Dyson Supersonic r™ Hair Dryer User Manual

In the box

A side profile view of the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer with all five attachments connected.

Dyson Supersonic r™ hair dryer: Dyson's precision hair dryer for superior styling¹ and salon finish. Engineered as the lightest² and smallest³ hair dryer in the range. Includes five Intelligent attachments.

You can buy additional attachments at www.dyson.com.

• Powerful air attachment
• Pro concentrator
• Diffuser
• Wide-tooth comb attachment
• Flyaway attachment

Functions

Power on/off: Power button.

Airflow speed: Three speed settings.

Temperature control: Four precise temperature settings including a cold shot button to lock in styles for longer.

Filter clean LED: Flashes when the filter needs cleaning.

A view of the back of the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer, showing the on/off button, temperature buttons, and airflow buttons on the display.

Getting started

Step 1: Remove machine from box

Remove the machine from the box.

Step 2: Plug in your machine

You must fit an attachment before switching on the machine for it to work.

Illustration showing an attachment connected to the machine with airflow directed outwardly, indicated by a tick symbol (✔️).

Illustration showing an attachment disconnected from the machine, indicated by a cross symbol (❌).

Powerful air attachment: Produces high-velocity airflow to dry hair fast.

Pro concentrator: Focuses air precisely where you need it.

Wide-tooth comb attachment: Engineered to detangle and lengthen hair as it dries.

Diffuser: Helps reduce frizz¹ and define curls, coils and waves.

Flyaway attachment: Attracts longer hairs and hides flyaways on finished styles, using the Coanda effect.²

Using your hair dryer

Settings: Intelligent attachments are preset with optimal airflow and temperature ranges and recognize your last-used setting through Attachment learning.

LEDs: LED colors indicate the four possible heat settings and three airflow settings.

Airflow indicators: Three circles for high airflow, two circles for medium airflow, and one circle for low airflow.

Temperature indicators: Three red circles for high temperature, two red circles for medium temperature, and one red circle for low temperature.

Airflow settings: Fast, Medium, Gentle.

Temperature settings: High, Medium, Low, Cool.

Diagnostics

Yellow flashing LED: Indicates your filter needs cleaning.

White flashing LED: Indicates your filter is absent or not fitted properly. Ensure the filter is fitted correctly for your hair dryer to operate.

White-blue LEDs flashing: Indicates no attachment is fitted. The machine will not work without an attachment.

All three white LEDs flashing: Press the on/off button to clear an error.

All three red LEDs flashing: Switch off your machine, switch off the mains plug, and unplug your power cord from the socket. Then, plug it back into the socket, switch the mains plug back on, and turn your machine on.

All white and red LEDs flashing together: Contact Dyson at 1-866-693-9766.

Diagram showing different LED variants for machine maintenance messages.

To learn how to clean your filter, follow the instructions or watch the video at https://www.dyson.com/support/guides/supersonic-r.

Taking care of your machine

Cleaning your filter

To maintain optimal performance, clean your filter when prompted by the yellow flashing LED light, or if you notice reduced airflow. A white light flashes if the filter is absent or not properly fitted.

Step 1: Unplug and cool

Unplug your machine from the electricity supply and allow it to cool before cleaning the filter.

Illustration showing the power plug being disconnected from the mains socket.

Step 2: Remove filter cage

Remove the filter cage by sliding it down the power cord and opening at the split line.

Illustration showing the filter being disconnected from the machine by sliding downwards.

Step 3: Separate filter pieces

Slide the two filter pieces apart to separate them.

Illustration showing the filter cage and inner filter separated.

Step 4: Remove debris

Wipe away any loose, large debris, such as hair strands or large dust particles, from the filter cage.

Illustration of a user wiping the filter casing to remove debris.

Step 5: Rinse filter parts

Rinse the two filter parts under a warm running tap.

Illustration showing the external and internal filter being washed under a tap.

Step 6: Clean inner filter

Using a pea-sized amount of clarifying shampoo, lightly scrub the exterior of the inner filter cage in small, circular motions. Then, lightly scrub the interior of the inner filter cage with up and down motions before rinsing.

Illustration of a finger rubbing shampoo into the internal filter.

Step 7: Inspect for dirt

Hold the filter up to the light to ensure there is no remaining debris or dirt.

Illustration of a hand holding the internal filter up to the light.

Step 8: Dry inner filter

Using a pinching motion, gently squeeze dry the inner filter cage with a dry paper towel.

Illustration of a hand wiping the internal filter and dabbing away dampness with a paper towel.

Step 9: Allow to dry

Allow both filters to dry completely before proceeding.

Illustration of the external and internal filter.

Step 10: Reassemble filter

Slide the inner filter back into the cage, then open at the split line and replace it onto the machine, ensuring it clicks into place.

Illustration showing the external filter reconnecting to the machine, indicated by arrows showing a magnetic click.

White LED flashing: Your filter is either absent or not fitted properly. Ensure the filter is fitted correctly for your hair dryer to operate.

To watch how to clean and maintain your machine, visit https://www.dyson.com/support/guides/supersonic-r.

Illustration showing a white light flashing on the machine.