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6657496000 Kenmore Trash Compactor - Overview

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Drive Gear Kit – Part Number: 882699
Drive Gear Kit
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PartSelect #: PS398589
Manufacturer #: 882699
This is the drive gear kit for the ram that compacts the trash inside your compactor. If your compactor ram is getting stuck, there is excess noise during its cycle, or if your compactor does not stop...
$49.23
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Screw, 8/18 x 3/8 – Part Number: WP90767
Screw, 8/18 x 3/8
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PartSelect #: PS11746840
Manufacturer #: WP90767
This screw is sold individually.
$5.42
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Foot, Front - Single – Part Number: WPW10001130
Foot, Front - Single
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PartSelect #: PS11747965
Manufacturer #: WPW10001130
The front facing foot is sold individually. It is used on your washing machine and can also be known as an adjustable leveling leg. This specific front facing leveling leg has a rubber foot. It is imp...
$7.45
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Directional Switch – Part Number: WP777811
Directional Switch
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PartSelect #: PS11744742
Manufacturer #: WP777811
The function of the directional switch on your trash compactor is to ensure the ram lowers to compress your trash, then returns to the top position. If your trash compactor does not complete this task...
$64.14
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Power Nut – Part Number: WP777533
Power Nut
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PartSelect #: PS11744741
Manufacturer #: WP777533
This part is a power nut, and it is intended to be used in conjunction with trash compactors. The function of this nut is to fasten to the side of the ram where it is threaded. When the power screw ro...
$56.21
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Drawer Roller – Part Number: WP9871602
Drawer Roller
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PartSelect #: PS11747573
Manufacturer #: WP9871602
This bearing roller may also be known as the wheel assembly or the container roller bearing, and it is a piece for your trash bin. The function of this bearing is to work in conjunction with your tras...
$16.40
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Wheel Assembly - Kit of 2 – Part Number: 882688
Wheel Assembly - Kit of 2
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PartSelect #: PS398587
Manufacturer #: 882688
This wheel assembly, or roller assembly, is for a trash compactor. The kit includes two wheels that are approximately 1 inch in diameter each. The wheels allow the trash compactor container to roll in...
$26.16
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Drawer Handle - Black – Part Number: WP608732
Drawer Handle - Black
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PartSelect #: PS11743097
Manufacturer #: WP608732
This part is now brown instead of black.
$153.75
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Screw – Part Number: WP681414
Screw
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PartSelect #: PS11743744
Manufacturer #: WP681414
This screw is sold individually.
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Rotary Nut – Part Number: WP777383
Rotary Nut
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PartSelect #: PS11744740
Manufacturer #: WP777383
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Single Hex Head Screw – Part Number: WP489069
Single Hex Head Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742731
Manufacturer #: WP489069
Sold individually. The size of this screw is 1/4" hex head and 10-12 x 1/2".
$5.42
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Screw – Part Number: WP488234
Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742713
Manufacturer #: WP488234
This screw is sold individually. Size: 8-32 x 1/4 inch.
$9.13
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Trash Compactor ram wouldn't lower
I pulled the trash compactor out from under the counter.

I took out the four screws that kept the top cover in place to expose the ram.

The gear shafts were turning but the ram would not lower, at first I though the ram drive bolts were stripped and it wouldn't engage the shaft. Then I realized there was a mechanical directional\limit switch at the top that controlled the power and direction the gear shafts were turning, this switch was broken.

Just had to take off the front plate that was held on by a number of screws and replace the switch that was held on by two more screws. It had five wires attached to it, the new switch was clearly labeled as to which color wire went where.
Parts Used:
Directional Switch
  • Scott from Indianapolis, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Compactor motor kept running after cycle ran, making alot of noise and unit jumping around.
Pulled the Compactor from underneath cabinet, unplugged power. Removed the top plate off compactor to expose the crush piston. Removed the front control panel by removing two phillips screws, wiring and directional (limit) switch is now exposed. Removed the two screws securing switch, removed wiring one wire at a time and replaced on new switch in same position. Replaced switch in same manner as removed, and followed reverse of above to re-assemble. Plugged back in and tested, problem resolved works like new. Only took possibly 30" to repair and saved an expensive service call.
Parts Used:
Directional Switch
  • Keith from Keller, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Broken Gear
Trash compactor started making "bumping" sounds when the RAM went through a cycle and tried to come back up. Finally, one day heard a "pop" went the RAM traveled to the bottom. The gear broke in half. Purchased the gear parts "KIT" online and repair took 15 minutes. Easy to do. Unfortunately, this was not only problem. The "cause" of the gear breaking was the Momentary Start/Stop Switch was bad. It's failure led to the main switch not working. The unit could not tell when the RAM had reached the top of it's cycle. The other problem was that I didn't put trash in the compactor. Suggest HIGHLY to never operate the unit's RAM mechanism without the compactor being at least 1/2 full per the instruction manual. Running it empty can cause a major problem, such as the gear breaking/stripping.
Parts Used:
Drive Gear Kit
  • Matt from Houston, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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