KUCC150 KitchenAid Trash Compactor - Instructions
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ON RETURNING WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING
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Robert from DELAWARE, OH
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
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
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
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ram wouldn't go up or down.
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Mona from San Diego, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
pulled it out, turned it upside down, and removed the gear, then replaced it, turned it back up and pushed it back it worked.
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Bad gears and a bad switch
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John from ALICE, TX
- Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Put the parts in and reinstalled it back in it place
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none
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craig from OCALA, FL
- Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
As per directions
Other Parts Used:
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Roller was flat
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John from Lancaster, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench set
Bought wrong roller. The drawer roller is different than the stationary rollers. Note the difference.
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Trash Compactor didn't work
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john from salinas, CA
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Socket set
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.
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Compactor would not open. Ram was down
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James from Flagstaff, AZ
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Once I discovered that the ram was down, I had to determine why. Opened up the bottom and discoverer the drive gear was broken. Ordered the parts kit and made the repair. Did not know what the other parts in the kit were for, but it works.
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Rotary switch had finally worn out and was brittle and broken on our 30 plus year old trash compactor.
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Ray from MUNCIE, IN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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.
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.
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LIght switch on oven door was broken
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James from Sequim, WA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Turned off power at circuit breaker. Removed 4 phillips screws from area over oven door. Pulled control panel out and twisted to clear top rail. Pulled two wires off of old switch.Pulled old switch through panel. Inserted new switch. Attached the two wires to new switch. Replaced panel and inserted four screws. Turned on power - it
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Trash carier wore out
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Carmen M from Port Orchard, WA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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.
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.
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All 4 compactor buttons were missing. The bag kept getting pulled down when we'd run the compactor.
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Paul from Amherst, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I just used the accompanying screw to attach the buttons to the 4 holes in the drawer. Simple stuff.
I do think I read that the Jenn-Air bags used to come with precut holes, and the bag wold slide over the buttons, holding it in place. I jus get the bag lined up and pulled over the drawer, and cut the holes myself. It works per ... Read more fectly.
I do think I read that the Jenn-Air bags used to come with precut holes, and the bag wold slide over the buttons, holding it in place. I jus get the bag lined up and pulled over the drawer, and cut the holes myself. It works per ... Read more fectly.
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Rollers wore out
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Charles from NEWBERRY, MI
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
Removed and replaced in less than 15 minutes. Works like new again
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Lost Screws from lower access covers for my Dishwasher
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Johnny from LEVITTOWN, PA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
Reassembled lower access covers using the new screws purchased from parts direct, perfect fit replacement. Hardest part remembering how they fit Dishwasher.
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Jammed KitchenAid Trash Compactor.
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Jan from Gilroy, CA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
With nothing in the KitchenAid Instructions nor anything on the internet… I had to go it alone.
Actually quite simple… I laid the unit over on its front and removed the 5 screws holding on the bottom plate. This exposed the motor and drive train which turns the two compacting screws on each side. The main drive gear was broken.
... Read more Taking a wrench to the main drive… I was able to free up the jam… a piece of glass from a broken bottle.
I went to the internet and did a search on KitchenAid Trash Compactor Parts and discovered PartSelect.com… They had me enter the Model Number of my unit and a parts diagram and list came up… I found the gear I needed… ordered it and in two days it was here. Instructions came with the gear on replacement and in no time I was back in business.
I was impressed with the simplicity of KitchenAid’s Compactor, and the ease in which I was able to get my part from PartSelect.com!
Actually quite simple… I laid the unit over on its front and removed the 5 screws holding on the bottom plate. This exposed the motor and drive train which turns the two compacting screws on each side. The main drive gear was broken.
... Read more Taking a wrench to the main drive… I was able to free up the jam… a piece of glass from a broken bottle.
I went to the internet and did a search on KitchenAid Trash Compactor Parts and discovered PartSelect.com… They had me enter the Model Number of my unit and a parts diagram and list came up… I found the gear I needed… ordered it and in two days it was here. Instructions came with the gear on replacement and in no time I was back in business.
I was impressed with the simplicity of KitchenAid’s Compactor, and the ease in which I was able to get my part from PartSelect.com!
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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
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Rod from BENNINGTON, VT
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
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
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