GE Troubleshooting Your Garbage Disposal: Solutions for GFC320F, GFC520F, GFC720V Models
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Before you call for service…

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Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service.

SAFETY NOTE: Before investigating, you must disconnect the power supply.

WARNING!

Before resetting, disconnect the power supply–please see SAFETY NOTE above. The overload control prevents the motor from operating should overloading occur. This feature protects your house wiring and your disposer. When overloaded, the motor will stop automatically.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Loud noises (other than

Silverware, bottle cap or other

• Remove the splash guard* and remove the object with

those during grinding of

foreign object has fallen into

long-handled tongs. Replace the splash guard.*

bones and fruit pits)

the disposer.

 

Disposer does not start

Reset button has been tripped.

• With the splash guard* removed, check to see if the

 

 

turntable will move freely using a broom handle. If the

 

 

turntable moves freely, replace the splash guard* and check

 

 

the reset button to see if it has been tripped. The reset

 

 

button is red and located opposite the discharge elbow,

 

 

near the bottom of the disposer. Push the button in until

 

 

it clicks and remains depressed. If the reset button has not

 

 

been tripped, check for a shorted or broken wire connecting

 

 

to the disposer. Check the electrical power switch, fuse box

 

Reset

or circuit breaker. If wiring and electrical components are

 

Button

intact, the unit may have internal problems that require

 

Serial No.

service or replacement.

Turntable cannot rotate. • If the turntable does not turn freely, check for an object lodged between the turntable and the grind ring. Dislodge the object by moving the turntable with a broom handle. Then remove the object.

If no foreign object is present, there may be internal problems.

Remove

Splash Guard

Turntable

Disposer leaks

If the leak is at the top, it may be

 

caused by:

1.Improper seating of sink flange (gasket choice, putty or tightening).

2.Support ring not tightened properly.

3.Defective cushion mount.

If the leak is at the discharge elbow, leak may be caused by improper tightening of elbow flange screws.

*Batch Feed does not include splash guard.

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Contents Model # Serial # Installation InstructionsFor Models Equipped with a Grounded Cord Safety PrecautionsFor Models Not Equipped with a Cord HOW to Connect ElectricityTo Attach a Power Cord To Wire Your Disposer Directly into House CurrentAdditional Materials YOU MAY Need Before YOU BeginPreparation What YOU will NeedComponents Components and InstallationInstallation of Sink Flange Connect Hose Dishwasher Connection if RequiredAttaching the Discharge Elbow Knock OUT PlugCheck for Leaks Connecting Disposer to Sink FlangeAttach to Sink Flange Lock Mount Ring Line UP with Outlet PipeSome Typical Installations DimensionsPush down firmly to start Operating instructionsContinuous Feed Models Batch Feed ModelsHelpful Hints Care and maintenanceProblem Possible Causes What To Do Before you call for service…Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY Disposer WarrantyFor The Period Of GE Will Replace What GE Will Not CoverModelo # Serie # Triturador de desechos de alimentosPara modelos equipados con un cable a tierra ¡ADVERTENCIAPara conectar un cable eléctrico Para modelos no equipados con un cableMateriales Adicionales QUE Usted Podría Necesitar Antes DE EmpezarPreparación QUÉ NecesitaTriturador Componentes E InstalaciónComponentes Conecte EL Codo DE Descarga Cómo Conectar EL Codo DE DescargaTapón DE Vaciado Conecte LA MangueraDetalles del aseguramiento Asegure EL ARO DE MontajeAlinee CON EL Tubo DE Salida Revise LAS FugasAlgunas Instalaciones Típicas DimensionesEmpuje firmemente para arrancar Instrucciones de operaciónModelos de alimentación continua Modelos de alimentación por loteCuidado y mantenimiento Consejos útilesAntes de llamar para solicitar servicio Problema Posibles causas Qué hacerGarantidor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY Garantía del Triturador Doméstico de Desechos de AlimentosPara el período de GE reemplazará Lo que GE no cubrirá

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