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Whirlpool
Canister Vacuum

Model # FC5500XS1 Official Whirlpool canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Whirlpool FC5500XS1 canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Muskin Gasket 742968
#30

Powerbrush parts diagram

Muskin gasket

Part #742968

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

Screw, 8- 18 X 5/8 (2) 681297
#44

Powerbrush parts diagram

Screw, 8- 18 x 5/8 (2)

Part #681297

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

Caster, Complete 4148010
#59

Vacuum cleaner parts diagram

Caster, complete

Part #4148010

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

Indicator Cam 744039
#16

Powerbrush parts diagram

Indicator cam

Part #744039

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

Protector 742332
#31

Powerbrush parts diagram

Protector

Part #742332

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

Swivel Cap 4148423
#39

Powerbrush parts diagram

Swivel cap

Part #4148423

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

Upper Housing 4148430
#13

Hose and attachment parts diagram

Upper housing

Part #4148430

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

Screw, 10-24 X 1/2 (4) 681697
#36

Vacuum cleaner parts diagram

Screw, 10-24 x 1/2 (4)

Part #681697

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

Upholstery Nozzle 4147383
#2

Hose and attachment parts diagram

Upholstery nozzle

Part #4147383

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

Screw, 8- 18 X 1-7/8 (2) 681550
Screw, 8- 18 x 1-7/8 (2)

Part #681550

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

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