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^ REMOVE EXISTING DISPOSER

1. Turn off electrical power at fuse box or circuit breaker.

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Electric Shock

Turn off electrical power at fuse ® Disposer must be grounded,
box or circuit breaker before Improper connection can

removing electrical cover plate. result in electric shock.

Personal Injury

Do not position your head or body under disposer; unit could fall
during removal or installation.

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Disconnect drain trap from disposer waste discharge tube with adjustable pliers
(see Fig. 6-1). (Also disconnect dishwasher drain connection, if required.)
Support disposer with one hand and insert end of wrenchette or screwdriver
into right side of one mounting lug on lower mounting ring (see Figure 6-2).
Lift disposer slightly and loosen lower mounting ring by pushing or pulling
wrenchette or screwdriver to left until disposer is free from mounting assembly.
(Disposer may be heavy - provide support.)
With electrical supply turned off, turn disposer upside down and remove electri­
cal cover plate (see Figure 6-3). Loosen green ground screw and remove
wire nuts (see Figure 6-4). Disconnect disposer wires from electrical supply
wires. Loosen screw(s) on electrical clamp connector and remove wires from
disposer.

» If the new disposer mounting is the same as old one, remove mounting assembly

from disposer (Instruction 3) and go to Instruction 7.

° If the new disposer mounting is different from the old one (or you wish to replace

the old sink flange) you must complete Steps 5 - 6 (below), and Instructions 2 -
5, then continue with Instruction 7.

5 Loosen three mounting screws, pry snap ring off with screwdriver, and remove

old mounting assembly (see Figure 6-5). (Some mounting assembly removal

requires additional tools.)

6. Push old sink flange up through sink hole (see Figure 6-6). Use screwdriver or

putty knife to scrape all old putty from edge of sink hole.

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CLEAN SINK DRAIN LINE

Failure to clean sink drain line may result in drain line blockage.
1. Remove P-trap.
2. With drain auger, clear all hardened waste material in horizontal drain line.

If you are not connecting a dishwasher to disposer, go to Instruction 9.

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PREPARE

DISHWASHER DRAIN CONNECTION (IF

APPLICABLE)

The knockout drain plug should only be removed if you are connecting
a built-in dishwasher to the disposer. NOTE: If the dishwasher
connection IS made without removing the plug, the dishwasher may
overflow. (Connections must comply with local plumbing codes.)

Remove Knockout Plug

1. Lay disposer on its side and insert screwdriver into dishwasher inlet so tip rests

on outer edge of knockout plug

2 Tap end of screwdriver handle with hammer until molded plug breaks loose

(see Figure 8-1)

3 REMOVE LOOSE KNOCKOUT PLUG FROM INSIDE DISPOSER.

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6-3

Attach Dishwasher Drain Connector
If your dishwasher dram hose is 7/8" diameter, go to Instruction 9,
If your dishwasher dram hose is not 7/8" diameter, you must attach a dishwasher
drain connector to the dishwasher drain inlet Follow the installation instructions
with the connection kit (You will connect the dishv/asher drain hose to the