image:Not Picking Up (Models WITHOUT Brush Control)

Not Picking Up (Models WITHOUT Brush Control)

1. To examine the pre motor filter start by depressing the catch at the top of the cyclone top assembly handle and removing it from the Dyson.

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image:Not Picking Up (Models WITH Brush Control)

Not Picking Up (Models WITH Brush Control)

1. To examine the pre motor filter start by depressing the catch at the top of the cyclone top assembly handle and removing it from the Dyson. 

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Not Picking Up Through The Hose

1. Firstly remove the power cable from the rear of your DC14 and then release the wand handle from the main body.

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image:Burning Smell - Carbon (Models WITHOUT Brush Control)

Burning Smell - Carbon (Models WITHOUT Brush Control)

1. Start by laying your Dyson onto it's back and using a two pence piece, turn each of the three soleplate fasteners a quarter of a turn in an anti-clockwise direction. 2. Remove the soleplate by prising it away from the cleaner head, underneath the centre soleplate fastener. 3. Using a large screwdriver carefully prise the belt from the motor shaft. ...

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image:Burning Smell - Carbon (Models WITH Brush Control)

Burning Smell - Carbon (Models WITH Brush Control)

1. Lay your Dyson onto it's back and, using a two pence piece or a large flat screwdriver, turn each of the three soleplate fasteners a quarter of a turn in an anti-clockwise direction....

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Will Not Stand Up

1. It is the misallignment of the valve carriage that prevents it from standing upright. As can be seen from the picture below. Because the valve carriage has slid downwards the projection on the cleaner head (red arrow) is above the valve carriage (blue arrow). ...

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Loud Clattering Sound

1. Lay your Dyson onto it's back and, using a two pence piece or a large flat screwdriver, turn each of the three soleplate fasteners a quarter of a turn in an anti-clockwise direction....

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Cuts Out Intermittently

1. Start by unwinding the cable from the rear of the Dyson. Remove the wand assembly....

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Turns Itself Off (Models WITHOUT Brush Control)

1. Firstly check that the filters are clean. 2. Check for blockages in the cleaner head and hose.If, after doing both of the steps above, you can find no obvious reason for the cleaner to overheat then inspect the motor for damage by following the steps detailed below. FILTERS - Always check the filters first. Start by examining the pre motor filter (The blue sponge filter in a yellow carrier). I...

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image:Turns Itself Off (Models WITH Brush Control)

Turns Itself Off (Models WITH Brush Control)

1. Firstly check that the filters are clean. 2. Check for blockages in the cleaner head and hose.If, after doing both of the steps above, you can find no obvious reason for the cleaner to overheat then inspect the motor for damage by following the steps detailed below. PLEASE NOTE: If your are in anyway unsure of any of the steps listed below. Please consult a qualified electrician and always rem...

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