Features

Overview: The V11 Animal is the latest cordless stick vacuum cleaner from Dyson that is designed to deep clean your home. It is powered by the Dyson digital motor V11, which delivers twice the suction of any cord-free vacuum (ASTM F558-tested at the cleaner head). The V11 Animal features a backlit indicator on the back of the motor that lets you clearly see the segmented battery status, filter and clog warnings, and switch between operating modes. It has a clear 0.2 gallon dust bin to capture dust, dirt, and microscopic particles. The V11 Animal weighs only 6.68 pounds, and is powered by a 25.2 volt, 3600mAh rechargeable battery. It comes with five attachments and a charging dock, and is covered by a 2-year limited warranty.

Digital Motor V11: The Dyson Digital Motor V11 rotates at up to 125,000 rpm to generate 20% more suction power than its predecessor, the Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum. It features a new triple diffuser to streamline airflow and reduces turbulence and noise. Dyson's patented cyclone technology generates forces in excess of 79,000g in its 14 cyclones to pull microscopic particles into the bin. The air accelerates from 45 mph to 120 mph inside the cyclones as it reaches the narrowest points to create the centrifugal forces to capture fine particles.

Dynamic Load Sensor (DLS): The new High Torque cleaner head has a built-in digital motor that spins the brush bar up to 60 times per second. Dynamic Load Sensor (DLS) technology intelligently controls the motor position 360 times a second to detect brush bar resistance (such as when you move from a hard floor surface to carpet) and automatically change the motor speed. This technology is only available in the Auto operating mode.

Operating Modes: The V11 Animal features three cleaning modes that are optimized for a variety of tasks. A single switch on the back lets you easily switch between modes:

• Eco: The Eco mode is for light dusting, particularly on hard surfaces. It is the lowest setting with the longest run time (up to 60 minutes).
• Auto: The Auto mode provides the optimum balance to clean all floors. When the High Torque Cleaning Head is attached, you can activate the Auto mode, which uses Dynamic Load Sensor (DLS) technology to automatically adapt the power between carpets and hard floors. When not using the High Torque cleaning head, the Auto mode is replaced by the Medium mode.
• Boost: The Boost mode is the highest power mode, designed for short bursts, to get ground-in dirt and most difficult cleaning jobs. Boost mode provides the shortest run time.

Battery: The V11 Animal cordless vacuum is powered by a new 25.2 volt 3600mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. It has 7 cells which allows it to run at a higher voltage and generate more power. The battery fully charges in approximately 4.5 hours. A series of three LEDs indicate the level of battery charge, both as you're charging it and cleaning with it. The unit can be docked in the charging dock or connected directly to the AC adapter.

In-line Design: The Dyson V11 motor, bin, and cyclones are all aligned into a straight line from the cleaner head to the cyclones. This is the most efficient path for the airflow, providing maximum suction.

Filtration: The machine is equipped with an airtight gasket around the cyclone assembly, and an advanced filter with a high-quality rubber seal to prevent dust, bacteria, and allergens from leaking back into the air. The vacuum filters particles as small as 0.3 microns, retaining 99.97% of the dust it collects, and expelling cleaner air.

Balanced Cleaning: The V11 Animal is easy to use because it offers balanced cleaning, whether you're cleaning the floor or above the floor. The center of gravity is located towards the grip, which makes it easy to move the cleaning nozzle where it needs to go, especially when cleaning up high. When the motorized floor tool is attached, more weight is distributed toward the floor, giving you more balance as you maneuver the cleaning head around obstacles on the floor.

Dirt Ejector: The unit has a clear dirt bin with a volume of 0.2 gallons (1.6 pints). When the debris in the bin reaches the MAX level, it can be easily emptied. Pressing down a red lever releases the bin, allowing it to slide away from the center shaft. The door on the bottom of the bin opens to eject the dirt. Once emptied, the door and bin slide and click back into place.

Washable Filter: The Dyson V11 Animal has a single washable lifetime filter that easily twists off of the top of the motor for removal. It is recommended that the filter be washed with cold water at least once a month. It should be allowed to completely dry over a 24 hour period before reusing.

Docking Station: The V11 Animal comes with a convenient, wall-mountable docking station. The included power supply plugs into the docking station, so the battery is being charged whenever the unit is docked. The Charging Dock also has convenient slots for handy tool storage.

Blockage Indicator: The vacuum can detect if there is a something blocking the airflow through the machine. An LED Blockage Indicator will flash when a clog is detected. When this occurs, you should shut off the machine and search for the blockage in the cleaning head, wand, or bin inlet. The clear bin can also be removed so you can check the air inlet on the side of the cyclone for the blockage.

Attachments: The Dyson V11 Animal comes with five attachments and a 27-3/16" extension wand. The unit can be used as a handheld vacuum for dusting, upholstery, or quick cleanups. Add the wand for floors, carpets, and for vacuuming blinds, walls/ceilings, and high or hard-to-reach areas. The V11 Animal includes the following attachments:

• High Torque Cleaner Head: The High Torque cleaner head is designed for carpets and hard floor surfaces. The stiff nylon bristles remove ground-in dirt from carpets, while the soft carbon fiber filaments remove fine dust from hard floors. The motorized cleaning head drives the bristles deep into the carpet for better results. DLS technology intelligently adapts the suction to deep clean carpets, while extending run time on hard floors. The bristles cover the nearly the full width (9") for edge-to-edge cleaning. The head is only 2-1/2" high which gives good clearance under furniture.
• Mini Motorized Tool: The Mini-motorized tool is ideal for removing pet hair and other debris from small areas (stairs) and fabrics (chairs, sofas, upholstery). The powered mini-roller is 4-3/4" wide, and is equipped with carbon fiber bristles.
• Combination Tool: The non-powered Combination Tool is ideal for quick cleanups, and can be used with or without the extension wand. It has a 2" x 1" nozzle with long bristles you can slide and lock into place when needed. The nozzle and bristles are at a 45° angle for better coverage.
• Crevice Tool: The non-powered Crevice Tool allows you to get into narrow areas. The nozzle is 9-3/4" in overall length, with the last 7" narrowing down to 11/16" wide.
• Stubborn Dirt Brush: The Stubborn Dirt Brush has stiff 3/4" nylon bristles to help dislodge dirt from floors and furniture. The brush is 3-1/4" x 1-5/8", and is non-powered.