Can anyone direct me to a how-to for taking apart the extension wand to fix the electrical connection?
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It was our experience that the wand can't be taken apart. However, my brother broke the seam (carefully) only to discover that the electrical connector (which is a flat ribbon type) had been pinched in numerous places while telescoping the wand, and the connection was broken in too many places to repair.I contacted Sears to ask for some assistance considering my vacuum was 13 months old, and used carefully. Not abused. The only recourse offered to me was to purchase a new wand assembly which cost a third of the vacuum.I decided to not spend that kind of money only to have it happen again, and instead purchased a new vacuum . . . . . not a Sears brand. It was our experience that the wand can't be taken apart. However, my brother broke the seam (carefully) only to discover that the electrical connector (which is a flat ribbon type) had been pinched in numerous places while telescoping the wand, and the connection was broken in too many places to repair.I contacted Sears to ask for some assistance considering my vacuum was 13 months old, and used carefully. Not abused. The only recourse offered to me was to purchase a new wand assembly which cost a third of the vacuum.I decided to not spend that kind of money only to... » Read More It was our experience that the wand can't be taken apart. However, my brother broke the seam (carefully) only to discover that the electrical connector (which is a flat ribbon type) had been pinched in numerous places while telescoping the wand, and the connection was broken in too many places to repair.I contacted Sears to ask for some assistance considering my vacuum was 13 months old, and used carefully. Not abused. The only recourse offered to me was to purchase a new wand assembly which cost a third of the vacuum.I decided to not spend that kind of money only to have it happen again, and instead purchased a new vacuum . . . . . not a Sears brand. « Show Less
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I too had to buy a new wand for my vacuum at a cost of about $130 (remembering off my head - didn't look up the actual and I bought it about 5 months ago). It came down to deciding whether to throw out an otherwise perfectly good vacuum and paying at least $300 - $500 for one that may or may not be any better a year or two later or spending the 130 and getting at least another year or two out of this one. I chose to buy the part while some others here went for the new vacuum - it's a crap shoot either way it just depends on what you want to do.
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the directions I found said to stand on the strands and tip the mop handle to the side...................NO NO. I broke the handle. My dear husband is trying to get it glued back together but I'm thinking it will need to be a new handle. I will try the screw driver next time. Thanks
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change the removable filters from the wand the one that connects to tubing. Clean the wand tip with alcohol
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Check Home Depot. I ended up replacing the whole gun and wand with the Cat one at HD. what a difference. $$ well spent.
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That requires the removal of the entire motor assembly, we would advise to take it to an authorized repair center. Contact the toll free helpline at 1-888-909-6757.
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I was replacing the exact same outlet, so I just unhooked everything and reconnected it exactly as it was before. There were instructions, but I would look for other sources for help if you are unsure. Youtube is a good place.
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I'm going to guess, it's just like my old Cusiniart machine failed at the steamer wand. The plastic parts have aged with the heat of the machine and have broken down to the point it will no longer hold the pressure. Try Lello Appliance Corporation355 Murray Hill ParkwayEast Rutherford, NJ 07073201-939-2555LelloAppliances@aol.com
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I would think you could convert an old shop extension cord or even find a replacement tool cord at Home Depot or Lowe's or your local hardware store.
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Download or look at the item's operating instruction which will show the exact operation of how to do it. Good luck.
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Note: Unplug the electrical cord!1. Remove the three screws holding the BOTTOM cover.2. Remove the bottom cover, exposing the motor shaft, the belt channel, and the and roller-brush.3. Remove the old belt.4. Lift the roller-brush from it's position.5. Place the new belt on the motor shaft.6. Place the new belt on the roller-brush. on the smooth area for the belt.7. Stretch the belt as you place the roller-brush in it's original place.7. Replace the cover and screws.8. Place the vacuum upright.9. Plug in the electrical cord and vacuum. Note: Unplug the electrical cord!1. Remove the three screws holding the BOTTOM cover.2. Remove the bottom cover, exposing the motor shaft, the belt channel, and the and roller-brush.3. Remove the old belt.4. Lift the roller-brush from it's position.5. Place the new belt on the motor shaft.6. Place the new belt on the roller-brush. on the smooth area for the belt.7. Stretch the belt as you place the roller-brush in it's original place.7. Replace the cover and screws.8. Place the vacuum upright.9. Plug in the... » Read More Note: Unplug the electrical cord!1. Remove the three screws holding the BOTTOM cover.2. Remove the bottom cover, exposing the motor shaft, the belt channel, and the and roller-brush.3. Remove the old belt.4. Lift the roller-brush from it's position.5. Place the new belt on the motor shaft.6. Place the new belt on the roller-brush. on the smooth area for the belt.7. Stretch the belt as you place the roller-brush in it's original place.7. Replace the cover and screws.8. Place the vacuum upright.9. Plug in the electrical cord and vacuum. « Show Less
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A standard wand will work woth this unit but you may hace tt swap out the connector for male or female depending on your wand. Also you will need tp get an insulated disconnect because this thing gets hot and you could burn yourself
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I just took apart mine. There's two screws on the sides for the bottom section, two on top in the handle and one on the bottom on the bottom section. Takes those out then just force it apart. It's hard to force apart, but that's the only way.Sorry for the year late reply
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As far as I can remember as its been since last October since I used mine, I just twist it and it comes off. As I have limited space, I need to remove the motor and put everything back into its original boxes for storage. Sorry I can't be more help.
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If I remember correctly,unscrew the box(there are some rubber pieces just remove the one ) and just lay the cord(different sizes) on the spiked connection.Then just screw back down.I hope this helps.If not I can search and see if I have a copy.
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I used a socket, put my screw driver(with rubber handle so it gripped inside the socket) with an extension to be able to reach it....... Think it's a flaw in the design but a little ingenuity and you'll get it :) Duck tape and a broom handle anyone?
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they fixed this problem. the wire no longer sticks out of the wand where it would fray apart. now it is secured through a hole in the wand in a loop. yay!
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Buy some wire and a plug or cut off one end of an extension cord (the female end). The diagram is on the motor. Remove the cover plate at the rear of the motor. Line 1 and line 2 are the hot and neutral (black and white) lines in your cord - doesn't matter to the motor which is which. You will find a connection for the green (ground) wire there as well.