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Can i use a different cleaner in my kirby shampooer

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You can use any dry foam concentrate shampoo. but i think the kirby shampoo is by far the best.

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Yes as long. As it Is a foaming shampoo. Do not use extractor detergent

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  • Posted on Sep 03, 2007

SOURCE: kirby diamond edition - shampooer

1. Raise the vacuum head all of the way up. 2. Remove the vacuum head by removing the belt and releasing it. 3. Place the shampooer head on the vacuum by securing the clamp and them put the belt on 4. Take the bag off of the vacuum by twisting at the base just slightly outward and lifting upwards and unclamp it from the handle 5. Put water and cleaner into the water resevoir. 6. Put the reservoir on to the kirby where the bag was by holding it parallel to the vacuum then using both hands, twist it outward slowly until it goes down onto the unit then twist back to parallel position. 7. Put the coil looking piece on the shampooer head on top where the hole is...it will only fit one way successfully. 8. Put the other end on the under side of the water reservoir. 9. Lower the shampooer head all of the way down on the carpet just like you would the vacuum head 10. Turn on the vacuum and reach down and turn the knob at the top of the reservoir, this will begin putting cleaner (tons of foam) onto the carpet. Just work in 3' x 3' sections, turning off the foam intermitently until you are finished. I hope this helps.

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  • Posted on Oct 23, 2007

SOURCE: shampooer instructions

Here's my online guide for using the Kirby shampooer....

 

http://reviews.ebay.com/KIRBY-CARPET-SHAMPOOER-INSTRUCTIONS-MANUAL-DIRECTIONS_W0QQugidZ10000000004594992

 

HOPE IT HELPS!!

Marci

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  • Posted on Mar 27, 2008

SOURCE: manual

http://www.greatvacs.com/kirby%20instructions.shtml

this is a link to the upright vacuum part of the kirby..at the bottom of the link's page are links to how to use the shampooer, tools, and detailed instructions on how to put on and take off the powerhead

Hope this helps

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  • Posted on Jun 22, 2008

SOURCE: kirby shampoo instructions how to assemble shampooer

http://reviews.ebay.com/KIRBY-CARPET-SHAMPOOER-INSTRUCTIONS-MANUAL-DIRECTIONS_W0QQugidZ10000000004594992

This is also a great place to order Kirby supplies!

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  • Posted on Jun 28, 2009

SOURCE: Foam stopped working on my Kirby shampooer

You need to check that the little round screen is in the hole where the hose attaches to the shampoo tank. My guess is that the little round screen is wedged sideways in the end of the hose.

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