Kenmore
Canister Vacuum

Model #1162297280 Official Kenmore vacuum cleaner

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Lock#2

Attachment parts Diagram

Lock

Part #742802

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

Catch#38

Base assembly Diagram

Catch

Part #764182

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

Screw#30

Base assembly Diagram

Screw

Part #681405

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

Nozzle#15

Attachment parts Diagram

Nozzle

Part #742733

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

Gasket#41

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Gasket

Part #704738

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

Dust Bag#39

Base assembly Diagram

Dust bag

Part #764679

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

Vacuum Exhaust Filter#14

Base assembly Diagram

Vacuum exhaust filter

Part #706525

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

Nut#8

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Nut

Part #596564

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

Axle#28

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Axle

Part #764284

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

Hood#1

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Hood

Part #706574

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

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
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
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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