Dymac Velora — User manual
User manual
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User manual
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Safe use
Read this manual before use. Keep it and pass it on with the appliance. For indoor household use only, on materials suitable for water and the selected treatment.
Users and surroundings
- For adults who understand the instructions. People with reduced capabilities or limited experience need supervision or instruction on safe use and the hazards.
- Keep children and pets away, including while cooling. This is not a toy; children must not clean or maintain it. Keep film, bags, cable and hose out of reach: risk of suffocation and strangulation.
- Do not use when tired or under the influence of alcohol or medication.
Electricity
- Use a suitable earthed socket, not a multiway adaptor. Any extension cable must be earthed and rated for 2100 W. Unwind the cable; keep away from heat, sharp edges and pinch points. Do not run over it.
- Do not use wet hands. Pull the plug, not the cable. Keep the socket accessible.
UNPLUG
After use and before filling, emptying, changing attachments, cleaning or maintenance. Let hot parts cool. Before a thunderstorm, unplug as a precaution against voltage surges.
View in the original PDF ↗Steam, water and damage
PREVENT SCALDS
Water and steam can reach 100 °C. Never direct at people, animals or plants. Point the head away from you and downwards. Do not touch hot heads or freshly steamed surfaces.
- Do not direct water or steam at electrical parts, sockets, switches, lamps, heating elements or appliances. Do not steam inside an oven.
- Do not immerse, hold under a tap or use outdoors, in rain or near a filled bath or pool. If dropped in water: unplug and stop using. Never leave the Velora unattended while plugged in.
- Stop if the cable, plug or hose is damaged, after a fall, or if there are leaks or unusual behaviour. Do not open, modify or repair the Velora yourself. Have a damaged cable replaced by the manufacturer, service provider or a qualified person.
- If there is smoke, a burning smell, unusual noise or a power failure: switch off, unplug and contact service. Use again only after inspection. Never use water on a fire; use an extinguisher suitable for electrical equipment.
Ventilation and temperature
Keep all vents clear, including underneath. Do not place on deep-pile carpet. Keep away from heat sources and naked flames. Use at 0-35 °C and no more than 80% humidity. After cold transport, leave at room temperature for 30 minutes.
View in the original PDF ↗Prevent damage
Never vacuum up
- Dry dust, powder, sand, stones or rubbish; sharp objects such as glass, needles or pins; plastic bags, stockings or other loose objects.
- Burning, glowing or flammable substances such as ash, cigarettes, petrol or solvents. No oil, hot air, hazardous or infectious substances, pesticides, hair dye, lubricants or other chemicals.
During use
- Use with tanks correctly fitted and water in the clean-water tank. Empty the dirty-water tank at MAX or if suction stops. Stop if foam, escaping dirty water or a blockage occurs; resolve the cause first.
- Keep the Velora upright. Do not tilt with full tanks, sit or stand on it, or place objects on it. Lift by the carry handle. You may gently pull it along by the hose, without jerking. Never lift by the hose, kink it or step on it.
- Use original Dymac parts. Take care on slippery wet floors and stairs.
Materials and liquids
Follow care labels. Test a hidden area and assess after drying. Do not use on artworks or unsuitable delicate materials. Check the restrictions for each attachment.
Clean-water tank: cold tap water only. Detergent tank: Dymac detergent or water; preferably water when steaming (p. 11). Descaling solution is allowed in the clean-water tank only during descaling (p. 22).
View in the original PDF ↗What's in the box
AVelora
BHose + handgrip
C/DHose and cable holder
EHandgrip holder
01Stain brush
02Steam lance
03Copper brush
04Nylon brush
05Grout brush
06Scraper
07Angled nozzle
08Steam tube · 2 sections
09Floor steamer + mop pad
10Window head with base brush
11AFabric brush
11BSeparate cloth cover
12Self-cleaning attachment
Check both water tanks for accessories. Detergent and descaler are not included.
Extra steam tube (sold separately): one section adds about 49 cm of reach; total length about 148 cm.
View in the original PDF ↗Meet your Velora

Control panel
Power: on/off. Mode: select a mode. See p. 11.

