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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 We’ve put all of the information you need to get the most out of your Kirby home care system in one convenient location. Kirby, Avalir, Micron Magic, Tech Drive, Miracle Waxer, and Mini Em-Tor are registered trademarks of The Scott Fetzer Company.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Parts of the Kirby ® Home Care System ..............6 Getting Started ....................11 Assembling the Unit ....................11 Power Switch ......................12 Disposable Filter Bag ....................13 Moving the Unit with the Power Off ................14 Locking the Upright Handle ..................

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Kirby, declare under our sole responsibility that, where applicable, the Kirby Model G10E Vacuum Cleaner is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents. IEC 60335-1 (EN 60335-1), IEC 60335-2-2 (EN 60335-2-2),...
  • Page 6 • NEVER unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • NEVER handle plug or appliance with wet hands. • Use only as described in this manual. Use only Kirby’s recommended attachments. • DO NOT put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked;...
  • Page 7 • Not intended for use by children. Do not allow to be used as a toy. o Keep all Kirby chemicals out of reach of children. These chemicals may cause irritation or discomfort if swallowed or placed in the eyes.

  • Page 8: Parts Of The Kirby ® Home Care System

    PARTS OF THE KIRBY ® HOME CARE SYSTEM Part Outer Permanent Bag Bag Release Button Bag Support Strap Disposable Filter Bag Top Adaptor Mini Em-Tor ® Collector Brush Roll Performance Indicator Light Belt Lifter Air Exhaust Port Lower Carrying Grip...
  • Page 9                         ...
  • Page 10 ACCESSORIES & ATTACHMENTS Part Attachment Kaddy Portable Sprayer Portable Carry Handle Portable Shampooer Cap Utility Tool Inflator/Deflator Tool Extension Tubes Replacement Belt Duster Brush Upholstery Nozzle Wall and Ceiling Brush Suction Control Grip Crevice Tool Surface Nozzle Attachment Hose Air Intake Guard Zippbrush Turbo Accessory (optional)
  • Page 11                  ...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Assembling the Unit Assemble the Upright Handle by sliding the two pieces together. Screw in the cord hook and spring to secure. Push the base of the Upright Handle into the connection on the top of the unit. Attach the Bag Latch Tab on the Outer Permanent Bag to the Upright Handle.

  • Page 14: Power Switch

    Press the bottom pedal on the Toe-Touch Control all the way down to raise the front of the unit. Raise the Headlight Hood. Rest the two hooks on the back of the Power Nozzle on the Attaching Bar on the front of the unit. Press the Power Nozzle against the unit and secure with the Accessory Lock.

  • Page 15: Disposable Filter Bag

    Disposable Filter Bag For best performance, use only Genuine Kirby® Disposable Filter Bags and replace them when dirt reaches the FULL line. A Disposable Filter Bag must be installed before vacuuming. To Remove a Used Disposable Filter Bag: Turn the unit off. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

  • Page 16: Moving The Unit With The Power Off

    Moving the Unit with the Power Off TechDrive® power assist makes it easy to push or pull the unit when the motor is on. TechDrive power assist should be put in neutral before moving the unit when the motor is off. Raise the front of the unit by pressing the bottom pedal on the Toe-Touch Control down.

  • Page 17: Locking The Upright Handle

    Locking the Upright Handle This unit has a Handle Tilt Latch Lever which locks the upright handle for carrying and storage. Firmly grasp the handle BEFORE unlocking the Handle Tilt Latch Lever. For vacuuming: The Handle Tilt Latch Lever should be unlocked in the center position for vacuuming.

  • Page 18: Lift The Unit

    Lift The Unit Move the Handle Tilt Latch Lever away from bag to lock the base in place. Use the handle on the bag arm to lift the unit. Or, use the Lower Carrying Grip in the center of the handle to lift the unit.
  • Page 19 Straight Suction Cleaning Disengage the Brush Roll to use straight suction cleaning to vacu- um hard floors, throw rugs and delicate carpets. When using straight suction cleaning on bare floors, lower the Power Nozzle as close as possible to the floor without touching the floor.

  • Page 20: Outer Permanent Bag & Mini Em-Tor ® Collector

    Removing the Outer Permanent Bag and the Mini Em-Tor ® Collector The Mini Em-Tor® collector holds large, heavy particles that do not reach the Disposable Filter Bag. Grasp the base of the Mini Em-Tor collector and rotate it away from the unit and lift it off. Remove the top of the Outer Permanent Bag from the unit by pressing the Bag Release Button.

