My old disposal had a key that you put in the bottom and turn it to free the spinning blades when they were stuck. I can't find that on this one. How am I supposed to clear a jam? It is stuck but I don't see any bottle cap or anything in there...
2007-04-05 08:25:16 · 3 answers · asked by Jason 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Be sure the switch is off and take a mop handle or bathroom plunger handle, stick it down the drain to the impeller that holds the blades. Use the stick to turn it counterclockwise (backward) a bit. Pull the stick out, turn on the water and hit the switch. Chances are there is a piece of bone or something else hard that keeps the motor from turning.
You also might want to use a flashlight to see if you can see anything stuck in there to jam it. I have used a long pair of tongs to pull things out of a disposal before.
Also check to see if it has an overload switch. Most disposals have a red button that pops out, kind of like a circuit breaker, usually on the bottom of the motor housing near where the wire enters. Push that back in to reset it.
2007-04-05 08:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bear B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The key is usually just an allen wrench. Check to see if key hole is plugged with rubber cap or grime.
2007-04-05 15:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new key, if you don't have an allen wrench that will fit it....They sell them at Wal-Mart or any other hardware store
2007-04-06 09:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by kgould 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