Dyson DC16 Animal DC16 User Manual
Product codes
DC16
“ As engineers, we have to see beyond
existing technology and ask ‘is there a better
way?’ That’s really what Dyson is all about –
new thinking to solve everyday problems.
I invented Dyson cyclone technology in
the same way. I knew there had to be an
alternative to the old, clogged technology.
Some 5,127 prototypes later, I had it.
More recently we’ve been looking at the
fixed wheels under conventional cleaners.
All uprights have them, but they don’t steer.
That seemed somewhat ridiculous to us since
they need to move around things.
So we set to work...
way?’ That’s really what Dyson is all about –
new thinking to solve everyday problems.
I invented Dyson cyclone technology in
the same way. I knew there had to be an
alternative to the old, clogged technology.
Some 5,127 prototypes later, I had it.
More recently we’ve been looking at the
fixed wheels under conventional cleaners.
All uprights have them, but they don’t steer.
That seemed somewhat ridiculous to us since
they need to move around things.
So we set to work...
The answer was the ball.
It turns almost effortlessly
on a sixpence.”
JAMES DYSON
Inventor of cyclone vacuum technology