Can I use my Kirby to get water off the floor?
Do not use your Kirby to get water off the floor or out of carpet. Watch Engineering Manager John Lackner explain how to prevent misalignment issues while installing the brush roll in the Kirby Multi-Surface Shampoo System. Q: How much carpet shampoo am I supposed to use in the shampoo system?
Can I use my Kirby brush roll to clean my carpet?
A: No. Do not use your Kirby to get water off the floor or out of carpet. Watch Engineering Manager John Lackner explain how to prevent misalignment issues while installing the brush roll in the Kirby Multi-Surface Shampoo System. Q: How much carpet shampoo am I supposed to use in the shampoo system?
Can I use Kirby carpet shampoo with my system?
A: First and foremost, only use genuine Kirby carpet shampoo with your system. Unscrew the large cap from the shampoo tank and use it to measure carpet shampoo. Do not use the cap from the bottle of the shampoo to measure.
How do you use Tech drive on a Kirby vacuum cleaner?
This activates Tech Drive® power assist to make pushing your Kirby easy. For the balance of product usage (i.e. cleaning hard floor surfaces, vacuuming in canister mode with attachment hose, vacuuming in hand held mode, using air pump, turbo accessory, etc.) push down the Neutral (N) pedal.
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How to use Kirby carpet shampoo?
A: First and foremost, only use genuine Kirby carpet shampoo with your system. Unscrew the large cap from the shampoo tank and use it to measure carpet shampoo. Do not use the cap from the bottle of the shampoo to measure. For a small room, fill the tank with water to the first line on the side of the tank and add one capful of shampoo. To clean a large room, fill the tank to the third line and add three capfuls of shampoo.
How to contact Kirby?
A: You can contact your local authorized Kirby Distributor listed on your contract. You can also call The Kirby Company at 1-800-437-7170 for a Distributor in your area, or to order supplies over the phone. You can also order on Kirby.com.
Why won't my Kirby shampoo fan turn on?
One is on the front of the unit and one is on the side where the bag attaches. If there is nothing attached to the front of the unit, such as your floor nozzle, attachment hose or shampoo system, the Kirby will not turn on. This is to prevent injury to you from the fan and prevent damaging the fan.
What is the drive pedal on a Kirby carpet shampooer?
A: This is your Neutral/Drive pedal. When you are vacuuming or using the carpet shampooer in the upright position, push down the Drive (D) pedal. This activates Tech Drive® power assist to make pushing your Kirby easy.
How long is Kirby warranty?
A: There is a three year limited warranty and a Lifetime Factory Rebuild program for those Kirby systems purchased from authorized Distributors. Please check here for details on the warranty plan and rebuild program.
Why replace a Kirby filter bag?
A: There is a fill line on the disposable bag and when the dirt reaches this line you should replace your disposable bag because it is no longer filtering properly. Be sure to utilize only Genuine Kirby filter bags, available here to ensure your Kirby system is cleaning properly.
Why is my vacuum not reaching the floor?
A: There are a few reasons this may be happening. The vacuum might not be set at the proper height. If the nozzle is too high off the floor , the brush will not reach the floor to clean it properly. To adjust the height, simply press the toe touch pedal on the side of the unit.