I have ordered the cord; it has arrived. I cannot figure out how to get into the cannister to replace it. I have removed the 2 visible screws, but am now reluctant to pry and pull on the cover; afraid I will break or split it. HELP!

Sandi Tilton, October 2005

Opening Progressive Canister

I came on this site for help in getting the canister open on my Kenmore Progressive Vacuum Model # 116.20712007. I had the same question a few others did about getting at the screws under the Grey recoil button. I wanted to let you know that it is possible to put a screw driver under the button on pry it up. I put the flathead in about as far as it would go and pulled up gradually wiggling as I went and it popped up. I did the other side and it was off - no problem. Once I had it off - being an engineer - I examined it to see if there would have been an easier way. Other than some type of special tool, the screw driver seems to be the only way.

Brian, August 2006