Dyson V6 Animal Troubleshooting
If you are having problems with your Dyson V6 Animal Vacuum Cleaner, you are not alone. Many Dyson V6 Animal owners experience issues with their vacuum cleaner from time to time, and it can be frustrating to deal with these problems.
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Dyson V6 Animal Vacuum Cleaner Problems
Below are common issues and solutions for the Dyson V6 Animal:
The Dyson V6 Animal 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
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- Turn off and unplug your machine
- Press the button on the bin handle to detach the bin from your machine.
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- Hold your bin, with the bin base pointing down, over your trash can.
- Firmly push the button on the bin handle, until the bin base opens
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- Cover your bin tightly in a dustproof bag while you empty it. Remove
your bin carefully, seal the bag tightly and dispose
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- Push the bin base up until it closes, clicking into place.
- Position the bottom of your bin on your vacuum cleaner and then push the top into your machine until it clicks securely into place
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The Dyson V6 Animal Clearing blockages
- If any part of your machine becomes blocked, it may automatically cut out and the power will stop.
- Unplug and leave your machine to cool before checking for blockages
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- Lay your machine on its back.
- Push down the red button on the bottom of the ball and then slide your cleaner head down and off your machine
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- Open the cap on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand and hose are released from the machine.
- Press the button on the end of the hose to release the wand.
- Look through the wand to check for blockages
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- Open the cap on the handle and slide the wand upwards until both the wand and hose are released from the machine.
- Press the button on the end of the hose and remove the wand.
- Press the button on the bin handle and remove the bin. Press the tab on the base of the hose to remove it from your machine.
- Check for blockages in the hose, be careful of any sharp objects
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- Check airways for blockages
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- Recline your machine and remove the outer cover of the ball.
- Press the button on the handle of the bin and lift it away from your machine. Locate the clear inspection panel at the bottom of the bin recess on your machine and lift it to one side. Remove any debris.
- Remove the cleaner head and look for blockages in the airway.
- Check all the airways, removing any debris before reassembling your machine.
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The Dyson V6 Animal Clearing obstructions from your Motorbar™ cleaner head
- Your Motorbar™cleaner head doesn’t have a washable brush bar. To maintain optimum performance, check your brush bar regularly and clear any obstructions.
- Unplug and leave your machine to cool before checking for blockages
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- Lie your machine on its back.
- Push down the red button on the bottom of the ball and then slide your cleaner head down and off your machine
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- Press the button on the back of the Motorbar™cleaner head and push upwards 90° to release the end cap.
- Pull the brush bar out of the cleaner head.
- Remove any hair, thread, or debris from around the brush bar.
- Be careful of any sharp objects when clearing blockages
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- Push the brush bar firmly back into the cleaner head.
- Make sure the brush bar is pushed fully into the cleaner head. Rotate the end cap until it clicks back into the locked position.
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- Reassemble the cleaner head
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- Slide your Motorbar™cleaner head into position on the front of the ball. Push upwards until the red button on the underside of your machine clicks securely in place.
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The Dyson V6 Animal Washing Filter A
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- Press the button on the bin handle to detach the bin from your machine
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- Push up the catch on the front of the bin handle and lift out the filter.
- Only wash the filter with cold water. Hold the open end of the filter under a running tap, until the water runs clear.
- Turn the filter upside down and tap to remove excess water.
- Run water over the outside of the filter until the water runs clear.
- Squeeze and twist with both hands to make sure the excess water is removed
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- Squeeze the excess water out of 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
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- Drop your filter back into your machine. Close the handle and make sure it clips into place.
- Place the base of your bin onto your machine and then push the top into position until it clicks
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The Dyson V6 Animal Washing Filter B
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- Lay your machine on its side with the filter cover facing upwards.
- Turn the lock in the center of the ball until the filter cover is released. Lift off the filter cover.
- Twist the filter counter-clockwise until it is released and lift it off your
machine
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- Wash the filter in a rotating motion.
- Repeat until the water runs clear.
- Tap the filter to remove excess water
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- 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
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- Place the filter back into position in the ball.
- Twist the filter clockwise until it clicks into position.
- Refit the filter cover and turn the lock until it clicks securely into the
closed position
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Dyson V6 Animal Replacement Parts
How to Diagnose and Repair a Dyson V6 Animal
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