Dyson V15 detect how to wash the Fluffy Optic cleaner head brush bar
When the brush bar of the Fluffy Optic cleaner head needs washing; the manual advises checking and washing it regularly.
Steps
NOTICE
Do not put any part of the machine in a dishwasher or use detergents, polishes or air fresheners.
Signal word assigned by Model Handbook Source: Washing your Fluffy Optic cleaner head brush bar, p. 12
- Disconnect the machine from the charger and take care not to touch the trigger.
- Press the cleaner head release button on the end of the wand and place the cleaner head upside down.
- Push the end cap on the side of the cleaner head up fully and pull the brush bar out of the cleaner head.
- Remove the end cap from the brush bar. Do not wash the end cap.
- Hold the brush bar under running water and gently rub it to remove lint and dirt.
- Stand the brush bar upright, closed end up, and leave it to dry completely for at least 24 hours.
- Reattach the end cap to the dry brush bar, slide the brush bar into the cleaner head and push the end cap down to the closed position.
Source: Washing your Fluffy Optic cleaner head brush bar Source: Washing your Fluffy Optic cleaner head brush bar, p. 12
Other V15 detect procedures
- 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.
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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