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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Trash Compactor Replace Directional Switch #777811
KitchenAid Trash Compactor Replace Directional Switch #777811
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$63.69Estimated Savings
$112.5002:53
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the directional switch on a KitchenAid trash compactor. The most common reason for replacing the directional switch is when the trash compactor won't stop.
All of the information for this directional switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Jenn Air, Maytag, Roper
Tools used: ¼ inch nutdriver, ¼ inch wrench
All of the information for this directional switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Jenn Air, Maytag, Roper
Tools used: ¼ inch nutdriver, ¼ inch wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with most repairs, you should unplug the power cord first.
2
To do this, you may need to uninstall the trash compactor from the cabinet.
3
To replace the directional switch in your compactor first depress the foot pedal pull the container drawer assembly forward and lift it off of the track.
4
Remove the mounting screws securing the control panel.
5
Now lift the panel up to release it from the cabinet frame.
6
Use a quarter-inch wrench to help unthread the mounting screws securing the old directional switch.
7
Pull the switch free of the mounting bracket.
8
Install the new directional switch by first transferring the wires from the old switch to the new one.
9
Now carefully insert the switch actuator and position it against the ram bracket.
10
Insert the screws through the mounting bracket, switch and retainer and tighten to secure.
11
Realign the control panel by inserting the tabs into the slots in the cabinet frame.
12
Replace the mounting screws.
13
Reposition the container drawer assembly on the track and push it into place.
14
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and, if required, reinstall the trash compactor in the cabinet.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the directional switch on a KitchenAid trash compactor. The most common reason for replacing the directional switch is when the trash compactor won't stop.
All of the information for this directional switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Jenn Air, Maytag, Roper
Tools used: ¼ inch nutdriver, ¼ inch wrench
All of the information for this directional switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Jenn Air, Maytag, Roper
Tools used: ¼ inch nutdriver, ¼ inch wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with most repairs, you should unplug the power cord first.
2
To do this, you may need to uninstall the trash compactor from the cabinet.
3
To replace the directional switch in your compactor first depress the foot pedal pull the container drawer assembly forward and lift it off of the track.
4
Remove the mounting screws securing the control panel.
5
Now lift the panel up to release it from the cabinet frame.
6
Use a quarter-inch wrench to help unthread the mounting screws securing the old directional switch.
7
Pull the switch free of the mounting bracket.
8
Install the new directional switch by first transferring the wires from the old switch to the new one.
9
Now carefully insert the switch actuator and position it against the ram bracket.
10
Insert the screws through the mounting bracket, switch and retainer and tighten to secure.
11
Realign the control panel by inserting the tabs into the slots in the cabinet frame.
12
Replace the mounting screws.
13
Reposition the container drawer assembly on the track and push it into place.
14
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and, if required, reinstall the trash compactor in the cabinet.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Directional Switch
$63.69
Total$0.00
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