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Straighten and gently clean retractable cord

Vacuum cleaner · Cord won't retract
LIKELY CAUSE
Cord is twisted or dirty
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
0
Repair time
10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 88
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TOOLS
Required tools
Dry cloth
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Unplug the vacuum
    Unplug the vacuum.
  2. 2
    Pull out only to the normal limit without forcing
    Pull out only to the normal limit without forcing.
  3. 3
    Straighten twists and wipe the cord dry
    Straighten twists and wipe the cord dry.
  4. 4
    Allow it to retract slowly while guiding it
    Allow it to retract slowly while guiding it.
  5. 5
    If the mechanism jams or cable is damaged, stop and service it
    If the mechanism jams or cable is damaged, stop and service it.
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