Kenmore
Canister Vacuum

Model # 11686500 Official Kenmore vacuum cleaner

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Attachment Set A88570

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Attachment set

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Power Cord 762478
#27

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Power cord

Part #762478

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Exhaust Pan 762823
#25

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Exhaust pan

Part #762823

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Screw 680203
#22

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Screw

Part #680203

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Dust Bag 20-5011
#30

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Dust bag

Part #20-5011

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Port 762671
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Port

Part #762671

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Instruction Book 762825

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Instruction book

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Hood Catch 761699
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Hood catch

Part #761699

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Air Diffuser 761911
#29

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Air diffuser

Part #761911

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Connector 596161
#32

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Connector

Part #596161

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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

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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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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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