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KitchenAid Garbage Disposer Splash Guard Replacement 4211615

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the splash guard on a KitchenAid garbage disposer. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.

All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid

Step By Step Instructions

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KitchenAid Garbage Disposer - KCDB250G4
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KitchenAid Garbage Disposer Splash Guard Replacement
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Tools needed: 3/8th inch nut driver 0r flat-head screwdriver
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Shock
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the unit?s power cord.
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Water
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If there is not enough slack, detach the dishwasher?s drain hose from the disposer inlet port, if applicable.
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Using the 3/8th inch nut driver or the flat-head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the tailpipe flange to the disposer.
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Heavy
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Now rotate the lock ring counter-clockwise to release the disposer from the sink.
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If still intact, pull off the old splash guard.
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To install the new splash guard, align it over the lip on the top of the disposer.
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Reinstall the disposer by positioning it in the mounting bracket, making sure the disposer?s outlet port is aligned with the tailpipe.
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Confirm the tailpipe gasket is in place on the outlet port, then position the tailpipe flange with the port and thread the two screws to secure.
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Now fully rotate the disposer lock ring clockwise until it locks into place.
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If applicable, reattach the dishwasher?s drain hose to the inlet port.
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Plug the power cord back in and the garbage disposer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the splash guard on a KitchenAid garbage disposer. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.

All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Garbage Disposer - KCDB250G4
2
KitchenAid Garbage Disposer Splash Guard Replacement
3
Tools needed: 3/8th inch nut driver 0r flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the unit?s power cord.
6
Water
7
If there is not enough slack, detach the dishwasher?s drain hose from the disposer inlet port, if applicable.
8
Using the 3/8th inch nut driver or the flat-head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the tailpipe flange to the disposer.
9
Heavy
10
Now rotate the lock ring counter-clockwise to release the disposer from the sink.
11
If still intact, pull off the old splash guard.
12
To install the new splash guard, align it over the lip on the top of the disposer.
13
Reinstall the disposer by positioning it in the mounting bracket, making sure the disposer?s outlet port is aligned with the tailpipe.
14
Confirm the tailpipe gasket is in place on the outlet port, then position the tailpipe flange with the port and thread the two screws to secure.
15
Now fully rotate the disposer lock ring clockwise until it locks into place.
16
If applicable, reattach the dishwasher?s drain hose to the inlet port.
17
Plug the power cord back in and the garbage disposer should be ready for use.

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Garbage Disposer
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