Garbage Disposal
	Description A device installed under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain and the trap.The device is designed to shred food waste into pieces small enough to pass through plumbing.

Maintenance Checklist

• Refrain from putting large amounts of food down the garbage disposal.
• Run cold water from the faucet first, then feed your garbage disposal a little at a time.
• Never stick your hand down the disposal.
• Many disposals have an emergency shut off to help prevent damage.

Troubleshooting - Garbage Disposal

Problem	Potential Cause	Potential Solution
The motor will not turn on.	There is no power to the unit.	Be sure the unit is plugged in. If so, push the reset button located at the bottom of the unit. Check for countertop switch to control power.
When disposal switch is flipped, the breaker trips.	There are too many appliances plugged into the circuit	The disposal needs its own 15-amp circuit outlet.
The motor makes an abnormal sound.	The blades are jammed.	Remove objects from the bottom of disposal using tongs or pliers.
The disposal runs slow or takes long to grind food.	Insufficient amount of water.	Run more cold water when using disposal.
The disposal has an unpleasant order.	There is food in the disposal that has been there too long.	Drop a lemon half and a handful of baking soda into the disposal. Turn on the cold water faucet and then the disposal. The unit willclean itself as it grinds up the mixture.