Kirby Avalir User manual

Owner’s Manual

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Welcome to the Kirby family! Thank you for your purchase of a Kirby® home care system.
It’s not just a vacuum; it is a complete home cleaning system! There is no need to invest in
multiple appliances or to fill your storage closet with cleaning tools.
Read this manual carefully before using the Kirby® home care system. If you have
questions, contact an independent authorized Kirby Distributor.
This manual is available online in a selection of languages. Please visit www.kirby.com
to view a manual in an alternate language.
Or, contact The Kirby Company:
[email protected]
1-800-494-8586 (United States and Canada)
216-529-6146 fax
www.kirby.com
The Kirby Company
Attn: Consumer Relations
1920 West 114th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
For parts and supplies:
United States and Canada 1-800-437-7170
[email protected]
United Kingdom 0800-328-1247
Europe 00 800 547 292 72
Australia 1800 781 556
South Africa 0800-203-222
Russia 7 800 500 51 46
7 495 374 72 82
Kirby, Avalir, Micron Magic, Tech Drive, Miracle Waxer, and Mini Em-Tor are registered trademarks of The Scott Fetzer Company.
Visit our welcome page at www.kirby.com/welcome/.
We’ve put all of the information you need to get the most out
of your Kirby home care system in one convenient location.

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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 .......................................................................................15
Lift The Unit..............................................................................................................16
Belt Lifter..................................................................................................................16
Outer Permanent Bag & Mini Em-Tor®Collector..........................................................18
Upright & Portable Cleaner ........................................................................... 19
Upright Cord Management .......................................................................................19
Adjusting the Cleaning Height ...................................................................................20
Tech Drive®Power Assist..........................................................................................20
Converting to a Portable Cleaner...............................................................................21
Cleaning Carpeted Stairs.......................................................................................... 22
Cleaning a Mattress ................................................................................................. 22
Canister Cleaner and Attachments................................................................. 22
Attach the Hose to Convert to a Canister Cleaner ........................................................22
Installing Attachments on the Hose ............................................................................. 24
Zippbrush................................................................................................................26
Blower/Inflator ........................................................................................................27
Portable Sprayer ...................................................................................................... 28
Portable Shampooer.................................................................................................30
Optional Accessories...................................................................................... 31
Multi-Surface Shampoo System: Carpets..................................................................... 31
Multi-Surface Shampoo System: Hard Floors ...............................................................38
Miracle Shine Kit...................................................................................................... 45
Tile & Grout Kit ........................................................................................................48
Hard Floor Pad ........................................................................................................ 50
Turbo Accessory.......................................................................................................51
Maintenance.................................................................................................. 53
Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 58

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READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY. KEEP THIS
MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Operating Instructions are available by contacting
The Kirby Company or online at www.kirby.com
Certified by:
Underwriters Laboratory
and Canadian Standards
Association as a double
insulated appliance.
Outside North America:
Certified by national test
authorities as appropriate.
Kirby Model and Optional Accessories:
Avalir: Model G10D Sentria
2930** and 2950** Multi-Surface Shampoo System
2931** and 2951** Floor Care System
2935** Zippbrush
2932** Turbo Accessory System
Avalir: Model G10E Sentria 230/240 Volt
Avalir: Model G10J Sentria 110 Volt
Important Safety Instructions
CE 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),
EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50366
and EN 62233 in accordance with the regulations including the
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
CE 95
KIRBY
1920 West 114th Street • Cleveland, OH 44102 • U.S.A.

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Important Safety Instructions
Overview of Safety Guidelines and Your Responsibilities:
• Your safety and the safety of others depend on you thoroughly reading and
understanding this manual. If you have questions or do not understand the
information presented in this manual, please contact The Kirby Company.
• Most vacuum-related incidents are caused by failure to observe basic safety
rules or precautions. You must be alert to potential hazards.
• The Kirby Company cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that
might involve a potential hazard. Therefore, the warnings in this manual
may not be all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method or operating
technique that is not specifically recommended by The Kirby Company is
used, you must ensure that the product will not be damaged or be made
unsafe by the operation, maintenance or repair procedures that you choose.
WARNING– To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• ALWAYS unplug before cleaning or servicing.
• NEVER leave appliance when plugged in.
• NEVER use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• NEVER use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water, return it to a Kirby authorized service center.
• NEVER run appliance over cord, pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• KEEP cord away from heated surfaces.
• 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;
keep openings free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce airflow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.

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• Keep motor shaft free from lint, hair and debris build-up.
• NEVER use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be present.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• 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.
o In the European Union:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• Use only Kirby® cleaning solutions intended for use with the Multi-Surface
Shampoo System. See the Kirby® Home Care Products section of the manual.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
Safety Symbols and Warning Levels
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards.
Attention! Become alert! Your safety may be at risk.
INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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PARTS OF THE KIRBY®HOME CARE SYSTEM
No. Part
1 Outer Permanent Bag
2 Bag Release Button
3 Bag Support Strap
4 Disposable Filter Bag
5 Top Adaptor
6 Mini Em-Tor®Collector
7 Brush Roll Performance Indicator Light
8 Belt Lifter
9 Air Exhaust Port
10 Lower Carrying Grip
11 Upper Carrying Grip
12 Upright Handle
13 Handle Tilt Latch Lever
14 Headlight Hood
15 Accessory Lock
16 Motor Shaft
17 Attaching Bar
18 Power Nozzle
19 Bumper
20 Power Switch
21 Tech Drive®Power Assist Pedals
22 Toe-Touch Control Pedals
23 Handle Release Button
Accessories & Attachments
24 Multi-Surface Shampoo System (optional)
25 Rotary Mop (optional)
26 Miracle Shine Mop (optional)
27 Tile & Grout Brush Roll (optional)
28 Hard Floor Pad (optional)

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ACCESSORIES & ATTACHMENTS
No. Part
29 Attachment Kaddy
30 Portable Sprayer
31 Portable Carry Handle
32 Portable Shampooer Cap
33 Utility Tool
34 Inflator/Deflator Tool
35 Extension Tubes
36 Replacement Belt
37 Duster Brush
38 Upholstery Nozzle
39 Wall and Ceiling Brush
40 Suction Control Grip
41 Crevice Tool
42 Surface Nozzle
43 Attachment Hose
44 Air Intake Guard
45 Zippbrush
46 Turbo Accessory (optional)