Important

• This appliance is not intended foruse by young children or infirmpersons without supervision.

• Young children should besupervised to ensure they do notplay with the appliance.

• Check that your electricity supplycorresponds to that shown on therating plate. The appliance mustonly be used as rated.

• If the supply cable of theappliance is damaged, disconnectthe appliance from the socketoutlet immediately. The supplycable must be replaced by themanufacturer or its service agentor a similarly qualified person inorder to avoid a hazard.

• Do not use the cleaner if the cableor plug are damaged or if thecleaner has been damaged,dropped or has come into contactwith water or any other liquid. Inthese cases, contact the Helpline.

For your safety

Do not pull on supply cable.

Do not use cleanerabove you on stairs.

Do not place handsunder brushbarwhen in use.

Do not use cleanerto pick up water orany other liquid.

Do not use cleanernear naked flames.

Do not leave cleanernear heat sources.

Do not run oversupply cable.

Do not use cleanerto pick up burningobjects of any kind.

DCO7 accessories

AU 1800 239766Unit 8, 7-11 Parraweena Road, Taren Point, Sydney NSW 2229.

NZ 0800 397 667Avery Robinson Ltd, 151D Marua Road,Ellerslie, Auckland.

Visit the Dyson website for productinformation and to order accessoriesand spares.

Dyson Customer CareEvery new Dyson domesticvacuum cleaner has a 2 yearguarantee.

If you have a query about yourDyson, call the Dyson CustomerHelpline with your serial numberand details of where/when youbought the cleaner.

Most queries can be solvedover the phone by one of ourfactory-trained Helpline staff.

If your cleaner needs attentionfrom our engineers, we aim tohave it repaired and testedwithin 3-5 working days.

Your serial number can befound on your rating platewhich is underneath themachine beneath the wheels.

Note your serial number forfuture reference:

helpline

DYSON LIMITED MALMESBURY SN16 ORP ENGLAND UK

230-240V 50Hz1200 W

FOR PATENT INFORMATION SEE OPERATING MANUAL 02422-01-04

Zorb carpet-cleaning powder(750g)*Millions of tiny sponges absorbdirt from the carpet, keepingnew carpets looking new withnone of the drawbacks of wetcleaning.

• When vacuuming, certain carpetsmay generate small static chargesin the clear bin. These are entirelyharmless and are not associatedwith the mains supply. To minimiseany effect from this, do not putyour hand or insert any object intothe clear bin unless you have firstemptied it and rinsed it out withcold water.

• Do not continue to use the cleaner if any part appears to be faulty,missing or damaged.

• Do not carry out any maintenancework other than that shown in thismanual or advised by the Helplineand do not put anything into theopenings or moving parts of themachine.

• Only use parts produced orrecommended by Dyson; failure to do so could invalidate yourguarantee.

PN.04482-02-02 JN.7810 15.11.02

*item not approved by British Allergy Foundation.

The following items can be used with your DCO7. For furtherinformation please see the order form, or visit the Dyson websiteat www.dyson.com.au or www.dyson.co.nz

European conformity information: a sample of this product has been tested and found to be in conformity with thefollowing European Directives: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage (Safety) Directive,93/68/ EEC CE Marking Directive and 89/336/EEC EMC Directive.

Mini TurbobrushRotating brushbar powered byconstant airflow improves pick-upof pet hairs and other fibres.Ideal for cleaning in confinedareas, e.g. car, stairs, upholstery.

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This product is protected by the followingIntellectual Property Rights:Patent/Patent Application Nos:EP1066115, EP0489565, EP0636338,

EP0800359, EP0800360, EP1098586,

EP1119281, EP1119282, EP1121043,

AU32024/01/EP01904105.2, US07/555,953,

US6425931, US09/806,918, US6442791,

US09/806,930, CA 2313177, CA 2325953,

AU30432/99, AU744298, AU744408,

AU744362, AU637272, AU697029,

AU14947/99, AU30432/99, AU50510/99,

AU30432/99, EP1066115, US6425931,

AU744408, EP1119282, US09/806,918,

AU744298, EP1119281, US6442791,

AU744362, EP1121043, US09/806,930,

GB 2342283, GB 2342282, WO 02/067742,

WO 02/067753, WO 02/067751, GB 0104662.2,

GB 0109390.5, GB 2372468, WO 02/067750,

GB 2372469, WO 02/067756, GB 2374305,

PCT/GB02/01378, GB 0109402.8,GB 2372435,

WO 02/067757, GB 2372470, WO 02/067754,

WO 02/067752, GB 2372436.

Design registrations: GB 2099793, AU146419,US29/147,074Equivalent patents, registered designs andapplications exist in other countries. Equivalentepatente, registriertes Design undPatentanmeldungen bestehen auch in anderenLändern. Des brevets équivalents, ainsi que desdesigns et des applications déposés, existentdans d’autres pays.

Please read this guide carefully before use.

User guide

Assembling DCO7

1 Place the machine on itsside, remove the u-bend.Slide hose into runners atback of machine andpush down until it clicks.Click the u-bend backinto place.

