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AMB750WP01 Whirlpool Trash Compactor - Instructions

All Instructions for the AMB750WP01
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Change out defective switch
37 of 50 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Edward from Deerfield Beach, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Pulled out compactor drawer and removed same, slid the compactor cabinet out and unpluged the appliance. Removed the two phillips head screws to release the control panel. lossened the locking nut from switch. matched the switches to be sure parts were the same,switched the wires to the new switch and reinstalled.replaced phillips screws, all Done !!!
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Compactor out of line and would not shut off.
22 of 25 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Janet W. from Shreveport, LA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Socket set
Pulled compactor out on a piece of cardboard. Used socket set to take top off and evaluate the problem. Power nut was not holding on one side. We ordered two power nuts. Decided to repair only the unlevel side. Fast and easy and cheaper than a new compactor. Whirlpool compactor is 28 years old and working like a charm. Thank s for the diagram and accessibility to parts.
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Broken Gear
21 of 22 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Matt from Houston, TX
  • A Bit Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
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.
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Trash compactor would not start
21 of 27 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ryan from Delta, CO
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Remove two screws from panel above trash bin. Remove panel and remove wires from rotary switch. Remove lock ring from switch. Install in reverse order.
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Large Drive Gear Failure (split in half)
17 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mark from Littleton, CO
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Moved the compactor out from under cabinet, laid it on it's side, removed bottom casing (two nuts front, three back), remove compression pin from small drive gear shart, replace new small drive gear and install compression pin, loosen motor mounts to allow large gear replacement, remove circlip holding large drive gear to shaft, remove an d repace damaged gear, set gear clearance and tighten motor mounts, grease gears, replace bottom casing. .
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Drive Gear Broken
12 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • clyde from Covington, GA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Replaced the gear and unit worked execpt the plunger hit the side of the garbage container. This appears the be the reason the gear broke in the first place. Defective assembly from the factory.

To correct I had to remove the newly installed gear system remove inside cardboard side cover, Remove the screws that hold the bea ring for the lift screw so I could remove the chain. After removing the chain I could adjust the plunger to be level and not hit the side of the garbage container on its way down.
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Scratches in Surface
83 of 227 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Michelle from Richardson, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.
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Power nut sheared on one side
9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from Amory, MS
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
I removed the compactor from under the cabinet and unpluged it from the power supply. The ram was in the down position and wedged to one side . The lower side was the broken power nut side. I first removed the good side nut retainer cover and turned it down to a level position before removing the defective power nut cover. Then I went o n Google search, got lucky and found PS Parts select's web site. I was Greeted by a very pleasant and knowledgeable clerk named Lacey. I described the part I needed, and gave her the model, serial numbers. She found the part , told me the price, I ordered 2 new ones and they arrived at my home in 3 days as she said they would. Exact Fit. Screwed them on the two power rods, put the covers back on and re-installed under my cabinet, and SHIZZAM !! Back in business.
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The plunger was stuck down
11 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Daniel from San Clemente, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Took the under housing off to see the drive gear. It had broken in half. (Exactly like one of the suggestions said). Replaced the drive gear and re-assembled. It worked great!

Thanks.
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Both parts needed replacing. Could not find a replacement until you.
10 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • wendy from Sandy, UT
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Pulled out old screws. Replaced with new screws.
Very easy.
Cannot thank you enough. Sears said the parts were not made anymore. We were upset as rest of compactor was fine,but we had a torn guard and a cracked handle. Price of a new compactor was a fortune. But thanks to you. LEss than $50 good as new.
Someone nee ds to tell sears they are really missing out. You had a shelf we needed about 4 months ago and it was exactly what we needed,so we knew if anyone could help us it would be you. You were right on.
Thank you so much
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Change panel color from Black to White
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Paul from Grand Forks, ND
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Unscrewed the handle, slipped the panel in (needed to pull out cardboard piece to make room - then reinsert the card board to keep from rattling). Replaced handle and screws holding it in.
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trashcompacter was getting jamed,making noise
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • david from tampa, FL
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench set
First i removed 2 screws that holds it to the cabinet,pulled the unit out removed the cover off the bottom of the unit,then i notice the gears were damaged,but was not supprised,because the machine gets over worked.Then i removed one clip,removed one gear,the other gear had a pin,tapped the pin out with a punch ,pulled that gear off.then replaced both gears .Got it back together and it now works like new.i am very pleased with your service,you responded right away and let me know the order had filled.i ordered it on sunday night and i recieved it on tuesday morning .i will surly use your service in the future you guys are great. thanks alot
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Install NewDrive Gear Kit,( I also added,2 poor nuts and all 4 wheels)
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Michael from Morgan Hill, CA
  • Really Easy
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
My compactor is quite heavy, I moved it onto the kitchen floor unplugged and removed the cover plate from the bottom exposing the drive gears. The small (pinion ) gear was stripped as well as a section of the drive gear. I followed the video and removed the (fulthy) ram. The interior filth was so great I removed all parts to my garage a nd spent a lot of time cleaning them especially the ram.By the time my parts arrived, it was all clean and ready to go. I had also found that one of the power nuts was broken and had ordered new wheels and power nuts. Assembly was straight forward and it works like new now,
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Grinding sound when operating compactor
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Don from Los Angeles, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed drawer first, then removed compactor from under kitchen cabinet. Removed top cover. Discovered that a small wash cloth was wound around one of the drive screws. I then removed plunger and put it back in position. Replaced top cover and turned on compactor. Plunger went to the top and made a grinding sound. I removed the cover to d iscover that when I put the plunger back in, I did not have the lever that trips a micro switch in proper position. I needed the replacement plastic gears that were ruined when compactor did not shut off. Relatively easy job if I had noticed the location of the shut off lever, and would have needed the parts.
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Light switch broke on refridgerator door.
10 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Darlene from Holland, MI
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
I measured the part then looked for a similar switch that might work. I was so happy to find the exact part we needed for our 24 year old refridgerator!! I was so impressed with your slection of parts and best of all I had the part in 2 days! You are in my "favorites" just in case I need you again!

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All Instructions for the AMB750WP01
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