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Update. The local vacuum man says the absence of the frame won't affect the suction. Desert Tortoise, do you have any thoughts on this? Also, if you're still interested in the vacuum, just let me know. Thanks

Thanks, everyone, especially Desert Tortoise. No, I don't have the black plastic filter frame. We haven't used the Kenmore for about 8 years, but the frame must have been missing for longer than that because all I remember is the filter itself sitting on top. After I posted a couple of days...

Hello. In the early '70s, my then husband and I got this Kenmore. It still works well. The 5023 bags are available, but the foam filter wore out. Because the vacuum doesn't seem to have a model number or other identifying info, I can't find out if replacement filters are available. 1...