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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Trash Compactor Start Switch Replacement #675382
KitchenAid Trash Compactor Start Switch Replacement #675382
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$102.45Estimated Savings
$112.5002:32
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start switch on a KitchenAid trash compactor. The most common reasons for replacing the start switch are when the trash compactor runs while the knob is in the “off” position or won’t run when the knob is moved to the “start” position.
All of the information for this start switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, ¼ inch nutdriver bit, needle-nose pliers
All of the information for this start switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, ¼ inch nutdriver bit, needle-nose pliers
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 start switch in your compactor first depress the foot pedal pull the container drawer assembly forward and lift it off of the track.
4
Next, pull off the start knob.
5
Remove the mounting screws securing the control panel.
6
Now lift the panel up to release it from the cabinet frame.
7
Use pliers to help unthread the retaining nut and pull the old switch free of the control panel.
8
You’re now ready to install the new start switch.
9
Transfer the wires from the old switch to the new one.
10
Insert the new switch into the control panel and secure with the provided retaining nut.
11
Realign the control panel by inserting the tabs into the slots in the cabinet frame.
12
Replace the mounting screws.
13
Replace the start knob by aligning the tabs on the knob stem with the notches in the start switch.
14
Reposition the container drawer assembly on the track and push it into place.
15
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 start switch on a KitchenAid trash compactor. The most common reasons for replacing the start switch are when the trash compactor runs while the knob is in the “off” position or won’t run when the knob is moved to the “start” position.
All of the information for this start switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, ¼ inch nutdriver bit, needle-nose pliers
All of the information for this start switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, ¼ inch nutdriver bit, needle-nose pliers
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 start switch in your compactor first depress the foot pedal pull the container drawer assembly forward and lift it off of the track.
4
Next, pull off the start knob.
5
Remove the mounting screws securing the control panel.
6
Now lift the panel up to release it from the cabinet frame.
7
Use pliers to help unthread the retaining nut and pull the old switch free of the control panel.
8
You’re now ready to install the new start switch.
9
Transfer the wires from the old switch to the new one.
10
Insert the new switch into the control panel and secure with the provided retaining nut.
11
Realign the control panel by inserting the tabs into the slots in the cabinet frame.
12
Replace the mounting screws.
13
Replace the start knob by aligning the tabs on the knob stem with the notches in the start switch.
14
Reposition the container drawer assembly on the track and push it into place.
15
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and, if required, reinstall the trash compactor in the cabinet.
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