Removal Of Old Disposer - Kenmore 587.70413 Use & Care Manual

Removal Of Old Disposer

TYPICAL INSTRUCTIONS, YOUR MODEL MAY VARY.
IMPORTANT: Unless you have a new home, this is a good time to clean out
the trap and drain lines by running a drain auger or plumber's snake before
installing your new disposer.
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1. Unplug the disposer or turn off the electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
2. Use a pipe wrench to disconnect the drain line where it attaches to the disposer
discharge elbow (see B).
3. If a dishwasher is installed, make sure the dishwasher is not running (We recommend
unplugging the dishwasher or turning off the electrical power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box) then remove the dishwasher drain hose from the disposer (see C).
4. Remove disposer from sink flange by turning lower mount ring to the left (see D). If
you are unable to turn the mount ring, tap on one of the extensions from the ring
with a hammer. Some mounting systems have tubular extensions. Inserting a screwdriver
into one tube will provide additional leverage for turning the mount ring (See D).
Some disposers may require the removal of a clamp.
CAUTION: Be sure to support the disposer while performing this step or it may fall
when the lower mounting ring is disconnected from the mounting assembly. If your
disposer is hard wired (metal shielded cable not utilizing a wall plug), complete steps
E and F. If you utilize a plug-in cord, go on to step G.
5. When the disposer is removed, turn it upside down and remove the electrical cover
plate (see E).
6. Using a screwdriver, loosen the green ground screw and remove the green ground
wire. Remove the wire nuts from the black and white power wires and separate
the disposer wires from power cable wires. Loosen the screws on cable clamp and
separate cable from disposer (see F).
7. If the existing sink flange is to be re-used, go to page 6.
8. If replacing a 3-bolt style mount system, loosen the 3 mount screws and push the lower
mount ring up. Under it is the snap ring. Use a screwdriver to remove the snap ring
(see G). Remove the mount ring, backup flange and gasket from the
sink flange.
9. EZ mount systems may require the unscrewing of a large ring holding the sink flange in
place. Once unscrewed you can remove the flange.
10.Remove the old sink flange from the sink. Clean the sink thoroughly.
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