Kenmore Elite Cannister Vacuum power cord retractor reel repair 

Terrific how-to, thanks so much! All fixed up and working! This may be a helpful tip for reinstalling the spring-loaded cord -- actuator cover? button? pedal? in the final step. Open the accessories cover first and slide the cord actuator pedal in from the back, seating the spring and the post. Push the cord actuator pedal down (compress the spring) and forward until the plastic hinges rest in the V hinge holders on either side. Push down on the hinges to seat them in the V hinge holders until they snap back into their original position.

Perfect! Thank you so much. I have the elite 700 and it's doing the exact same thing. You made fixing it easy. I love this vacuum, except for the single caster in the front causing it yo roll over easily. It makes me think the company never used it

Poor camera usage, and doesn't show sufficient processes!

Moving the camera too quickly, and too much talk.