Camco GFC1022F, GFC500F, GFC700F, GFB762F owner manual 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 the	long-handled tongs. Replace the splash guard*.
bones and fruit pits)	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
	Reset	broken wire connecting to the disposer. Check the
		electrical power switch, fuse box or circuit breaker.
	Button	If wiring and electrical components are intact, the
	Serial No.
		unit may have internal problems that require
		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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