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Dyson V15 detect

User manual

Top view of the Dyson V15 detect

machine, showing cleaner head,
wand, bin and main body.

Contents Washing your Laser Slim Fluffy™ brush

In the box bar
Getting started Clearing obstructions from your High
The LCD screen Torque cleaner head with anti-tangle
Charging your machine comb
Changing your click-in battery Cleaning your tools
Caring for your floors Clearing blockages from your Hair screw
Emptying your bin tool
Cleaning your bin Looking after your machine
Clearing blockages
Washing your filter
In the box

Your machine will come with one or more of these cleaner heads –
not all will be included.

Vacuum cleaner with click-in Laser Slim Fluffy™ cleaner head High torque cleaner head with anti-tangle comb
battery A precisely-angled laser makes Dyson DLS™ technology monitors brush bar resistance
invisible dust visible on hard and adapts power across different floor types.
floors. Polycarbonate teeth prevent tangling around the bristles.

Additional click-in battery

Wand Charger Wall dock

Charges your vacuum with Your Dyson vacuum drops into the
or without a dock. wall-mounted charging dock, ready
for your next clean.

Some tools may not be included.

You can buy additional tools at www.dyson.com.

Combination tool Crevice tool Extension hose Hair screw tool Low-reach adaptor Light pipe crevice tool
Two tools in one – wide Engineered for precise Adds up to 61cm of Anti-tangle conical Bends to comfortably Crevice tool with LED
nozzle and brush, cleaning around flexible reach to any brush bar spirals hair reach down low. lights lets you reach
for quick switching tricky edges and into tool attachment, to off and into the bin. Engineered to clean into dark, narrow
between cleaning and hard-to-reach narrow clean up high or down Motor-driven cleaning further under low spaces and see where
dusting tasks around spaces. low in your home or for smaller spaces. furniture by adjusting you’re cleaning.
your home or car. car. the wand angle up to
90°.

Soft dusting brush Stubborn dirt brush Up-top adapter Mattress tool Wand clip
Enclosed in a skirt Stiff nylon bristles Twists into different Removes dust, dirt Clips to your vacuum’s
of soft nylon bristles dislodge ground-in dirt positions and angles and allergens from wand to hold tools.
for gentle, vacuum- from coarse carpets, for easy high-reach mattresses and
assisted dusting of high traffic areas and cleaning. upholstery.
delicate objects and car interiors.
surfaces.
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 Diagram showing the connection of
Eco mode with a full battery in green the wand onto the main body, with
to show that this will give the longest the wand release button aligned
battery life of the three modes. with the top of the main body.

Eco mode
Maximum run time for longer cleans all
around your home.

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 ground–in 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 9,927,641
switch on your cleaner head. 1.1M
The screen, on the end of the
450K
Class 1 laser product – safe
main body, showing a graph 1.6K
for pets and humans. Avoid
looking directly into the of the sizing and counting
beam. of the dust particles. m 10 60 180 500

45:37
Measures microscopic dust particles
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.
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.

Eco Auto Med

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. The Selection button
on the screen being
Particle count and graph pressed.
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.
100%
Automatic adjustment between hard floors and carpets will continue, when
using the High Torque cleaner head.

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: www.dyson.com/support
Low
run time
Change language
To change the language on your screen, press the button and hold until the
language list appears. Release the button.
4:50
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.
Two screens, the first with
To cancel your selection, release the button during the countdown. the language list and then
the tick screen to show that
English English
the language has been
successfully changed.
Espanol

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.
The screen with an amber
Scroll to select on or off. Hold the button until the countdown ends and a tick warning triangle to
appears on the screen. To cancel your selection, release the button during demonstrate an alert.
the countdown
 Low
run time
Run time countdown
When the battery needs charging, your machine will pulse three times and a
4:50 Auto
low run time icon will appear on the screen.
Low
When your battery is empty, a red warning icon will appear on the screen.
run time

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 A red screen with
On
English batteryEnglish
time remaining an icon with a plug
shown as a number and being connected to Off
as a half filled battery. the power supply. This Exit
Espanol demonstrates the battery
is empty and needs
charging.

English English

Espanol
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 batter-
ies on the screen.

Alerts
The alerts you might see are:
Alert icon with Fully Alert icon with
Filter – the filter isn’t fitted correctly, or needs cleaning. charge before first Airways blocked
use wording. wording.
Blockage – your machine has a blockage that needs removing.