Carry handle
Lift the Velora by this handle. Avoid touching the touch controls.

Dirty-water tank
1.8L. Empty at MAX. Turn a quarter-turn clockwise to unlock; lift by the handle.

Clean-water tank
2L. Cold tap water only. Fill to MAX and refit securely.

Detergent tank
250 ml. Below the clean-water tank. Fill with Dymac detergent or water.

Hose connection
Click into the front. To release: press the side button and pull the coupling straight out.
Identify the parts

Hose
1.6 m. Delivers water/steam and draws liquid back.

Handgrip
Release button Detach the head
Trigger Water/steam

Handgrip holder
At the side: storage for the handgrip.

Hose and cable holder
Hose at the bottom; wind the cable around the groove.

Assembled holders
Cable holder + hose holder, clicked together.

Wheels
One front swivel wheel, two fixed rear wheels.

Air vents
Keep both underside vents clear. No deep-pile carpet.
Get started in 6 steps
Unplug before assembly and filling.

01 Check the tanks
Turn the dirty-water tank knob a quarter-turn clockwise towards the open padlock. Lift the tank by its handle. Remove accessories from both water tanks and check for damage. Refit the dirty-water tank and turn the knob to the closed padlock.

02 Fit the holders
Click the cable holder into the hose holder. Click the hose holder onto the rear and the handgrip holder onto the side.

03 Hose and stain brush
Click the hose into the front of the Velora. Slide stain brush 01 onto the connector at the top of the handgrip until it clicks.
Fill and switch on

04 Fill with cold water
Remove the clean-water tank. Fill with cold tap water to MAX. Close the lid and refit securely.

05 Fill the detergent tank
Remove the clean-water tank first. Fill the detergent tank to MAX with Dymac detergent or water. Always keep it filled and fitted. For steam, preferably use water; flush out detergent residue: p. 19.

06 Power and mode
Plug into an earthed socket. Press Power and select with Mode. Using a heated mode? Wait for a steady light.
Water may come out before steam. Direct the first burst onto a cloth or over a sink.
Pause or refill: release the trigger, switch Power off and unplug. Let hot parts cool. Fill and refit the tank. Plug in, select the mode and wait for a steady light if needed.
No soap, washing-up liquid, all-purpose cleaner, floor cleaner, bleach, fragrance, alcohol, solvents or vinegar in the tanks. Do not premix; the Velora doses automatically.
View in the original PDF ↗The four modes

Power: on/off. Mode: next mode.

Cold water + vacuum
Start with this for stains.

Hot water + vacuum
For grease and dried-on dirt on heat-resistant material.

Steam + vacuum Steam loosens dirt; a suitable head draws up moisture.

Steam only
Steam without suction, for steam tools and refreshing.
Flashing = heating, about 20-30 seconds. Start when steady. Reheating? Release the trigger for 5-10 seconds.
In an active vacuum mode, suction continues while spraying. Press the suction nozzle against the fabric. Trigger held: adds water/steam. Trigger released: removes residual moisture, not dry dust. Only 01, 10 and 12 provide suction; 12 is for maintenance.
The detergent tank does not dose in steam modes. Switching from hot/steam to cold? Flush until the water has cooled (p. 14).

