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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Before seeking repair or replacement, we recom-
mend 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 elec-
trical switch and water. After disposer has stopped,
remove splash guard, remove object with long han-
dled 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 wir-
ing confi guration. 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 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 internal 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. Dis-
lodge 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.
9A
remove splash
guard
turntable
LEAKS: If the unit leaks at the top, it may be due to:
1. Improper seating of sink fl ange (gasket center-
ing, 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 fl ange screws.
