Operating Instructions/Troubleshooting
PERSONAL INJURY
•Allow only trained personnel to operate disposer.
•Use baffles and guarding to avoid splashing and ejection of materials.
•Do not put fingers or hands into the disposer.
•When attempting to remove objects from a disposer, use
•Turn power off before clearing a jam, removing an object from the disposer or pressing the red reset button.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO START
1.Check to ensure disposer is free of foreign objects.
2.Ensure power is on.
3.Push start button. Disposer motor will run and water will flow into the disposer.
TO STOP
1. Push stop button. Disposer motor and water will stop.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK/PROPERTY DAMAGE
•Troubleshooting other than what is recommended in this section should only be performed by qualified service personnel.
•Further troubleshooting performed by untrained personnel could result in electric shock or damage to the control center.
•All electrical checks must be performed by a qualified professional.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This control center was inspected and tested under operating conditions before shipment from the factory. In case of trouble, check the items listed below.
A.Disposer motor will not start and water does not flow.
1.No incoming line power, turn line power on.
B.Disposer motor stops while grinding but water continues to flow.
1.Disposer is jammed. Press the stop button and follow directions for unjamming that were supplied with the disposer.
2.Disposer motor overload protector has tripped. Follow instruction in C1.
C.Disposer will not start but water flows.
1.Overload protector on the disposer may have tripped. Press stop button. Locate red reset button on front of disposer electrical cover. Press to reset. If motor had been running, wait five minutes for the motor and overload to cool down before starting.
2.Disposer is jammed. Press the stop button and follow directions for unjamming that were supplied with the disposer.
D.Water flows constantly before start button is pushed.
1.Water solenoid valve is installed backward. Water flow should be in the direction of the arrow on valve.
2.Water solenoid valve is wired incorrectly. Recheck wiring diagram.
E.Overload trips frequently.
1.Do not overload disposer with excess amounts of garbage and water. (See disposer instructions for recommended water flows.)
If trouble still persists, call your nearest InSinkErator Authorized Service Agency. For the location of your nearest service agency, call
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