Troubleshooting Tips; Service - GE Line Series GFC300F Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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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.
Problem
Loud noises (other than
those during grinding of
bones and fruit pits)
Disposer does not start
Disposer leaks
*Batch Feed does not include splash guard.
Possible Causes
Silverware, bottle cap or other
foreign object has fallen into the
disposer.
Reset button has been tripped.
Reset
Button
Serial No.
Turntable cannot rotate.
Remove
Splash Guard
Turntable
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.
What To Do
• Remove the splash guard* and remove the object with
long-handled tongs. Replace 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. The
reset button is red and located opposite the discharge
elbow, near the bottom of the disposer. 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 and electrical components are intact, the
unit may have internal problems that require
service or replacement.
• If the turntable does not turn freely, 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.
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