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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.
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.
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 ...
If you see anything in the garbage disposal, remove it using tongs or pliers. 2. If you are hearing a loud, vibrating noise, ensure the garbage disposal is installed properly. Make sure all plumbing connections are tight and check if the lower mounting ring has become unlocked from the mounting assembly. If it is unlocked, tighten by inserting ...
The overload protector is located under the sink, on the bottom of the garbage disposal, facing the floor. It is a red square button. If the overload protector is tripped, you will see the red button dropped down about a quarter of an inch (5mm). Gently press the red button. If it does not stay up, wait ten minutes and try again.
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 ...
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.
Loosen the green ground screw and remove wire connectors. Disconnect garbage disposal wires from electrical supply wires. Loosen screws on the electrical clamp connector and remove wires from the garbage disposal. 4. Remove existing mounting hardware if hardware replacement needed. Otherwise skip to step 12.
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.
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.