Kirby Sentria User Manual

9Getting StartedBAG SUPPORT STRAPCheck to make sure the Bag Support Strap4 is connected to the Top Adaptor 5 . The Bag Support Strap provides the s

10 CAUTION: Do not pick up heavy objects, such as coins, screws, rocks or similar objects. This may damage the fan.!Getting StartedUSING THE BELT

11Upright & Portable CleanerPART TWOYour Sentria® home care system is extremely versatile. In this section, we will discuss the following:Upright

12Upright & Portable CleanerTHE UPRIGHT CLEANERBefore you begin vacuuming, it’s important to have the Power Nozzle 25 adjusted to the proper heig

13To turn your Sentria® system OFF, press the Toe-Touch Control Bottom Pedal 9 all the way down until nozzle is fully raised.Disengage Tech Drive po

14Upright & Portable CleanerPORTABLE CLEANER SET-UPBesides being a remarkable Upright Cleaner, the Sentria® system can easily be converted into a

15 CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury in the portable mode, keep hair and loose clothing away from the Sentria system while in operation.Also mak

16Canister Cleaner & AttachmentsPART THREEYour Kirby® Sentria® system comes with a wide variety of attachments for added versatility. In this sec

17 CAUTION: In normal operation, friction between the belt and the metal motor shaft may cause the metal motor shaft to become hot to the touch

18Canister Cleaner & AttachmentsDUSTER BRUSHThe Duster Brush may be connected to the Attachment Hose or the Extension Tubes to remove dust from an

1CongratulationsDear Kirby Customer,Congratulations on your purchase. You now own a superior, complete home care system designed to help make your ho

19BLOWER SET-UPYour Sentria® system can also be used as a blower. To do so, you must first remove the Power Nozzle 25 .NOTE: When using your Sentria

20When using the blower attachments, the Air Intake Guard must be attached to the front of the unit.Fasten the Air Intake Guard onto the Attaching Ba

21USING AS A BLOWERYour Sentria® system may now be used as a blower.By attaching the Inflator/Deflator Tool to the Attachment Hose, you can inflate to

22 WARNING: Never use oil or solvent based paint of any kind in the Portable Sprayer. The motor is open to the spray and could ignite flammable a

23PORTABLE SHAMPOOER SET-UPThe Portable Shampooer is used in the Blower Mode only. It is designed for fast and easy cleaning of carpeted stairways an

24PORTABLE SHAMPOOER SET-UP (cont) Remove the jar from the Portable Sprayer and fill the jar about 3/4 full with Kirby® Carpet Shampoo mixture (Mix ac

25Optional AccessoriesPART FOUROptional Kirby® Accessories greatly enhance the usefulness of your Sentria® system. In this section, we will discuss th

26CARPET SHAMPOO SYSTEM SET-UP (cont)Press the Toe-Touch Control Bottom Pedal 9 all the way down to raise the front of the Sentria® system. ➤4Option

27CARPET SHAMPOO SYSTEM SET-UP (cont)Taking care to avoid spilling liquid on the Sentria® system or the floor, place the opening in the bottom front

28Optional AccessoriesUSING THE CARPET SHAMPOO SYSTEM (cont)As you move the Sentria® system back and forth, foam will be released and the brush will w

2Important Safety InstructionsThe Sentria® Model G10D is Listed and Certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. to both US and Canadian safety standa

29CLEANING THE CARPET SHAMPOO SYSTEM (cont)Turn the Accessory Lock 22 to the left (counter-clockwise). The Carpet Shampoo System Nozzle/Tray Assembly

30Optional AccessoriesRemove and clean the Suds Screen Cap, Cup and Sponge Filter. Rinse out the Shampoo Tank with cold water and replace the Screen C

31REPLACING A WORN CARPET SHAMPOO SYSTEM NOZZLE BELTTo replace the Carpet Shampoo System Nozzle Belt, push the thumb pads located at each end of the s

32USING THE KIRBY MIRACLE WAXER® FLOOR POLISHERTo assemble the roller waxer applicator, attach the top half of the roller waxer handle to the bottom

33KIRBY MIRACLE WAX DIRECTIONSFor Hardwood, Vinyl, Cork and Linoleum Floors:1. Clean surface thoroughly.2. Attach Kirby Floor Care System Buffer Noz

34 CAUTION: To avoid loss of control, do not stand unit on end for polishing. The Tech Drive pedal must be in the neutral position during polish