  • Page 21: Upright & Portable Cleaner

    Upright Cord Management A series of holders keeps the cord attached to the Upright Handle. Attach the cord by snapping it into the holders located at the base and side of the Upright Handle. With the upper cord hook in the up position, wrap the cord toward the rear of the unit and slide the cord under the holder on the hook.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Cleaning Height

    Adjusting the Cleaning Height The Toe-Touch Control, located over the front wheel, raises and lowers the Power Nozzle. The numbered settings are for carpet and floors. The dotted settings are for accessories and other cleaning needs. Turn the unit on. Press the Toe-Touch Control Upper Pedal as often as necessary to lower the Power Nozzle to its lowest setting.

  • Page 23: Converting To A Portable Cleaner

    Converting to a Portable Cleaner The Portable Cleaner provides the full power of an upright vacuum with a shorter handle for convenient cleaning of stairs and mattresses. Turn off and unplug the unit. Put Tech Drive® power assist in neutral. Release the Outer Permanent Bag from the unit by pressing the Bag Release Button.

  • Page 24: Cleaning Carpeted Stairs

    Cleaning Carpeted Stairs with the Portable Cleaner Put Tech Drive® power assist in neutral by pressing down on the left “N” Neutral pedal. Place the unit on a carpeted step, supporting the rear of the unit. Turn the unit on after it is in place. Keep hair, loose clothing/jewelry, fingers, and all parts of body away from the unit openings and moving parts while operating.
  • Page 25 Put Tech Drive® power assist in neutral by pressing down on the left “N” Neutral pedal. Raise the Headlight Hood. Flip out the handle on the Belt Lifter. Use it to turn the Belt Lifter counterclockwise until the red arrows line up. Turn the Accessory Lock counterclockwise to release the Power Nozzle.

  • Page 26: Installing Attachments On The Hose

    Installing Attachments on the Hose To attach tools to the hose, push lightly while twisting the smaller end of the hose into the tool. Extension Tubes Attach one or two Extension Tubes for extended reach. Surface Nozzle Use on bare floors and under low furniture. Duster Brush Remove dust from contoured or irregular surfaces.
  • Page 27 Crevice Tool with Removable Brush Use the Crevice Tool with the brush to remove dirt from corners, button tufts, radiator coils and sliding window tracks. Remove the brush to clean cracks, crevices, corners, grooves and narrow openings. Suction Control Grip Slide the valve on the Suction Control Grip to adjust the level of suction.

  • Page 28: Zippbrush

    Zippbrush The Zippbrush can be used for vacuuming upholstery and car- peted steps. It can be used to clean automotive interiors. For best results, do not press down heavily on the Zippbrush. Allow it to rotate at maximum speed by gently moving it over the surface being cleaned.

  • Page 29: Blower/Inflator

    Blower/Inflator Convert the Kirby system to a blower by attaching the hose to the Exhaust Port. Remove the Power Nozzle. See Page 22. Place the hooks on the back of the Air Intake Guard over the Attaching Bar on the front of the unit. Push the Air Intake Guard up against the unit and turn the Accessory Lock clockwise to secure.

  • Page 30: Portable Sprayer

    Portable Sprayer The Portable Sprayer is only used in the blower mode. See page 27. It is used to spray water-based liquids. Set up the Portable Sprayer. Unscrew the jar and fill it ¾ full with non-flammable liquid. Make sure the dip tube is attached to the Portable Sprayer before screwing the jar on tightly.
  • Page 31 Cleaning the Portable Sprayer Clean the Portable Sprayer immediately after use. Empty the jar. ONLY clean with warm soapy water. Never clean the Portable Sprayer with flammable cleaning fluids. Remove and wash the dip tube. (Make sure to reinstall it after cleaning) Press the two latches on the front of the nozzle jet, pull it out, and thoroughly rinse.

  • Page 32: Portable Shampooer

    Assemble the Portable Shampooer in the same manner as the Portable Sprayer. See page 28. Fill jar to the first line with water. Add Kirby Carpet Shampoo until the liquid reaches the second line on the jar. Attach the Portable Shampooer cap to the end of the Portable Sprayer.

