Dyson V15 detect cordless vacuum
- Category
- Stick vacuums
- Model number
- V15 detect
- Region
- United States
- Verified
- Filter alert
- Airways blocked
- Fully charge before first use
- Low run time
- Blue LEDs flashing on the battery
- How to empty the bin
- How to clear a blockage
- How to wash the filter
- How to clear the Digital Motorbar cleaner head
- How to wash the Fluffy Optic cleaner head brush bar
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Indicator lights
| Indicator | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Filter alert | The filter is not fitted correctly or needs cleaning. | Checks |
| Airways blocked | The machine has a blockage that needs removing. | Checks |
| Fully charge before first use | The screen asks for a full charge before the machine is used for the first time. | Checks |
| Low run time | The battery needs charging. | Checks |
| Blue LEDs flashing on the battery | The battery is charging. | Checks |
Filter alert
Amber triangle on the screen with 'Filter not sealed' or 'Filter needs cleaning'. The filter is not fitted correctly or needs cleaning.
- Wash the filter and let it dry completely before refitting it. See Wash the filter.
Airways blocked
Amber triangle on the screen with 'Airways blocked' and a pulsing motor. The machine has a blockage that needs removing.
- Disconnect the machine from the charger and let it cool down.
- Look for blockages in the main body, the wand and the cleaner head. See Clear a blockage.
Fully charge before first use
Amber triangle on the screen with 'Fully charge before first use'. The screen asks for a full charge before the machine is used for the first time.
- Connect the charger to the machine, directly or through the wall dock, until the display shows 100%.
Low run time
Motor pulses three times and a low run time icon appears; a red plug icon means the battery is empty. The battery needs charging.
- Charge the machine until the display shows 100%.
Blue LEDs flashing on the battery
Blue LEDs flash on either side of the battery while the machine is connected to the charger. The battery is charging.
How-to
- How to empty the binWhen the dirt reaches the MAX level.
- How to clear a blockageWhen the motor pulses and the screen shows 'Airways blocked'.
- How to wash the filterAt least once a month, and when the screen shows 'Filter needs cleaning'.
- How to clear the Digital Motorbar cleaner headWhen the brush bar of the Digital Motorbar cleaner head needs checking or an obstruction has to be cleared.
- How to wash the Fluffy Optic cleaner head brush barWhen the brush bar of the Fluffy Optic cleaner head needs washing; the manual advises checking and washing it regularly.
Maintenance
| Task | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wash the filter | At least once a month | Source: Washing your filter, p. 11 |
| Empty the bin | When the dirt reaches the MAX level | Source: Emptying your bin, p. 7 |
| Check the brush bar and clear obstructions | Regularly | Source: Clearing obstructions from your Digital Motorbar cleaner head, p. 9 |
| Fully charge the machine | Before first use and after every clean | Source: Charging your machine, p. 6 |
Settings
| Setting | Options | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particle count and graph | On or off; hold the Selection button until the settings menu appears, then tap to scroll through the options | Turning it off stops the machine adjusting suction power automatically and turns off the graph. Automatic adjustment between hard floors and carpets continues with the Digital Motorbar cleaner head. | Source: The LCD screen: Settings menu, p. 4 |
| Reactive suction power sensitivity | Change with the Selection button | Sets how sensitive the particle count is, which changes how the machine reacts to dust particles. | Source: The LCD screen: Settings menu, p. 4 |
| Alerts | On or off; scroll to Alerts in the settings menu and hold the button until the countdown ends and a tick appears | Turning alerts off stops the motor pulse for run time alerts, which still show on the screen. The blockage alert pulsing stays on. | Source: The LCD screen: Change alert settings, p. 4 |
Specifications
The user manual covers the Dyson V15 detect cordless vacuum, which has an LCD screen on the filter end and three power modes. Source: Getting started: Power modes, p. 3
The LCD screen shows the cleaning mode, remaining run time, particle count, filter maintenance alerts and blockage alerts. Source: The LCD screen, p. 4
| Power modes | Eco gives the longest run time; Auto and Med balance power and run time, and Auto starts when a cleaner head or Hair screw tool is attached; Boost is for intensive spot cleaning of ground-in dirt and gives the shortest run time | Source: Getting started: Power modes, p. 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging LEDs | Blue LEDs on either side of the battery flash while charging; both light for 5 seconds when the battery is full; the display shows 100% when fully charged | Source: Charging your machine, p. 6 |
| Minimum temperature | The machine does not operate or charge when the ambient temperature is below 5°C (41°F) | Source: Charging your machine, p. 6 |
| Bin fill level | Empty the bin when the dirt reaches the MAX level; dirt above the MAX line can affect performance and call for more frequent filter washing | Source: Emptying your bin, p. 7 |
| Digital Motorbar brush bar | The Digital Motorbar cleaner head and its brush bar are not washable; wipe them with a damp lint-free cloth | Source: Clearing obstructions from your Digital Motorbar cleaner head, p. 9 |
| Hair screw tool brush bar | The Hair screw tool does not have a washable brush bar; wipe it with a damp lint-free cloth | Source: Clearing blockages from your Hair screw tool, p. 10 |
| Fluffy Optic brush bar | The Fluffy Optic cleaner head has a washable brush bar | Source: Washing your Fluffy Optic cleaner head brush bar, p. 12 |
Recalls
No exact-model match for V15 detect in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for Dyson.
Service contact
Dyson support, dyson.com/support. United States. Source: The LCD screen, p. 4
Sources
- V15 detect user manual. Dyson. Document Version no. 01, revision PDF file modified 2023-05-18, 14 pages, en-US. dyson.com (PDF). Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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