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 objects. 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. Remove 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 re-set button to see if it has been tripped. Re-set button is red and
located opposite discharge elbow, near the bottom (see 8A). Push button in until it clicks and remains
depressed. If re-set 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 internal problems that require service or replacement.
* - Splash guard not used on Top Control/Batch Feed unit.
IF TURNTABLE DOES NOT ROTATE FREELY:
Turn off disposer, then check for any foreign objects lodged
between the turntable and grind ring. Dislodge object by rotating table with a wooden broom handle and
remove object (see 8B). 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.
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8A
RESET
BUTTON
BATCH
NUMBER
TURNTABLE
8B
Cleaning and Maintenance
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE YOUR DISPOSER!
The motor is permanently lubricated. The disposer is self cleaning and scours its internal parts with each
use. NEVER put lye or chemical drain cleaners into the disposer, as they cause serious corrosion of metal
parts. If used, resulting damage can be easily detected and all warranties are void. Mineral deposits from
your water can form on the stainless steel turntable, giving the appearance of rust. DO NOT BE ALARMED,
the stainless steel turntables used will not corrode.
REMOVE
SPLASH GUARD
