Wash the pre-filter ID: v8-pre-filter Version: 2.0.0 Model: Dyson V8 SV10 · pinch filter · US Region: US Parts: Pinch-handle Filter A and twist-off Filter B; original dry motorized head Not covered: V8 star pre-filter; V8 Cyclone; Soft roller / Fluffy head cleaning; V10 / V11; Modified batteries or aftermarket heads MATCH YOUR VERSION Top filter: SV10 with the pinch-handle Filter A The V8 name alone does not identify the filter. Compare the label and the official star/pinch selector. Floor head: Original dry motorized head shown in manual 229602-01 This collection covers the original dry head. A washable roller does not make a motorized head washable. Regional instructions: My SV10 label and US manual 229602-01 match Use your supplied regional manual if it differs; do not infer compatibility from a similar name. PREPARE [ ] Read SV10 on the label, confirm the US 229602-01 manual and match the pinch-handle Filter A, twist-off Filter B and any head involved. [ ] Disconnect the charger, release the trigger and let the machine cool before handling removable parts. Keep your hand away from the trigger. [ ] Tool: Sink [ ] Tool: Ventilated drying space away from heat [ ] Material: Cold water STOP Stop for a damaged charger, burning smell, liquid exposure, a swollen or leaking battery, broken catches or an obstruction you cannot safely reach. Contact Dyson and keep the battery sealed. CONSUMABLE FIT Cold water: Water only; rinse the outside of Filter A. Fit: Original SV10 pinch-handle Filter A Do not substitute: Detergent, fragrance and heat-assisted drying; star filter instructions Source: dyson-v8-manual, p11 Washing the filters; Washing Filter A; p9 Wash filters CHECK ROUTE safety: Is the charger disconnected, the machine cool and undamaged, and your hand away from the trigger? Yes -> check-1: Continue with the matching parts and the checks below. No -> service: Stop for a damaged charger, burning smell, liquid exposure, a swollen or leaking battery, broken catches or an obstruction you cannot safely reach. Contact Dyson and keep the battery sealed. Not sure -> prepared: Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing. check-1: Does the top filter have the small pinch handle shown as Filter A in this SV10 manual? Yes -> check-2: This is the lift-out Filter A. No -> prepared: A five-legged star top belongs to a different V8 version. Find its own manual. Not sure -> prepared: Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing. check-2: Can the filter stay out of use for at least 24 hours and longer if still damp? Yes -> steps: Keep the vacuum out of use while either filter is drying. No -> prepared: Choose a time when you can complete the full drying interval. Not sure -> prepared: Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing. CARE STEPS (only when the route reaches steps) [ ] 1. Lift out Filter A With the charger disconnected and trigger released, pinch the small handle and lift Filter A out of the top of the cyclone. Set the electrical body away from the sink. Look for: The entire filter lifts out; stop if the shape or release differs. Source: dyson-v8-manual, p11 Washing the filters; Washing Filter A; p9 Wash filters [ ] 2. Rinse the outside Run cold water over the outside of Filter A until the runoff is clear. Keep detergent and scented products away from the filter. Look for: Rinse water has cleared; this is the outside-rinse method for Filter A. Source: dyson-v8-manual, p11 Washing the filters; Washing Filter A; p9 Wash filters [ ] 3. Remove excess water Squeeze and twist the filter with both hands to expel excess water. Keep the electrical body and cyclone dry. Look for: Excess water has been expelled before air-drying begins. Source: dyson-v8-manual, p11 Washing the filters; Washing Filter A; p9 Wash filters [ ] 4. Start the drying record Leave Filter A to air-dry and record the drying start below. Allow at least 24 hours. Keep it away from a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, oven, microwave or naked flame. Look for: The filter remains outside the machine throughout drying. Source: dyson-v8-manual, p11 Washing the filters; Washing Filter A; p9 Wash filters [ ] 5. Confirm complete dryness After at least 24 hours, check the whole filter for remaining moisture. If any part is damp or you are unsure, leave it out and allow more time. Confirm dryness only when it is completely dry. Look for: Elapsed time and complete dryness must both be satisfied. Source: dyson-v8-manual, p11 Washing the filters; Washing Filter A; p9 Wash filters [ ] 6. Refit the dry filter Place the fully dry Filter A back into the top of the machine and check it is seated correctly. Keep the vacuum stopped until Filter B and the bin are also fitted and dry. Look for: The pinch handle is seated in its normal position without force. Source: dyson-v8-manual, p11 Washing the filters; Washing Filter A; p9 Wash filters [ ] 7. Check the next filter Record the condition of Filter B and follow its own wash task if needed. Keep the machine stopped until Filter B and the bin are also dry and correctly fitted; this task records Filter A care only. Look for: A clean top filter does not remove the rear filter’s drying requirement. Source: dyson-v8-manual, p11 Vacuuming; Washing the filters; p12 Looking for blockages DRYING GATE At least 24 hours must pass AND the filter must be completely dry. Time alone does not authorize refitting. OBSERVATIONS Top filter checked (required): ____________________ Choices: Small pinch handle, matching Filter A Filter A drying started (required): ____________________ Filter A is completely dry after the minimum drying interval (required): ____________________ Filter B before using the vacuum (required): ____________________ Choices: Dry and securely fitted / Needs its own filter-care task [further care/preparation needed] RESULT CHECKS [ ] Filter A is fully dry after at least 24 hours, correctly seated and free of visible damage. [ ] Both filters and the bin must be fitted before normal use; finish any remaining filter care first. NEXT CARE Regular filter care; check sooner after fine dust or intensive use. Wash both filters at least once a month; more frequent washing may be needed with fine dust, intensive use or mainly Powerful suction mode. Basis: manufacturer Source: dyson-v8-manual, p11 Washing the filters Record preparation, maintenance readiness, problem located or service needed. This is not proof of a physical repair. SOURCES Dyson V8 SV10 operating manual, pinch filter (229602-01) https://www.dyson.com/content/dam/dyson/maintenance/user-guides/en_US/vacuumcleaners/cordlessstickvacuums/sv10/without-soft-roller/229602-01.pdf p11 Washing the filters; Washing Filter A; p9 Wash filters Checked: 2026-10-13 Manufacturer copyright. Facts paraphrased; manual and diagrams not redistributed. Choose your Dyson V8 support: star or pinch filter https://www.dyson.com/support/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/v8 V8 support selector: pinch handle versus star filter Checked: 2026-10-13 Linked only; original identification explanation.