How do you reset a Kenmore garbage disposal?

Step 4: Turn on the switch and press the reset button. It is colored red and can be found at the bottom of the garbage disposal. To reset it, just push it in.

How do you fix a garbage disposal that just hums?

If your garbage disposal is still humming after you’ve unjammed it or manually rotated the grinding plate, there’s a good chance the disposer will need to be reset. To do this, simply find the reset button and push it in. This will reset your garbage disposal.

How do you fix a garbage disposal that won’t spin?

Take the offset wrench that came with the disposal and place it inside the flywheel turning hole at the base of the unit. Turn the wrench clockwise until you feel the flywheel turn freely. Alternatively, insert a wooden spoon handle into the drain opening and try to dislodge the flywheel.

What would cause a garbage disposal to stop working?

If your garbage disposal stopped working to clear waste down the drain, there is likely a clog. When the unit turns on but water backs up into the sink or doesn’t flow into the drain at all, this issue points to a clog either within the garbage disposal or the sink’s drain piping.

Why is my garbage disposal making a grinding noise?

If your garbage disposal is making a loud humming, grinding, or rattling noise, it could be the result of a jammed grinding chamber. Food or other debris can become trapped in the chamber, resulting in the unusual noise. Shut off power to the disposal and visually inspect the sink opening for a jam.

How do you manually rotate a garbage disposal?

Use the wrench to manually turn the disposal’s motor shaft first counterclockwise, then clockwise until the obstruction is dislodged and the motor shaft spins freely. It’s okay to use some force when turning the wrench, just be sure to support the disposal unit as you do.

What to check if garbage disposal stops working?

Check Electrical Connections

  1. Check if the garbage disposal is plugged in.
  2. Press the garbage disposal reset button on the bottom of the unit, then try to switch on the unit.
  3. Check your main electrical panel to see if the circuit breaker to which the device is connected has tripped.