Electrolux
Canister Vacuum

Model # EL6988A Official Electrolux canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Electrolux EL6988A canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Lock 61725
#5

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Lock

Part #61725

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

Pivot Arm 61723
#3

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Pivot arm

Part #61723

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

Motor Wire 1130247-12
#32

Motor assembly/handle diagram

Motor wire

Part #1130247-12

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

Housing 1050889-03
#15

Motor assembly/handle diagram

Housing

Part #1050889-03

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

Vacuum Light Bulb 61682
#7

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Vacuum light bulb

Part #61682

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

Lid Lock 1050819-01
#39

Motor assembly/handle diagram

Lid lock

Part #1050819-01

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

Ering-10pk 61752
#30

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Ering-10pk

Part #61752

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

Bearing 61747
#26

Base/hood/air duct cover diagram

Bearing

Part #61747

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

Bushing 1050812-01
#43

Motor assembly/handle diagram

Bushing

Part #1050812-01

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

Sprint 61415
#38

Motor assembly/handle diagram

Sprint

Part #61415

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

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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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