Emptying the bin

Remove the bin by pressing the catch on top of the handle.

The bin easily pulls away from the Main body.

Remove the cyclone from the bin by pressing the release catch on top of the clear handle.

Clean the shroud with a cloth or dry brush to remove the fluff and dust.

Ensure the bin seal is not missing or damaged.

Check the turbo head

The red light warns that the Brush bar is obstructed. Turn power off and remove obstruction.

Check if red light is flashing. If not there may still be a blockage within the floor tool.

Undo the soleplate fasteners at each end of the Motorhead floor tool with a coin to remove the soleplate underneath. Turn the turbo brush over so that you are looking at the base where the Brush bar is.

Carefully use a pair of scissors to cut away any hair and fibres from the Brush bar ensuring you do not cut off any bristles on the Brush bar.

Check for blockages and remove as necessary.

Reassemble and test the machine.

Test the suction

A whistle suggests that air is escaping due to a missing seal or blockage.

Remove the floor tool from the extension tube by pressing the release catch on the end of the extension tube.

Press the release catch on the extension tube to extend fully, ensuring it 'clicks' into place.

Place your hand over the end of the extension tube and test the suction.

Checking the turbo head

A red light warns that the Brush bar is obstructed. Turn power off and remove obstruction.

If there is no red light there may still be a blockage within the floor tool.

Undo the soleplate fasteners at each end of the Motorhead floor tool with a coin to remove the soleplate underneath. Turn the turbo brush over so that you are looking at the base where the Brush bar is.

Carefully use a pair of scissors to cut away any hair and fibres from the Brush bar ensuring you do not cut off any bristles on the Brush bar.

Check for blockages and remove as necessary.

Reassemble and test the machine.

Check for blockages in the Wand handle and extension tube

Disconnect the handle from the extension tube.

Disconnect the floor tool from the extension tube.

Check the handle for blockages and remove as necessary.

Check both ends of the extension tube for blockages and remove as necessary.

Disconnect the hose from the inlet and check both parts for blockages and remove as necessary.

Test the machine

Reassemble and test the machine.

Check for blockages

Remove the bin by pressing the catch on top of the handle.

The bin easily pulls away from the Main body.

Remove the cyclone from the bin by pressing the release catch on top of the clear handle.

Clean the shroud with a cloth or dry brush to remove the fluff and dust.

Ensure the bin seal is not missing or damaged.

Check for blockages

Ensure the bin inner is clear and large cone seal is not missing or damaged.

Ensure the cyclone is clean including bleed valve located at the top.

Check the cyclone top (handle) and hose inlet for damage or blockages and remove as necessary.

Reassemble and test the machine.

Wash the filter

Please follow the steps in the video.

Remove the filter

Press the release catch on the cyclone assembly and remove the filter from the machine.

Wash the filter

Wash both parts in cold water only.

WARNING: Do not use detergent. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Repeat until the water runs clear.

Dry filter

Leave the filter to dry in a warm place for 24 hours, until completely dry.

Do not dry the filter in a tumble dryer, microwave, oven or near a naked flame.

Reassemble the machine

Replace the filter and reassemble the machine.

Check for blockages

Checking the Wand handle and extension tube.

Disconnect the handle from the extension tube.

Disconnect the floor tool from the extension tube.

Check the handle for blockages and remove as necessary.

Check both ends of the extension tube for blockages and remove as necessary.

Disconnect the hose from the inlet and check both parts for blockages and remove as necessary.

Reassemble and test machine.

Test the machine without the bin

Press the bin release catch.

Remove the bin and cyclone from the Main body.

Turn the machine on.

Cleaning the bin and cyclone

Remove the bin by pressing the catch on top of the handle.

The bin easily pulls away from the Main body.

Remove the cyclone from the bin by pressing the release catch on top of the clear handle.

Clean the shroud with a cloth or dry brush to remove the fluff and dust.

Ensure the bin seal is not missing or damaged.

Check for blockages.

Ensure the bin inlet is clear and large cone seal is not missing or damaged.

Ensure the cyclone is clean including bleed valve located at the top.

Check the cyclone top (handle) and hose inlet for damage or blockages and remove as necessary.

Reassemble and test the machine.

Check for blockages

Checking the Wand handle and extension tube.

Disconnect the handle from the extension tube.

• Disconnect the floor tool from the extension tube.

Check the handle for blockages and remove as necessary.

Check both ends of the extension tube for blockages and remove as necessary.

Disconnect the hose from the inlet and check both parts for blockages and remove as necessary.

Reassemble and test the machine.

Checking the floor tool

1. Check if red light is flashing. If not there may still be a blockage within the floor tool.

• Undo the soleplate fasteners at each end of the motorhead floor tool with a coin to remove the soleplate underneath. Turn the turbo brush over so that you are looking at the base where the Brush bar is.
• Carefully use a pair of scissors to cut away any hair and fibres from the Brush bar ensuring you do not cut off bristles on the Brush bar.
• Check for blockages and remove as necessary.

