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.
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THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....