User manual
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Contents
In the box
Getting started
The LCD screen
Caring for your floors
Charging your machine
Changing your click-in battery
Emptying your bin
Cleaning your bin
Clearing blockages
Top view of the Dyson V15 detect
machine, showing cleaner head,
wand, bin and main body.
Dyson V15 detect
Clearing obstructions from your
Digital Motorbar™ cleaner head
Clearing blockages from your
Hair screw tool
Washing your filter
Washing your Fluffy Optic™
cleaner head brush bar
Cleaning your tools
Looking after your machine
In the box
Some tools may not be included.
You can buy additional tools at www.dyson.com.
Combination tool
Soft dusting brush Up-top adapter
Low-reach adaptor
Vacuum cleaner with
click-in battery
Additional click-in battery
Wand
Crevice tool
Stubborn dirt brush
Hair screw tool Light pipe crevice tool
Fabric and
mattress tool
Two tools in one –
wide nozzle and brush,
for quick switching
between cleaning and
dusting tasks around
your home or car.
Enclosed in a skirt
of soft nylon bristles
for gentle, vacuum-
assisted dusting of
delicate objects and
surfaces.
Bends and locks at
different angles. Fits
any compatible tool
for effective cleaning
in hard-to-reach high
areas of your home.
Bends to comfortably
reach down low.
Engineered to clean
further under low
furniture by adjusting
the wand angle up to
90°.
Engineered for precise
cleaning around
tricky edges and into
hard-to-reach narrow
spaces.
Stiff nylon bristles
dislodge ground-in dirt
from coarse carpets,
high traffic areas and
car interiors.
conical
brush bar spirals hair
off and into the bin.
Motor-driven cleaning
for smaller spaces.
Crevice tool with LED
lights lets you reach
into dark, narrow
spaces and see where
you’re cleaning.
Removes dust, dirt
and allergens from
mattresses and
upholstery.
Charger
Charges your vacuum with
or without a dock.
Your machine will come with one or more of these
cleaner heads – not all will be included.
Wand clip
Clips to your vacuum's
wand to hold tools.
Wall dock
The Dyson cordless vacuum drops
into the wall-mounted charging dock,
ready for your next clean.
Digital Motorbar™ cleaner head
Dyson DLS™ technology monitors brush bar
resistance and adapts power across different
floor types. De-tangling vanes automatically clear
wrapped hair from the brush bar as you clean.
A soft fluffy brush bar
housed within the
cleaner head. There is
an electrical connecter
end that can attach to
the end of the wand or
directly to the machine.
A brush bar located inside
the cleaner head and
a suction control slider
located on the front.
Main body
showing the
handle and bin
attached.
A rectangular
dock that
needs to be
fixed to a wall
with screws.
The charger is a one
piece unit with the plug,
connector end and cable.
A rectangular battery with an
slanted connector that slides into
the handle of the main body of
the machine.
The narrow connector end at the top, this connects to the bin
and the wider end at the bottom that connects to the cleaner
head or tool.
This tool has a
combination
of brush head
and crevice tool
together in one
unit. The brush
head slides down
the crevice tool
when needed.
Pliable bristles
and felt bumper
strip on a narrow,
tapered tool.
A wide, triangular
shaped nozzle.
A plastic clip that
attaches to the wand
A long tool
with an
angled end.
With an elbow
joint, fitted
between the
bin and the
tool.
A small cleaner head
with an angled body
housing the motor and
an electrical connector
to attach to the wand or
directly to the machine.
A flexible hose
engineered from
tough wire and
durable plastic.
A short nozzle
with stiff
bristles on the
underside.
A long tool with
an angled end.
Fluffy Optic™ cleaner h ead
The Fluffy Optic™ cleaner
head makes invisible dust
visible on hard floors.
Extension hos e
Adds up to 24in of
flexible reach to any
tool attachment, to
clean up high or down
low in your home or
car.
De-tangling
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Getting started
Eco
中文
한국어
Boost
中文
한국어
Auto
Power modes
Eco mode
Auto and Med mode
Boost mode
Measures microscopic dust particles
Your machine has three power modes for
different tasks. Change power modes quickly
using a single button.
Maximum run time for longer cleans all
around your home.
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.
Designed for intensive spot cleaning
of ground–in dirt.
A piezo sensor continuously sizes
and counts dust particles at the inlet.
Attach your cleaner head or Hair
screw tool and use in Auto mode to
automatically increase suction power
when needed.
Med
Diagram showing the connection of
the wand onto the main body, with
the wand release button aligned
with the top of the main body.
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.
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.
Location of the Selection button
on the screen on the filter end
of the machine.
The screen, on the end of the
main body, showing a graph of
the sizing and counting of the
dust particles.
Arrow showing the end
of the wand connecting
to the cleaner head.
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.
The LCD screen
Settings menu
Change language
Change alert settings
The LCD screen shows your particle count information and performance,
including the cleaning mode selected, remaining run time, filter maintenance
and blockage information.
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.
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
English
Espanol
English
selected
Particle count and graph
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 videos for your machine go online:
www.dyson.com/support
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.
Automatic adjustment between hard floors and carpets will continue, when
using the Digital Motorbar™ cleaner head.
Control the settings on your machine using the Selection button.
To enter the settings menu, press and hold the button until the menu screen
appears. Tap to scroll through the options available.
The Selection button
on the screen being
pressed.
Two screens, the first with
the language list and then
the tick screen to show that
the language has been
successfully changed.
