Kenmore
Canister Vacuum

Model #1162282181 Official Kenmore vacuum cleaner

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Vacuum Twist-On Wire Connector#8

Base assembly Diagram

Nut

Part #596564
Replaced by #KS4154460
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 596564. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
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Screw#30

Base assembly Diagram

Screw

Part #681405

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw#31A

Base assembly Diagram

Screw

Part #681624

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw#7

Base assembly Diagram

Screw

Part #681297

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw#31B

Base assembly Diagram

Screw

Part #681546

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Vacuum Floor Brush#14

Attachment parts Diagram

Brush

Part #742728
Replaced by #5268
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Brush#21

Attachment parts Diagram

Brush

Part #742721

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Motor Cap#10

Base assembly Diagram

Motor cap

Part #706244

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Manual List

#NI

All parts Diagram

Manual list

Part #LIT706604

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Gasket#11

Base assembly Diagram

Gasket

Part #706129

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all vacuum cleaners

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Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor
Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring failure
Main causes: lack of power, bad power cord, drive motor failure, wiring failure
Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose

Repair guides for canister vacuums

How to replace a vacuum power head ribbed drive belt

Some canister vacuums have a ribbed drive belt that spins the brush roll on a power brush attachment. If the brush roll slips, you can replace it using these instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
July 1, 2013
Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a vacuum suction motor

The suction motor on a vacuum creates the draw of air at the cleaning head that picks up dirt. If the vacuum won't run, give it a new life by replacing the suction motor. These steps explain how.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
July 1, 2013
Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a vacuum beater bar

Replace the brush roll if the bristles ares worn or the cylinder is damaged.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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