Reassemble and test the machine.

Test the suction

Remove the floor tool from the extension tube.

Ensure that the extension tube is fully extended and clicks firmly into place.

Turn the machine on and place your hand at the base of the extension tube.

Check electrical supply

Is the power cord or plug damaged?

Are the other household appliances working?

Does the vacuum work when plugged into another socket?

Check Wand handle controls

DC05 can be turned on and off using the Main body or the Wand handle control.

Machine off.

Brush bar off, suction only.

Brush bar and suction on.

brush bar only, suction off.

Less suction.

Thermal cut out

Most Dyson vacuums have a built in safety system that stops the machine if it begins to overheat. This usually happens because the filters need washing or your machine is blocked.

Carry out the performance checks, and if your machine cuts out unplug and leave for at least 2 hours to cool down.

Test the suction

Remove the floor tool from the extension tube.

Ensure that the extension tube is fully extended and clicks firmly into place.

Turn the machine on and place your hand at the base of the extension tube.

Wash the filter

Please follow the steps in the video.

Remove filter

Press the release catch on the cyclone assembly and remove the filter from the machine.

Wash the filter

Wash both parts in cold water only.

WARNING: Do not use detergent. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Repeat until the water runs clear.

Dry filter

Leave the filter to dry in a warm place for 24 hours, until completely dry.

Do not dry the filter in a tumble dryer, microwave, oven or near a naked flame.

Reassemble the machine

Replace the filter and reassemble the machine.

Test the switch

Press the rear of the switch to make sure it stays in the on position.

Cleaning the bin and cyclone

Remove the bin by pressing the catch on top of the handle.

The bin easily pulls away from the Main body.

Remove the cyclone from the bin by pressing the release catch on top of the clear handle.

Clean the shroud with a cloth or dry brush to remove the fluff and dust.

Ensure the bin seal is not missing or damaged.

Ensure the bin inner is clear and large cone seal is not missing or damaged.

Ensure the cyclone is clean including bleed valve located at the top.

Check the cyclone top (handle) and hose inlet for damage or blockages and remove as necessary.

Test the machine

Reassemble and test the machine.

Wash the filter

Please follow the steps in the video.

Remove filter

Press the release catch on the cyclone assembly and remove the filter from the machine.

Wash the filter

Wash both filters in cold water only (Please do not use detergent, do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine).

Repeat the steps until the water runs clear.

Dry filter

Leave the filter to dry in a warm place for 24 hours, until completely dry.

Do not dry the filter in a tumble dryer, microwave, oven or near a naked flame.

Reassemble the machine

Replace the filter and reassemble the machine.

Using the cable

Ensure the machine is switched off.

Unplug the machine before rewinding the cable.

If the cable does not rewind, firmly pull it out and fully extend it until the red tape is visible.

The cord rewind button needs to be pressed down firmly to retract the cord for storage after use. When the button is pressed down far enough you should feel and hear a click, and the cord will retract.

Test the suction

If the machine is spitting out dust, there may be a blockage.

This usually happens because the filters need washing or your machine is blocked. If your machine cuts out, leave it for at least an hour to cool down.

Test the suction

Remove the floor tool from the extension tube.

Ensure that the extension tube is fully extended and clicks firmly into place.

Turn the machine on and place your hand at the base of the extension tube.

Checking the turbo head

The red light warns that the Brush bar is obstructed. Turn power off and remove obstruction.

Undo the soleplate fasteners at each end of the Motorhead floor tool with a coin to remove the soleplate underneath. Turn the turbo brush over so that you are looking at the base where the Brush bar is.

Carefully use a pair of scissors to cut away any hair and fibres from the Brush bar ensuring you do not cut off any bristles on the Brush bar.

Check for blockages and remove as necessary.

Reassemble and test the machine.

Please open the PDF for the user guide.

How to change the Wand handle batteries

The Wand has two AA batteries used to power the ON/OFF controls.

The battery cover is at the front of the Wand handle.

Use a flat head screw driver to undo the cover. Remove batteries and replace.

Wand handle controls

1. Machine off.
2. Brush bar off, suction only.
3. Brush bar and suction on.
4. Brush bar only, suction off.
5. Less suction.

Using the cable

To retract the cable, press the button firmly until it clicks and the cable rewinds.

Attach the tools

Attach the tools directly to the Wand or extension tube.

Serial number location

The serial number can be found on the rating plate, underneath the machine, between the two wheels.

Assembling your Dyson machine

Attach the hose to the hose retainer clip onto the front of the machine.

Clip the Wand handle to the extension tube.

Clip the tool holster to the hose.

Attach the floor tool to the extension tube.

Push the hose cuff into the hose inlet on the side of the Main body.