Kenmore
Canister Vacuum

Model # 11686551 Official Kenmore vacuum cleaner

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Attachment Set A88551

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Attachment set

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Nameplate 762598
#37

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Nameplate

Part #762598

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Strike 721694
#2

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Strike

Part #721694

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Screw 680878
#7

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Screw

Part #680878

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Parts List 763000

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Parts list

Part #763000

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Catch 762672
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Catch

Part #762672

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Hood 762599
#1

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Hood

Part #762599

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Nut 680027
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Nut

Part #680027

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Screw 680642
#28

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Screw

Part #680642

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Brush 588198
#5A

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Brush

Part #588198

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Repair guides for canister vacuums

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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 …

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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, …

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 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.…

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 30 minutes or less

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