Electrolux
Canister Vacuum

Model # EL6985A Official Electrolux straight air canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Electrolux EL6985A straight air canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Recess 1130526-06
#34

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Recess

Part #1130526-06

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Shelf 1130548-12
#30

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Shelf

Part #1130548-12

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Filter Lid 1130509-00
#3

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Filter lid

Part #1130509-00

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Support 1050808-01
#16

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Support

Part #1050808-01

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Indicator 117966-02
#23

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Indicator

Part #117966-02

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Wheel 1130506-01
#29

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Wheel

Part #1130506-01

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Device 1130523-01
#22

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Device

Part #1130523-01

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Holder 1130538-01
#26

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Holder

Part #1130538-01

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

Handle Pin 1130511-02
#2

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Handle pin

Part #1130511-02

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

Motor Seal 1130516-01
#18

Cover/motor/handle diagram

Motor seal

Part #1130516-01

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Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose…

Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring fail…

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Repair guides for canister vacuums

How to replace a vacuum power head ribbed drive belt

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 …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum suction motor

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, …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
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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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