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1. Insert the wrench into the hole at the bottom of the garbage disposal. The hole is located under the sink at the bottom of the garbage disposal, dead center, facing the floor. Use the wrench like a crank. 2. Work the wrench back and forth in both directions. If the wrench will not turn easily, it is OK to use some force.
Part 1: My garbage disposal is plugged into a standard wall outlet. 1. Check the circuit breaker or fuse. Check the circuit breaker or fuse. To be certain, switch the breaker off then on, or replace the fuse. 2. If the breaker or fuse is OK, check that the electrical switch is working properly. If the breaker or fuse is OK, check that the ...
The material will take a minute or two to grind. Leave the garbage disposal and the water on until the loud grinding sounds go away. 5. Turn the garbage disposal off, then look into the chamber with a flashlight. 6. Sometimes this procedure reveals a foreign object, like a coin or screw, stuck in the garbage disposal.
Before following the below steps, first make sure that the garbage disposal's switch is in the off position. Disposers with EZ Connect. Your disposer is equipped with an automatic overload switch. If the disposer is controlled by a wall switch, turn off wall switch and allow disposer to cool for a period of up to 20 minutes before turning back on.
1. Free the clog. Use a plunger or plumber's helper to free the clog. If you have a double sink, place a stopper to block off the other sinkhole opening. 2. Fill the sink with four inches (10cm) of water. Fill the sink with four inches (10cm) of water. Place the plunger over the garbage disposal opening and press down slowly and gently.
1. Check inside the garbage disposal's grind chamber. Look down into the garbage disposal using a flashlight. Pay special attention to the area around the outer edge of the garbage disposal's shredding disk where you see the little teeth. If you see anything in the garbage disposal, remove it using tongs or pliers. 2.
Turn off power. Turn off the garbage disposal and disconnect the power supply. 2. Clean the baffle. Reach through the sink opening and clean the underside of the baffle and inside the upper lip of the grind chamber with a scouring pad. 3. Fill the sink with water. Place the stopper in the sink opening and fill the sink halfway with warm water.
Remove stopper (s) and let the sink drain. Look for leaks. Turn on the water and garbage disposal and allow them to run while looking again for leaks. If leaks are not found, keep paper in place for a few days. If you see no indication of leaks, water may be from other sources. Check water filters, dish sprayer, faucet, dishwasher drain hose ...
Below are three basic steps to follow that could stop the discharge from leaking. 1. Check the discharge. Check that the discharge nut or bolts are tight. 2. Check the gasket. Check the gasket for accumulated debris or cracks. Replace any cracked parts. 3.
4. Pry off snap ring and clean off the old plumber's putty. Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the 3 screws on the mounting assembly and pry off the snap ring. Clean off the old plumber's putty that surrounds the edge of the drain opening. 5. Install the new sink flange. Place a 1/2" rope of plumber's putty around the drain opening in the sink.