PROTECTION: the appliance is protecting itself. Switch off and check the causes on p. 23.
Which combinations work?
Check the surface and the attachment instructions as well as the selected mode.
✓ Allowed · × Do not use · ✓✓ Preferred
Attachment
01 Stain brush
- Cold + vacuum
- ✓✓ Preferred
- Hot + vacuum
- ✓ Allowed
- Steam + vacuum
- ✓ Allowed
- Steam only
- ✓ Allowed
10 Window head
- Cold + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Hot + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam + vacuum
- ✓✓ Preferred
- Steam only
- ✓ Allowed
11A Fabric brush
- Cold + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Hot + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam only
- ✓ Allowed
02 Steam lance
- Cold + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Hot + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam only
- ✓ Allowed
03-07
- Cold + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Hot + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam only
- ✓ Allowed
08 + 09 Floor steamer
- Cold + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Hot + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam only
- ✓ Allowed
12 Self-cleaning tool
- Cold + vacuum
- ✓ Allowed
- Hot + vacuum
- ✓✓ Preferred
- Steam + vacuum
- × Do not use
- Steam only
- × Do not use
Only 01, 10 and 12 provide suction; 12 is for maintenance only. Fabric brush 11A with cloth 11B: steam only. Start stains cold; no heat on wool or bouclé. Do not use a water mode on glass.
View in the original PDF ↗Fitting attachments
Switch off the Velora, unplug and let hot parts cool. Check everything is secure before use.
- A · Click on directly
01 and the brush from 10: slide onto the handgrip until it clicks. Detach with the release button.
- B · On the steam lance
Attach steam lance 02 to the handle. Screw 03-07 or fabric brush 11A onto the narrow tip. Unscrew to remove.
- C · Extension tube
Slide the two tube sections together. Fit 08 to the handgrip and click floor steamer 09 onto the end. Do not fit the steam lance between them.
- D · On another head
Click window head 10 onto its base brush; pull the window head straight off to remove it. Fit cloth 11B over fabric brush 11A.
Remove a stain

01 Stain brush
For water-safe fabric. Assembly: p. 13.
01 Remove loose residue with a spoon or a standard dry vacuum cleaner. Do not use the Velora for dry dust. Start with cold water + vacuum.
02 Press the brush against the surface. Hold the trigger to spray and vacuum. Small stain: spray briefly. Larger stain: move slowly back and forth. Scrub dried-on dirt without adding water.
03 Work from the outside in. Release the trigger: vacuum up remaining moisture beyond the edge. Repeat until the water in the window is clear. Do not soak the fabric.
Drying: often 2-4 hours; thick fabric or mattresses take longer. Ventilate. Use again only when the filling is also fully dry; the time is a guide.
Still dirty? On suitable material only: try hot water, then steam + vacuum. Back to cold? Empty the clean-water tank if needed and refill with cold tap water (p. 10). Select cold and flush over a sink until the water cools. Do not test with your hand.
Yes Water-safe fabric. Bouclé and wool: cold only.
No Leather, suede, velvet, silk; labels stating “do not wet clean”.
Child car seat: clean the cover separately; do not wet the harness. Leave car doors open while drying. Stain tips: p. 20.
View in the original PDF ↗Targeted steam and scrubbing
Fit 02 to the handle. Screw 03-07 onto the steam lance. Assembly: p. 13. Wipe away loosened dirt with a cloth.

02 Steam lance
Yes Narrow, heat-resistant areas.
No Electrical parts; glass, lacquer or paint at close range.
How Keep 2-5 cm away and steam while moving the lance.

03 Copper brush
Yes Scratch-resistant racks, grills and baking trays.
No Stainless steel, chrome, glass, hobs, paint, lacquer or coatings.
How Steam and scrub together with light pressure. Copper scratches.

04 Nylon brush
Yes Hobs, splashbacks, sinks, taps and tiles.
No Wooden or oiled worktops.
How Steam and scrub together in circles.
Do not steam inside an oven. Remove racks from the oven first.
View in the original PDF ↗Grout and corners
Screw these heads onto the steam lance. Hold the trigger while cleaning. Wipe away dirt; test a hidden area first.

05 Grout brush
Yes Grout, shower channels, tracks and sound sealant edges.
No Loose sealant; test coloured grout first.
How Steam and scrub together lengthways.

06 Scraper
Yes Suitable hob/grill plates, removable oven racks.
No Warm glass, scratch-sensitive surfaces, plastics.
How Keep steaming while pushing dirt loose with light pressure.

