Broan Elite 15SSEXF Service Manual page 33

Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
Problem
Compaction cycle repeats without
pressing START.
Motor runs when the START button
is pressed and stops running once
released.
Motor hums after ram returns to the
up position.
Ram continues to run with the door
open.
During NORMAL compact mode,
ram runs down and doesn't return
up. Motor hums after reaching the
bottom position.
During NORMAL compact mode,
ram runs down and stops (operates
as it would in HOLD compact mode).
During HOLD compact mode, ram
runs down and up (operates as it
would in NORMAL compact mode).
Trash compactor noise level
increases during operation.
NOTE: Due to the number of moving
components, it is expected that
operating noise may increase over
the life of the product.
Section E – Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
1. Defective start switch.
2. Defective upper limit switch
assembly.
1. Defective lower limit switch.
2. Defective centrifugal switch.
Defective upper limit switch
assembly.
Defective interlock switch.
1. Defective upper limit switch
assembly.
2. Defective centrifugal switch.
Defective compact mode switch.
1. Defective compact mode
switch.
2. Defective centrifugal switch.
1. Worn or damaged drive
components.
2. Lack of lubrication on moving
components.
Correction
1. Replace start switch.
2. Replace upper limit switch
assembly.
1. Replace lower limit switch.
2. Replace centrifugal switch
assembly.
Replace upper limit switch assembly.
Replace interlock switch assembly.
1. Replace upper limit switch
assembly.
2. Replace centrifugal switch
assembly.
Replace display module assembly.
1. Replace display module.
2. Replace centrifugal switch
assembly.
1. Inspect power mechanism
and replace damaged or worn
components.
2. Inspect power mechanism
and regrease components on
mechanism as necessary. It
is recommended to use high
quality wheel bearing grease.
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