8. TROUBLESHOOTING
Before seeking repair or replacement, we recommend 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 disposer and water.
After disposer has stopped, remove object with long handled tongs.
UNIT DOES NOT START:
Turn off electricity at either the wall switch or
breaker box switch to “OFF” position, depending on your model and
wiring configuration. Check to see if turntable will rotate freely using a
wooden broom handle. If turntable rotates freely check re-set button to
see if it has been tripped. Re-set button is red and located opposite of
discharge elbow, near the bottom (See 8A). Push button in until it clicks
and remains depressed.
If re-set 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 power, then
check for any foreign object lodged between the turntable and grind ring.
Dislodge object by rotating table with wooden broom handle and remove
object. (See 8B) If no foreign object is present, there may be
internal problems.
LEAKS:
If the unit leaks at the top, it may be due to:
1. Improper seating of sink flange (putty or tightening).
2. Mount ring not tightened properly.
3. Defective or improperly installed Hush Cushion
®
.
If unit leaks at the waste elbow, leak may be due to improper tightening
of elbow flange screws.
TURNTABLE
RESET BUTTON
SERIAL NUMBER
8B
8A
