Troubleshooting, For optional dishwasher or direct water connection – InSinkErator LC-50 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting for problems other than what is listed below should be performed by a qualified service person.
Troubleshooting performed by untrained personnel could result in electrical shock or damage to the disposer.
Disconnect power before servicing.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Disposer will not start and
water does not flow.
• No electrical supply.
• Electrical disconnect switch
has been reactivated and
30-second delay has not
yet expired.
• Turn on electrical supply.
• Wait 30 seconds and try starting again.
Disposer will not start but
water flows.
• Disposer overload protector
is tripped.
• Disposer is jammed.
• Turn control to off position and press red reset button
on disposer.
• Turn control to off position and complete
following steps:
1. Insert one end of self-service wrenchette into center
hole on bottom of disposer. Work wrenchette back
and forth until it turns one full revolution. Remove
wrenchette.
2. Reach into disposer with tongs and remove object(s).
Allow disposer motor to cool for 3-5 minutes, then
lightly push red reset button on disposer bottom. (If
motor remains inoperative, check service panel for
tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses.)
Disposer motor stops while
grinding, but water continues
to flow.
• Disposer is jammed.
• Disposer overload protector
is tripped.
• See "Disposer is jammed," above.
• Turn control to off position and press red reset button on
disposer. If disposer was running, allow unit to cool 3-5
minutes before pressing red reset button. Never strike
reset button with objects.
Water flows continuously
before controls are turned on.
• Solenoid and valve are
installed improperly.
• Reinstall water solenoid valve with arrow on valve
pointing in direction of the water flow.
Disposer runs but no
water flows.
• No water supply.
• Solenoid valve isn't opening.
• Turn on water supply.
• Call qualified service personnel.
FOR OPTIONAL DISHWASHER OR DIRECT WATER CONNECTION
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Disconnect power before servicing.