Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE Disposall GFC320 Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
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SAFETY NOTE: Before investigating, you must disconnect the power supply.
WARNING!
Before resetting, disconnect the power supply-please see SAFETY NOTE above. The 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.
Possible Causes
Loud noises (other
than Silverware, bottle cap or other
thosedurino orindinoof
foreign object has fallen into
bones and fruitpits)the
disposer.
Disposerdoesnot start
What To Do
• Remove the splash guard* and remove the object with
long-handled tongs. Replace the splash guard.*
Reset button has been tripped.
Reset
Button
No.
* With the splash guard* removed, check to see if the
turntable will move fieely using a broom handle. If the
turntable moves fieely, replace the splash guard* and check
the reset button to see if it has been tripped. The reset
button is red and located opposite the discharge elbow,
near the bottom of the disposeL 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 disposeL Check the electrical power switch, fllse box
or circuit breakeL If wiring and elecuical components are
intact, the unit may have internal problems that require
service or replacement.
Turntable cannot rotate.
* If the turntable does not mrn fleely, check for an object
lodged between the turntable and the grind ring. Dislodge
the object by moving the turntable with a broom handle.
Then remove the object.
If no foreign object is present, there may be internal
problems.
Remove
SplashGuard
Disposerleaks
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.
3. Defective cushion mount.
If the leak is at the discharge elbow,
leak may be caused by improper
tightening of elbow flange screws.
*Batch Feed does not include splash guard.
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