dyson V12 Detect Slim Total Clean User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- dyson
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V12 Detect Slim Total Clean
SV12 JN.00000 PN.000000-00-00 00.00.00 VERSION NO.01
User manual
Dyson V12 detect slim
Top view of the Dyson V12 detect slim machine, showing cleaner head, wand, bin and main body.
Contents In the box Getting started The LCD screen Charging your machine Changing your click-in battery Caring for your floors Emptying your bin Cleaning your bin
Clearing blockages Washing your filter Washing your Laser Slim FluffyTM brush bar Cleaning your tools Clearing blockages from your Hair screw tool Looking after your machine
In the box
Your machine will come with one or more of these cleaner heads not all will
be included.
Vacuum cleaner
Laser Slim FluffyTMcleaner head A precisely-angled laser makes invisible dust visible on hard floors.
Direct drive cleaner head Deep cleans carpets and hard floors.
Additional click-in battery
Wand
Some tools may not be included. You can buy additional tools at www.dyson.my
Charger Charges your vacuum with or without a dock.
Wall dock Charges your vacuum with or without a dock.
Combination tool Two tools in one wide nozzle and brush, for quick switching between cleaning and dusting tasks around your home or car.
Crevice tool Engineered for precise cleaning around tricky edges and into hard-to-reach narrow spaces.
Extension hose Adds up to 61cm of flexible reach to any tool attachment, to clean up high or down low in your home or car.
Hair screw tool Anti-tangle conical brush bar spirals hair off and into the bin. Motor-driven cleaning for smaller spaces.
Low-reach adaptor Bends to comfortably reach down low. Engineered to clean further under low furniture by adjusting the wand angle up to 90°.
Light pipe crevice tool Crevice tool with LED lights lets you reach into dark, narrow spaces and see where you’re cleaning.
Soft dusting brush Enclosed in a skirt of soft nylon bristles for gentle, vacuumassisted dusting of delicate objects and surfaces.
Stubborn dirt brush Stiff nylon bristles dislodge ground-in dirt from coarse carpets, high traffic areas and car interiors.
Up-top adapter Twists into different positions and angles for easy high-reach cleaning.
Mattress tool Removes dust, dirt and allergens from mattresses and upholstery.
Wand clip
Getting started
Location of the Selection button on the screen on the filter end of the machine.
Power modes Your machine has three power modes for different tasks. Change
power modes quickly using a single button.
The screen showing the machine set to Eco mode with a full battery in green to
show that this will give the longest battery life of the three modes.
Eco mode Maximum run time for longer cleans all around your home.
Diagram showing the connection of the wand onto the main body, with the wand release button aligned with the top of the main body.
Two screens showing the machine set to Auto mode and Med mode with a blue
battery showing that this will give a medium length of battery life.
Auto and Med mode The optimum balance of power and run time. Attach your
cleaner head or Hair screw tool to activate Auto mode. Suction power
automatically adapts to dust levels.
The screen showing the machine set to Boost mode with a red battery to show
that this will give the shortest battery life of the three modes.
Boost mode Designed for intensive spot cleaning of groundin dirt
Arrow showing the end of the wand connecting to the cleaner head. Turn your
laser on and off Turn your laser on or off with the slider switch on your
cleaner head.
Class 1 laser product safe for pets and humans. Avoid looking directly into
the beam.
Measures microscopic dust particles
A piezo sensor continuously sizes
and counts dust particles at the inlet.
The screen, on the end of the Attach your cleaner head or Hair
main body, showing a graph of screw tool and use in Auto mode to
the sizing and counting of the automatically increase suction power
dust particles.
when needed.
The LCD screen
The LCD screen shows your particle count information and performance,
including the cleaning mode selected, remaining run time, filter maintenance
and blockage information.
Settings menu Control the settings on your machine using the button. To enter
the settings menu, press and hold the button until the menu screen appears.
Tap to scroll through the options available.
Particle count and graph Select to turn the measuring and counting of
particles on and off. Turn off the measuring and counting of particles to stop
your machine automatically adjusting suction power and turn off the graph.
The Selection button on the screen being pressed.
Adjust reactive suction power sensitivity Use the selection button to change
how sensitive the particle count is. This will change how your machine
automatically reacts to the dust particles.
For more information and support for your machine go online:
https://www.dyson.my/products/vacuum-cleaners/dyson-v12-detect-slim/owners
Change language To change the language on your screen, press the button and
hold until the language list appears. Release the button.
Tap the button to scroll through the language list to your preferred language.
Press and hold the button until the countdown ends.
A green tick will appear on the screen to show your language selection is
complete.
To cancel your selection, release the button during the countdown.
Two screens, the first with the language list and then the tick screen to show that the language has been successfully changed.
Change alert settings You can turn the alert motor pulse off. Your motor will
no longer pulse but run time alert information will continue to be displayed
on the LCD screen when your machine needs your attention.
Turning off alerts will not turn off the blockage alert pulsing. This is to
ensure you clear any blockages, preventing damage to your machine.