  • Page 33: Optional Accessories

    Multi-Surface Shampoo System The Multi-Surface Shampoo System is used for the shampooing of carpets and the cleaning of hard surface floors. Converting to a Shampoo System for Carpets Maintain the cleanliness of carpets by shampooing regularly. Clean spots and high traffic areas more frequently. Vacuum carpet thoroughly before shampooing.
  • Page 34 Turn the Multi-Surface Shampoo System over and pull up on the Belt to loosen and remove the Rotary Mop. Slide the Belt from the Multi-Surface Shampoo System over the center of the carpet brush roll and insert it into the Multi- Surface Shampoo System.
  • Page 35 Connect the hooks on the rear of the Multi-Surface Shampoo System to the Attaching Bar. Push the Multi-Surface Shampoo System up against the unit and turn the Accessory Lock clockwise to lock in place. Use the handle on the Multi-Surface Shampoo Nozzle Belt Lifter to turn it clockwise until the green arrows line up.
  • Page 36 One tankful of solution filled to the third line will clean a large carpet area about 10 x 12 feet in size (3x3.5m). Use only Kirby® cleaning solutions, such as Kirby Carpet Shampoo, intended for use with this product. Failure to follow this warning could result in injury due to internal component damage.
  • Page 37 Shampooing Carpets Step on the upper pedal of the Toe-Touch Control until the Multi-Surface Shampoo System is at its lowest position. Turn the Suds Control Valve to the Carpet Setting. Turn the unit on. As the unit is moved back and forth, foam will release and the brush will work it into the carpet.
  • Page 38 Cleaning The Multi-Surface Shampoo System Turn the Suds Control Valve to the off position. Push the Toe-Touch Control Bottom Pedal all the way down to raise the nozzle and tray. Let the unit run for several seconds to allow any remaining shampoo and water to spin off the brush.
  • Page 39 Turn the Accessory Lock counterclockwise. Lift off the Multi-Surface Shampoo System and carry it to the sink. Rinse all areas of the Multi-Surface Shampoo System, and remove any lint from brush tufts. Shake excess water from the unit. Allow all parts to dry thoroughly. Rotate the Shampoo Tank away from the unit and lift off.

  • Page 40: Multi-Surface Shampoo System: Hard Floors

    Multi-Surface Shampoo System: Hard Floors The Multi-Surface Shampoo System can be used to clean hard floors by inserting the Rotary Mop and cleaning with Kirby Hard Floor Cleaner. Before cleaning hard floors, vacuum or sweep the floor to remove large debris.
  • Page 41 Turn the Multi-Surface Shampoo System over and pull up on the belt to loosen and remove the Carpet Shampoo BrushRoll. Slide the Belt from the Multi-Surface Shampoo System over the center of the Rotary Mop and insert it into the Multi- Surface Shampoo System.
  • Page 42 Press the Toe-Touch Control Bottom Pedal all the way down to raise the front of the unit. Connect the hooks on the rear of the Multi-Surface Shampoo System to the Attaching Bar. Push the Multi-Surface Shampoo System up against the unit and turn the Accessory Lock clockwise to lock in place.
  • Page 43 Attach the empty Shampoo Tank to the Air Exhaust Port. It is not necessary to attach the elbow hose. Spray a fine mist of Ready to Use Kirby Hard Floor Cleaner on a small area of the floor. Do not over-wet floor. Only a small amount of solution is needed.
  • Page 44 Press the Toe Touch Control Upper Pedal repeatedly until the Rotary Mop contacts the floor. Move the cleaner over the area to be cleaned. Spray additional cleaner as needed. If necessary, empty the Waste Tray during shampooing. Check the clear indicators on the edge of the Waste Tray Cover.
  • Page 45 Valve to OFF. Fill the tank to the first line with water. Using the large cap from the top of the tank, pour one capful of Kirby® Hard Floor Cleaner into the Shampoo Tank. Do not use more, as over-foaming will result.
  • Page 46 Turn the Suds Control Valve clockwise to the Hard Floor Setting. Put Tech Drive® power assist in neutral. Turn the unit on. As the unit is moved back and forth, cleaning solution will release and the Rotary Mop will scrub the floor. Turn the Suds Control Valve to the OFF position.

  • Page 47: Miracle Shine Kit

    Vacuum the floor and/or clean with the Multi-Surface Shampoo System for Hard Floors before applying Kirby Miracle Shine. Allow floor to dry completely. Convert the Kirby system to a cleaner for hard floors (p. 38). Instead of using the Rotary Mop, insert the striped Miracle Shine Mop.
  • Page 48 Working in small sections, lightly spray Kirby Miracle Shine directly on the floor. NOTE Test Kirby Miracle Shine in an inconspicuous area of floor prior to full application. Make sure Tech Drive® power assist is in neutral and turn the cleaner on.
  • Page 49 50% water to remove any build up of Kirby Miracle Shine. Allow parts to dry before storage. If necessary, wipe off bottom of the Kirby system with soft rag dampened with a mixture of 50% ammonia and 50% water Re-apply Kirby Miracle Shine as needed to maintain...