07 Angled jet nozzle
Yes Behind taps, toilet rims and shower corners.
No Electrical appliances, lamps, sockets.
How Keep steaming while moving the head along the dirt.
Steam the floor

09 Floor steamer
For suitable sealed hard floors. Handgrip > tube 08 > floor steamer 09. Attach the mop pad. This head does not vacuum.
01 Vacuum with a standard vacuum cleaner or sweep. Select Steam only (STEAM ONLY) and wait for a steady light.
02 Hold the trigger down to steam. Move in steady passes; never stay in one spot. On laminate and parquet: brief, moving passes, following the floor manufacturer's instructions.
03 Work towards the door. On stairs, work from top to bottom. Do not walk on the wet area. Pad saturated? Switch off, unplug, let cool and change it.
Yes Suitable sealed hard floors; follow the floor manufacturer.
No Unsealed/oiled/waxed wood, untreated parquet, cork, glued floors, open joints, unsealed natural stone, loose tiles, carpet.
Aromatherapy tablet · fragrance only
Optional, available from Dymac. Switch off, unplug and let cool. Open the compartment in the floor head, insert the tablet and close the lid. The tablet adds fragrance only; no extra cleaning or disinfecting effect. Do not put in the water tanks.
Do not dispense detergent through the Velora onto floors. Washing the pad: p. 21.
View in the original PDF ↗Cleaning windows


Click the base brush for 10 onto the handle, then click the window head onto the brush. Fit directly to the handle, not tube 08. Assembly: p. 13.
01 Use only on glass at room temperature. Select steam + vacuum (preferred) or steam only. Wait for a steady light.
02 Start at the top. Hold the trigger to release steam, press the window head against the glass and pull down in one pass. Work strip by strip; do not steam the whole window first.
03 Dry the edges with a cloth. Let hot parts cool before removing the window head.
Do not use: on cold winter glass or in a cold- or hot-water mode.
View in the original PDF ↗Freshening fabrics


Screw fabric brush 11A onto steam lance 02 and fit cloth cover 11B over the brush. Steam only, without suction.
11A + cloth Suitable furniture, car interiors, clothing and curtains. No: leather, suede, velvet, wool, bouclé or labels stating “do not steam”.
Flush out detergent residue first
Fill the detergent tank with water. Safely remove the attachment (p. 13). Select cold water + vacuum. Hold the handle over the sink and press the trigger for 20 seconds. Or flush with 12 as described on p. 21. Switch off, unplug and let cool; fit 02 with 11A and 11B.
Select Steam only and wait for a steady light. Hold the trigger while steaming.
With cloth cover 11B: hold against the surface and move slowly. The cloth absorbs moisture. Let the material dry.
View in the original PDF ↗Stain guide
The basic method is on p. 14. Only stain-specific differences follow. Cold/hot/steam always means the mode with vacuum.
- Coffee, tea
Cold; dried-on stains: hot. Repeat until water is clear.
- Wine, juice, soft drinks
Treat fresh stains cold; old stains hot. No salt or white wine.
- Blood, milk, vomit, egg
Cold only. Heat sets protein.
- Pet urine
Vacuum first without spraying. Clean cold with little water. Repeat carefully and vacuum thoroughly afterwards. Do not soak the fabric.
- Grease, oil, sauce, butter
Hot or steam. Repeat if needed; no washing-up liquid on the stain.
- Chocolate, ice cream
Cold first for the milk, then hot for the fat.
- Mud, soil
Remove dry dirt with a standard dry vacuum cleaner. Then use cold water + vacuum on the stain.
- Make-up
Hot; allow brief contact and repeat if needed.
- Ink, ballpoint, felt-tip pen
Cold; often only partly removable. Do not heat.
- Sweat/odour in mattresses
Steam only if the material tolerates it. Ventilate; use only when the filling is also fully dry.
- Chewing gum, candle wax
First without the Velora: freeze and break off gum; let wax harden and scrape off. Then treat greasy residue hot.
Clean and store
Finished or pausing? Release the trigger, switch Power off and unplug. Let hot parts cool. After each job: empty and rinse the dirty-water tank.
Self-cleaning with water only

