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Section E – Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
Noticeable odor coming from trash
compactor.
Active section of deodorant disk
1.
has expired.
Advance deodorant disk to next
1.
section.
Entire deodorant disk has
2.
expired.
Replace deodorant disk.
2.
Odor causing trash is trapped
3.
outside of the trash bucket.
Clean or remove odor causing
3.
trash. Check behind the trash
bucket and on top of the ram.
NOTE: It is recommended
to place folded sheets of
newspaper on top of the trash
when compacting messy food
waste or items that may shatter
to keep the trash compactor
compartment clean and in good
working order.
Damaged door gasket.
4.
Replace door gasket.
4.
During compaction cycle the motor
runs but the ram doesn’t move.
Drive belt is damaged.
Replace drive belt.
Compactor does not compact
cans or bottles. Compaction force
appears weak.
Insufficient amount of trash in
1.
trash bucket.
Ram does not travel to bottom
1.
of trash bucket. Ensure trash
bucket is at least half full before
compacting. Compaction results
will improve as more trash is
added.
Bottles or cans are arranged too
2.
uniformly.
Bottles and cans should be
2.
placed randomly in center
of drawer. Cans and bottles
neatly arranged are capable
of supporting a tremendous
amount of pressure.
Lack of lubrication on moving
3.
components.
Inspect power mechanism
3.
and regrease components on
mechanism as necessary.
NOTE: It is recommended to
use high quality wheel bearing
grease.
Compaction plate not installed.
4.
Install compaction plate.
4.
Compactor stops during operation.
Uneven load may cause trash
1.
bucket to shift forward opening
the door.
Gently push the door closed
1.
until the door actuator engages
the interlock switch. This will
activate the ram until it returns
to the up position. Open trash
bucket and reposition any
objects that may be causing the
uneven load.
Uneven load may cause ram to
2.
wedge in trash basket.
Open and close door to activate
2.
the ram to the up position. If
the ram is still stuck, it may be
necessary to remove cabinet
and reverse screw assemblies
manually.
