Kenmore
Canister Vacuum

Model # 11686840 Official Kenmore vacuum cleaner

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Attachment Set A88590

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Attachment set

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Clamp 568692
#71

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Clamp

Part #568692

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Filtr-sfty 700334
#15

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Filtr-sfty

Part #700334

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Leg 762269
#45

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Leg

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Dust Bag 20-5011
#38

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Dust bag

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Latch Release 762295
#34

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Latch release

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Port 762671
#40

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Port

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Spring 762916
#75

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Spring

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Washer 568689
#18

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Washer

Part #568689

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Instruction Book 762879

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Instruction book

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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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