DFC5000AAX Maytag Food Waste Disposer - Parts

The splash guard, also known as a mounting gasket, is used for garbage disposals. The splash guard creates a watertight seal between the sink flange and the garbage disposal ring. The rubber cover covers the top of the sink drain and it opens in the center to allow water and food particles into the garbage disposal while keeping liquids a...Read morend food from splashing out or back into the sink. This should fix any issue or symptom of garbage coming back out of your sink. Refer to the manufacturer-approved instructional diagram for installation and accurate guidance.

This screw is sold individually.

The gasket is also known as a tailpipe gasket. This part works in garbage disposals and is responsible for preventing leaking. The gasket is black in color and is two inches in diameter with a hole in the middle. First run the water from your sink and determine where the leak is coming from. The gasket is located between the sink and the ...Read moregarbage disposal connector underneath the sink. Over time this can become damaged and cause leaking. You will need to detach the garbage disposal to get access to the gasket to replace it. This product comes directly from the manufacturer and is a genuine product.

This stopper is essential for preventing water and food waste from escaping your sink. It creates a seal with its black gasket, allowing your sink to hold water or enabling your garbage disposal to function effectively. It is plugged into the sink drain. A damaged stopper may have cracks or chips, causing water to drain out even when the ...Read morestopper is closed. It is crucial to replace a broken stopper promptly as it hinders your ability to fill the sink for soaking and dishwashing, and it can lead to garbage disposal clogs. To remove a broken stopper, simply pry it out of the sink drain and install a new one. This OEM stopper is available for individual purchase.