the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instructions for your flooring type.

Slide the suction control to suit your floor type. Select the right cleaning mode far the right task.

• Position the sl ider to the left for use on deep- to medium-pile carpets,  delicate flooring and rugs.

• Position the sl ider in the center for low-pile carpets and large debris.

• Position the slider to the right far hord floors and ground in dirt.

• If your machine is hard to push, use the mode on the left.

Using your tools

Attach to the wand
Open the cap on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand and hose release from the machine.
Push the tool into the end of the wand.

Remove from the wand
Remove the tool and slide the wand back into the hose. Position the wand and hose in the recess on the handle of your machine.

Attach to the hose
Open the cop on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand ond hose release from the machine.

Press the button on the end of the hose to release the wand.

Fit the tool into the end of the hose.

Remove from the hose
Remove the tool from the end of the hose.

Push the wand into the end of the hose until it clicks into position.

Slide the wand down into the hose.

Close the wand end cap.

Emptying your bin

Empty as soon as the dirt reaches the MAX level – don’t overfill. Using your machine when the dirt is above the MAX line may affect the performance and require more frequent filter washing.

Remove your bin
Turn off and unplug your machine.

Press the button on the bin handle to detach the bin from your machine.

Release the dirt
Hold your bin, with the bin base pointing down, over your trash can.

Firmly push the button on the bin handle, until the bin base opens.

Minimize dust contact
Cover your bin tightly in a dustproof bag while you empty. Remove your bin carefully, seal the bag tightly and dispose.

Replace your bin

Push the bin base up until it closes, clicking into place.

Position the bottom of your bin on your vacuum cleaner and then push the top into your machine until it clicks securely into place.

Storing your machine

Carry your machine using the bin handle.

Push your handle into the upright position.

Push your handle firmly forward and listen for two clicks to lock in upright position.

The stabiliser wheels will drop into position when the handle is locked in the upright position.

Clearing blockages

If any part of your machine becomes blocked, it may automatically cut out and the power will stop.

Unplug and leave your machine to cool before checking for blockages.

Remove cleaner head

Lay your machine on its back.

Push down the red button on the bottom of the ball and then slide your cleaner head down and off your machine.

Check the wand
Open the cap on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand and hose release from the machine.

Press the button on the end of the hose to release the wand.

Look through the wand to check for blockages.

Check the hose
Open the cap on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand and hose release from the machine.

Press the button on the end of the hose and remove the wand.

Press the button on the bin handle and remove the bin. Press the tab on the base of the hose to remove it from your machine.

Check for blockages in the hose, be careful of any sharp objects.

Check airways for blockages
Recline your machine and remove the outer cover of the ball.

Press the button on the handle of the bin and lift it away from your machine. Locate the clear inspection panel at the bottom of the bin recess on your machine and lift it to one side. Remove any debris.

Remove the cleaner head and look for blockages in the airway.

Check all the airways, removing any debris before reassembling your machine.

Clearing obstructions from your Motorbar™ cleaner head

Your Motorbor'” cleoner heod doesn’t hove o woshoble brush bor. To mointoin optimum performonce, check your brush bor regulorly ond cleor ony obstructions.

Unplug and leave your machine to cool before checking for blockages.

Remove cleaner head

Lie your machine on its bock.

Push down the red button on the bottom of the boll and then slide your cleaner head down and off your machine.

Remove your brush bar
Press the button on the bock of the Motorbor™ cleaner head and push upwards 90°to release the end cop.

Pull the brush bar out of the cleaner head.

Remove ony hoir, thread or debris from around the brush bar.

Be careful of any sharp objects when clearing blockages.

Replace your brush bar
Push the brush bar firmly bock into the cleaner head.

Make sure the brush bar is pushed fully into the cleaner head. Rotate the end cop until it clicks bock into the locked position.

Reassemble the cleaner head
Slide your Motorbor™ cleaner head into position on the front of the boll. Push upwards until the red button on the underside of your machine clicks securely in place.

Washing your filters

Wash your filters at least once a month ta maintain optimum suction power.

For more information and support videos for your machine go on line: www.dyson.com/support

Washing filter A

Remove your filter
Press the button on the bin handle to detach the bin from your machine.

Wash your filter
Push up the catch on the front of the bin handle and lift out the filter.

Only wash the filter with cold water. Hold the open end of the filter under a running tap, until the water runs clear.

Turn the filter upside down and tap to remove excess water.

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.

Dry your filter
Squeeze the excess water out of your filter.

Leave your filter to dry for at least 24 hours in a well-ventilated, warm place.

Don’t dry your filter in a tumble dryer, microwave or near a naked flame.

Important: your filter must be completely dry before you put it back into the machine. Your machine could be damaged if used with a damp filter.

Reassemble your filter
Drop your filter back into your machine. Close the handle and make sure it clips into place.

Place the base of your bin onto your machine and then push the top into position until it clicks.

Washing filter B

Remove your filter
Lay your machine on its side with the filter cover facing upwards.

Turn the lock in the center of the ball until the filter cover is released. Lift off the filter cover.

Twist the filter counter-clockwise until it is released and lift it off your machine. Wash

Wash your filter
Wash the filter in a rotating motion.

Repeat until the water runs clear.

Tap the filter to remove excess water.

Dry your filter
Leave your filter to dry for at least 24 hours in a well-ventilated, warm place.

Don’t dry your filter in a tumble dryer, microwave or near a naked flame.

Important: your filter must be completely dry before you put it back into themachine. Your machine could be damaged if used with a damp filter.

Reassemble your filter
Place the filter back into position in the ball.

Twist the filter clockwise until it clicks into position.

Refit the filter cover and turn the lock until it clicks securely into the closed position.

Looking after your machine

To olwoys get the best performonce from your mochine, it’s importont to cleon it regulorly ond check for blockoges.

Look ofter your machine

If your machine is dusty, wipe with a damp lint-free cloth.

Check for blockages in the cleaner head, tools and main body of your machine.

Wash your filter regularly and leave to dry completely.

Don’t use detergents or polishes to clean your machine.

Your serial number
You con find your seriol number on your machine, behind the bin. Use your seriol number to register your machine.

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