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Most garbage disposals have a reset button that operates like a mini circuit breaker. If the disposal clogs, jams, or overheats, the button pops out. Pressing the reset button often makes the disposal work again.
According to Gattozzi, you simply need to push the red reset button on the garbage disposal gently until it clicks into place and remains retracted. If the unit is working properly, it doesn’t need holding in for any length of time to reset the system or stay retracted.
Reset button on a garbage disposal is usually found at the bottom or side near the base of the unit. The reset button is typically red in color. Safety precautions should be taken before locating or using the reset button, including turning off the disposal switch and breaker switch.
If your garbage disposal overheats or stops working after a clog, it may need to be reset. Simply locate and press the red button on the bottom.
This is how to reset a garbage disposal once you’ve located the reset button: Check if the garbage disposal is plugged in. Press the garbage disposal reset button on the bottom of the unit, then try to switch on the unit.
For most Waste King, Whirlaway, and Moen disposal models you can find the reset button at the bottom of the front-facing side (the side where their logo is). For most disposals, the reset button is red in color and easy to find but for some brands like Moen, they are black.
Overloading the garbage disposal with food scraps can cause it to overheat and trip the reset button. To reset the garbage disposal, you first have to find the button.
A reset button is used to reset a garbage disposal’s motor if it has become jammed. The button is typically a recessed button on the bottom or side of the unit, and pressing this will reset the motor so you can flush food through your disposer again.
Your Maytag garbage disposal has a reset button on the very base of the device, next to a center hole where you can slide in a garbage disposal wrench to remove any blockages. There are no special instructions with this disposal, but you should hold the button in until you hear a click.
Press the reset button. This is typically a red button located on the underside of your garbage disposal. It may be helpful to place a mirror under the garbage disposal so you can easily locate the button. If the reset button does not stay retracted, wait 10 minutes and then try again.