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Section E – Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Table
Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
No power to compactor.
Power cord not securely
1.
plugged in.
Securely plug in cord.
1.
House fuse blown or circuit
2.
breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit
2.
breaker.
Compactor will not operate.
Key switch in OFF position.
1.
Turn key switch to ON position.
1.
Defective key switch.
2.
Replace key switch assembly.
2.
Safety interlock switch not
3.
engaged when door is closed
due to a:
3.
Broken actuator.
a.
Replace actuator.
a.
Debris prevents door from
b.
closing.
Remove debris and ensure
b.
door closes properly.
Damaged or deformed door.
c.
Replace door.
c.
Gasket damaged preventing
d.
door from closing.
Replace gasket.
d.
Defective safety interlock switch
4.
assembly.
Replace interlock switch
4.
assembly.
Defective start switch assembly.
5.
Replace start switch assembly.
5.
After repeated use, the
6.
compactor motor’s automatic
thermal cutout may have
engaged.
Wait a few minutes to allow unit
6.
to cool down; cutout will reset
itself.
Defective motor.
7.
Replace motor or complete
7.
power mechanism.
Defective control module.
8.
Replace display module
8.
assembly.
Unable to open or close trash
bucket.
Slide rail(s) damaged.
1.
Replace rail(s).
1.
Trash bucket damaged or bent.
2.
Replace trash bucket assembly.
2.
Debris wedged between cabinet
3.
and trash bucket.
Remove debris.
3.
Trash bag caught on ram.
4.
Remove trash bag from
4.
ram. It may be necessary to
replace the trash bag if it has
been damaged. NOTE: It is
recommended to fill each new
trash bag completely before
compacting for the first time.
Ram is in down position.
5.
Compact mode is set to HOLD.
Close door and press START to
5.
return ram to up position.
Trash bags pull down into trash
bucket.
Using trash bags designed
1.
for another manufacturer’s
compactor.
Use Broan replacement trash
1.
bags.
Improper installation of trash
2.
bag.
Install trash bag correctly.
2.
Refer to trash compactor use
and care guide for installation
instructions.