At least every 3 uses and after every intensive use; may be done after each use. Use self-cleaning attachment 12 without descaler.
Assembly: remove the head from the handgrip. Click 12 onto the top connector. Keep the handgrip attached to the hose.
01 Put about 200 ml cold tap water in the clean-water tank. Fill the detergent tank with water only too. Refit the tanks; the dirty-water tank must be empty and fitted.
02 Hold the handle with 12 over a sink or bucket. Select hot water + vacuum (preferred; wait for a steady light) or cold water + vacuum. Hold the trigger. Water flushes through and is drawn back into the dirty-water tank. Stop when the water runs out or PROTECTION activates.
03 Switch off, unplug and let cool. Empty and rinse the dirty-water tank and filter. Rinse the heads; open the flap on the stain brush. Let everything dry.
Housing: slightly damp cloth, no water on the panel or abrasive cleaners. Cloths: wash at 40 °C, no fabric softener or tumble dryer.
Store upright, dry and frost-free, away from sunlight and children. Store cable and hose in their holders. Long-term storage: empty clean-water tank; detergent may remain. Transport with empty tanks.
View in the original PDF ↗Descaling
Descale every 10 uses or every 6 months, whichever comes first. Use self-cleaning attachment 12. Water-only self-cleaning: p. 21.
DESCALER · 1:30
Dymac descaler or citric-acid descaler, including coffee-machine descaler if based on citric acid. Check the label. No vinegar.
1. Prepare the solution
Switch off, unplug, let cool and empty the clean-water tank. Mix 10 g Dymac descaler with 300 ml cold tap water or 10 ml citric-acid descaler with 300 ml cold tap water. Add to the clean-water tank, not up to MAX. Detergent tank: water only, filled and fitted.
2. Descale
Click 12 onto the handgrip, with no other head. Hold over a sink or bucket. Select hot water + vacuum and wait for a steady light. Hold the trigger until the solution has passed through the hose and the clean-water tank is empty. No soaking time required.
3. Rinse with clean water
Switch off, unplug and let cool. Empty the dirty-water tank and rinse both water tanks. Fill the clean-water tank with about 100 ml clean tap water, or enough for 1 minute of flushing. Refit the tanks; leave 12 attached.
Plug in and select hot water + vacuum. Wait for a steady light and flush for 1 minute with the trigger held. Refill safely if needed (p. 10). Afterwards switch off, unplug and let cool. Empty and rinse the tanks; let dry.
View in the original PDF ↗Starting, water and steam
Check the points below in order. Switch off and unplug before checking tanks, hose or heads.
Red “PROTECTION” / appliance stops
1. Clean-water tank filled, lid closed, tank correctly fitted? 2. Detergent tank filled and fitted? 3. Dirty-water tank empty, lid closed, tank correctly fitted? 4. Hose clicked in? 5. Overheated? Check all vents, including underneath. Remove from deep-pile carpet and let cool. After resolving: refit everything, plug in, press Power and select the mode. PROTECTION keeps returning? Stop and contact service (p. 28).
The Velora does nothing
Check the plug and socket; press Power. Red light: follow the list above. Damaged cable or plug: do not use; contact service.
Little or no water, steam or heat
Select the right mode and wait for a steady light. Check tank filling, fitting and attachment connection. Rinse out a blocked spray opening. Detergent residue: flush (p. 21); limescale: descale (p. 22).
Light on but nothing comes out? Switch off, wait 1 minute and try again. If it persists, contact service (p. 28).
Brief pause when reheating: release the trigger for 5-10 seconds. The Velora reheats; then continue spraying.
View in the original PDF ↗Suction and results
- Weak suction / loud noise
Check attachment and mode. Press a suction head against the surface. Empty the dirty-water tank. Check both water tanks, lids, hose and filters: wrongly fitted, loose or blocked? Clean and refit.
- Water left behind
Check attachment and mode (p. 12). Floors: steam only. No water mode on glass; work strip by strip and squeegee dry.
