All Installation Instructions for KitchenAid Trash Compactor KCC1510

My very old trash compactor's carrier bag wore out

This new one from part select I think fit better than the original so all I had to do was install the handles as the depiction on the packaging showed and install it. Less than 1 minute.

Parts Used:

15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles

Jerry from CLARKSTON, WA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Rotary switch had finally worn out and was brittle and broken on our 30 plus year old trash compactor.

Removed the switch knob, the outer nut, and the front plate.
Unplugged the old switch from the 3 wires and plugged them into the new switch and put it back together with the new knob. Probably less than 5 minutes.

Parts Used:

Rotary Switch Kit

Ray from MUNCIE, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Trash carier wore out

Upon the receipt of my part it just had to be slipped into place. I had the part I needed within 3 days of ordering.
My had ordered parts for various items in the past and we have always been very satisfied with the care and experteis of this company.

Parts Used:

15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles

Carmen M from Port Orchard, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Trash Compactor didn't work

The plastic power nut had stripped out on my 12 year old trash compactor. Ordered 2 new ones from Partselect and installed them. Now it works like new again.

Parts Used:

Power Nut

john from salinas, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set

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Compactor stop working

I flipped this unit over,removed 4 screws to the drive gear.I tore apart found a nut came off the screw rod.Which broke the drive gear.I looked on line found the parts select page.That showed the diagram i needed,to order parts, i needed.The wife and i tackled this task,of repairing this product.The repair was quick and easy.It took less than 30 minutes including cleanup.The wife happy,that all that matters.
Jack

Parts Used:

Drive Gear Kit

Jackie from Malone, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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broken handle

It is held on with three screws. The PartSelect was the only web site that showed me a picture of the part I wanted. The other web sites said it was no longer made. It was shipped out the day I ordered it, and took a minute to install it. Will order again from your company - great service - thanks.

Parts Used:

Drawer Handle - Black

Thomas from Greene, RI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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none

As per directions

Parts Used:

Directional Switch

Drive Gear Kit

craig from OCALA, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

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a plastic bag got caught around the screw and the flange on the nut broke so it couldn,t raise one side so the door was jamed at an angle

I pulled the unit out and tipped it over . I pulled the pan off the bottom then i could put a box end wrench on the screw that was jamed then tuned the screw to loosen the door . i then removed the plastic bag that was wrapped around the screw and put the new nut on and all fixed

Parts Used:

Power Nut

Rod from BENNINGTON, VT
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)

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One of the roller wheels was worn out

Removed drawer
Pulled out from cabinet
Unplugged power cord
Removed top cover
Removed front panel
Put front on 2x4 block
Unscrewed leveling legs
Used 9/16" socket to remove old rollers
Installed new rollers
installed front panel
installed top panel
Plugged in electric cord
slid back into cabinet
inserted drawer
tested
Works as good as new

Parts Used:

Wheel Assembly - Kit of 2

Bruce from ROSWELL, NM
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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The previous handle broken in half.

There were two screws holding the handle on, We removed the two screws, removed the broken handle and screwed the new handle on.

Parts Used:

Drawer Handle - Black

Cynthia from JEFFERSON CTY, MO
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken handle

Unscrewed old one. Slide new one in. Screwed in two screws. Done. The handle ended up being black, even though the part was listed as brown.... that is good, because the original part was black.
So glad you had the part. It was pricey, but way less than a new trash compactor!

Parts Used:

Drawer Handle - Black

Kathrine R from OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Broken drawer handle

Removed two screws on back of pull out door. Pulled up on handle, came out easily, slide the new one in, replaced the screws and done. Less than 5 minute repair.

Parts Used:

Drawer Handle - Black

Elaine from SPRING GROVE, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Compactor won't stop

Remove the compactor drawer. Remove the front cover from the controls. TAKE A PHOTO OF THE WIRING TO THE EXISTING SWITCH! Remove the screw from the side of the switch and pull the switch out from the machine. You have to look very carefully at the switch to see the color labels on each prong of the switch. Attach gray wire to top prong (GR), red wire to middle prong (R) and so forth. Compare your work to the photo you took. Replace the switch, front plate and drawer. IT WORKS. YAY. Warning, my husband is dyslexic and attached the wires in reverse order and the compactor did not run at all. So, be sure you match wire to label.

Parts Used:

Directional Switch

Jane from LUTHER, OK
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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ON RETURNING WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING

REMOVE COMPACTOR DRAWER
REMOVE SCREWS ON FACE PLATE
REMOVE SCREW NUTS ON PART (SOCKET)
SAVE HOLDING PLATE WITH SCREW NUTS
TAKE PICTURE OF WIRE CONECTIONS (IN CASE OF POOR RECALL
USE PLYERS TO PULL CONECTOR OFF OLD SWITCH
REVERS INSTALL
TOTAL 25 MINUTES

Parts Used:

Directional Switch