Troubleshooting - GE DISPOSALL GFC365 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
SAFETY NOTE: Before investigating, you must disconnect the power supply.
Before resetting, disconnect the power supply-please see SAFETY NOTE above. The
WARNING
overload control prevents the motor from operating should overloading occur. This feature
protects your house wiring and your disposer. When overloaded, the motor will stop automatically.
Problem
Loud noises (other
than those during
grinding of bones
and fruit pits)
Disposer does not
start
Disposer leaks
12
Possible Cause
into the disposer
Reset button has been tripped
Reset Button
(Reach up and
under protective
shield to press)
(Located on the bottom
of the disposer)
If the leak is at the top, it may be caused by:
1. Improper seating of sink flange (gasket choice, putty,
or tightening.
2. Support ring not tightened properly.
If the leak is at the discharge elbow, leak may be
caused by improper tightening of elbow flange screws.
Remove the splash guard and remove the
the splash guard.
With the splash guard removed, check to see
if the turntable will move freely using a broom
handle. If the turntable moves freely, replace
the splash guard and check the reset button
to see if it has been tripped.
is red, located opposite the discharge elbow,
near the bottom of the disposer behind
its protective shield.
the protective shield and push the button
in until it clicks and remains depressed. If
the reset button has not been tripped, check
for a shorted or broken wire connecting to
the disposer. Check the electrical power
switch, fuse box or circuit breaker. If wiring
Reset Button
and electrical components are intact,
(Reach up and under
the unit may have internal problems that
protective shield to press)
require service or replacement.
If the turntable does not turn freely, check
Remove
Splash
Guard
moving the turntable with a broom handle.
be internal problems.
What To Do
Reach up and under
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