The screen with an
amber warning
triangle to demon-
strate an alert.
Battery health
Run time countdown
Alerts
To get the best performance and life from your battery, use Eco or Auto/Med mode.
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.
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.
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Exit settings menu
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.
The battery health is
shown on the batter-
ies on the screen.
A red screen with an icon
with a plug being con-
nected to the power sup-
ply. This demonstrates
the battery is empty and
needs charging.
Alert icon with Filter
not sealed wording.
Alert icon with
Airways blocked
wording.
Alert icon with
Filter needs clean-
ing wording.
Screen with Exit
menu wording and
return icon.
Alert icon with Fully
charge before first
use wording.
If you have additional click-in batteries, we recommend that you alternate
the batteries to maintain even performance.
Charging your machine
Connect to the 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
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.
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.
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.
Caring for your floors
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 motorized floor tool and
consulting with your flooring manufacturer.
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 use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your bin.
Make sure that your bin and seals are completely dry before replacing.
Insert the spine on to 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.
Cleaning your bin
Remove your bin
Refit your bin
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.
Illustration of the bin being
emptied into a bag with imag-
es demonstrating to take care
not to press the trigger when
emptying the bin.
The bin lid closing with an
audible click and the bin
being pushed upwards with
another click once it is fully
in place.
The bin being removed and the
location of the bin release lever on
the underside of the bin runner.
The bin being pushed back
into position on the bin
runner.
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.
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.
Minimize dust contact
Cover your bin tightly in a dust proof bag while you empty. Remove your bin
carefully, seal the bag tightly and dispose.
Close the bin
Push the bin base upwards until your bin and bin base click into place.
Check the wand for blockages.
Check your cleaner head for blockages, following the instructions to remove
the brush bar, where necessary.
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.
Clearing blockages
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.
Refit all parts securely before using your machine.
Clearing blockages isn't covered by your guarantee.
Check the main body
Check the wand and cleaner head
Re–assemble your machine
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.
With the wand
removed from the
machine, check for
blockages at both ends
of the wand.
Turn the cleaner head over
to check for obstructions on
the brush bar and air inlet.
Replace your brush bar
Remove your brush bar
Look for obstructions
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.
Use a coin to unlock the end cap.
Twist the end cap and remove it from your brush bar. Don’t wash the end cap.
Slide your brush bar out of the cleaner head.
Push the end cap back on to your brush bar and slide it back into the
cleaner head.
Turn the end cap into the locked position.
Your cleaner head isn't washable and should only be wiped over with
a damp lint-free cloth.
Clearing obstructions from your
Digital Motorbar™ cleaner head
Your Digital Motorbar™ cleaner head 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 make sure your
machine power is turned off.
Clear any debris from your brush bar.
Check inside the cleaner head and remove any debris or blockages.
Your Digital Motorbar™ cleaner head and brush bar aren’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.
The lock located on
the side of the cleaner
head, is rotated 90 ° to
release the end cap and
the brush bar can be
removed.
The removal of the brush bars
showing the lock in a horizontal
position and the unlock symbol
at 90° counter-clockwise and lock
symbol at 90° clockwise.
Remove the cover and brush bar
Look for obstructions
Re–assemble 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 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.
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.
Put your brush bar back into position and press firmly until it clicks back
into position.
Check the red locking lever is in the unlocked position. Align the cleaner
head cover with the guide on the main body. Push it down until it clicks into
position.
Push the red locking lever up until it clicks into position and push the base
plate back into place.
Clearing blockages from your
Hair screw tool
Location of the lever
to release the brush
bar is located at
the back of the Hair
screw tool.
Slide the housing
back on to the
brush bar and
push the lever on
the back of the
Hair screw tool
upwards to lock.
Washing your filter
Wash your filter
Fill and shake
Shake and dry
Tap your filter
For more information and support videos for your machine go
online: www.dyson.com/support
Wash with warm, running tap water – gently rubbing your filter with your
fingers to remove the dirt.
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.
Empty the filter and shake firmly to remove excess water.
Keep shaking until there’s no water coming from the filter.
Place your filter end up, as shown.
Place the filter on its end and leave 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.
Before washing your filter, tap it gently over a bin to remove any loose dust
and debris.
Wash your filter at least once a month to maintain optimum suction power.
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.
The filter is left to dry with the
pleated filter end facing upwards.
Holding the filter by
the hard, plastic end,
tap the other end
over the bin.
The filter is located at the
rear of your machine.
Twist off your filter
Twist your filter counter-clockwise and pull it away from your machine.
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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.
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
cap.
The brush bar has
an open end and a
closed end. Stand
upright, with the
closed end facing
upwards, to dry.
Washing your Fluffy Optic™
cleaner head brush bar
Your Illuminated cleaner 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 .
Remove the end cap from the brush bar. Don't wash the end cap.
Slide your brush bar out of the cleaner head.
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 illumination lens
To maintain optimum performance, keep your illumination 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.
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 Extension hose Light pipe crevice toolCrevice tool Low-reach adaptor
Fabric and
mattress tool
Stubborn dirt brush
Soft dusting brush
Up-top adapter
Looking after your machine
Look after your battery
Look after your machine
To always get the best performance from your machine, it’s important
to clean it regularly and check for blockages.
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.
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.
For more information and support videos for your machine go
online: www.dyson.com/support
Your serial numbers
You can find your serial numbers on your machine, battery and charger.
Use your serial number to register.