- Leaks
Empty an overfilled tank. Close the detergent-tank cap securely. Shake briefly before refitting and check for water escaping from the cap. Fit tanks and lids correctly; keep the Velora upright.
- Foam
Stop. Empty and rinse the water and detergent tanks; flush the hose (p. 21). Afterwards use only the liquids on p. 10.
- Ring / stain returns
Clean cold again, spray lightly and vacuum thoroughly beyond the edge. Place a dry cloth on the spot while drying.
- Streaks on glass
Work strip by strip with the right steam head. Wipe the squeegee after each pass.
- Unpleasant smell
Empty and clean the dirty-water tank. Replace stale clean water and flush detergent residue from the hose.
- Warmth and vacuum-
cleaner noise are normal If there is extreme
Warmth and vacuum cleaner noise are normal. If there is extreme heat, a burning smell or unusual noise: switch off, unplug and contact service. Do not open it yourself.
View in the original PDF ↗Technical specifications
- Product / brand
Spot cleaner with steam function / Dymac
- Model
Velora / DYM001
- Voltage / frequency
220-240 V ~ / 50/60 Hz
- Power
2100 W (motor 900 W, boiler 1200 W)
- Protection class
I (earthed) · IPX4
- Max. suction
22 kPa
- Max. airflow
≥ 15 l/s
- Steam
Max. 100 °C · approx. 1 bar · 35 ± 10 ml/min
- Heating time
Approx. 28 seconds
- Clean-water tank
2.0 l
- Dirty-water tank
1.8 l
- Detergent tank
250 ml · automatic dosing 1:30
- Noise level
≤ 83 dB(A)
- Cable / hose
4 m / 1.6 m (Ø 32 mm)
- Operating conditions
0-35 °C · max. 80% RH
- Dimensions (l × w × h)
420 × 242 × 306 mm
- Weight
5.5 kg
- Colour
Off-white
Automatic dosing 1:30: the Velora adds 3.3 ml detergent per 100 ml water.
Nominal values for Velora / DYM001. Specifications may vary by version.
View in the original PDF ↗Warranty
Dymac provides a 2-year warranty from purchase for material and manufacturing defects. Your statutory consumer rights remain fully unaffected.
Covered
Material and manufacturing faults and functional defects not caused by use. Repair or replacement at Dymac's discretion. A replacement part is covered for the remaining warranty period.
Not covered
- Misuse, drops, impacts, wrong voltage or use contrary to this manual.
- Limescale and damage from overdue descaling; damage from foaming products, incorrect liquids or detergent in the clean-water tank.
- Opening, repair or modification by anyone other than Dymac; fire, flooding, lightning and theft; normal wear of consumables such as steam attachments, cloths and filters. Replacements sold separately.
Bristles may bend after just one use. This is normal wear; the brush may still be usable.
Making a warranty claim
For the original purchaser in household use. Contact us via p. 28 with proof of purchase, model name and a brief description. A photo or video helps. Do not return anything without contacting us first.
View in the original PDF ↗Conformity and disposal
European regulations
This product bears the CE mark and complies with applicable European legislation: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
Applied standards: EN 60335-1, EN IEC 60335-2-2, EN 60335-2-10, EN 60335-2-54, EN 62233, EN IEC 55014-1, EN IEC 55014-2, EN IEC 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3.
The full EU declaration of conformity is available on request through the contact address on p. 28.
Disposal
Do not put in unsorted household waste (Directive 2012/19/EU). Take to a municipal collection point or a shop where you buy a comparable new appliance. When discarding: unplug before cutting off the power cable.
Liability
Dymac is not liable for damage or injury from improper use or disregard of safety instructions, except where mandatory law provides otherwise. Manuals, colours, specifications, attachments and models are subject to change.
Rating plate
The rating plate shows the model name, company name and CE mark. CE is the European conformity mark.
View in the original PDF ↗We're here to help.
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