How Do You Change Out A Garbage Disposal

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InSinkErator shows you how to install a garbage disposal by following the steps outlined in the instructions manual and as shown in this 4-minute video.

Written Directions

Before attempting to install your garbage disposal, read and empathize the unabridged InSinkErator condom and installation instructions included with your garbage disposal model.

Materials Needed

Plumber's Putty (.i kg)
Wire Nuts (2-size 54)
Worm Gear Clamp
Dishwasher Drain Connector Kit (optional)
Hammer
Channel-Lock Pliers
Flathead Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Pipe Wrench

Turn off the electrical ability at the fuse box or excursion breaker. Then, using adjustable pliers, disconnect the drain acme from the garbage disposal waste matter discharge tube. (Run into Fig 1a)

install garbage disposal

Support the garbage disposal with one hand and insert the cease of the wrenchette or screwdriver into the right side of 1 mounting lug on the lower mounting ring. Elevator the garbage disposal slightly and loosen the lower mounting band by pushing or pulling the wrenchette or screwdriver to the left until the garbage disposal is gratuitous from the mounting assembly. (See Fig 1b)

install garbage disposal

Lay the garbage disposal on its side and remove the electric embrace plate from the lesser. Loosen the greenish ground screw and remove wire connectors. Disconnect garbage disposal wires from electrical supply wires. Loosen screws on the electrical clench connector and remove wires from the garbage disposal.

To remove the existing mounting hardware, loosen the three mounting screws, pry the snap band off with a screwdriver and remove the old mounting assembly. (Come across Fig 2)

install garbage disposal mounting assembly

Push the erstwhile sink flange up through the sink hole. Use a screwdriver or putty pocketknife to carefully scrape all old putty from the edge of the sink hole.

Place a one/2 inch rope of plumber'due south putty effectually the bleed opening in the sink. Driblet the new sink flange into the drain opening and press it into identify. Placing a weight, such as the garbage disposal, on top of the sink flange will help hold the sink flange in identify while mounting the sink flange to the sink. To avoid scratching your sink or the flange, place a towel between the sink surface and the weight. (See Fig four) From nether the sink, slide the cobweb gasket, fill-in flange and mounting flange over the sink flange. Hold these pieces in place.

install garbage disposal sink flange

If using a dishwasher, you volition demand to tap out the dishwasher knockout plug. Lay the garbage disposal on its side and utilise a screwdriver and hammer to tap it out. Side by side, remove the loose knockout plug from within the garbage disposal.

Plow the garbage disposal over and remove electrical cover plate. Pull out wires. Insert cable connector (non included) and run electrical cable through access pigsty on bottom of garbage disposal. Tighten cable connector. Push wires into garbage disposal (practice not displace cardboard shield) and supercede electrical comprehend plate.

If you have a hardwired unit and you lot're looking to attach a cord, you will need a power cord kit. For power string kit installation instructions, click hither.

For a garbage disposal with a factory-installed cord, only plug in to the outlet under your sink later on completing the remainder of the steps.

Hang the garbage disposal by aligning the iii mounting tabs with the slide-up ramps on the mounting ring. Belongings the garbage disposal in place, turn the lower mounting ring until all three tabs are locked into the mounting assembly. The garbage disposal will now hang by itself.

Insert the discharge tube into the belch coupler, then slide the clamp over the discharge tube and position it in the groove on the safe tailpipe coupler. (Run into Fig 7b)

install garbage disposal discharge tube

Rotate the garbage disposal so that the discharge tube is aligned with the bleed trap. If the discharge tube is likewise long, cut off as much as necessary. If it is besides short, you tin can purchase an extension.

If you are connecting the garbage disposal to a dishwasher, it may exist continued through an air gap. Use a hose clench to attach the drain hose to the dishwasher inlet. Now that everything is installed and in position, lock the garbage disposal to the sink mounting associates using the wrenchette that came with the unit. For Evolution models, insert the Quiet Neckband® Sink Baffle into the sink opening by pressing it into the sink until information technology snaps into place. (Come across Fig 7c)

install garbage disposal plumbing

For all models, you should test for leaks at the sink flange, dishwasher, tail-pipe and mounting associates connections. Finally, plough on the electrical breaker to test its functioning.