Tap to scroll through the settings menu. Select the `Alerts’ option.
Scroll to select on or off. Hold the button until the countdown ends and a
tick appears on the screen. To cancel your selection, release the button
during the countdown
The screen with an amber warning triangle to demonstrate an alert.
Run time countdown When the battery needs charging, your machine will pulse
three times and a low run time icon will appear on the screen.
When your battery is empty, a red warning icon will appear on the screen.
When Particle count and graph is turned on, low run time will be in amber and
red when in Boost mode.
The screen with a battery time remaining shown as a number and as a half filled battery.
A red screen with an icon with a plug being connected to the power supply. This demonstrates the battery is empty and needs charging.
Battery health To get the best performance and life from your battery, use Eco or Auto/Med mode.
The battery health is shown on the batteries on the screen.
Alerts The alerts you might see are:
Filter the filter isn’t fitted correctly, or needs cleaning.
Blockage your machine has a blockage that needs removing.
Alert icon with Fully charge before first use wording.
Alert icon with Filter not sealed wording.
Exit settings menu To exit the settings menu. Tap to scroll through the selection menu. Select `Exit menu’.
Screen with Exit menu wording and return icon.
Alert icon with Airways blocked wording.
Alert icon with Filter needs cleaning wording.
Charging your machine
It’s important to fully charge your new machine before using it for the first
time, and after every clean. This is because the battery and monitoring
system’s algorithm `learns’ over time, and fully charging your machine helps
it to more accurately calculate and display remaining run time.
Connect to charger either directly or in the dock. The blue LEDs on either
side of the battery will flash during charging. When the battery is fully
charged, both LEDs will light for 5 seconds. Your battery is fully charged
when the display shows 100%. Your machine won’t operate or charge if the
ambient temperature is below 5°C(41°F). This is designed to protect both the
motor and battery.
Changing your click-in battery
If you have additional click-in batteries, we recommend that you alternate the
batteries to maintain even performance.
Removing your battery Push the Battery release button on the handle and slide
the battery off your machine. Charge the battery. Refitting your battery Align
your battery with the handle and slide it in. Push firmly until it clicks into
place.
Caring for your floors
The charger connected from the power supply using the wall dock.
The charger connected from the power supply directly into the front of the
battery.
Arrows showing the location of the Battery release button and the battery
coming off the handle when the button is pressed. The battery is then shown
being replaced on the base of the handle, clicking into place.
Check that the underside of the cleaner head or tool is clean and free from
any objects that may cause damage.
Before vacuuming your flooring, rugs, and carpets, check the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning instructions.
The brush bar on your 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.
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.
Overfilling your bin could result in inaccurate readings on the particle
graph.
The MAX mark on the bin of the machine, showing that the dirt should not be filled over the Max mark when the machine is at the angle of normal use.
Remove your wand Press the red wand release button, on the top of the wand,
and pull the wand away from the bin.
Release the dirt Hold the machine over the bin, pointing downwards. Firmly
push the red bin release button. The bin will slide down, cleaning the shroud
as it goes, and the bin base will open. The bin base won’t open if the red bin
release button isn’t pushed down all the way.
Illustration of the bin being emptied into a bag with images demonstrating to take care not to press the trigger when emptying the bin.
Minimise dust contact
Cover your bin tightly in a dust proof bag while you empty. Remove the bin
carefully, seal the bag tightly and dispose.
Close your bin Push the bin base upwards until the bin and bin base click into place.
The bin lid closing with an audible click and the bin being pushed upwards with another click once it is fully in place.
Cleaning your bin
Remove your bin
The bin being removed and the location of the bin release lever on the underside of the bin runner.
If it is necessary to clean your bin, empty it as shown in the `Emptying your bin’ section.
Press the red button located on the bin runner to release the bin and slide your bin off the runner.
Only clean your bin with a damp cloth.
Make sure that the bin and seals are completely dry before replacing.
Refit your bin Insert the spine on to the bin runner.
The bin being pushed back into position on the bin runner.
Close your bin by pushing the bin base upwards until the bin and bin base click into place.
Your bin isn’t dishwasher safe and the use of detergents, polishes or air fresheners to clean your bin isn’t recommended, as it may damage your machine.
Clearing blockages
Disconnect your machine from the charger before looking for blockages. Be
careful not to touch the trigger and be aware of sharp objects.
Leave your machine to cool down before looking for blockages.
Don`t use your machine when looking for blockages as this could cause injury.
With the bin removed, check for blockages, paying particular attention to the air inlet, located at on the right hand side of the machine just below the point where the bin joins the main body of the machine.
Remove the bin and check for blockages in the main body of your machine.
Make sure any blockages are completely cleared and all parts are fitted before
using your machine.
If your machine detects a blockage, the motor will pulse and you won’t be able
to use your machine until the blockage has been cleared.
If you try to use your machine when the motor is pulsing, it will
automatically cut out.
