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So I realized I have an Electrolux Model E, not L. Anyway I opened it up, and there was a lot of black soot (carbon?) on the armature. I cleaned it up a bit with some soapy water, and now I am letting it dry out. The switch seems to be fine. Is the excessive black carbon on the motor indicative...

Thanks so much for all the info. I've never washed motor parts, but I will give it a try if it will make the smell go away. Thanks for the detailed instructions Nathan, I will let you know how it goes.

Hi there everyone, I've been browsing this forum for some time now, and I really enjoy all the vacuum cleaner enthusiasm. At a recent estate sale I picked up a what appears to me as complete electrolux model L. It's white with a white hose, metal extension wands, several floor tools, and the...