Alert icon with Filter Alert icon with Filter

not sealed wording. needs cleaning
wording.

Exit settings menu

Screen with Exit
menu wording and
return icon.
Charging your machine The charger connected from
the power supply using the
wall dock.

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.
The charger connected from
the power supply directly
into the front of the battery.

Changing your click-in battery

If you have additional click-in batteries, we recommend that you alternate Arrows showing the location of the Battery release button
the batteries to maintain even performance. 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.

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

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 The MAX mark on the bin of
and require more frequent filter washing. the machine, showing that
the dirt should not be filled
Overfilling your bin could result in inaccurate readings on the particle graph. 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.
Illustration of the bin being
emptied into a bag with
images demonstrating to take
care not to press the trigger
when emptying 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.

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.

The bin lid closing with an audible

Close your bin click and the bin being pushed
upwards with another click once it is
Push the bin base upwards until the bin and bin base click into place.
fully in place.

Cleaning your bin

The bin being removed and the
location of the bin release lever on
the underside of the bin runner.
Remove your bin
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.

The bin being pushed back

into position on the bin
Refit your bin
runner.
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.
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.
With the bin removed,
Leave your machine to cool down before looking for blockages. check for blockages, paying
particular attention to the air
Don’t use your machine when looking for blockages as this could cause inlet, located at on the right–
injury. hand side of the machine just
below the point where the bin
joins the main body of the
If your machine detects a blockage, the motor will pulse and you won’t be machine.
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.

Check the main body

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.

With the wand

Check the wand and cleaner head removed from the
Check the wand for blockages. machine, check for
blockages at both ends
Check your cleaner head for blockages, following the instructions to remove of the wand.
the brush bar, where necessary.

Re–assemble your machine

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: www.dyson.com/support

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.

The filter is located at the rear of

your machine.

Tap your filter

Before washing your filter, tap it gently over a bin to remove any loose dust
and debris.
Holding the filter by the hard,
plastic end, tap the other end
over the bin.

Wash your filter

Wash with warm, running tap water – gently rubbing your filter with your fingers
to remove the dirt.

Filter held in upright position,

with the wider end in the palm
Fill and shake
of a hand. Water running from
Place your hand over one end of your filter. Filter with hand over
a tap into the narrower end.
the open end with
Fill the filter with warm tap water. arrows showing a
shaking motion.
Place your hand over the open end of the filter and shake it firmly to remove
trapped dirt and debris.
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.
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.

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 Fluffy™ brush bar

Your Laser Slim Fluffy™ 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. 1

The end cap is

located at the side
1
of the cleaner head.
Push this upwards to 2
unlock the brush bar.
Don’t wash the end
cap.
Remove your brush bar 2
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.

The brush bar an

open end and a
closed end. Stand
upright, with the
Wash and dry your brush bar closed end facing
Hold your brush bar under running water and gently rub to remove any lint upwards, to dry.
or dirt.

Stand your brush bar upright as shown. Leave to dry completely for at least
24 hours.

Replace your brush bar

2
1
Before replacing, check that your brush bar is completely dry.
The end cap should
Reattach the end cap to your brush bar.
be attached to the
2
1
cleaner head at an
Slide your brush bar into the cleaner head. Push the end cap back down to angle less than 90°,
the closed position. any angle greater
than this will not allow
the end cap to close.

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.

Clearing obstructions from your High Torque
cleaner head with anti-tangle comb
Your High Torque cleaner head with anti-tangle comb 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.

The lock located on the side of

the cleaner head, is rotated 90
Remove your brush bar ° to release the end cap and the
Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents, polishes brush bar can be removed.
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.

Look for obstructions

Clear any debris from your brush bar.

Check inside the cleaner head and remove any debris or blockages.

Your High Torque 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.
Remove any hair or fibres that
have been wrapped around the
brush bar.
Replace your brush bar
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.

The removal of the brush bars

showing the lock in a horizontal
position and the unlock symbol
at 90° anti-clockwise and lock
symbol at 90° clockwise.
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.

The curved locking lever

located on the back of the
tool.

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.

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.
Slide the housing back on to the brush
Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents, bar and push the lever on the back of
polishes or air fresheners. the Hair screw tool upwards to lock.

Re–assemble Hair screw tool

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.
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:

www.dyson.com/support