DFC7000AAX Maytag Food Waste Disposer - Overview

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 inner stopper gasket, also known as a splash guard gasket, is an authentic manufacturer replacement part used in food waste disposers. It is a rubber gasket positioned around the perimeter of the inner stopper. It seals the area between the stopper and the disposal housing to prevent water and food waste from leaking out during opera...Read moretion. Over time, the inner stopper gasket may tear, or wear down, impacting its ability to contain water and waste. If the inner stopper gasket fails, water will leak from the unit and damage the surrounding area. The disposer may also be unable to adequately grind waste, leading to clogging and damage. To replace the gasket, twist the inner stopper out of the unit and peel the gasket off. Clean the sealing surface and place the new gasket on to the stopper. Reinsert the inner stopper back into the unit.