Kirby Ultimate G Bagged Upright Vacuum

Congratulations Dear Kirby Customer, Congratulations on the purchase of The Ultimate G series™. You now own a superior, complete home maintenance system designed to help make your home and furnishings look better and last longer. Most importantly, repeated use of your Kirby® Ultimate G will give you the type of clean in-home environment you want and deserve. This use and care manual is designed to help you get the most out of your new Kirby Ultimate G and enjoy its numerous benefits and features. The Kirby video will give you step-by-step instructions on your machine’s operation. Your local distributor is available should you have any further questions. Kirby, the hallmark of innovation and quality for over 85 years, sells through the in-home sales method in over 60 countries. We, at Kirby, want you to know that every customer is important to us and that we sincerely appreciate your business. Please enjoy your Ultimate G to its fullest!

This manual is written for use with the Kirby Model The Ultimate G series. For assistance, contact your local authorized distributor The Kirby Company, 1920 West 114th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44102, U.S.A. Parts and Supplies (1-800-437-7170), [email protected]

Consumer Relations (1-800-494-8586), [email protected] www.kirby.com

Kirby, Micron Magic, Split Second, Split Second 2, Scuttle, Odorific, TechDrive, Miracle Waxer, and Mini Em-Tor are registered trademarks of The Scott Fetzer Company. The Ultimate G series is a trademark of The Scott Fetzer Company. for those who appreciate quality, reliability & performance

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Important Safety Instructions The Ultimate G series™ Model G7D is Listed and Certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Canadian Standards Association as a double insulated appliance. The Model 293001 and 295001 Carpet Shampoo System, Model 293101 and 295101 Floor Care System, Model 293501 Zippbrush™ and Model 293201 Turbo Accessory System™ are also Listed and Certified as Optional Accessories for use with this Kirby® model. Outside North America, Kirby products are approved by national test authorities as appropriate.

WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED. BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR KIRBY.

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Do not leave appliance unattended when running or plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. Do not use outdoors. Use only on dry surfaces or with the Kirby Carpet Shampoo System. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Do not let children use the cleaner unattended. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. Do not 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 factory authorized distributor or service center. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close doors on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Do not pick up anything that is burning, smoldering or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, glowing particles or hot ashes. Do not pick up combustible materials. Do not use without dustbag and/or filters in place. Turn Kirby OFF before unplugging the cord. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline or use in confined areas where flammable or combustible vapors are present. When using the Carpet Shampoo System, do not use flammab