2 Press wand release buttonand slide wand down intohose.

DCO7

Lower cable winder

Airway inspection (U-bend)

U-bend release clip

Hose

Wand cap

Upper cable winder

Wand

Wand release button

On/off switch

Filter housing

Valve release clips

Soleplate

Bin emptying triggerCyclone release catch

Shroud release catch

Shroud

Filter release catch

Ready-to-go hose release

Airway inspection valve

Stair tool

Crevice tool

Brush tool

1

2

Floortool

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Tilt machine forward andslide out U-bend airwayinspection B. Check insidefor blockages.

Squeeze valve releasecatches to remove airwayinspection valve C. Checkinside for blockages.

Lie cleaner on its front.

1 Undo coloured fastenersusing a coin and removesoleplate.

2 Clear the brushbarobstruction, carefullycutting away anythreads.

Replace soleplate and tightenfasteners.

1

2

B

C

Where to look for blockages

Check that tools are clear ofblockages.

Remove bin assembly frommachine.

Remove wand and checkinside for blockages.

Press hose release button Afrom front of machine andslide hose out with lowercable winder from rear.

Check inside hose forblockages.

Important

Please note that clearingblockages is not covered byyour cleaner’s guarantee.

Turn power off and unplugbefore starting to clear anyblockages.

NB Should any part of the

machine become blocked

it may overheat and stop

due to the thermal cut-out

being triggered. Unplug

from mains and leave to

cool down for at least

30 minutes.

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Slot wand into top of machineand click into place.

Wind cable anti-clockwisearound cable winders andsecure with clip.

Click tools into place.

Using your DCO7

Plug in at mains and presson/off switch.

To start vacuuming, pushcleaner head down with footand pull handle towards you.

Ensure machine is in uprightposition before using tools.

Press wand release catch 1 torelease ready-to-go hose andslide wand to end of hose.

A Wand modeSlide back wand cap andplace tools directly on towand handle.

Using the tools

NB You can twist the brush andstair tool heads to makecleaning easier.

Anti-jam brushbar

1 Manual brush offfor delicate rugs and floors.

2 Brush offwhen upright.

3 Auto brush onfor normal cleaning.

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2

3

A

1

Ensure hair and looseclothing are kept clear ofwand cap/brushbar whenmachine is switched on.

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Repeat steps 1 and 2 untilwater runs clear.

Allow 12 hours for filter to dry.Make sure it is completely drybefore replacing in machine.

Replace in filter housing andclick back into machine.

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1

2

Washing the lifetime pre-motor filter

Press filter release catch andremove filter housing frommachine.

Filter should be washed everysix months. Circle your twowashes.

Remove filter from housing.

Only blue foam and yellowcage should be washed.

Wash in cold water only.

Turn power off and unplugbefore removing filter.

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Stair cleaningAlways work with themachine at the bottom ofthe stairs.

Powerful suction cancause the hose to ‘pullback’ in use – pleasetake extra care whencleaning stairs.

Reverse wand by insertingwand handle into hose.

C Reversed wand modeFix tools or floortool onto end of wand. For hardto reach areas.

Ensure wand cap is closed,unless using with tools.

Press wand release button andremove wand.

B Hose modeFit tools directly on end ofhose. For confined spacessuch as car cleaning.

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C

C

Option 2

A Empty directly into dustbin.

B Ensure bin base is closedsecurely and replace binassembly on to machine.

Emptying the clear binTM

Important

Bin must be emptied whendust reaches MAX mark.

Press cyclone release catchwith thumb to remove binassembly.

Option 1 (recommended for

asthma/allergy sufferers).

Wipe outside of clear binwith a damp cloth beforeemptying.

A Place bin in bag and pullbin emptying trigger torelease dust into bag.

B Let dust settle, then closebin base securely beforeremoving from bag. Sealbag and replace binassembly on to machine.

Turn power off and unplugbefore emptying the bin. 1

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B

A

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Clean shroud with a cloth ordry brush to remove fluff anddebris.

To replace bin, first click rear bin catch 1 and thenfront bin release catch 2into place.

Ensure bin base is closedsecurely and replace binassembly on to machine.

Ensure bin is empty and binbase is open. Then pressshroud release catch toremove bin.

Cleaning the shroud (if necessary)

Optional • You may rinse the clear binwith water.

• Do not use detergents.

• Do not immerse the wholecleaner in water.

• Ensure it is completely drybefore replacing.

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The British Allergy Foundation considers that this product may inproper use reduce exposure to both House Dust Mite (Der p 1) andCat Allergen (Fel d 1). It is strongly recommended that a sensitiveperson should take care when emptying the clear binTM. We recommend the manufacturers' emptying instructions shouldbe strictly followed.

Assessment carried out by BAF indicate that an individual'sexposure can be reduced but this does not mean that anindividual's allergic symptoms will necessarily diminish. BAF'sopinion applies only to the products and allergen stated. Theproduct should be used only for its intended purpose and strictly inaccordance with the manufacturers' instructions at all times.

Exposure to allergen can be dangerous. If you believe that you may suffer from an allergy you should seek medical advice. The British Allergy Foundation is a national charity (Charity Reg. No. 1003726) founded in 1991 with the aim of improvingawareness, prevention and treatment of allergy.

The Foundation continually strives to help sufferers to helpthemselves, often seeking to avoid or reduce exposure to relevant allergens. The Seal of Approval scheme forms a part ofthis initiative.