  • Page 50: Tile & Grout Kit

    Tile & Grout Kit Clean, scrub and beautify your tile and grout floors. Convert the Kirby system to a cleaner for hard floors (p. 38). Instead of using the Rotary Mop, insert the Tile & Grout Brush Roll. Attach the empty Shampoo Tank to the Air Exhaust Port.
  • Page 51 Make sure Tech Drive® power assist is in neutral and turn the cleaner on. Press the Toe Touch Control Upper Pedal repeatedly until the Tile and Grout brush roll contacts the floor. Move the cleaner over the area to be cleaned. Spray additional cleaner as needed.

  • Page 52: Hard Floor Pad

    Hard Floor Pad For additional floor protection from possible scratches, the optional Hard Floor Pad can be used when vacuuming bare floors. For use on dry floors only. Turn the unit off. Step on the bottom pedal of the Toe-Touch Control to raise the Power Nozzle.

  • Page 53: Turbo Sanding

    Turbo Accessory The Turbo Accessory can be used as a sander, a polisher, or for scouring. The Turbo Accessory is used with the hose on the front of the unit. Turbo Sanding Assemble the Turbo Sander. First, unsnap the sander dust shroud and lift off.
  • Page 54 Grip the Turbo Accessory at the front and rear and turn the Kirby unit on. Press the button on the top of the Turbo Accessory to turn on. While applying light pressure, move it over the surface slowly. Allow the Turbo Accessory to do the work. Don’t force it or lean heavily on it.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ALWAYS turn off the unit and unplug it from the wall outlet prior to doing any maintenance. Changing the Power Nozzle Belt After removing the Power Nozzle, turn the Belt Lifter clock- wise until the green arrows line up. Unlock the Rug Plate by unhooking the two latches on the rear of the Power Nozzle.
  • Page 56 One of the Brush Roll ends is larger than the other. The Brush Roll will only fit in the Power Nozzle one way. Center the belt on the Brush Roll. NOTICE Property Damage Risk. Use only genuine Kirby replacement parts. Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Brush Roll Height

    MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Brush Roll Height The Brush Roll height is adjustable. The bristles, which wear down after long periods of use, can be extended. Follow the directions for changing the Power Nozzle belt on page 53. When the brush has been removed, select the Brush Roll height.

  • Page 58: Headlight Replacement

    The new replacement cord should be attached to the unit first before it is plugged into the wall outlet. Headlight Replacement If one or more of the LED lights in the Headlight burn out, contact an authorized Kirby Distributor for replacement. Servicing a Double Insulated Appliance In a double insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of a ground- ing.
  • Page 59 MAINTENANCE Changing Plugs The following information applies when changing plugs on Kirby® models that are used in the U.K., Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. IMPORTANT The wires in the main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue ...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    2. Make sure the cord is fully inserted into the unit. 3. Check the Power Cord for damage. If it is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Kirby Distributor. 4. Make sure that an attachment or accessory is properly mounted on the front of the unit.

  • Page 61: Cleaning Carpets

    3. Remove the Shampoo Tank from the unit and check that the foam filter is in place on the bottom of the large opening that connects to the Exhaust Port. 4. Use only Kirby Carpet Shampoo. Verify that the proper mixture of water and Kirby Carpet Shampoo has been used in the tank. See page 34.
  • Page 62 KIRBY ® HOME CARE PRODUCTS NOTICE Only use Genuine Kirby Cleaning products with the Kirby home care system. Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage. WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only Kirby®...
  • Page 63 Bring a durable, high gloss to hard surface floors. Product offerings vary by location. Please check with your Independent, Authorized Distributor for the latest Kirby Cleaning products. Kirby Home Care Products are available from authorized Kirby Distributors or in the U.S.A. by calling 1-800-437-7170.
  • Page 64 INDEX Accessory Lock ... .23 Disposable Filter Bag ..13 Rotary Mop....38 Assembling the Unit .
  • Page 65 Made under one more of the following patents and design registrations. Other patents and design registrations pending. United States Denmark Portugal 4947512 0584961 0584961 5007133 Finland Russia 5086536 13965 73673 5115537 2378973 5573369 France 81234 5713810 902235 7794516 0584961 South Africa D600868 20106183 A2008/01498...
  • Page 66 Have a Question? Need Assistance? Your local independent authorized distributorship is available to answer any questions regarding your purchase or the operation of your Kirby® home care system. Or, contact The Kirby Company: consumer@kirbywhq.com 1-800-494-8586 (United States and Canada) 216-529-6146 fax www.kirby.com...
  • Page 68 For assistance, contact your local Authorized Distributor. For assistance, contact your local Authorized Distributor. The Kirby Company, a division of The Scott Fetzer Co., The Kirby Company, a division of The Scott Fetzer Co., 1920 West 114 1920 West 114 Street, Cleveland, OH 44102, U.S.A.

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