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lucy777lu
Jul 11, 2008, 01:20 PM
I almost certain that the only step I need to take is to turn the garbage disposal with a allin wrench but I would like instructions to do so.
Thank You

tickle
Jul 11, 2008, 01:23 PM
You mean 'allen' key.

hkstroud
Jul 11, 2008, 01:36 PM
Does it hum when you turn the switch on, have you tried the reset button. A wooden dowel or rod (broom handle) makes a good tool for unjaming a disposal. Of course you can use the allen wrench that came with it if you can find it.

afaroo
Jul 11, 2008, 05:10 PM
Hi Lucy,

Please click on the link below and follow step by step it will tell what needs to be done, never you the allen wrench unless the elctric power is if off and please don't put your hands inside the dish washer, good luck.

John


Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting - Fixing a Garbage Disposer (http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/ss/fix_disposal.htm)

afaroo
Jul 11, 2008, 05:15 PM
Lucy,

Sorry I forgot to tell you when you click on the link and when the page opens scroll down to the G/D trouble shooting and click any item you like, Thanks.

John

Milo Dolezal
Jul 11, 2008, 07:15 PM
There is a reset button on the bottom the most of disposers. Get on your knees with flashlight in your hand and look for it. It is a small, red, button. Push it in.

afaroo
Jul 11, 2008, 08:21 PM
Hi Milo,

The link I sent to her the picture shows the reset button, Thanks.

Regards,
John

hkstroud
Jul 11, 2008, 08:45 PM
OK guys, you want pics

Sorry Lucy, I just couldn't resist.

afaroo
Jul 11, 2008, 08:49 PM
Sorry Harold I didn't want you to get mad I Just said the link I sent it gives the instruction for every thing, Thanks.

John

Milo Dolezal
Jul 11, 2008, 08:51 PM
:D :D :D Very funny, Harold.. :D :D :D

hkstroud
Jul 11, 2008, 08:52 PM
Just kidding around John, just kiding around..

hkstroud
Jul 11, 2008, 08:55 PM
Lucy, come on back. We are only a little nuts.l

afaroo
Jul 11, 2008, 10:32 PM
Yes you are

afaroo
Jul 11, 2008, 10:38 PM
Harold I guess you scared Lucy.

Lucy, please open the link I sent you on post #4 it is very clear and very help full and please don't forget to take Harold advises he is the expert, thanks.

John