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CHAPTER 9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Before seeking repair or replacement, we recommend
that you review the following:
LOUD NOISES: (Other than those during grinding of
small bones and fruit pits): These are usually caused
by accidental entry of a spoon, bottle cap or other foreign
object. To correct this, turn off electrical switch and
water. After disposer has stopped, remove splash guard,
remove object with long handled tongs, and replace
splash guard.
UNIT DOES NOT START: Unplug power cord or turn either
the wall switch or breaker box switch to “OFF” position,
depending on your model and wiring configuration. Re-
move stopper and/or splash guard. Check to see if
turntable will rotate freely using a wooden broom handle.
If turntable rotates freely, replace splash guard and
check reset button to see if it has been tripped. Reset
button is red and located on the front of the disposer.
Push button in until it clicks and remains depressed.
If reset button has not been tripped, check for shorted
or broken wire connecting to disposer. Check electrical
power switch, fuse box or circuit breaker. If wiring and
electrical components are intact, the unit may have in-
ternal problems that require service or replacement.
IF TURNTABLE DOES NOT ROTATE FREELY: Turn off
disposer, then check for any foreign object lodged between
the turntable and grind ring. Dislodge object by rotating
table with a wooden broom handle (see 9A) and remove
object. If no foreign object is present, there may be
internal problems.
LEAKS: If the unit leaks at the top, it may be due to:
1. Improper seating of sink flange (gasket centering,
putty or tightening).
2. Support ring not tightened properly.
3. Defective or improperly installed cushion mount.
If unit leaks at the waste elbow, leak may be due to improper
tightening of elbow flange screws.
remove splash
guard
turntable
9A
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