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All about your Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless vacuum

Welcome to your dedicated Owner’s space. Here you’ll find helpful set-up tips and maintenance advice, how-to videos, and your user manual.

The Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum.

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Welcome to your new vacuum

A person using the All Floor Cones Sense cleaner head with illumination.

Everything you need to know about your Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless vacuum.

Docked and ready

We recommend placing your vacuum cleaner back on charge after each use so it's ready to go. You can do this directly into the machine or through the Wall dock, and the charger will stop charging when it reaches 100%.

The Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum charging on its Wall dock.

Your LCD screen

Helpful information like power modes, remaining run time and essential maintenance alerts are displayed on your machine’s LCD screen.

The LCD screen of the Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum shows remaining run time and particle amounts.
  • The LCD screen of the Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum shows the current power mode.

    Power modes

    We recommend auto mode, as it adjusts suction power and run time automatically based on dust levels and floor type. Eco mode is for longer run times, and Boost mode for concentrated areas of tough dirt.

  • The LCD screen of the Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum shows various maintenance alerts.

    Maintenance alerts

    When your filter needs cleaning, you’ll be prompted with this alert. Keeping you up to date with your machine’s maintenance needs.

  • The LCD screen of the Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum shows remaining run time.

    Battery display

    The LCD screen constantly displays your machine’s remaining run time – so you’ll always know how much cleaning time you have left.

Your compressing bin

Push the Dyson CleanCompaktor™ plunger downwards to compress dust and debris. You can do this while cleaning to hold more, and at the end of your clean for hygienic emptying.

A closeup of the vacuum's bin being emptied.
  • A person compressing dirt inside the bin of the Dyson Piston Animal vacuum.

    Less emptying, for less hassle

    Keep compressing while you clean to help your bin hold 3x more dust.

  • A person wipe-clean emptying the dirt inside the bin of the Dyson Piston Animal vacuum - using the lever on its side.

    Wipe-clean emptying

    When it's time to empty the bin, push the black bin release to open, and then push the red plunger down to empty the contents hygienically.

Getting to know your intelligent tools

Tools for convenient, whole home cleaning. From precise cleaning in tricky areas to powerful cleaning on mattresses and upholstery.

The Hair screw tool 2.0 is used on a mattress.
  • The Hair screw tool 2.0 is used to clean fur from a pet bed.

    Hair screw tool 2.0

    Removes and de-tangles stubborn hair. Additional rubber strip to agitate deeper into carpets and increase front edge cleaning. Suitable for mattresses, pet beds, stairs, and carpets.

  • The combi tool of the Dyson Piston Animal vacuum being used to clean a skirting board.

    Combi tool

    Two tools in one – wide nozzle and brush. Simple switching between cleaning and dusting tasks around your home or car. Suitable for worktops, skirting boards and dashboards.

  • The Crevice tool is used to clean in a narrow space.

    Crevice tool

    Engineered for precise cleaning around tricky edges, narrows spaces and into hard-to-reach corners. Suitable for behind or in-between furniture and walls.

Maintaining your Dyson V16 Piston Animal vacuum

  • The filter of the Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum is cleaned under running water.

    Filter maintenance

    Learn how to wash your machine’s filter to maintain powerful suction.

  • The bin of the Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum is emptied.

    Cleaning the bin

    Learn how to empty and clean the bin of your machine, when required.

  • A blockage is cleared from the All Floor Cones Sense cleaner head.

    Locate and remove blockages

    If a blockage arises, learn how to locate and remove for optimal performance.

  • The Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum is placed onto its Wall dock to charge.

    Charge your machine

    Learn how to charge your machine directly from the cable.

  • The plastic cover of the All Floor Cones Sense cleaner head is cleaned with a dampened cloth.

    Clean your machine’s parts

    Learn which parts are washable and how to clean them.

  • A new Dyson owner assembles their Floor Dok.

    Set up the Floor Dok™

    Learn how to set up your Floor Dok™ so you know how to store and charge your machine.

  • A new Dyson owner screws their Wall dock into place on a wall in their home.

    Set up the Wall dock

    Learn how to mount your vacuum to your Wall dock, to charge your machine and tidily store two tools.

  • Close-up of the Real-time LCD display on the Dyson DS60 Piston Animal vacuum.

    Real-time display

    Learn how to read the real-time display.

Frequently asked questions

We offer a 2-year warranty which can be activated via the MyDyson™ App.

In Auto mode, the Dyson Hyperdymium™ 900w digital motor controls suction power with the conical brush bars – intelligently reacts to the amount of dust detected for a deeper clean, automatically.

Adjusting the motor sensitivity in the settings menu affects how responsive your machine is to the level of dust detected. Set to ‘High’, and your machine will react more often, and provide more suction power, when a smaller concentration of dust is detected. Set to ‘Low’, and suction power will react less often, and to larger amounts of dust. To change the motor sensitivity, hold the selection button beneath the LCD screen to enter the settings menu. Then tap the button to scroll through to the motor sensitivity settings. Hold to select, then choose your preferred setting.

Yes, the battery is designed to be left on charge, to ensure your vacuum is ready for the next use.

A full charge takes up to 4.5 hours.

Slide the cassette out to empty the waste tray, which can also be washed and wiped down to remove more stubborn stains or debris. Make sure you do this after every clean to maintain optimal hygiene. Clean the wet roller using water and a common household anti-bacterial detergent - dilute as per manufacturers recommended ratio. Rinse the main roller head with running water. Do not soak it in the water to protect motor.

Boost mode can be used for powerful, intensive bursts. Max hydration mode has been engineered to increase hydration for more impactful spot cleaning on stubborn stains or dried-on debris. These modes effect the run time of your vacuum, so we encourage you to use them only on certain areas. Remember that the vacuum adjusts suction power according to floor type and dust levels in auto mode automatically.

The screen on your machine will remind you when it's time to clean the filter. This will usually be around once a month but may be more frequent if you use your machine a lot.

After washing the filter, leave it to dry for at least 24 hours in a place with plenty of airflow, such as near a fan or open window. It's important that the filter is completely dry before it goes back into the machine or you may damage the motor.

Avoid drying the filter in a tumble dryer, microwave or near a naked flame.

The filter, bin and All Floors Cones™ Sense cleaner head.

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