How do I detach the cloth bag from my Kirby G3 Vaccuum to wash it

I do not know much about Kirby G3. Did you read the instructions because sometimes we over look a part or we didn't understand the instructions and it might be a important part of the machine. Also it might be a faulty chip in the vacuum not telling it to drive instead of reverse.

see utube video for refitting

The serial number for all "G" models, containing 10 digits, is located on the side of the machine above the hole the bag attaches to.

I'm sorry to say no you can not. Kirby only sells the compleat hose as follows:
Kirby G4 Vacuum Cleaner Hose. Kirby Part # 223693S - Free Shipping Genuine Kirby 7 Foot Hose Fits G4 models (slate grey in color).
Kirby Part # 223693S

Beginning with the G series, G3 and G4 had round openings for the dirt intake. Prior models had oval so they will not fit, so find G3 or G4 bags and you will be set

Checked your bag if they are full, if bagless check your filter. If still not working maybe the protected temperature fuse blown out. You need to open it and replace the protected blown fuse.

This will help...

http://reviews.ebay.com/CHANGING-THE-BELT-ON-A-KIRBY-G3-G4-G5-GSIX-ULTIMATE-G_W0QQugidZ10000000003720039

Marci

the brush is jammed most likely or not in correctly

Make sure that the brushes on the shampooer tray are spinning, that the belt is resting on the driveshaft. The suction alone will pull up some of the moisture but the brushes should be spinning to gently scrub the carpet and deposit any excess moisture into the tray.

I have the solution for the cloth bag laundering process...

Here is a link to my guide for cleaning the Kirby cloth bag...

http://reviews.ebay.com/DEODORIZING-CLEA...

It should be helpful. :0)

The Tech Drive problem SHOULD be able to be fixed easily and fairly cheaply by a vac shop or Kirby distributor. There is an adjustment that needs to be made, but it shouldn't require purchasing any parts.

Marci