Electrolux
Canister Vacuum

Model # EL6988A Official Electrolux canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Electrolux EL6988A canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Rear Wheel 61744
#24

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Rear wheel

Part #61744

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

Vacuum Power Head Coupling Assembly 39970
#16

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Vacuum power head coupling assembly

Part #39970

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

Pcb Seal 1130249-01
#28

Motor assembly/handle diagram

Pcb seal

Part #1130249-01

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

Vacuum Tool Storage Tray 72040A
#1

Tool caddy/accessories diagram

Vacuum tool storage tray

Part #72040A

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

Vacuum Hepa Filter EL012W
#3

Motor assembly/handle diagram

Vacuum hepa filter

Part #EL012W

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

Vacuum Exhaust Filter 1130535-01
#35

Motor assembly/handle diagram

Vacuum exhaust filter

Part #1130535-01

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

Vacuum C-clamp 39971
#17

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Vacuum c-clamp

Part #39971

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

Cord Winder 1128341-17
#18

Motor assembly/handle diagram

Cord winder

Part #1128341-17

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

Front Wheel 61750
#29

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Front wheel

Part #61750

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

Vacuum Beater Bar Motor 61740-1
#21

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Vacuum beater bar motor

Part #61740-1

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

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Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor…

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…

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

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
How to replace a vacuum beater bar

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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