To check for blockages in the main body of the machine, remove the bin
following the instructions in the Cleaning your bin section and remove the
blockage.
If you cannot clear an obstruction, you may need to remove the brush bars.
With the wand removed from the machine, check for blockages at both ends of the wand.
Refit all parts securely before using your machine. Clearing blockages isn`t covered by your guarantee.
Turn the cleaner head over to check for obstructions on the brush bar and air inlet.
Washing your filter
Wash your filter at least once a month to maintain optimum suction power.
For more information and support for your machine go online:
https://www.dyson.my/products/vacuum-cleaners/dyson-v12-detect-slim/owners
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.
Twist off your filter Twist your filter anti-clockwise and pull it away from
your machine.
Tap your filter Before washing your filter, tap it gently over a bin to remove
any loose dust and debris.
Wash your filter Wash with warm, running tap water gently rubbing your
filter with your fingers to remove the dirt.
The filter is located at the rear of your machine.
Holding the filter by the hard, plastic end, tap the other end over the bin.
Fill and shake Place your hand over one end of your filter.
Fill the filter with warm tap water.
Place your hand over the open end of the filter and shake it firmly to remove
trapped dirt and debris.
Repeat these steps until the water runs clear.
Shake out the water Empty the filter and shake firmly to remove excess water.
Shake with the filter in both an upward and downward position.
Keep shaking until there’s no water coming from the filter.
Filter held in upright position, with the wider end in the palm of a hand. Water running from a tap into the narrower end.
Filter with hand over the open end with arrows showing a shaking motion.
A hand holding the filter with the narrow end pointing downwards with droplets of water being shaken from the filter and again, with the end pointing downwards shaking water out.
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 the
machine. Your machine could be damaged if used with a damp filter.
The filter is left to dry with the pleated filter end facing upwards.
Washing your Laser Slim FluffyTMbrush bar
Your Laser Slim FluffyTMcleaner head has a washable brush bar. To maintain
optimum performance, check and wash your brush bar regularly. Make sure your
machine is disconnected from the charger and take care not to touch the
trigger.
Remove your brush bar Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or
use detergents, polishes or air fresheners. Press the cleaner head release
button on the end of the wand. Place the cleaner head upside down. Push the
end cap up fully and pull the brush bar out of the cleaner head.
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The end cap is located at the side of the cleaner head. Push this upwards to
unlock the brush bar.
Don`t wash the end 2
cap.
Wash and dry your brush bar Hold your brush bar under running water and gently
rub to remove any lint or dirt. Stand your brush bar upright as shown. Leave
to dry completely for at least 24 hours.
Replace your brush bar Before replacing, check that your brush bar is
completely dry. Reattach the end cap to your brush bar. Slide your brush bar
into the cleaner head. Push the end cap back down to the closed position.
Cleaning your laser lens To maintain optimum performance, keep your laser lens
clean. Only clean the lens when the cleaner head is not attached to your
machine. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the lens.
The brush bar an open end and a closed end. Stand upright, with the closed end
facing upwards, to dry.
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The end cap should be attached to the cleaner head at an angle less than 90°,
any angle greater than this will not allow the end cap to close.
Cleaning your tools
Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents, polishes
or air fresheners. Wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth, without touching the
connector end. Make sure your tools are completely dry before using.
Combination tool
Crevice tool
Extension hose
Light pipe crevice tool Low-reach adaptor
Soft dusting brush
Stubborn dirt brush
Up-top adapter
Mattress tool
Clearing blockages from your Hair screw tool
Your Hair screw tool doesn`t have a washable brush bar. To maintain optimum
performance, check your brush bar regularly and clear any obstructions. Make
sure your machine is disconnected from the charger and take care not to touch
the trigger.
Remove the cover and brush bar Remove the Hair screw tool from the wand or
machine. Push the base plate open. Press the red lever down to release the
cleaner head cover. Pull the cleaner head cover off the main body of the tool.
The curved locking lever located on the back of the tool.
Remove any hair or fibres that have been wrapped around the brush bar.
Look for obstructions Pull your brush bar firmly to remove it from the main
body.
Check and remove any obstructions from all three parts of your Hair screw
tool.
Your Hair screw tool isn`t washable. Wipe over with a damp lint-free cloth.
Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents, polishes
or air fresheners.
Slide the housing back on to the brush bar and push the lever on the back of the Hair screw tool upwards to lock.
Reassemble Hair screw tool
Looking after your machine
To always get the best performance from your machine, it’s important to clean
it regularly and check for blockages.
Look after 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. Look after your battery To get
the best performance and life from your battery, use Eco or Auto/Med mode.
Your machine won’t operate or charge if the ambient temperature is below
5°C(41°F). This is designed to protect both the motor and battery. Your serial
numbers You can find your serial numbers on your machine, battery and charger.
Use your serial number to register. For more information and support for your
machine go online: https://www.dyson.my/products/vacuum-cleaners/dyson-v12
-detect-slim/owners
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