GE GFC720, GFC530 Before you call for service…, Troubleshooting Tips, Problem, Possible Causes

Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com

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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