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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FC5500XS1 Vacuum Cleaners
Muskin Gasket 742968
#30

Powerbrush parts diagram

Muskin gasket

Part #742968

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

Vacuum Tool Storage Cover 4147358
#22

Vacuum cleaner parts diagram

Vacuum tool storage cover

Part #4147358

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Housing, Center Tube 4148427
#9

Hose and attachment parts diagram

Housing, center tube

Part #4148427

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Switch, On-off 4147409
#13

Vacuum cleaner parts diagram

Switch, on-off

Part #4147409

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"o" Ring 745016
#14

Hose and attachment parts diagram

"o" ring

Part #745016

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Wiring Diagram Label LIT4148560

#NI

All parts diagram

Wiring diagram label

Part #LIT4148560

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Base 744027
#51

Powerbrush parts diagram

Base

Part #744027

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Handle Release 4148436
#33

Powerbrush parts diagram

Handle release

Part #4148436

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

Lead, Motor (black, 9 1/2" Long) 4148681
#39

Vacuum cleaner parts diagram

Lead, motor (black, 9 1/2" long)

Part #4148681

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

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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 cogged drive belt

How to replace a vacuum power head cogged drive belt

If the power brush isn't working well because the cogged drive belt is slipping, take a few minutes to replace the belt.…

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
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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