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Small Appliance

Model # 8261 Official Kenmore hostess center

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Presto Cover 3121-221-1700
#29

Motor assembly diagram

Presto cover

Part #3121-221-1700

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Presto Bearing 3118-221-0000
#34

Motor assembly diagram

Presto bearing

Part #3118-221-0000

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Presto Twist-on Wire Connector 3125-451-0000
#50

Motor assembly diagram

Presto twist-on wire connector

Part #3125-451-0000

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Presto Washer 4402-318-4200
#40

Motor assembly diagram

Presto washer

Part #4402-318-4200

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Presto Washer 4402-390-2601
#3

Can opener attachment diagram

Presto washer

Part #4402-390-2601

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Presto Screw 4101-010-3203
#49

Motor assembly diagram

Presto screw

Part #4101-010-3203

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Presto Brg Felt 4402-333-4900
#45

Motor assembly diagram

Presto brg felt

Part #4402-333-4900

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Felt 4402-437-4901
#38

Motor assembly diagram

Felt

Part #4402-437-4901

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Base 3127-223-2701
#10

Housing assembly diagram

Base

Part #3127-223-2701

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Field Comp 6048-223-0010
#47

Motor assembly diagram

Field comp

Part #6048-223-0010

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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