35 CAUTION: To avoid losing control of the Buffer when brush is on the floor surface, hold on to the handle before plugging the power cord into t

36USING THE CARPET FLUFFERYour Kirby® Floor Buffer can also be used as a Carpet Fluffer to reset the nap on a matted-down carpet.Before fluffing the c

37 CAUTION: Be sure no metal objects, such as tacks, nails, etc., are sticking up from the surface. They can damage the sandpaper and the Turbo A

38TURBO-SANDING SET-UP (cont)Insert the Attachment Hose into the end of the Turbo Accessory.Grip the Sander at the front and rear and turn the Sentria

3Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions 2About this Manual 4Kirby® Micron Magic® HEPA Filtration 5Part 1 — Getting Started 6 Mo

39 CAUTION: While using the Zippbrush, do not insert fingers into the revolving brush area or push the release button while the brush is in motio

40Operating/Maintenance TipsPART FIVEYour Kirby® Sentria® system is a highly sophisticated home main-tenance system. As with most modern appliances, i

41CHANGING THE POWER NOZZLE BELT (cont)Slide off the old belt and replace with a new one. ➤4Operating/Maintenance TipsMake sure the Brush Roll Bristle

42Operating/Maintenance TipsADJUSTING THE BRUSH ROLL HEIGHT FOR MAXIMUM CLEANABILITYThe Brush Roll bristles wear away after long periods of use. This

43ADJUSTING THE BRUSH ROLL HEIGHT (cont)Place the brush back into the nozzle making sure both plastic Brush Roll ends are set to the same number of no

44Q WHAT IS A DOUBLE-INSULATED MACHINE? (Servicing of double-insulated appliances)A In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are pr

45Operating/Maintenance TipsQuestions and Answers/TroubleshootingQ I SMELL BURNING RUBBER WHEN I USE MY Sentria® SYSTEM WHAT SHOULD I DO?A 1. Che

46Operating/Maintenance TipsQ HOW DO I VACUUM MY UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE?A 1.Convert to a canister. (See page 16.) (Do not use Power Nozzle 25 on furni

47Q HOW DO I CLEAN OTHER HOME FURNISHINGS?A Books and Bookcases:1. Convert to a canister. (See page 16.)2. Attach the Duster Brush to the end of the

48Kirby® Home Care ProductsFrom Your Factory Authorized Distributors and Service CentersALLERGEN CONTROL PRODUCTSMicroAllergen Filter Bags Remo

4About This ManualThis Owner’s Manual was designed to be easy to read and follow. It has been organized in sec-tions based on the various ways you may

49Kirby® Home Care ProductsFrom Your Factory Authorized Distributors and Service CentersHARD SURFACE PRODUCT FAMILYScuttle® Glass & Surface Cleane

50IndexAAbout this Manual ...4 Accessories ...25 Accessory Lock ...16 Air Intake Guard ...20 Attaching Bar...

51CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYWe, Kirby, declare under our sole responsibility that, where applicable, the Kirby Model G10E Vacuum Cleaner is in con

52Sentria®No. Part 1 Outer Permanent Bag2 Bag Latch Tab3 Disposable Filter Bag4 Bag Support Strap5 Top Adaptor6 Mini Em-Tor® Collect

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54Accessories and AttachmentsNo. Part Recommended Uses 30 Kaddy Storage of accessories. 31 Portable Sprayer Attach onto attachment hose with u

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56P/N 260006 Rev. K - U.S., Canada and U.K. Printed in U.S.A. ©2011 The Scott Fetzer CompanyThe wires in the main lead are coloured in accordance w

For assistance, contact your local Authorized Distributor.The Kirby Company, a division of The Scott Fetzer Co., 1920 West 114th Street, Cleveland, OH

5Youboughtthebest;youexpectthebest.That’swhytheKirbyCompanydeveloped the Micron Magic HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Arrest) Filtration

6Getting StartedPART ONEThis section outlines general information you will need as you begin using your Sentria® system. It includes information on:Mo

7Getting StartedTOE-TOUCH CONTROLThe Toe-Touch Control 8 ,9 , located over the front wheel, raises and lowers the front of the system, called the Po

8Getting StartedTo remove a used Disposable Filter Bag.Unzip the Outer Permanent Bag and pull out the Disposable Filter Bag along with the Top Adaptor